This is a crochet pattern for the whale Barney, not the finished product.

The crochet pattern is available in German.

With this step by step crochet pattern (with many photos) you can make your own whale.
Level: Beginner
You need a total of approx. 17 grams of wool (cotton yarn used here 25 grams = 57.5 meters) in two colors as well as leftover yarn for the fountain.
You will also need some thinner black and white thread for the face to embroider.

Use a 2.2 or 2.5 mm crochet hook. mm.
stuffing for darning;
sewing needle,
Possibly a rattle (amigurumi accessory) to insert.

With the materials specified here, your Wal Barney will be around 11 x 10 cm in size.


Barney fits perfectly in small babies and children's hands. It's great as a baby toy, for rattling and "chewing" on it, but also wonderful as a faithful companion and comforter for the little ones.