Make a charming little crochet stingray, a type of hand-knitted toy known as amigurumi. Its friendly face and long tail are crafted with care, designed to mimic its ocean counterparts. Made with soft yarn, each piece brings a touch of warmth and fun into any space.
Softer Crochet Stingray Amigurumi Pattern
Whether kept close by for a smile throughout your day or given to someone special. This delightful stingray is a perfect pick-me-up, ready to cheer up anyone with its whimsical charm.
Materials Needed:
- Super bulky Bernat yarn (soft and squishy)
- 6mm crochet hook (and a smaller hook for the eye section)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Optional: bamboo stick to hide yarns
- Safety eyes
- Stitch marker (if needed)
- Stuffing material
Starting with the Body:
- Make a slip knot and chain 4.
- Single crochet into the second chain from the hook, then make two single crochets into the next stitch, and one single crochet into the last stitch.
- Chain 1 and turn your work.
Increasing Rows:
- Continue working in rows, increasing the number of stitches by making two single crochets into the first and last stitches of the row, with one single crochet into each of the stitches in between.
- Chain 1 and turn your work at the end of each row.
- Follow this pattern of increases, making sure to end each row with a chain 1 and turn your work.
Single Crochet Rounds:
- After several increasing rows, make single crochet in each stitch all the way across for two rows.
- Chain 1 and cut your yarn.
Creating the Wings:
- Count 6 stitches from the beginning and insert your hook into the seventh stitch to start creating the wings.
- Attach the same color yarn and chain 1.
- Single crochet in that same stitch and the next five stitches for a total of six single crochets.
Connecting Both Sides:
- Without cutting the yarn, prepare to join both sides of the stingray by making a series of single crochets all around the edges of the piece.
- Before you join, add the safety eyes where appropriate.
Stuffing and Sealing:
- Before sealing the opening completely, add stuffing to the body part, but not to the wings as they should remain flat.
- Continue crocheting around and use the smaller hook when crocheting near the eye area for ease.
- Close and finish the last part, cut the yarn, and use the tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Adding the Tail:
- Chain 12 from the bottom center of the stingray for the tail.
- Slip stitch back along the chain to the body.
- Secure the tail and weave in any ends.
Creating the Face:
- Use black yarn to embroider the smile directly onto the stingray.
- You can also add any other facial details or patterns as you wish.
Finishing Touches:
Make final adjustments and hide all the leftover yarn by using a tapestry needle or a bamboo stick.
Remember to pause and check after each step to make sure your stitches and piece shape look correct before moving forward.
