I loved this pattern! It was super quick to make, the instructions were very clear and the pictures were extremely helpful, and it's a great stash-buster. This would be a great beginner amigurumi project! The only thing I would suggest is adding teeny tiny flippers to make it even more whale-like. I whipped up a couple of flippers and sewed them on, and it makes it even cuter (if that's possible)!