Set sail on a whimsical crochet adventure with the Amigurumi Sailboat, a project that’s as charming as it is creative! ⛵🧶 This delightful design features a rounded boat base, tall mast, and soft sails that capture the spirit of the sea in miniature form. With its cozy handmade texture and playful details, this sailboat makes a wonderful addition to nautical décor, toy collections, or handmade gifts for ocean lovers.
Perfect for display on a shelf, in a nursery, or as part of a themed set, the Amigurumi Sailboat brings a splash of seaside magic wherever it goes. Fun to stitch and delightful to showcase, it’s a joyful way to crochet adventure, imagination, and a sprinkle of handmade charm—one loop at a time! ✨🌊🧵
⛵ Amigurumi Sailboat Crochet Pattern
A timeless coastal décor piece
This minimalist crocheted sailboat captures the calm beauty of seaside décor with its rounded hull, simple mast, and two soft triangular sails. Designed as a decorative amigurumi (not a toy), this project focuses on clean lines, natural textures, and a balanced silhouette—perfect for shelves, nurseries, or nautical displays.
🧶 Skill Level
Easy → Confident Beginner
Basic amigurumi shaping and flat crochet.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 15 cm (6 in) tall and 12 cm (4.5–5 in) long, using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
Yarn (DK weight cotton recommended):
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White / Off-White – hull lower section & sails
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Medium Brown – hull rim & mast
Tools & Supplies:
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyester fiberfill
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Optional but recommended: thin cardboard or plastic circle (for hull base stability)
🧩 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
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( ) – repeat
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– stitch count
🛶 Boat Hull (Worked in the Round)
With White
R1: MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: inc ×6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 [42]
R8: sc around [42]
R9: sc around [42]
👉 Insert optional cardboard/plastic circle now.
R10: BLO sc around [42]
(Creates the crisp inner edge visible in the photo)
Hull Rim
Switch to Brown
R11–R14: sc around [42]
FO.
Stuff firmly, shaping into a shallow oval bowl, not a sphere.
🧺 Inner Deck Cushion (Visible in Photo)
With White
Ch 12
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across [11]
R2–R6: sc across [11]
FO, stuff lightly, flatten.
Sew into the center of the hull base.
🎏 Mast (Stiff, Straight – No Spiral)
With Brown
Ch 26
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across [25]
FO.
Do not roll into a tube.
Leave flat, then fold lengthwise and whip stitch to form a narrow, firm mast.
Sew vertically through:
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cushion
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hull base
Secure firmly.
⛵ Sails (Flat, Soft Triangles)
Large Sail (Main Sail)
With White
R1: ch 2, sc [1]
R2: ch 1, turn, inc [2]
R3: ch 1, turn, sc across [2]
R4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc [3]
R5: sc across [3]
👉 Continue increasing every other row
until base measures 20 sc.
FO, block lightly.
Small Sail (Front Sail)
Work exactly as above, stopping when base reaches 14–15 sc.
FO, block lightly.
🚩 Optional Mast Flag (Seen in Photo)
With White
Ch 6
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, sl st
FO.
Sew to top of mast so it points backward, loose and soft.
🧵 Assembly
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Sew mast securely through cushion and hull base
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Attach large sail to one side of mast
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Attach small sail to opposite side, slightly forward
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Ensure sails are flat, not stuffed, and gently angled
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Weave in all ends neatly
⚠️ No borders, no embroidery, no portholes—keep it clean and minimal.
🪵 Final Shaping Tips
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Hull should sit flat and stable
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Mast must be straight and centered
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Sails should drape naturally, not stiff
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Slight asymmetry between sails adds realism
🌊 Finished Look
Your sailboat should now match the photo precisely:
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Rounded, shallow hull
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Distinct brown rim
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Soft white cushion inside
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Flat mast (not tubular)
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Two simple triangular sails
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Small trailing flag
A calm, coastal piece with timeless charm ⛵✨
