Not every shark has to look scary. This little crochet shark is soft, round, and surprisingly sweet, the kind of ocean friend that feels more playful than fierce. Make it in classic gray, soft blue, or even a pastel color, then add it to your sea animal amigurumi collection, nursery corner, or handmade gift box.
How To Crochet Shark Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld
Pattern by: @amiguworld
Picture: @amiguworld
Video: @AmiguWorld
Abbreviations:
R = round
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
ch = chain
FO = Fasten off/finish off
[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
To crochet an amigurumi Shark, you need:
– Yarn (2.5mm): Lynch (blue-gray), white, black
– 3.0 mm crochet hook
– Size eyes: 8mm
– Fiberfill for stuffing
– Sewing needle and scissors
Amigurumi Shark
Free crochet pattern
Head-Body
Start with lynch (blue-gray) yarn
| R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
| R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
| R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 | [24] |
| R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 | [30] |
| R 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 | [36] |
| R 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 | [42] |
| R 8-13: 42 sc (6 rounds) | [42] |
| Insert the eyes between rounds 9 and 10, and 6 sts apart | |
| R 14: 17 sc, 7 sc (White), 18 sc | [42] |
| R 15: 16 sc, 9 sc (W), 17 sc | [42] |
| R 16-19: 15 sc, 11 sc (W), 16 sc (4 rounds) | [42] |
| R 20: (5 sc, dec) x 2, 1 sc, 4 sc, dec, 5 sc (W), dec, (5 sc, dec) x 2 | [36] |
| R 21: (4 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc, 2 sc, dec, 4 sc (W), dec | [30] |
| R 22: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
| Stuff with fiberfill | |
| R 23: (1 sc, dec) x 8 | [16] |
| R 24: dec x 8 | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.
How To Crochet Shark Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld
Horn
Start with lynch (blue-gray) yarn
| R 1: 3 sc in mr | [3] |
| R 2: inc x 3 | [6] |
| R 3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 | [8] |
| R 4: 8 sc | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
How To Crochet Shark Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld
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How To Crochet Shark Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld
Fin (make 2)
Start with Lynch yarn
| R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
| R 2: inc x 4 | [8] |
| R 3-4: 8 sc (2 rounds) | [8] |
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
How To Crochet Shark Amigurumi – Free Pattern by AmiguWorld
Your little shark is ready to swim into your crochet collection!
Keep it classic with gray yarn, or make a softer version in blue, mint, or pastel pink. However you style it, this tiny shark makes a fun sea animal friend for gifts, decor, or a playful ocean-themed set.
Happy crocheting!
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