This pattern will guide you in creating an adorable knitted blue whale tree decoration. It's perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your Christmas tree or as a cute gift for ocean lovers.
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch
With blue yarn, cast on 20 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 4 inches (10cm) from the cast-on edge, ending with a purl row.
Shape the tail:
Row 1 (Right Side): K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 (18 sts).
Row 2: Purl all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 four more times (10 sts remaining).
Row 11: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row (6 sts).
Row 12: Purl all stitches.
Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.
With white yarn, cast on 9 stitches.
Row 1: *K1, p1, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: *P1, k1, repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the fin measures 2 inches (5cm) from the cast-on edge.
Next row: K2tog, p1, k5, turn.
Next row: P2tog, k1, p2, turn.
Next row: K2tog, p1, turn.
Next row: P2tog, bind off.
Using the tapestry needle, sew the fin to the top of the whale's body, positioning it slightly towards the tail end. Leave a small opening at the bottom for stuffing.
Stuff the whale: Use the stuffing material to fill the whale's body through the opening.
Closing the opening: Sew the opening closed using the tapestry needle.
Your knitted blue whale tree decoration is now complete! Attach a loop of yarn to the top of the whale's body to hang it on your Christmas tree.