Welcome to the gentle and lovable world of amigurumi! 🌊✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Manatee—a charming and huggable creation perfect for marine life enthusiasts, cozy décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting adorable and expressive plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up sea creatures, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add a sweet manatee to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with soft curves, flippers, and a touch of ocean magic! 💙
This design embraces rounded shapes, soothing colors, and delightful details to bring a peaceful and heartwarming presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Manatee turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out gentle grays, seafoam greens, or soft blues, and let’s stitch up an adorable manatee! 🌊
🐋 Amigurumi Manatee – Free Crochet Pattern
Meet your new favorite underwater companion — this Amigurumi Manatee is round, soft, and full of personality! 🐾 Perfect for ocean lovers and plushie collectors, this manatee features flipper arms, a sweet embroidered face, and a big, huggable body. Let’s dive into this cozy project! 🌊
🧶 Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate – Basic stitches, shaping, simple assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 28 cm (11 inches) long using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
- Worsted Weight Yarn (4)
- Light grey (main color)
- Black (for embroidery)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch markers
- Embroidery thread (black for eyebrows/mouth)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
🪡 Pattern Instructions
🐋 Body (Work in continuous spiral)
With grey yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–25. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. - dec x6 (6)
Fasten off, weave in the end.
🦭 Snout / Muzzle
With grey yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc around (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
🐾 Flippers (Make 2)
With grey yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Flatten and press into an oval shape. Do not stuff. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing.
🌀 Tail
With grey yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Flatten into a paddle shape. Do not stuff. Fasten off, leave a long tail.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew the snout to the front of the body, centered slightly low.
- Insert and secure safety eyes just above the snout, approx. 5–6 stitches apart.
- Sew the flippers on each side of the body, slightly angled forward.
- Sew the tail to the back of the body.
- Embroider a simple smile on the snout and eyebrows above the eyes using black thread.
🎉 Finishing Touches
- Shape the body as you stuff to give it a gentle slope toward the tail.
- You can lightly brush the snout area with blush for added charm.
- For an extra cute touch, add a tiny flower or bow!
Thank you for joining me in making this lovable sea creature! 💙
