Dive into a world of crochet magic with this Amigurumi Underwater Kingdom pattern! Inspired by the beauty of the ocean, this enchanting design brings together a variety of sea creatures, coral reefs, and aquatic wonders in every stitch. Whether you’re crafting for marine life lovers, adding a whimsical touch to your decor, or simply enjoy making nature-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a miniature underwater kingdom bursting with charm! Perfect for brightening up any space, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade ocean magic to your collection. 🌊✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of blue, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like miniature fish, shells, or starfish for extra flair. Craft a classic underwater kingdom with rich ocean tones, create a playful version with pastel hues, or even stitch up a full set of sea-inspired amigurumi for a stunning display! Whether gifted as a thoughtful keepsake, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Underwater Kingdom is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade aquatic magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🧜♀️ Amigurumi Underwater Kingdom Crochet Pattern
Dive into a magical sea adventure with this detailed amigurumi Underwater Kingdom, featuring a coral reef base, sea castle, mermaids, sea creatures (turtle, crab, fish, jellyfish, starfish, octopus), and colorful corals. Each piece is designed to build a fairytale-worthy ocean diorama. Perfect as a showpiece or nursery decor!
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Includes 3D shaping, color changes, small part assembly, and complex structure building.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or worsted) in:
- Ocean blues, purples, mint, sea green, coral, peach, sand, lavender, white, red, pink, orange, black
- Hooks: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle
- Safety eyes or black yarn for embroidery
- Pipe cleaners (optional for shaping)
- Thin clear nylon thread (for hanging fish/jellyfish)
🧜♀️ Mermaids (Make 2 – Orange & Purple Hair)
Head & Body (Beige):
- Head
- MR, 6 sc
- (inc) x6 → 12
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
- (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
- (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30
- Rnds 6–12: sc around (30)
- Place safety eyes between Rnds 8–9
- Embroider eyelashes and smile
- (3 sc, dec) x6 → 24
- (2 sc, dec) x6 → 18
- (1 sc, dec) x6 → 12
- Stuff, dec x6 → 6, FO
- Neck & Upper Body
- Continue from head
- sc around (6) for 3 rows
- inc around → 12
- Work 5–6 rows even
- Change to tail color
- Tail
- inc to 18 → 24 → 30
- Work 10–12 rows even
- Taper: (3 sc, dec) x6 → 24
- Continue decreasing
- Stuff lightly
- End in ch 1, sl st
- Tail Fins (Make 2)
- Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook
- hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc
- Sl st, repeat for second fin
- Sew to tail
Arms (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- Work 8–10 rows
- FO, sew to body sides
Hair (Orange or Lavender)
- Cut strands, latch to head
- Braid or loop with a sea shell button
- Secure at sides and back
🏰 Coral Castle
Towers (Make 4 Small, 2 Large)
- Base Cylinder (Mint or Lavender):
- MR, 6 sc → inc to 30
- Work straight 15–20 rows
- Add windows using contrasting felt or yarn
- FO
- Cone Roof (Pink/Purple):
- MR, 4 sc
- Inc every round until 12–15 sts
- sc 3–4 more rows, FO
- Optional: add flag (ch 6, fold & sew on)
Castle Front & Middle
- Work a larger archway in teal
- Add shell embellishment
- Use small crocheted scallops for coral accents
- Stitch all parts to a foam/stiff base or one another
🐠 Fish (Multiple Colors)
- Body
- MR, 6 sc
- (inc) x6 → 12
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
- Work 5–7 rows even
- (1 sc, dec) x6 → 12
- Stuff, dec x6 → 6, FO
- Fins (Side & Top)
- Ch 5, hdc back down
- Sew to top and sides
- Tail Fin
- Ch 7, sc to tr and back
- Repeat for double fin
- Sew to back
- Eyes
- Use black beads or safety eyes
🐢 Sea Turtle
- Shell (Green or Olive)
- MR, inc to 30
- 3D shape: sc around for 5–6 rounds
- FO and stuff
- Body & Head
- MR, inc to 18
- sc around for 4–5 rows
- Attach under shell
- Fins
- Ch 6, hdc, dc, sl st
- Make 4, sew in place
- Eyes
- Safety eyes or embroidered
🦀 Crab
- Body (Red or Orange)
- MR, 6 sc → inc to 24
- sc 4–5 rounds, stuff
- Flatten slightly
- Claws
- Ch 6, return with sc
- Add pinch shape with sl st & increase mid-row
- Sew to body
- Legs (6)
- Ch 4, sc back
- Sew around body sides
- Eyes
- MR, 5 sc, white
- Black safety eye or black stitch on top
- Mount on short stalks
🐙 Octopus (White)
- Head
- MR, inc to 30
- sc 6–7 rows
- Dec to 6, stuff and close
- Tentacles (Make 8)
- Ch 12
- sc twice in each st to curl
- Sew to base of head
- Face
- Sew on eyes and blush
🐚 Jellyfish
- Bell
- MR, inc to 24
- sc 5 rounds
- FLO: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc) for frill edge
- FO
- Tentacles (5–6)
- Mix: ch 20+, curl with 2 sc per st
- Sew under bell
⭐ Starfish
- Make 2 Identical Flat Pieces
- MR, ch 4, sl st (arm) – repeat 5 times
- sc around shaping each point
- Sew both together and stuff lightly
- Eyes/Face
- Embroider small face in center
🪸 Coral & Seaweed
Coral (Various Styles):
- Tube Coral: MR, inc 12 → ch 6, sc back, repeat
- Brain Coral: Work in wavy spirals with sc and inc
- Branching Coral: Ch 20, return with sc, branch off with additional ch mid-row
Seaweed:
- Ch 40–60
- Sl st back down or alternate with hdc/dc for curl
- Attach along base
🌊 Base Platform
- Round Tier
- MR, inc each round evenly to 80–100+ sts
- Work in BLO every few rows to add texture
- Form second tier using smaller circle for upper level
- Sew or glue castle and coral components on top
🎁 Assembly Tips
- Use hot glue or strong sewing to anchor figures to base
- Hang floating pieces (fish, jellyfish) using nylon thread
- Add sparkle yarn or sequins for magical effect
- Optional: use stiff felt backing or cardboard discs inside tiers for structure
This Amigurumi Underwater Kingdom is a breathtaking, detailed world of fantasy that brings the ocean to life through yarn. A labor of love, perfect for advanced crafters or as a centerpiece project! 🌊🧜♀️🐙
