Velvety Crochet Amigurumi Shark Plushie Pattern

Hook this adorable free Crochet Shark Plushie Amigurumi pattern and surprise any marine lover with your handmade creation — easy, fun, and perfect for all skill levels!

Not only will you end up with a charming sea creature to adorn your home, but this plushie makes an ideal gift for children and marine life lovers alike. Assume the joy of making your very own adorable shark companion with our free crochet shark plushie amigurumi pattern! This delightful project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crochet enthusiasts, offering a fun and rewarding experience.

Crochet Shark Plushie Amigurumi Pattern

With every stitch, you’re not just sewing yarn but weaving in hours of creativity, relaxation, and love. The completed shark amigurumi can serve as a playful toy, unique decoration, or a whimsical addition to any nursery. By following this detailed and easy pattern, you'll cultivate your crochet skills while making something truly special. So gather your crochet hook and yarn, and let the magic of handmade crafts warm your heart with this irresistibly cute shark plushie.

How To Crochet Amigurumi Shark

Materials Needed

Yarn:
- Base color
- Belly color (white)
- Optional: a small amount of black yarn for gills
- Examples: Loops and Threads Sweet Snuggles Light or Chanel Home Slim
Hook: 5.5 mm (use the appropriate hook for your yarn type)
Accessories:
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (if needed)
- Sewing needle (preferably plastic)
- Safety eyes (20 mm)
Don't forget to check the description for a written pattern available in my Ribler and Ko-fi shops.

Starting the Project: The Body

Foundation:
- Use a magic ring or chain two method.
- Make six single crochets into the first round.
Round Progression:
- Round 2: Increase, single crochet one (repeat 3 times).
- Round 3: Increase, single crochet two (repeat 3 times).
- Round 4: Increase, single crochet three (repeat 3 times).
- Round 5: Increase, single crochet four (repeat 3 times).
- Round 6: Increase, single crochet five (repeat 3 times).
- Round 7: Increase, single crochet six (repeat 3 times).
- Round 8: Increase, single crochet seven (repeat 3 times).
- Round 9: Increase, single crochet eight (repeat 3 times).
Single Crochet Rounds:
- Round 10: Single crochet in each stitch around.
- Round 11: Increase, single crochet nine (repeat 3 times).

Adding Safety Eyes

Insert safety eyes between increases, making sure they are evenly spaced and aligned correctly for the shark’s face.

Decrease Rounds

Round Progression:
- Round 12: Decrease, single crochet nine (repeat 3 times).
- Round 13: Single crochet in each stitch around.
- Round 14: Decrease, single crochet eight (repeat 3 times).
- Round 15: Single crochet in each stitch around.
- Round 16: Decrease, single crochet seven (repeat 3 times).
- Round 17: Single crochet in each stitch around.

More Decreases:
- Continue decreasing by one more between each single crochet in subsequent rounds until you reach six stitches.
Finishing the Body:
- Slip stitch, chain one, fasten off. Use a needle to close the bottom hole and finish stuffing the body as needed.

Preparing and Sewing the Belly Piece

Belly Crocheting:
- Chain two, increase in the first chain.
- Follow the specific single crochet and increase patterns detailed in each round above.
- Leave a long tail for sewing.
Sewing the Belly:
- Position and sew the belly piece from the tip of the nose down to the tail, ensuring it rests centered on the body.

Creating the Fins

Top Fin:
- Follow magic ring and increase methods.
- Stuff lightly to maintain shape before sewing it onto the shark’s back.
Back Fins:
- Create two fins using the magic ring and increase methods.
- Sew them onto either side of the shark’s body, near the tail.
Side Fins:
- Create two fins using similar crocheting methods.
- Sew the fins aligned with the shark’s gills.