Wilma the Whale
£3.99
Wilma the Whale may look like a whopper of a challenge but with a few basic stitches, you will soon be swimming away. Dive into your favourite book with Wilma, explore the ocean depths and enjoy tail after tale after tail.
Imagine a Hat could do all that…
This is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern
Inspired by Herman Melville's Moby Dick, Wilma’s simple two-tone colours make for a big statement. Starting by shaping her tail fin and work up the tail to the side fins. Working in intarsia, a ribbed effect is used for the mouth and Wilma is finished by decreasing to shape the crown. Wilma’s eyes are knitted separately and attached to the head. Buttons are added so the tail can either hang loose down the back or rise up.
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
The basics have been mastered and ready for something a bit more intricate, this pattern uses colourwork in intarsia and/or stranded knitting. This pattern will use advanced shaping and may introduce lacework
Yarn in Photos
Cygnet Seriously Chunky Navy 853
Cygnet Seriously Chunky White 208
Sirdar No.1 Chunky Oyster 228
Size
| Circumference Approx. | |
| Large | 60cm |
| Medium | 56cm |
What We're Reading
The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson
Beautifully written and illustrated. Hitch a lift with Wilma and travel around the world’s oceans. Make sure you help Wilma off the beach. Check out our pattern for Sawyer the Snail if you want a buddy for the journey.
The Storm Whale by Benji Davies
Now you have Wilma you will never be as lonely as Noi, but have fun meeting the Storm Whale and talking to him in your bath.
The River Whale by Sita Brahmachari
Immy loves nothing more than diving and being in the water. But it appears her nightmare has come true and a young humpback whale has become trapped in the Thames. Can you and Immy rescue Wilma before it’s too late?
If You Want To See A Whale by Julie Fogliano
Well, you are going to need lots and lots of patience but now you have Wilma you can see one whenever you want. Lovely book!
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