Crochet Beautiful Manatee
Crocheting a beautiful manatee can be such a fun and rewarding project! These adorable sea creatures come to life stitch by stitch, allowing you to unleash your creativity and craft a unique piece that will surely bring joy to anyone who sees it. From choosing the softest yarn in soothing hues to carefully sculpting the gentle curves of a manatee's body, every step in the crochet process is a delightful journey filled with satisfaction. The end result? A charming handmade masterpiece that not only showcases your skills but also spreads warmth and happiness wherever it goes. So grab your crochet hook and let's dive into creating a delightful manatee that will capture hearts and inspire smiles!
Supplies.
Grey yarn.
2 x safety eyes.
Stuffing.
Notes.
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
The number in brackets at the end of each round indicates the total number of stitches.
You can use whatever method you like to start your amigurumi, I prefer to chain 2 and work into the first stitch but if you like a magic circle you go right ahead.
I used cotton DK yarn and a 4mm hook for my bigger manatee, and acrylic DK and a 3mm hook for the mini one. You can use whatever yarn you have to hand, I'd suggest sizing down your hook 0.5mm - 1.0mm from the recommended size to ensure your stitches are tight. DK yarn and a 3mm hook will result in a smaller item and chunky yarn and a 5mm hook will be slightly larger. But remember, all manatees are beautiful.
Stitch guide.
CH: chain
SS: Slip stitch
SC: Single crochet
HDC: Half double crochet
DC: Double crochet
INC: 2 SC into stitch
DEC: Decrease next 2 SC together
*__* : Repeat the stitches between the stars as many times as instructed.
Pattern.
Body.
CH2, 6SC in second chain from hook.
1. *Sc, inc*x 3 (9)
2. *Sc* (9)
3. *2sc, inc* x 3 (12)
4. 3sc, *inc* x 6, 3sc (18)
5. 3sc, *inc* x 12 3sc (30)
6-8. *Sc* (30)
Insert eyes between rounds 3 and 4, approx 3 stitches apart and centred within the increases.
9. *13sc, dec* x 2 (28)
10. 6sc, dec, 12sc, dec, 6sc (26)
11. *11sc dec* x 2 (24)
12. 5sc, dec, 10sc, dec, 5sc (22)
13. *9sc, dec* x 2 (20)
14. 4sc, dec, 8sc, dec, 4sc (18)
15-16. *Sc* (18)
17. *7sc, dec* x 2 (16)
18. *Sc* (16)
Stuff firmly from here onwards.
19. 3sc, dec, 6sc, dec, 3sc (14)
20. *Sc* (14)
21. *5sc, dec* x 2 (12)
22. 12sc + 1 additional stitch to bring you to the edge of your manatee.
Stuff firmly.
23. SS together (6) ch1, turn
24. Inc, 4sc, Inc (8) ch1, turn
25. 8sc (8) ch1, turn
26. Inc, 6sc, Inc (10) ch1, turn
27-28. 10sc (10) ch1, turn
29. 1sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 1sc (8) ch1, turn
30. 1sc, dec, 2sc, dec, 1sc (6) ch1, turn
31. 1sc, *dec* x 2, 1sc (4)
32. 4sc
Fasten off and weave in your end.
Fin.
Make two.
Ch2, 6sc in second chain from hook.
1. *Inc* x 6 (12)
2-5. *sc* (12)
6. SS (6)
Fasten off and sew to the side of your manatee using the photo as a guide.
And you're finished!