Cute Seahorse Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Elena Guselnikova
Instagram: @ami_toys_elena
Difficulty Level: Easy
A charming ocean-themed amigurumi project to add a playful sea creature to your handmade collection.
This free Seahorse Amigurumi pattern is designed by Elena Guselnikova and inspired by the cheerful sea character from the cartoon “Dragon Tosha.” With its curved silhouette and expressive crocheted eyes, this design makes a delightful addition to ocean-themed decor, nursery toys, or thoughtful handmade gifts. The body is worked using semi-cotton yarn such as YarnArt Jeans or Gazzal Jeans, creating a smooth and durable texture. Sea creature projects like the mini turtle amigurumi show how small ocean animals can become charming favorites. We sincerely thank Elena Guselnikova for sharing this creative seahorse design.
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This pattern is suitable for crocheters comfortable assembling small parts and shaping soft toys. The seahorse is crocheted using a 2–2.5 mm crochet hook, and the eyes are made directly with yarn instead of plastic safety eyes. A wire frame (about 15–18 cm) can optionally be inserted into the body to help the toy hold its curved shape. If you enjoy ocean animals, you might also love the cute dolphin amigurumi featured on our blog.
The finished toy measures approximately 18–20 cm, depending on yarn thickness and hook size. To complete the project, you will need YarnArt Jeans yarn in dark purple, bright pink, white, black, and green, along with stuffing, stitch markers, a yarn needle, and basic tools. At the end of the pattern, you will also find more amigurumi seahorse ideas shared for extra inspiration.
Materials and Tools
• YarnArt Jeans yarn:
▪︎ 50 dark purple
▪︎ 59 bright pink
▪︎ 01 white
▪︎ black
▪︎ green
• Crochet hook 2–2.5 mm
• Toy stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Wire 2.5 mm (15–18 cm)
• Adhesive tape or medical tape
• Needle for sewing parts
• Scissors
Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(…) x n – repeat n times
OCEAN SEAHORSE AMIGURUMI FREE PATTERN
Head and Body
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 5, 1 sc (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R8: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) x 5, 3 sc (48)
R9–R16: 48 sc (8 rounds)
R17: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc (42)
R18: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R19: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc (30)
R20: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R21: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x 5, 1 sc (18)
R22: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R23–R25: 12 sc
Stuff the head firmly.
R26: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R27: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
R28: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R29: 6 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 2, 7 sc (27)
R30: 27 sc
R31: 7 sc, inc, (5 sc, inc) x 2, 7 sc (30)
R32: 8 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) x 2, 7 sc (33)
R33: 9 sc, inc, (7 sc, inc) x 2, 7 sc (36)
R34: 10 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) x 2, 7 sc (39)
R35: 11 sc, inc, (9 sc, inc) x 2, 7 sc (42)
R36: 12 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc) x 2, 7 sc (45)
R37: 13 sc, inc, (11 sc, inc) x 2, 7 sc (48)
R38–R40: 48 sc (3 rounds)
R41: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc (42)
R42: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R43: 36 sc
R44: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc (30)
Prepare the wire frame. Insulate the ends with tape.
R45: 30 sc
R46: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R47: 24 sc
R48: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R49: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R50: 6 dec (6)
R51–R55: 6 sc
Fasten off. Pull the remaining stitches closed and hide the yarn tail inside.
Snout
Start with purple yarn.
R1: 9 sc in MR
R2: ch 1, (3 sc in one stitch, 2 sc) x 3, sl st
Change yarn to bright pink.
R3: ch 1, (3 sc in one stitch, 4 sc) x 3
R4: 21 sc in back loops only
Change yarn to purple.
R5: 21 sc
R6: (4 sc, dec) x 3, 3 sc (18)
R7: (2 sc, dec) x 4, 2 sc (14)
R8–R9: 14 sc
R10: (1 sc, dec) x 4, 2 sc (10)
R11: 10 sc
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and make a small indentation inside the snout.
Large Crest
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5–R7: 24 sc
R8: (6 sc, dec) x 3 (21)
R9–R11: 21 sc
R12: (5 sc, dec) x 3 (18)
R13: 18 sc
R14: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
R15: 15 sc
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.
Medium Crest
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4–R6: 18 sc
R7: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
R8–R10: 15 sc
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
R12: 12 sc
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.
Small Crest
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R4–R6: 12 sc
R7: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R8: 9 sc
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.
Fins (Make 2)
R1: ch 8, starting in the 2nd chain from hook: 6 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 5 sc, inc (16)
R2–R4: 16 sc
R5: (dec, 6 sc) x 2 (14)
R6: (5 sc, dec) x 2 (12)
R7: 12 sc
Join both fins together and crochet 6 sc through both pieces. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Eyes (Make 2)
Start with black yarn.
R1: ch 5, starting in the 2nd chain from hook: inc, 2 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 2 sc, inc (11)
R2: 2 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (18)
Change yarn to green. Work the next round in back loops only.
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (25)
Change yarn to white. Work the next round in back loops only.
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 (32)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 2 (39)
R6–R7: 39 sc
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew the eyes in place. Embroider small white highlights on the eyes.
Copyright & Credits
This pattern is designed by Elena Guselnikova. The pattern itself may not be redistributed, copied, translated, or republished without permission. You may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer by tagging @irinely.art and linking to their social media when sharing your work.
Looking for more amigurumi inspiration? Scroll down to discover cute seahorse crochet ideas that are perfect for handmade gifts, nursery decor, and ocean-themed projects.
Cute Seahorse Amigurumi Ideas for Gifts & Nursery Decor
