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 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
(Simple shaping, tight stitches, minimal assembly)
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 11–12 in (28–30 cm) long
Measured nose to tail, lying flat
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (4) – Light Grey
- 3.0–3.25 mm crochet hook (important for tight texture)
- 10–12 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Black embroidery thread (mouth)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
🪡 BODY + HEAD (One Piece)
This piece forms the head, snout, and body together.
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: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
R9–R14: sc around (48)
Snout shaping
R15: sc 20, dec ×4, sc 20 (44)
R16: sc around (44)
Insert safety eyes between R12–13, 6–7 sts apart.
R17: sc 18, dec ×4, sc 18 (40)
R18: sc around (40)
Begin stuffing, shaping into a long oval rather than a ball.
Body taper
R19: (8 sc, dec) ×4 (36)
R20: sc around (36)
R21: (7 sc, dec) ×4 (32)
R22: sc around (32)
R23: (6 sc, dec) ×4 (28)
R24: sc around (28)
Continue stuffing firmly but keep body low and horizontal.
🌀 TAIL (Wide Paddle)
R25: (5 sc, dec) ×4 (24)
R26: sc around (24)
R27: (4 sc, dec) ×4 (20)
R28: sc around (20)
R29: (3 sc, dec) ×4 (16)
Flatten tail horizontally.
R30: sc 8, sl st, turn
R31: sc 8
FO.
Do not stuff tail. Shape flat and wide.
🐾 FLIPPERS (Make 2)
Small and flat, no stuffing.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R5: sc around (18)
R6: (4 sc, dec) ×3 (15)
Flatten gently into an oval.
FO, leave long tail.
🧷 ASSEMBLY
- Sew flippers low on each side, slightly forward
- Tail is already attached
- Shape body so it rests flat on a surface
- Embroider a small curved smile at the front of the snout
No eyebrows — the photo shows a very minimal face.
🎉 FINISHED MANATEE
Your manatee is complete — calm, rounded, and naturally posed, with a smooth snout, flat tail, and compact flippers that perfectly match the photo. The tight stitches and horizontal shaping give it a realistic, plush appearance ideal for shelves, desks, or cozy corners.
Happy crocheting 🧶🐋
