Amigurumi Mini Shark Free Pattern

Free Crochet Tutorial: Mini Shark by an Unknown Author, Translation by @homa063

In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet a cute mini shark using a hook. For this amigurumi project, you can use any type of yarn, such as acrylic, cotton, plush, or mixed fibers. All the parts are crocheted in a spiral, and the fins and tail are sewn on afterward. The eyes are attached with a safety mechanism, and they are placed as you crochet the body. The mouth and cheeks are embroidered with smooth thread.

You can turn the finished shark into a keychain or pendant by adding a special accessory (chain, carabiner, or cord).

Materials and Tools

  • Yarn in two colors (main color for the shark and the color for the belly)
  • Thread for embroidering the mouth and cheeks
  • Crochet hook
  • Safety eyes for toys
  • Toy stuffing
  • Stitch markers
  • Pins
  • Needle for sewing parts together
  • Scissors

Abbreviations

  • KA – Magic ring
  • ss – Slip stitch
  • sc – Single crochet
  • inc – Increase
  • dec – Decrease
  • (…) x n – Repeat n times

Crochet Instructions for Mini Shark

Body

  1. 4 sc in magic ring.
  2. 3 sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc.
  3. 1 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 4 sc.
  4. 2 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 5 sc.
  5. 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 6 sc.
  6. 4 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 7 sc.
  7. 5 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 6 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 1 sc.
  8. 6 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 8 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 2 sc.
  9. 7 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 10 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc.
  10. 8 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 12 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 4 sc.
  11. 9 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 14 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 5 sc.
  12. 10 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 16 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 6 sc.
  13. 11 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 18 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 7 sc.
  14. 42 sc.
  15. 11 sc, dec over 3 stitches, 18 sc, dec over 3 stitches, 7 sc.
  16. inc, 9 sc, dec over 3 stitches, 7 sc, inc, 1 sc, dec over 3 stitches, 6 sc.

Place eyes between rows 15 and 16, 4 stitches apart.

  1. 2 sc, 8 sc in white, dec, 16 sc, dec, 6 sc.
  2. dec, 8 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 5 sc.
  3. (4 sc, dec) x 5.
  4. (3 sc, dec) x 5.
  5. (2 sc, dec) x 5.
  6. (1 sc, dec) x 5.

Close the opening.

Tail (2 Parts)

Upper Part

  1. 4 sc in magic ring.
  2. 3 sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc.
  3. 1 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 4 sc.
  4. 2 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 5 sc.
    5-6. 10 sc.

Lower Part

  1. 4 sc in magic ring.
  2. 3 sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc.
  3. 1 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 4 sc.
  4. 8 sc.

Side Fins

  1. 4 sc in magic ring.
  2. 3 sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc.
  3. 1 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 4 sc.
  4. 2 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 5 sc.
  5. 10 sc.

Fin Assembly

Fold the fins in half and crochet 5 ss to join them. Attach the fins to the body at row 16.

Finishing

Sew all the parts together. Your cute mini crocheted shark is now complete! You did a great job!