approx. 4 in / 10 cm
MATERIALS
- bulky weight yarn; grey & white
- small amount of black yarn for embroidering
- size J (6mm) crochet hook
- 9mm black safety eyes
- yarn needle
- stuffing
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
st / sts = stitch / stitches
INSTRUCTIONS
BODY
Top
Using grey yarn, start with a magic ring.
Ch 1, 5 sc in ring.
2 sc in ea st around. (10)
(2 sc in next st, sc in next st)around. (15)
(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts)around. (20)
(2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts)around. (25)
(2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts)around. (30)
Sc in ea st around for 5 rounds.
Sl st in next st.
Fasten off.
Base
Using white yarn, start with a magic ring.
Ch 1, 5 sc in ring.
2 sc in ea st around. (10)
(2 sc in next st, sc in next st)around. (15)
(2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts)around. (20)
(2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts)around. (25)
(2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts)around. (30)
Sc in ea st around.
Sl st in next st.
Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn for sewing.
FINS
Make 5.
Using grey yarn, start with a magic ring.
Ch 1, 4 sc in ring.
Sc in ea st around.
(2 sc in next st, sc in next st)twice. (6)
Sc in ea st around for 3 rounds.
Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
With black yarn, embroider gills on sides of Body Top.
Place safety eyes just in front of gills and secure.
With white yarn, sew Body Top to Body Base, adding stuffing throughout this process.
Sew one fin to top of shark.
Sew one fin to either side of shark, beneath gills.
Sew two fins (vertically) to the rear of the shark to create the tail.
With white yarn, embroider teeth (just vertical lines in the example) somewhat randomly.
This pattern rocks and is so easy! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome! Thank you for the compliment. =)
ReplyDeleteit is so cute!!! im putting together a mobile for my baby's crib, "under the sea" themed... this will definitely go! :) thanks for sharing.
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