Bring the gentle charm of a Seahorse Baby to life with this Amigurumi Seahorse Baby crochet pattern! 🐉✨ With its curved body, delicate fins, and tiny curled tail, this design captures the essence of a newborn seahorse in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for an ocean-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love marine-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in fin textures, body colors, and even tiny accessories like embroidered bubbles or a miniature coral setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic soft blues and greens for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of an underwater setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi seahorse baby is sure to bring smiles.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this tiny ocean traveler to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🌊 Amigurumi Seahorse Baby Crochet Pattern
Bring a splash of ocean magic to your crochet collection with this adorable amigurumi seahorse baby! With its curled tail, delicate fins, and sweet spines, it’s the perfect underwater friend for sea lovers of all ages.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and sculptural assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 7–9 inches (18–23 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK weight yarn in:
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Light Blue (Main Body)
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Teal or Dark Blue (Belly & Stripes)
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White (Belly & Stripe Accent)
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Aqua (Fins & Spines)
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Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
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Optional: wire or pipe cleaner for tail shaping
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
ch – Chain
hdc – Half Double Crochet
🐚 Body & Tail (Worked from snout to tail)
With light blue:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) -
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
8–12. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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sc around (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(2 sc, inc) x4 (16)
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sc around (16)
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(3 sc, inc) x4 (20)
20–22. sc around (20) -
(4 sc, inc) x4 (24)
24–27. sc around (24) -
(4 sc, dec) x4 (20)
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(3 sc, dec) x4 (16)
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(2 sc, dec) x4 (12)
31–38. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. Shape tail into a curl. FO, weave in end.
🧜 Belly Patch (Worked separately)
With white and teal yarn in alternating rows:
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Ch 13
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sc across (12)
3–8. Alternate teal and white rows, sc across
FO, sew to front of body. Stretch to fit curve from snout to bottom of belly.
🦴 Spines (Top Fin)
With aqua:
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Ch 14
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook: (sc, hdc, sc, sl st) in each st across
FO, sew from top of head down mid-back.
🐟 Side Fins (Make 2)
With aqua:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) around
FO, flatten and sew symmetrically to sides of body behind eyes.
🐚 Tail Fin
With aqua:
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Ch 10
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sc back across (9)
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(sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each st for wavy shape
FO, sew to tail curl tip.
👀 Eyes
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Insert safety eyes between rounds 7–9
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Optional: embroider a small highlight with white thread
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Sew around the eye to define the ridge if desired
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Shape the body gently by hand after stuffing
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Optional: add surface slip stitch or embroidery on the belly patch for detail
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Sew fins securely and hide all yarn tails
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use pastel shades for a baby shower gift
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Add beads or glitter thread to the fins for shimmer
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Make a rainbow of seahorses in different ocean hues
This little seahorse is a charming coastal companion, ready to ride the current of your creativity. Whether as a gift or desk buddy, it brings a tide of joy! 🌊🧵💙
