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Amigurumi Coral Reef – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Coral Reef – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the vibrant and mesmerizing world of amigurumi! 🌊✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Coral Reef—a stunning and textured creation perfect for ocean lovers, marine conservation enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting intricate and lifelike plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up underwater wonders, experimenting with hyperbolic crochet techniques, or simply want to add a breathtaking coral reef to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with swirling coral formations, delicate sea anemones, and a touch of deep-sea magic! 🐠

This design embraces rich oceanic hues, dynamic shaping, and captivating details to bring an awe-inspiring and adventurous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Coral Reef turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out vibrant oranges, deep blues, and soft purples, and let’s stitch up a mesmerizing coral reef! 🌊

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🪸 Amigurumi Coral Reef Crochet Pattern

Dive into the magic of the ocean with this breathtaking amigurumi coral reef! Brimming with colorful corals, sea creatures, and detailed textures, this project is a joyful challenge for experienced crocheters and an eye-catching centerpiece for display.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Combines many small amigurumi elements, textured stitches, and intricate assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall, depending on arrangement and stuffing.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn or velvet yarn in many colors:

    • Coral pinks, reds, oranges, yellows (for corals)

    • Various blues, greens, purples (for fish and foliage)

    • Neutrals (black, gray, white, beige for details)

  • 2.5 mm – 4 mm crochet hook (according to yarn size)

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

  • Pipe cleaners or floral wire (for shaping corals)

  • 8–10 mm safety eyes (for sea creatures)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Hot glue gun (for base assembly)

  • Felt or foam board (optional: for backing and structure)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • hdc – Half Double Crochet

  • dc – Double Crochet

  • FO – Fasten Off

🟢 Reef Base (Olive or Seaweed Green)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. Continue increasing until approx. 60–70 sts
    8–12. sc around evenly to build height

  8. Stuff slightly and FO
    Optional: sew felt/cardboard underneath for a firm base.

🌿 Corals (Multiple Varieties)

1. Finger Coral (Red/Pink – Centerpiece)

  1. Ch 15

  2. Starting in 2nd ch: sc, inc across

  3. Repeat with multiple lengths

  4. Sew together in a fan or bundle

Tip: Insert wire for upright shaping

2. Tube Coral (Blue)

  1. MR, 5 sc

  2. sc around for 10–20 rows

  3. FO, leave long tail for sewing
    Make 3–6 and group on base

3. Lumpy Brain Coral (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. Work multiple increases

  3. Use bobble stitch randomly across surface

  4. FO and sew flat to base

🐠 Sea Creatures

🐟 Blue Tang Fish

Body (Blue):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around

  4. dec x6 (12)

  5. sc around
    FO, flatten, and stuff lightly.

Fins (Yellow):

  1. Ch 5, hdc across, FO
    Sew one on top and one behind body
    Add safety eyes and embroider smile

🐙 Octopus (Orange)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  5. dec x6 (6), FO

Tentacles (Make 6):

  1. Ch 8, sc twice in each ch
    FO and attach to bottom

🐡 Pufferfish (Yellow Spotted)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–7. sc around

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  7. dec x6 (6)
    FO and sew closed
    Add tiny white bobbles for spikes

🦀 Crabs (Red or Orange)

Body:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc around
    FO

Legs (Make 6):

  1. Ch 5, sl st back
    Sew 3 legs to each side

Claws (Make 2):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. sc 1 row
    Sew to front of body

⭐ Starfish (Light Pink or Orange)

  1. MR, 5 sc

  2. [Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sl st back into MR] x5

  3. FO, weave in

🧡 Anemones and Tiny Details

Anemones:
Ch 12, sl st in each st across, sew multiple to create curly cluster

Bubbles (White):
MR, 6 sc, FO, sew individually or in groups

🧶 Assembly

  1. Begin attaching large coral pieces toward the back

  2. Build forward with medium and small coral types

  3. Stitch or glue sea creatures in natural positions

  4. Fill in gaps with starfish, anemones, tiny fish

  5. Lightly block with water and shape if needed

  6. Display your reef upright or flat!

💡 Display & Custom Ideas

  • Place in a shadow box or under a glass dome

  • Add LED fairy lights for a glowing reef

  • Use as a 3D wall hanging or tabletop centerpiece

This coral reef is an undersea wonder brought to yarn-life! It’s a joyful project that lets you explore texture, color, and storytelling—all in one handmade ecosystem. 🌊🪸🐠


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