If you are looking for a very special present for somebody who is in love with the ocean, maybe Arrluk the Orca is the whale to knit! With the yarn suggested (or any similar yarn) he measures proud 36 cm from fluke to the tip of his head, so he is big enough to take him in your arms (and heart), and small enough to be carried around.

Krill Napoleon is NOT part of the pattern, but you find him in my shop.

What skills are you going to need and what will you get

Arrluk, which actually means “killer whale” in the language of the Inuit, is pretty easy to knit, but be aware that you should be practised in mattress stitch – there is a long seam all around the body that should be carried out as clean as possible.

Size information

Arrluk measures 36 cm from snout to fluke.

What material will you need

• Original yarn: Lana Grossa Cool Wool Merino Superfein (100 % Merino wool, 160 m/175 yards per 50 g/1.76 ounces), 2 skeins in black, 1 skein in white
• Set of double pointed needles and/or circular needle size 2 US (2,5 mm, 12 UK) or size 3 US
• (3 mm, 12 UK), depending an how tight you knit
• Crochet hook 3 mm
• Half beads, beads or safety eyes ø 12 mm
• Thin felt in white, sewing thread
• Stich holder or large safety pin
• Sewing needle, darning needle
• Polyester stuffing, scissors

Other information from the author

Happy knitting wishes yours Steffi