Bring the sleek elegance of a Marlin to life with this Amigurumi Marlin crochet pattern! 🐟✨ With its streamlined body, pointed bill, and graceful fins, this design captures the essence of this swift ocean dweller in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a marine-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love sea creature-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fin shapes, body textures, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature coral reef setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic deep blues and silvers for a realistic look or experiment with vibrant hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of an oceanic setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi marlin is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this majestic sea traveler to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐟 Amigurumi Marlin Crochet Pattern
Create your own ocean adventurer with this dynamic and bold amigurumi marlin! With a long sword-like snout, striped body, and upright dorsal fin, this plush fish is perfect for marine-themed collections or underwater playsets.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and sewn-on fins.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) long using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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White (belly)
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Deep blue (body, snout, and fins)
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Blue/teal (optional stripe highlight)
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only
🟦 Body (Start at the nose, work backward)
With blue yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24) -
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
10–13. sc around (30) – switch to white yarn on underside side (half and half color) -
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
15–25. sc around (36), continue alternating blue/white color for striped look -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff firmly and close.
🔵 Dorsal Fin (Top Fin)
With blue yarn:
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ch 7, turn
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sc in next 6
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ch 1, turn, dec, 2 sc, dec (4)
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ch 1, turn, dec, 2 sc (3)
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ch 1, turn, sc, dec (2)
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ch 1, turn, dec
FO, leave long tail and sew centered on top of the body near front third.
🔵 Pectoral Fins (Make 2)
With blue yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–4. sc around (9) -
Flatten and sc across to close
FO and sew to sides near the front.
🔵 Tail Fin
With blue yarn:
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ch 9, turn
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sc in 8
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ch 1, turn, dec, 4 sc, dec (6)
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ch 1, turn, sc in 6
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ch 1, turn, dec, 2 sc, dec (4)
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ch 1, turn, sc in 4
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ch 1, turn, dec, dec (2)
FO. Repeat for other side of tail (mirror), then sew both tail fins to the back end of the body.
🔵 Stripes (Optional)
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Embroider or surface crochet 3–5 vertical blue stripes across the body using slip stitch or back stitch technique.
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You can alternate thin white and blue lines as shown in the reference image.
⚫ Eyes
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Attach safety eyes on each side, about 2 rows behind the snout and 4 stitches apart.
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Embroider a thin smile beneath the eyes if desired.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Weave in all yarn ends securely.
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Block the dorsal and tail fins lightly if needed for structure.
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Use a touch of felt or embroidery to define the mouth if you want more expression.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use variegated yarn for an abstract underwater color scheme
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Add a loop to hang it as an ocean mobile or toy
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Make it part of a larger “undersea” amigurumi set with turtles, dolphins, and starfish!
This magnificent marlin is a showstopper on any shelf or sea-themed nursery. Stitch one up and bring a splash of the ocean to your crochet world! 🌊🧵
