The no-sew starfish is soft, plump, and incredibly adorable, with a touch of texture that enhances its detail. Its seamless design makes it sturdy and ensures there are no loose parts. You can use bold, bright colors for a playful look or soft pastel shades for a soothing ocean vibe. This project is versatile and can be customized easily to fit your personal style.
This crochet starfish is not just a cute craft — it’s practical too. Use it as a kids’ toy, a fun addition to beach-themed home decor, or a thoughtful handmade gift. The no-sew method ensures durability, making it perfect for little hands to play with or for long-term use as a decorative piece. It’s simple, stylish, and a joy to create!
Step-by-Step Guide to Crochet Starfish Amigurumi
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Hobby's Honey Bunny in Peach
- Crochet Hook: 4.25 mm
- Stitch Marker: To keep track of stitches
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in the ends
- Polyfill: For stuffing the starfish
Making the Starfish Triangles
Step 1: Create a Magic Circle
- Start with a magic circle using your preferred technique.
Step 2: Row 1
- Make 3 single crochets into the magic circle.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each row.
Step 3: Row 2
- Increase 3 times to end up with 6 stitches.
Step 4: Rows 3-4
- Crochet 6 single crochets for each of these rows.
Step 5: Row 5
- Crochet one single crochet followed by an increase 3 times, ending with 9 stitches.
Step 6: Rows 6-8
- Crochet 9 single crochets for each of these rows.
Step 7: Row 9
- Do 2 single crochets followed by one increase 3 times, ending with 12 stitches.
Step 8: Rows 10-11
- Crochet 12 single crochets for each of these rows.
Step 9: Row 12
- Do 2 single crochets followed by one increase 4 times, ending with 16 stitches.
Step 10: Rows 13-14
- Crochet 16 single crochets to finish the triangle.
Step 11: Finishing a Triangle
- Slip stitch into the next stitch and fasten off.
- Cut the yarn.
Step 12: Repeat
- Repeat steps 1-11 to make a total of 5 triangles.
Attaching Triangles to the Center Circle
Step 13: Create a New Magic Circle
- Make a new magic circle and crochet 8 single crochets into the magic circle.
Step 14: Row 2
- Increase 8 times to end with 16 single crochets.
Step 15: Row 3
- Crochet one single crochet followed by an increase 8 times, ending with 24 single crochets.
Step 16: Row 4
- Start with one single crochet followed by an increase, then 2 single crochets followed by an increase 7 times, finishing with 32 single crochets.
Step 17: Row 5
- Crochet 3 single crochets followed by an increase 8 times, ending with 40 single crochets.
Step 18: Attaching the Triangles
- Attach the triangles to the center with 8 slip stitches each.
- Repeat for all 5 triangles to get 40 slip stitches at the end and a complete starfish shape.
Shaping and Stuffing
Step 19: Final Rows for Shaping
- Row 7: Perform decreases and single crochets to close gaps between triangles.
- Row 8: Work 8 single crochets followed by a decrease.
- Row 9: Work 4 single crochets followed by a decrease.
- Row 10: Work 3 single crochets followed by a decrease.
- Row 11: Perform one single crochet followed by a decrease.
- Row 12: Perform 8 decreases to completely close up the starfish.
Step 20: Stuff with Polyfill
- Gradually stuff the starfish with polyfill as you work through the final rows.
Step 21: Finishing
- Slip stitch into the next stitch and fasten off.
- Use a yarn needle to weave the yarn through the last row's stitches and pull tight to close the starfish completely.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You've created a starfish plushie. For feedback or questions, you can engage with Kahen in the comments. Thank you for watching the tutorial. Don't forget to subscribe and like the video!
