Welcome to the quirky and adorable world of amigurumi! 🦐✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a charming Shrimp Baby—an irresistibly cute and playful design that brings a touch of ocean-inspired whimsy to your handmade collection! 🌊 Whether you love crafting unique sea creatures, enjoy making delightfully unexpected designs, or simply want to add a fun, lovable twist to your amigurumi lineup, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a sweet little shrimp baby full of personality! 💛
This design embraces soft curves and expressive features to create a one-of-a-kind crochet companion that’s perfect for display, gifting, or adding a splash of underwater charm to your collection! 🧶🐚 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Shrimp Baby turns out just right—ready to bring smiles and a touch of aquatic cuteness to anyone who sees it! 🎀 So grab your hooks, pick out warm corals or deep ocean hues, and let’s stitch up a delightful little shrimp friend! ✨
🦐 Amigurumi Shrimp Baby Crochet Pattern
This cheeky little shrimp baby is full of personality and charm! With its curled tail, soft underbelly, and waving flag, it’s the perfect project for ocean lovers or anyone who appreciates cute sea critters with a touch of sass. 🧶🌊
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, antenna details, and multiple joined parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22 cm (8.5 inches) long using DK yarn and a 2.75 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Sport weight):
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Red (main body and limbs)
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Beige or light peach (face and belly)
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Black (eyebrows/mouth embroidery)
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Optional: Yellow (flag stick), Burgundy (flag)
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2.75 mm crochet hook
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12 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers
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Pipe cleaners (optional for antennae)
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Stuffing
🧶 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🧠 Head
With red 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)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–11. sc around (36) -
Switch to beige, sc in FLO (36)
13–15. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Insert safety eyes between Rnds 10–11, 6 sts apart
– Embroider simple mouth & eyebrows
– Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close.
🦐 Body & Tail Segments
Start with red:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around -
inc x3, sc 6 (12)
7–8. sc around -
inc x3, sc 9 (15)
10–12. sc around -
inc x3, sc 12 (18)
14–16. sc around -
inc x3, sc 15 (21)
18–19. sc around
– Stuff and shape as you go for the curled effect -
(5 sc, dec) x3 (18)
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sc around
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dec x9 (9), FO
🤲 Arms (Make 2)
With red yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around -
inc x2, sc 4 (8)
5–6. sc around -
dec x2, sc 4 (6)
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sc around, FO
– Lightly stuff and sew angled to the front of the belly
🧷 Belly Patch
In beige yarn:
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Ch 8, turn
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Starting in 2nd ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch
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Working around the other side: sc 5, inc
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Join with sl st, FO and sew flat on underside of body
🧢 Antennae (Make 2)
With red yarn:
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Ch 25
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sl st in 2nd ch from hook and back down
FO, weave in a bit of wire/pipe cleaner for bendable shape
Attach securely to the top of head
🚩 Mini Flag
Burgundy + yellow yarn:
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Ch 7, turn
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sc 6 rows
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Shape point by decreasing 1 st for 2 rows
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FO and sew to curled arm
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Optional: Use yellow chain to simulate the stick
✂️ Final Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Attach arms slightly forward in hugging position
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Sew on belly patch and facial details
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Shape and pose tail into a curled position
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Sew antennae and add optional flag
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use variegated yarn for a textured shell look
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Make a whole crustacean crew: shrimp, crab, lobster!
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Add blush or glitter yarn for cheeks
This shrimp baby will steal hearts wherever it curls up! 😄💖
