Crochet Plush Stingray Amigurumi Pattern Free

Craft the cutest sea creature with this Crochet Plush Stingray Amigurumi Pattern! In just 45 minutes, you can create a delightful little ray featuring a charming smile on its belly, sure to light up your day. Perfect for beginners, this crochet amigurumi pattern calls for super bulky yarn and a simple set of stitches, making it a quick and satisfying project.

Whether you're making a tiny friend for yourself or as a gift, this plush stingray adds a touch of ocean magic to any room. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover yarn. Happy crocheting and remember, every stitch brings you closer to your very own adorable stingray!

Crochet Plush Stingray Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Amigurumi Stingray Tips & Tricks

Stitch Technique

Tight Stitches: Ensure stitches are tight to prevent filling from showing.
Magic Ring: Master this technique for closed starts, crucial for amigurumi.

Color Choices

Contrasting Colors: Use contrasting colours for the belly and the top for a vibrant look.
Experiment: Try variegated yarn for a unique, colourful pattern.

Shaping

Count Your Rounds: Keep track for symmetrical shaping.
Stuffing: Don't overstuff; it can distort the shape.

Practice and Patience

Trial and Error: Don't be afraid to unravel and redo parts for the perfect shape.
Patience is Key: Take your time, especially with new or complex patterns.

Making The Plush Stingray Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

Super bulky weight yarn in two colours (the main colour for the body and a different colour for the belly).
5mm crochet hook.
12mm black safety eyes.
Black embroidery floss.
Yarn needle.
Scissors.
Stuffing.

Stitches Used:

Chain Stitch (ch)
Single Crochet Stitch (sc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Increase Stitch (inc)

Step-by-step Instructions:

Body (Top Part):

Round 1: Start by making a slip knot. Chain 4 (ch 4). Working back in the chains, single crochet in the first chain (sc), increase stitch (inc) in the next chain, single crochet in the last chain (4 stitches total).
Row 2: Chain 1 and turn. Make an increase stitch in each stitch across (8 stitches total).
Row 3: Chain 1 and turn. Start with an increase, single crochet in the next 6 stitches, and finish with an increase (10 stitches total).
Row 4: Chain 1 and turn. Start with an increase, single crochet in the next 8 stitches, and finish with an increase (12 stitches total).
Row 5: Chain 1 and turn. Start with an increase, single crochet in the next 10 stitches, and finish with an increase (14 stitches total).
Row 6: Chain 1 and turn. Start with an increase, single crochet in the next 12 stitches, and finish with an increase (16 stitches total).
Row 7: Chain 1 and turn. Start with an increase, single crochet in the next 14 stitches, and finish with an increase (18 stitches total).
Row 8: Chain 1 and turn. Single crochet in each stitch across (18 stitches total). Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Head Part:

Attach yarn six stitches over from the start of one side, assuming equal division of stitches on both sides.
Single crochet across 6 stitches, chain 1 and turn, then single crochet back across these stitches. Do not fasten off as this yarn will be used for joining the pieces.

Eyes and Smile:

Attach safety eyes between the last two rows, approximately 3 stitches apart.
Using the black embroidery floss, sew a smile by securing the floss and creating a simple stitched ‘V’ shape.

Joining Body Parts:

With the body top complete, create an identical bottom piece but fasten off after the last row.
Place both pieces together, aligning stitches. Join by single crocheting around the edges, inserting the hook through both layers to secure.
Leave an opening to add stuffing.

Finalizing:

Stuff the body mildly (ensuring the ray remains flat). Weave in ends.
Close the opening with further rounds of slip stitches. Weave the final ends in.

Tail:

Attach the yarn to the middle of the back of the stingray using a slip stitch.
Chain 9, then work 8 slip stitches back toward the body, and attach it with a slip stitch. Fasten off, and weave in ends.