C2C Crochet Square Pattern Sea Creature Whale (free)

Dive into some crochet fun with my Whale C2C Crochet Square Pattern! This adorable pattern is easy to follow and perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. The square is just the right size for smaller projects like pillows and tote bags, but it can also be combined with other sea creature squares for something bigger.

This charming whale design will bring a touch of the ocean to your crochet projects, making it a wonderful addition to your collection! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free C2C Crochet Square Pattern

The Whale C2C crochet square is perfect for a variety of projects. Use it on its own to make a cozy pillow, a unique tote bag, or a piece of wall art that brings a nautical theme to any room.

For larger projects, you can combine it with other sea creature squares to create a snuggly ocean-themed blanket, a double-sided tote bag, or a reversible pillow. This pattern is perfect for adding a splash of the sea to your crochet work and is great for both personal projects and gifts!

Crochet Project Materials Needed

Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in black, white, gray, and blue. My square weighs 335 grams/11.8 ounces.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Printable PDF Version

View this pattern in my Etsy shop: Whale C2C Crochet Square Pattern

C2C Crochet Square Pattern Information

Skill Level

Advanced beginners. The square is made using the corner to corner C2C crochet method. It involves color changes.

Finished Size

22 inches by 22 inches

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch

C2C Crochet Technique

The square is made in the C2C technique. You make “squares” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
You can follow the picture graph or the written instructions.
The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.

C2C Video Tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

C2C Crochet Pattern Notes

The pattern is written in US terms.
↙ You are working on the “right side”.
↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.

C2C Crochet Square Pattern Instructions

Download the crochet whale pattern graph.

↙ Row 1: white x 1 (1 square)
↗ Row 2: white x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 3: white x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 4: white x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 5: white x 5 (5 squares)
↗ Row 6: white x 6 (6 squares)
↙ Row 7: white x 7 (7 squares)
↗ Row 8: white x 8 (8 squares)
↙ Row 9: white x 9 (9 squares)
↗ Row 10: white x 10 (10 squares)
↙ Row 11: white x 11 (11 squares)
↗ Row 12: white x 12 (12 squares)
↙ Row 13: white x 13 (13 squares)
↗ Row 14: white x 14 (14 squares)
↙ Row 15: white x 15 (15 squares)
↗ Row 16: white x 16 (16 squares)
↙ Row 17: white x 17 (17 squares)
↗ Row 18: white x 8, gray x 3, white x 7 (18 squares)
↙ Row 19: white x 5, gray x 7, white x 7 (19 squares)
↗ Row 20: white x 7, gray x 9, white x 4 (20 squares)
↙ Row 21: white x 3, gray x 11, white x 7 (21 squares)
↗ Row 22: white x 7, gray x 5, white x 4, gray x 5, white x 1 (22 squares)
↙ Row 23: white x 2, gray x 3, white x 6, gray x 5, white x 7 (23 squares)
↗ Row 24: white x 7, gray x 6, white x 6, gray x 1, white x 4 (24 squares)
↙ Row 25: white x 5, gray x 1, white x 6, gray x 6, white x 7 (25 squares)
↗ Row 26: white x 7, gray x 7, white x 6, gray x 1, white x 5 (26 squares)
↙ Row 27: white x 6, gray x 1, white x 5, gray x 8, white x 7 (27 squares)
↗ Row 28: white x 7, gray x 8, white x 13 (28 squares)
↙ Row 29: white x 13, gray x 9, white x 7 (29 squares)
↗ Row 30: white x 7, gray x 10, white x 13 (30 squares)
↙ Row 31: white x 14, gray x 10, white x 7 (31 squares)
↗ Row 32: white x 7, gray x 11, white x 14 (32 squares)
↙ Row 33: white x 14, gray x 12, white x 7 (33 squares)
↗ Row 34: white x 7, gray x 12, white x 15 (34 squares)
↙ Row 35: white x 15, gray x 13, white x 7 (35 squares)
↗ Row 36: white x 7, gray x 14, white x 15 (36 squares)
↙ Row 37: white x 16, gray x 14, white x 7 (37 squares)
↗ Row 38: white x 7, gray x 15, white x 16 (38 squares)
↙ Row 39: white x 17, gray x 15, white x 7 (39 squares)
↗ Row 40: white x 7, gray x 16, white x 17 (40 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↙ Row 41: white x 17, gray x 16, white x 6 (39 squares)
↗ Row 42: white x 5, gray x 17, white x 16 (38 squares)
↙ Row 43: white x 16, gray x 16, white x 5 (37 squares)
↗ Row 44: white x 4, gray x 17, white x 15 (36 squares)
↙ Row 45: white x 15, gray x 17, white x 3 (35 squares)
↗ Row 46: white x 3, gray x 16, white x 15 (34 squares)
↙ Row 47: white x 14, gray x 12, white x 2, gray x 3, white x 2 (33 squares)
↗ Row 48: white x 2, gray x 2, white x 1, gray x 13, white x 14 (32 squares)
↙ Row 49: white x 14, gray x 13, white x 1, gray x 2, white x 1 (31 squares)
↗ Row 50: white x 1, gray x 1, white x 1, gray x 13, white x 14 (30 squares)
↙ Row 51: white x 14, gray x 13, white x 2 (29 squares)
↗ Row 52: white x 1, gray x 13, white x 14 (28 squares)
↙ Row 53: white x 14, gray x 12, white x 1 (27 squares)
↗ Row 54: white x 1, gray x 3, black x 1, gray x 7, white x 1, blue x 3, white x 10 (26 squares)
↙ Row 55: white x 9, blue x 4, white x 1, gray x 6, black x 2, gray x 2, white x 1 (25 squares)
↗ Row 56: white x 1, gray x 2, black x 1, gray x 6, white x 2, blue x 3, white x 9 (24 squares)
↙ Row 57: white x 14, gray x 8, white x 1 (23 squares)
↗ Row 58: white x 1, gray x 7, white x 1, blue x 1, white x 1, blue x 1, white x 10 (22 squares)
↙ Row 59: white x 8, blue x 5, white x 1, gray x 6, white x 1 (21 squares)
↗ Row 60: white x 1, gray x 5, white x 2, blue x 1, white x 1, blue x 3, white x 7 (20 squares)
↙ Row 61: white x 6, blue x 3, white x 1, blue x 2, white x 2, gray x 3, white x 2 (19 squares)
↗ Row 62: white x 7, blue x 1, white x 1, blue x 3, white x 6 (18 squares)
↙ Row 63: white x 5, blue x 3, white x 1, blue x 2, white x 6 (17 squares)
↗ Row 64: white x 6, blue x 1, white x 2, blue x 2, white x 5 (16 squares)
↙ Row 65: white x 15 (15 squares)
↗ Row 66: white x 14 (14 squares)
↙ Row 67: white x 13 (13 squares)
↗ Row 68: white x 12 (12 squares)
↙ Row 69: white x 11 (11 squares)
↗ Row 70: white x 10 (10 squares)
↙ Row 71: white x 9 (9 squares)
↗ Row 72: white x 8 (8 squares)
↙ Row 73: white x 7 (7 squares)
↗ Row 74: white x 6 (6 squares)
↙ Row 75: white x 5 (5 squares)
↗ Row 76: white x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 77: white x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 78: white x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 79: white x 1 (1 square)

Border for the C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Finishing the C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

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