Shark Pattern – Free – Hooked On Hook

Looking for a fun crochet project that’s perfect for shark lovers? This free shark pattern lets you create an adorable amigurumi shark that’s both cute and slightly fierce! Whether you’re making it as a gift, for ocean-themed decor, or just because sharks are awesome, this pattern is designed to be accessible for intermediate crocheters.

Key Takeaways:

Beginner-friendly shark amigurumi pattern
Step-by-step instructions with clear photos
Customizable features to make your shark unique
Quick project that can be finished in a weekend

Materials&Tools

Yarn
Polyester Fiberfill
2.25mm Hook(What I used in this pattern)
Yarn Needle
Glue (To connect the parts, you can also sew with yarn)

Abbreviation

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
dec – decrease (merge 2 single crochets into 1)
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
magic ring – adjustable ring to start crocheting in the round

How to Read Pattern?

R5: ch, [1 sc, sc inc] x 6, sl st

In Round 5, start with a chain stitch, then repeat the pattern “1 single crochet, single scrochet increase” 6 times. End with a slip stitch.

(sc+sc+sc)

Parentheses ( ) indicate that all stitches within them are worked into the same stitch. So ‘(sc+sc+sc)’ means working 3 single crochet stitches all into the same stitch.

Pattern Info

Body

Start with magic ring (Blue)
R1: 6 sc
R2: [sc, inc] x 3
R3: [2 sc, inc] x 3
R4: 2 sc, change to white yarn, sc, inc, change to blue yarn, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc
R5: sc, change to white yarn, 3 sc, inc, sc, change to blue yarn, inc, 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc
R6: sc, change to white yarn, 4 sc, inc, sc, change to blue yarn, inc, 4 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc
R7: change to white yarn, 6 sc, inc, sc, change to blue yarn, 5 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc
R8: change to white yarn, 7 sc, inc, sc, change to blue yarn, 2 sc, 5 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc
R9: change to white yarn, 11 sc, change to blue yarn, 16 sc
R10: change to white yarn, 8 sc, inc, 2 sc, change to blue yarn, 6 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc
R11: change to white yarn, 12 sc, change to blue yarn, 18 sc
R12: change to white yarn, 2 sc, inc, 9 sc, change to blue yarn, inc, 9 sc, inc, 7 sc
R13-R14: change to white yarn, 13 sc, change to blue yarn, 20 sc
R15: change to white yarn, 6 sc, dec, 5 sc, change to blue yarn, 7 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec
R16: change to white yarn, 12 sc, change to blue yarn, 18 sc
R17: change to white yarn, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, change to blue yarn, 6 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc
R18: change to white yarn, 11 sc, change to blue yarn, 16 sc
R19: change to white yarn, 4 sc, dec, 5 sc, change to blue yarn, 5 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 3 sc
R20: change to white yarn, 10 sc, change to blue yarn, 14 sc
R21: change to white yarn, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, change to blue yarn, 4 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc
R22: change to white yarn, 8 sc, change to blue yarn, 12 sc
R23: change to white yarn, 3 sc, dec, 4 sc, change to blue yarn, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 2 sc
R24: change to white yarn, 8 sc, change to blue yarn, 10 sc
R25: change to white yarn, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, change to blue yarn, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc
R26: change to white yarn, 7 sc, change to blue yarn, 8 sc
R27: change to white yarn, 3 sc, dec, 2 sc, change to blue yarn, sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, sc
R28: change to white yarn, 2 sc, change to blue yarn, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec.
Leave a long tail for sewing. Use black yarn to embroider the lines on the body.