I may be dating myself, but I still remember when going to see Shamu at Sea World when orcas were all the rage. These memories came flooding back when an orca was requested for my youngest nephew’s bean buddy.

The Bean Bud Orca is the fifth pattern in this series of pocket-sized amigurumi companions. Each design is pocket-sized, filled with dry beans for a satisfying squeeze, made with 100% cotton yarn for clear stitch definition and durability, and completely no-sew—no extra assembly required. Find the free crochet pattern below.