Crochet Baby Shark Plushie Pattern
Crocheting this baby shark plushie is not only fun, but also incredibly rewarding. With just a bit of yarn, stuffing, and creativity, you can whip up your own squishy version of everyone’s favorite sea creature.
This project is a fast and beginner-friendly, even if you’re new to amigurumi, this plushie is a perfect weekend project. It’s also a perfect gift idea – whether it’s for a baby shower, birthday, or just because, this plushie never fails to delight.
I originally created this Baby Shark pattern years ago in a mini version, as shared in this Mini Shark Crochet Tutorial post. This time, I used chunky plush yarn to make a larger plushie using the exact same pattern.
BABY SHARK PLUSHIE CROCHET PATTERN
Pattern by: Effi GratiaProject.com
MATERIALS
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Any plush yarn (chunky chenille, velvet, etc) – In my video tutorial, I used chunky chenille yarn diameter 8mm, in purple and white color.
8mm crochet hook
Stitch markers
Jumbo tapestry needle
Safety eyes (size 1.5cm), or black yarn to embroider the eyes and mouth
Polyfill
ABBREVIATIONS (US Crochet Terms)
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half-double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase (2 single crochet in 1 space)
dec: invisible decrease. To do Invisible Decrease, insert hook through front loop of the first stitch, then through the front loop of the next stitch (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and draw through the first two loops on the hook (2 loops on hook now). Yarn over and draw through both loops on the hook. Invisible decrease completed.
R: Round
[#]: number of stitche(s) in a round
NOTES
Finished size approximately 15 x 15 x 20 cm.
Do not join with slip stitch, just continue to the next round. Put stitch marker in every first stitch in a round.
Start from the TOP HEAD
R1: In a Magic Ring, ch 1, sc 6 [total 6 sts]
R2: Inc x6 [total 12 sts]
R3: (Sc, inc) x6 [total 18 sts]
R4: (Sc, sc, inc) x6 [total 24 sts]
R5: Sc in next 6 sts, inc in next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts, inc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts [total 28 sts]
R6: Sc in next 6 sts, (sc, inc, inc, sc), sc in next 10 sts, (sc, inc, inc, sc), sc in next 4 sts [total 32 sts]
R7: Sc in each stitch around [total 32 sts]
R8: Sc in next 6 sts, (sc, dec, dec, sc), sc in next 10 sts, (sc, dec, dec, sc), sc in next 4 sts [total 28 sts]
Cut the yarn and close it with invisible join.
R9: Attach the white yarn. Sc in each stitch around [total 28 sts]
R10: Sc in next 6 sts, dec in next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts, dec in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts [total 24 sts]
R11: (Sc, sc, dec) x6 [total 18 sts]
Attach the safety eyes (size 1.5cm). Or use black yarn to embroider the eyes and mouth.
Insert polyfill.
R12: (Sc, dec) x6 [total 12 sts]
R13: Dec x6 [total 6 sts]
Cut the yarn and fasten off to close the round.
Hide the yarn tail using tapestry needle.
DORSAL FIN PATTERN
Insert your hook on top of the head. Using purple yarn, chain 3, then slip stitch in the 2nd loop from hook. Dc in the same space of chain 3. Then (hdc and sc) in the next stitch. Secure and cut the yarn. Use tapestry needle to hide the yarn tail.
PECTORAL FIN PATTERN (LEFT & RIGHT)
Insert your hook on the side of the body between the white and green yarn. Using green yarn, chain 3, then hdc in the same stitch. Next (hdc and sc) in the next stitch. Secure and cut the yarn. Use tapestry needle to hide the yarn tail.
TAIL PATTERN
Insert your hook on the back of the body between the white and green yarn. Using green yarn, chain 3, then slip stitch in the 2nd loop from hook. Hdc in the same space of chain 3. Sc* in the next stitch. Chain 2, slip stitch in the 2nd loop from hook. (Hdc and sc) in the same space with sc*. Secure and cut the yarn. Use tapestry needle to hide the yarn tail.
Finishing: Embroider the mouth using black yarn.
