Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Learn How to Crochet Basics with this Step by Step Tutorial for Absolute Beginners and make your very first amigurumi plushie at the same time! At the end of this video you'll have made your first amigurumi, this little crochet whale, while following my step-by-step tutorial.
Left-Handed Whale Tutorial: youtu.be/lVr5WU9ScwE
JOIN OUR FRIZZY BEE MEMBERS:
/ @frizzybeecrochet
You will learn the following techniques:
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Materials Needed
01:46 - Magic Ring
02:36 - Single Crochet into a Magic Ring
03:42 - Double Magic Ring
04:45 - Whale Head/Body Start
07:42 - How to Increase in Amigurumi
16:54 - BLO = Back Loops Only
19:03 - Changing Colors in the Round
22:20 - Invisible Decrease vs. Decrease
28:49 - Safety Eyes
30:53 - Eye Snapper Tool from Amazon *amzn.to/4s6ePkH
34:19 - How to Stuff Amigurumi
36:19 - How to Slip Stitch
36:38 - How to Fasten Off and Close the Gap
40:26 - Whale Tail
40:31 - How to Make a Slipknot
43:48 - How to Double Crochet
44:27 - How to Half Double Crochet
53:40 - Whale Fins (Make 2)
01:00:57 - Weaving in Ends
01:02:52 - Optional: Water Spout
01:10:20 - How to Attach Pieces in Amigurumi
01:13:01 - Final Reveal and Outro
So without further ado, LET'S CROCHET!
For the full printable ad-free pattern and step-by-step photo tutorial, visit Frizzy Bee Shop on Etsy: frizzybeecrochet.etsy.com/listing/1746403548
OTHER TUTORIALS STEP-BY-STEP:
GIANT Bee Video Tutorial: • How to Crochet a Bee Tutorial for Beginner...
GIANT Left-Handed Bee Video Tutorial: • How to Crochet a Bee Tutorial LEFT HANDED ...
Basic Bee Present Video Tutorial: • BEE PRESENT (Crochet Tutorial for Absolute...
Basic Left-Handed Bee Present Video Tutorial: • LEFT HANDED CROCHET Tutorial: Learn How To...
Looking to learn how to crochet or expand your crochet skills? You're in for a treat! I am here to guide you through a compilation of projects, from adorable amigurumi crochet plushies to c2c graphgans, all handcrafted with love and expertise.
So grab your hooks and yarn, hit play, and let the creative journey begin! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest crochet tutorials and projects. Happy crocheting! 🌟🧶
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- Amazon and Kindle Unlimited: tinyurl.com/3ars9pfe
- Pre-Order signed copies on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/s/0b7a8177c6
- Crochet Mizu? You can find her pattern here: frizzybee.com/category/free-pattern
WISHWEAVER - Tales of Whimsy - Book 1:
- Amazon and Kindle Unlimited: tinyurl.com/bdhbdsds
- Order signed copies in my Ko-Fi Shop: ko-fi.com/s/f76901a032
- Crochet Whimsy and Flit? You can find their patterns here: frizzybee.com/category/free-pattern
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I'd love it if you'd also consider subscribing to my other channel about my author/illustrator journey with Frizzy Bee Books!
@FrizzyBeeBooks
Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @frizzybeecrochet
Get access to FREE PATTERNS, Resources, and Printables on my website by signing up to get The Hive & Bookish Newsletter: frizzybee.com/member-home
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SEND HAPPY MAIL to be unboxed on the channel: I love sharing about other small businesses, so if you'd like to send happy mail for me to open up on the channel, I am happy to do so :)
Julianne Winter
15640 NE Fourth Plain Blvd
Ste 106 #907
Vancouver, WA 98682
_______________
SHOPS:
frizzybee.com/hive-shop
WEBSITES:
frizzybee.com
FRIZZY'S OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNELS:
@FrizzyBeeBooks
@yummicats
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* AFFILIATE LINKS:
Amazon: amzn.to/4j6sSDu
Premier Yarns: referral.premieryarns.com/dg76g
#crochetwhale #nosewcrochet #nosewamigurumi #crochetforabsolutebeginners #crochettutorial #amigurumibasics #amigurumi #amigurumitutorial
Learn How to Crochet Basics with this Step by Step Tutorial for Absolute Beginners and make your very first amigurumi plushie at the same time! At the end of this video you'll have made your first amigurumi, this little crochet whale, while following my step-by-step tutorial.
Left-Handed Whale Tutorial: youtu.be/lVr5WU9ScwE
JOIN OUR FRIZZY BEE MEMBERS:
/ @frizzybeecrochet
You will learn the following techniques:
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Materials Needed
01:46 - Magic Ring
02:36 - Single Crochet into a Magic Ring
03:42 - Double Magic Ring
04:45 - Whale Head/Body Start
07:42 - How to Increase in Amigurumi
16:54 - BLO = Back Loops Only
19:03 - Changing Colors in the Round
22:20 - Invisible Decrease vs. Decrease
28:49 - Safety Eyes
30:53 - Eye Snapper Tool from Amazon *amzn.to/4s6ePkH
34:19 - How to Stuff Amigurumi
36:19 - How to Slip Stitch
36:38 - How to Fasten Off and Close the Gap
40:26 - Whale Tail
40:31 - How to Make a Slipknot
43:48 - How to Double Crochet
44:27 - How to Half Double Crochet
53:40 - Whale Fins (Make 2)
01:00:57 - Weaving in Ends
01:02:52 - Optional: Water Spout
01:10:20 - How to Attach Pieces in Amigurumi
01:13:01 - Final Reveal and Outro
So without further ado, LET'S CROCHET!
For the full printable ad-free pattern and step-by-step photo tutorial, visit Frizzy Bee Shop on Etsy: frizzybeecrochet.etsy.com/listing/1746403548
OTHER TUTORIALS STEP-BY-STEP:
GIANT Bee Video Tutorial: • How to Crochet a Bee Tutorial for Beginner...
GIANT Left-Handed Bee Video Tutorial: • How to Crochet a Bee Tutorial LEFT HANDED ...
Basic Bee Present Video Tutorial: • BEE PRESENT (Crochet Tutorial for Absolute...
Basic Left-Handed Bee Present Video Tutorial: • LEFT HANDED CROCHET Tutorial: Learn How To...
Looking to learn how to crochet or expand your crochet skills? You're in for a treat! I am here to guide you through a compilation of projects, from adorable amigurumi crochet plushies to c2c graphgans, all handcrafted with love and expertise.
So grab your hooks and yarn, hit play, and let the creative journey begin! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest crochet tutorials and projects. Happy crocheting! 🌟🧶
-----------------------------------
GRAB A COPY OF MY BOOK:
THE WAYWARD WIND - Tales of Whimsy - Book 2:
- Amazon and Kindle Unlimited: tinyurl.com/3ars9pfe
- Pre-Order signed copies on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/s/0b7a8177c6
- Crochet Mizu? You can find her pattern here: frizzybee.com/category/free-pattern
WISHWEAVER - Tales of Whimsy - Book 1:
- Amazon and Kindle Unlimited: tinyurl.com/bdhbdsds
- Order signed copies in my Ko-Fi Shop: ko-fi.com/s/f76901a032
- Crochet Whimsy and Flit? You can find their patterns here: frizzybee.com/category/free-pattern
-----------------------------------------
I'd love it if you'd also consider subscribing to my other channel about my author/illustrator journey with Frizzy Bee Books!
@FrizzyBeeBooks
Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @frizzybeecrochet
Get access to FREE PATTERNS, Resources, and Printables on my website by signing up to get The Hive & Bookish Newsletter: frizzybee.com/member-home
-----------------------------------------
SEND HAPPY MAIL to be unboxed on the channel: I love sharing about other small businesses, so if you'd like to send happy mail for me to open up on the channel, I am happy to do so :)
Julianne Winter
15640 NE Fourth Plain Blvd
Ste 106 #907
Vancouver, WA 98682
_______________
SHOPS:
frizzybee.com/hive-shop
WEBSITES:
frizzybee.com
FRIZZY'S OTHER YOUTUBE CHANNELS:
@FrizzyBeeBooks
@yummicats
------------------------------
* AFFILIATE LINKS:
Amazon: amzn.to/4j6sSDu
Premier Yarns: referral.premieryarns.com/dg76g
#crochetwhale #nosewcrochet #nosewamigurumi #crochetforabsolutebeginners #crochettutorial #amigurumibasics #amigurumi #amigurumitutorial
