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20
Free Crochet Shark Patterns
To Make Today
Are you looking for a new crochet project to sink your teeth into? Here are 20 of the best free crochet shark patterns so you can crochet your very own toothy friend.
Free Written Patterns
Baby Shark from Nadia @scandistyle_dolls
This cute mini crochet shark pattern is free via Instagram; it measures approximately 3″ (8 cm) when completed.
YARN REQUIRED: about 25 g (90 m) of #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton in light blue and white.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black cotton thread, 4 mm safety eyes, glue, a sewing needle, scissors, and fiberfill stuffing.
Finley the Shark from Elisa’s Crochet
I love this little guy! Measuring 6½” x 3½” (16.5 cm x 9 cm), this free crochet shark pattern is one of my personal favourites.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton in Grey and White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black cotton thread, polyester filling, 6 mm safety eyes, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Hammerhead Shark Friend from Love Crafts
Designed by Lauren Willis, this cute crochet shark pattern is free on the Love Crafts site. The shark pictured uses DK yarn and a 4 mm hook, but you can use any yarn you have at hand and a crochet hook one size smaller than the one recommended on the yarn label.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton in Grey.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: safety eyes, scissors, toy stuffing, a yarn needle, and black yarn for the mouth.
Amigurumi Crochet Whale Shark from My Crochet Chums
A whale shark is not actually a whale but a filter-feeding shark, and this fine specimen measures about 8″ (20 cm) from head to tail. *Update: This site is no longer running, but the pattern is still available via the Internet Archive Wayback Machine (linked below).
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton, e.g., Catona from Scheepjes. You’ll need about 30 g of the Capri Blue colourway, 20 g of Snow White, and a small amount of Jet Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle, toy stuffing, stitch markers, pins, and scissors.
Crochet Shark Amigurumi from One Dog Woof
Bernard the Ball Shark from One Dog Woof is a simple design with a toothy grin that is sure to make you smile. He makes a great cuddly toy too, measuring 6-8″ x 6-8″ (15-20 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, in dark grey, light grey, and white.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 12 mm safety eyes, black cotton yarn, an embroidery needle, scissors, polyester fiberfill, and an embroidery needle.
Free Crochet Shark Pattern from Cuddly Stitches Craft
This free crochet shark softie has a finished length of approximately 8½” (21 cm) and a 5″ (12.5 cm) height.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton, e.g., Jeans from Yarn Art, in Grey and White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black embroidery thread, polyester fiberfill, scissors, a yarn needle, large head pins, 10 mm safety eyes, and a stitch marker.
Free Whale Shark Amigurumi Pattern from Storyland Amis
Jonah the Whale Shark is a free, beginner-friendly pattern that measures approximately 7″ (18 cm) long when made in the listed materials. There are step-by-step process photos and a short video tutorial to get you started.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Hammerhead Shark from Hobbii
Designed by Maja Hansen for Hobbii Design, this free crochet shark pattern makes an adorable toy.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton, e.g., Baby Cotton Organic from Hobbii. You’ll need Silver Grey, Grey, and White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, an embroidery needle, scissors, and cardboard (optional).
Baby Shark Chunky Amigurumi from Keep Calm and Crochet On U.K.
This crochet baby shark pattern works up quickly in Super Bulky weight yarn. It’s perfect for babies and toddlers with its embroidered features. You could use safety eyes for older children.
YARN REQUIRED: 100g/ 80 m of #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Super Chunky from Marriner.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, a yarn needle, polyester toy stuffing, scissors, and black yarn.
Hammerhead Shark From Elisa’s Crochet
This free hammerhead shark pattern is so cute and would make a wonderful gift. The instructions provided assume you have some experience with amigurumi, but if you need more detailed instructions with step-by-step photos you can purchase the pattern as a PDF.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in Grey, Turquoise, and Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester fiberfill, 10 mm plastic safety eyes, a small piece of white felt, scissors, and a needle.
Shark Amigurumi from Sir Purl Grey
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn., e.g., Bernat Premium Aran, in Blue and White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black embroidery thread, polyester fiberfill, 8 mm safety eyes. scissors, and a yarn needle.
Fergal Sharkey from Lisa Auch
This free pattern is for a big shark toy; when completed the shark measures approximately 25″ long (63.5 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: 200 g of Grey #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn; and smaller amounts of Red, White, and Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a stitch marker, scissors, stuffing material, and a yarn needle.
Whale Shark Pattern from Amidorable Crochet
The finished size is 13″ (33 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in Dark Blue and White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: toy stuffing, 8 mm safety eyes, scissors, and a needle.
Holly the Hammerhead Shark Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
Holly is a large plush pattern made in super-bulky weight yarn and measures about 16″ (40.5 cm) long. The free version of the pattern is suited to crocheters with some experience in amigurumi.
YARN REQUIRED: #6 super bulky weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 7 mm crochet hook.
Sharky Stuffed Toy from Erika Olimpiew
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Impeccable from Loops & Threads. You’ll need one 128 g skein of Silver Grey.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: black embroidery thread, 15 mm safety eyes, polyfill stuffing, scissors, stitch markers, and a yarn needle.
Giant Whale Shark Crochet Pattern free from Blackstone Designs
This big shark plushie is over 2 ½ feet (84 cm) long! Big enough to be a pillow! It has a beginner-friendly construction and is suitable for advanced beginners.
YARN REQUIRED: #6 super-bulky-weight chenille-style yarn. You’ll need 440 yds (402 m) of blue yarn, 210 yds (192 m) of white, and a small amount of black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Sheldon the Shark from Nicole Chase
This easy crochet shark pattern includes a step-by-step video tutorial and clear photo guides. He is approximately 3½” (9 cm) tall and 5″ (13 cm) long when made in #4 worsted-weight yarn and a 4 mm hook.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Baby Shark from Knit Grit
Learn how to crochet your own baby shark with this free video tutorial suitable for beginners.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Vanna’s Choice from Lion Brand, in Grey and White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: toy stuffing, safety eyes, a darning needle, pins, and scissors.
Crochet Shark Tutorial by Loops and Knots Crochet
Follow along with this YouTube tutorial to create this cute crochet skark plush toy. The belly of the shark is worked separately and sewn to the top.
YARN REQUIRED: #6 super bulky weight yarn, e.g., Loops & Threads Sweet Snuggle Lite in two contrasting colours plus a small amount of black yarn for the gills.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
Easy Crochet Shark Tutorial by Amigurumi_Joys
This step-by-step shark tutorial is worked all in one colour – no colour changes. The video includes helpful time stamps. There is no voice-over in this tutorial, but there are captions.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., YarnArt Jeans.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.5 mm crochet hook.
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