[Finished product] Crochet Seahorse Pen Holder

how to crochet a cute Crochet Seahorse – crochet tutorial, guides and patterns

Crocheting a cute seahorse is a delightful project! Here’s a guide to help you make a cute seahorse amigurumi.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Pink (or your preferred color for the seahorse)
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 3.0mm
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Safety eyes (optional) or black yarn for embroidering eyes
• Stitch marker: To mark the beginning of each round

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Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Head and Body (Pink Yarn)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around (18) for 2 rounds.
5. Round 6: 1 sc, dec around (12).
6. Round 7: Sc around (12).
7. Round 8: 2 sc, inc around (16).
8. Rounds 9-12: Sc around (16) for 4 rounds to build the body.
9. Round 13: 2 sc, dec around (12).
10. Round 14: 1 sc, dec around (8).
11. Round 15: Sc around (8).
12. Round 16: 1 sc, inc around (12).
13. Rounds 17-20: Sc around (12) to form the long body of the seahorse.
14. Round 21: Dec around (6) to begin tapering the tail.
15. Rounds 22-26: Sc around (6) to form the tail. Leave the end of the tail unstuffed so it curls naturally.
16. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

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2. Snout (Pink Yarn)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Rounds 2-3: Sc around (6) for 2 rounds to form the snout.
3. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

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3. Fins (Pink Yarn)

1. Make 2 fins for the sides.
2. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 5 sc into the ring (5).
3. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (7).
4. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (9).
5. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing the fins onto the body.

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4. Tail Fin (Pink Yarn)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, make 4 sc into the ring (4).
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (8).
3. Round 3: Sc around (8).
4. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing onto the tip of the tail.

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Assembly

1. Stuff the head and body: Use fiberfill to stuff the seahorse’s head and upper body. Do not overstuff the tail so that it curls naturally.
2. Attach the snout: Sew the snout to the front of the head, positioning it just below the center of the face.
3. Add the side fins: Sew one fin on each side of the seahorse’s body, slightly below the head.
4. Attach the tail fin: Sew the tail fin at the bottom of the tail.
5. Add eyes: Attach safety eyes or embroider small eyes using black yarn just above the snout.

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Final Touches

• Shaping the tail: To get the classic seahorse curl, gently shape the tail into a spiral.
• Optional embellishments: You can add tiny decorative stitches or surface crochet along the back of the seahorse for added detail.

Your adorable pink seahorse amigurumi is now complete! Perfect for use as a keychain, decor, or a gift.