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Amigurumi Coral Reef – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A colorful crocheted underwater scene featuring various sea creatures like an octopus, fish, and starfish among coral and sea plants, displayed on a wooden stool in a room with a window.
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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! 🌊

A colorful crocheted underwater scene featuring various sea creatures like an octopus, fish, and starfish among coral and sea plants, displayed on a wooden stool in a room with a window.

🌊 Amigurumi Coral Reef Crochet Pattern

Bring the beauty of the ocean into your home with this colorful and cheerful coral reef amigurumi scene! Featuring anemones, fish, corals, sea stars, an octopus, and more, this project is perfect for advanced beginners to intermediate crocheters who love soft sculpture and playful marine themes.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changing, and joining pieces.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 35–40 cm (14–16 in) wide and 30 cm (12 in) tall depending on arrangement.

🧸 Materials

  • DK yarn in various bright colors (cotton or cotton blend recommended)
  • 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm crochet hooks
  • Safety eyes (6 mm to 10 mm)
  • Stitch markers
  • Polyfill stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Hot glue gun (optional for securing pieces)
  • Cardboard or plastic canvas (optional, for base reinforcement)

🥁 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • ch: chain
  • BLO: back loop only

🌿 Reef Base (Green platform)

With green yarn and 3.0 mm hook:

  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. Continue increasing by 6 until 90 sts
  7. sc around for 10–12 more rounds to form thickness
  8. Fasten off and stuff firmly. Add flat cardboard inside if desired for stability.

Add various texture stitches (like bobble or puff) in surface crochet for added visual interest.

🐳 Fish (Make 2–3 in different colors)

With body color:

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–8. sc around
  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  5. Insert safety eyes, stuff
  6. dec x6 (6)
  7. FO, sew closed

Tail & Fins:

  • Ch 5, turn, sc across 4, ch 1, turn, dec, sc, dec
  • Make 2 small triangles, sew on sides as fins
  • Tail can be a larger triangle sewn to the back.

🐙 Octopus

With orange yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–9. sc around
  5. Insert safety eyes, stuff
  6. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  7. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  8. dec x6 (6), FO

Tentacles (make 8):

  • Ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch across (for curly effect)
  • Sew evenly around base.

🦛 Starfish (Make 1 Large, 1 Small)

Large (Pink):

  1. MR, 5 sc
  2. (1 sc, inc) x5 (15)
  3. (2 sc, inc) x5 (20)

Arms (Make 5):

  1. Attach to any 4th stitch apart around round 3
  2. sc in 3, ch 2, turn, dec, sc
  3. Continue until tip is 1 stitch wide
  4. FO and sew

Add smile and safety eyes or embroider face.

🐠 Tiny Round Fish (Make 1–2)

With bright yarn:

Same as regular fish but only increase to 18 sts.
Add fins as ch 3 shells (ch 3, sc into 1st ch) and sew on.

🐟 Crab

Body (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

Arms (x2):

  • ch 6, sc in 2nd ch, sc across
  • End with 2 ch “pincer” shape sewn to end

Legs (x4):

  • ch 4, sc in each

Attach all limbs and position on reef base.

🐋 Sea Anemones (Curled Corals)

With light green and pink yarns:

  • Ch 25–40 (varied lengths)
  • sc across, add 2 sc in each stitch to make curls
  • FO and cluster multiple curls at one base

🪨 Coral Tubes (Various Colors & Heights)

With pinks, reds, yellows:

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. sc around for 15–40 rounds, depending on desired height
  4. Stuff lightly as you go
  5. FO and stitch securely to base

TIP: For curved corals, increase/decrease slightly in alternating rounds.

🐚 Sea Snail Shells (Coiled Spirals)

With spiral colors (green, pink, lavender):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. Begin decreasing or spiral-shaping by working in BLO
  6. Flatten and sew in a coil to imitate shell swirl

✨ Final Assembly Tips

  • Position larger coral tubes first
  • Cluster sea creatures in groups of 3s for harmony
  • Use hot glue to stabilize curled pieces and tiny shells if needed
  • Add small starfish, bubbles, or glittery yarn for sparkle

🌊 Finishing Touch

Your coral reef is now complete! This stunning marine scene makes a wonderful centerpiece, nursery decor, or imaginative gift. Have fun customizing it with even more ocean friends!

Happy crocheting! 🦋

 

 


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