Whale Pattern

Pattern level: Easy
Hook size: F 5/3.75mm
Yarn: Red Heart Delft Blue

Body:
Row 1: Ch 2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (or start with a Magic Ring)
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12)
R3: Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc, rep 6 times (18)
R4: Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc, rep 6 times (24)
R5: Sc 3, 2sc in next sc, rep 6 times (30)
R6: Sc 4, 2 sc in next sc, rep 6 times (36)
R7: Sc 5, 2 sc in next sc, rep 6 times (42)
R8-23: 1sc in each sc for 15 rounds
R24: Sc 5, dec 1, rep 6 times (36)
R25-26: l sc in each sc for 2 rounds
R27: Sc 4, dec 1, rep 6 times (30)
R28: 1 sc in each sc for 1 round
R29: Sc 3, dec 1, rep 6 times (24)
R30: 1sc in each sc for 1 round
R31: Sc 2, dec 1, rep 6 times (18)
R32: Sc 6, dec 3, sc 5, 2 sc in next sc (16)
R33: 2 sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc, dec 3, 4 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc (16)
R34: 5sc, dec 2, 8 sc (15)
R35: 2 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc, dec 2, 7 sc (15)
R36: 5 sc, dec 2, 6 sc (13)
R37: 4 sc, dec 2, 6 sc (12)
R38: 2 sc, dec 2, 4 sc (8)
R39: Dec 2, Finish

Front Fins:
R1: Ch 2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (or start with a magic ring)
R2:  Sc 2 in each sc around (12)
R3: Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc, rep 6 times (18)
R4-9: Sc in each sc around for 6 rows

Back Fins:
R1:  Ch 2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (or start with a magic ring)
R2: Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc, rep 3 times (9)
R3: Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc, rep 5 times (15)
R4-7: Sc in each sc around for 4 rows

Mouth:
R1: Ch 12
R2: 11 sc
R3: Working into remaining foundation chain, 2 sc in next ch, 10 sc
Unused Foundation (Keep in mind that I do not use 3 sc for the turn.)

Working in the unused foundation turns the pattern from rows to rounds. I kept the pattern written in rows. Each row will be one side of the round.

R4: 2 sc in next sc, 10 sc
R5: 2 sc in next sc, 10 sc, 2sc in next sc
R6: 2 sc in next sc, 11 sc, 2sc in next sc
R7: 2 sc in next sc, 12 sc, 2sc in next sc
R8: 2 sc in next sc, 13 sc
R9+: Crochet in a round till desired length

Cheers! & Whale!

On Wednesday I went to a job interview, I actually found it to be a great experience. It was relaxing and satisfying at the same time. It was like playing hooky but doing something really good at the same time. I'm also glad it didn't last too long, no time to panic. It was also a really nice and sunny day so waiting outside was a dream.

Back to reality. I barely had my shit together, I had my references but their was pieces missing. They also asked about my school, which is a new one to me, and I didn't have the address,ect. I ended up sneaking off to the car in order to try and find the info seeing as I had my school bag with me and just maybe the fact I don't clean it out would save me. It did in a way. I'm awful with names so I was glad I could snag my teacher name off of my syllabus. Then it was a long wait and I paced back and forth after doodling for a wile. The interview lasted maybe 5 or so minutes. They had no idea how to pronounce my last name. This allowed me a bit of friendly banter. She asked why I picked the hours I did and I told her it was because I was at school in those earlier hours. She asked why I wanted to work there and I said I believed them to be the best to allow me to further my schooling. Then finally I was asked a time when I had helped someone. I stumbled a bit on this one, I am really not a helpful person and my head went to gaga land, but I quickly got back on track and said I helped the drama department at my school, even though I was not in drama. I said it also helped myself since I am an art major and making stage sets was good experience.

I woke up the other day thinking it was a perfect day and everything would go well. My books came in that I ordered and I had the house to myself. Best yet I got a call that told me I got the job. I'm really excited.

Now I'm going to have to be responsible. O.O

Whale