Mommy and baby whales

Create an adorable whale duo — a mommy and baby — with this seamless knitted toy pattern. The whales are worked in the round from nose to fluke, with the flippers seamlessly incorporated into the body. The pattern is presented as an easy to follow row-by-row written instructions, and includes helpful photos for the more complex parts. These whales make a lovely handmade gift, nursery decoration, or a soft toy for little hands. Sizes Baby whale: approx. 17 cm [6¾″] long, 11 cm [4¼″] wide Mommy whale: approx. 44.5 cm [17½″] long, 22 cm [8¾″] wide Measurements taken from nose to tail, and flipper to flipper. Gauge 32 sts × 40 rows = 10 × 10 cm [4″ × 4″] in pattern using 2.5 mm [US 1] needles. Exact gauge is not critical but will affect finished size and yarn usage. Needles 2.5 mm (US 1½) circular or double-pointed needles for working in the round Yarn & Materials Fingering weight yarn, preferably with 20–25% polyamide or nylon content (for durability and shape); Approx. 50(200) m or 55(218) yds — smaller amount for baby, larger for mommy whale Stuffing; Eyes: Glass seed beads 6/0 OR toy safety eyes ( 4mm(0,16in) - 5mm(0,2in) for baby, 14mm(0,15in) - 16mm(0,63in) for mommy) Let your creativity swim wild with color choices — natural greys, ocean blues, or bright playful tones all work beautifully for this cuddly ocean pair. Photo 1: Bobbin yarn Paillets 50% Alpaca Wool 50% Nylon 300m/100g (328yds/3.52oz)(from goodyarn.us) Photo 2: Bobbin sock yarn 75% Wool 25% Polyamide 200m/50g (219yds/1.75oz) (from goodyarn.us) Photo 3: Gazzal Wool Star 350m/100g (382yds/3.52oz) 3821 mosaik blue Photo 4: Debbie bliss rialto luxury sock 400m/100g (437yds/3.52oz)