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Aquarium Collection Amigurumi Pattern

Aquarium Collection Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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Whimsical Buddy

Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Aquarium Collection Amigurumi Pattern

This Aquarium Collection is a treasure trove of creativity featuring four unique sea creatures that each tell their own story. The Cupid Whale shoots love with its charming water fountain and heart, while the adorable Seal peeks out from inside a friendly Blowfish companion. The artistic Crab comes with bendable eyes and carries crayons in its shell, and the Captain Turtle is dressed for adventure with a nautical scarf and hat. Each pattern includes detailed instructions with color changes, special shaping techniques, and multiple small parts that come together to create truly magical characters.

Aquarium Collection Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

What makes this collection special is the variety of techniques you'll master, from color changing and body shaping to creating bendable features with wire and assembling multi-piece designs. Each creature has its own personality and charm that will delight both makers and recipients.

Why You'll Love This Aquarium Collection Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern collection because it transforms simple yarn into an entire underwater world! Each creature has so much personality and unique details that make them truly special. I'm particularly charmed by how the Seal fits inside the Blowfish, creating a playful surprise element, and the Crab's bendable eyes add such an interactive touch. The Cupid Whale's water fountain is incredibly creative, and the Captain Turtle's outfit gives him such character. These aren't just ordinary amigurumi—they're conversation starters and treasured keepsakes. The satisfaction of watching each piece come together and seeing the final assembled characters is absolutely magical, and I know you'll feel the same joy I do when creating these adorable ocean friends.

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Switch Things Up

I absolutely love experimenting with these aquarium friends! For the Cupid Whale, I've tried making the water fountain in rainbow colors instead of just baby blue—it creates such a magical effect. You could also add tiny beads or sequins to make the water sparkle like real ocean spray.

The Seal and Blowfish combo is perfect for color customization. I've made spotted seals using surface crochet dots, and turned the Blowfish into a vibrant rainbow pufferfish with color-blocked sections. The possibilities are endless!

For the Crab, instead of green, I've created purple and orange versions that look absolutely stunning. You can also make different colored crayons to match your color scheme, or even create tiny art supplies like paintbrushes to place in the shell instead.

The Captain Turtle is my favorite to personalize! I've embroidered different patterns on the scarf, added anchor or ship wheel details to the hat using surface crochet, and even created tiny medals or badges to make different ranked captains. Try making fish in your favorite colors or add starfish and seahorses to the shell decoration.

Remember, these patterns are your creative playground. Mix and match colors, add embellishments, create seasonal versions—let your imagination dive deep into this underwater world!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff pieces firmly enough before closing can result in floppy or misshapen creatures that don't hold their form properly ✗ Missing color changes at the specified rounds creates uneven patterns and disrupts the intended design aesthetic of each sea creature ✗ Not using stitch markers to track rounds leads to miscounting stitches and parts that don't align correctly during assembly ✗ Skipping the step to create dents on the Seal's face or rushing through shaping details results in loss of character expression and personality

Aquarium Collection Amigurumi Pattern

Dive into an enchanting underwater world with this adorable Aquarium Collection featuring four delightful sea creatures! Create your own Cupid Whale with a heartwarming water fountain, a playful Seal hiding inside a Blowfish, a charming Crab with bendable eyes and artistic crayons, and a Captain Turtle ready to sail the seas. Each pattern brings unique personality and creative details that will make your amigurumi collection truly special. Perfect for ocean lovers and anyone who wants to add some nautical charm to their crochet projects, this collection offers a variety of techniques and fun assembly challenges that result in stunning, huggable friends.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Aquarium Collection Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans in white (01), blue (17), baby blue (75), red (90), and fuchsia (59) - 50g, 160m each
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans in grey (46), blue (33), yellow (35), dark green (52), light yellow (67), and orange colors
  • 03
    Gazzal Baby Cotton in pink (3435) and orange (3416) - 50g, 165m each
  • 04
    Madame Cotton in orange (07) - 100g, 280m

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm
  • 02
    Safety eyes size 5mm (multiple pairs)
  • 03
    Tapestry needles
  • 04
    Brown thread for embroidery
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    Black thread for details
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    Pins for positioning
  • 07
    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
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    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
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    Plastic coated wire (7-8cm, 0.89mm or 1mm) for bendable features
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    Black felt for details

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— CUPID WHALE

— Body (yarn A) :

Info :

Red letter: yarn A, Black letter: yarn B

Round 1 :

sc 7 into a magic loop (7)

Round 2 :

inc 7 (14)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 7x (21)

Round 4 :

[sc 1, inc, sc 1] 7x (28)

Round 5 :

[sc 3, inc] 7x (35)

Round 6 :

[sc 2, inc, sc 2] 7x (42)

Round 7 :

[sc 5, inc] 7x, change to yarn B (49)

Round 8 :

sc 3, inc, sc 3, sc 3, inc, [sc 6, inc] 2x, sc 6, inc, [sc 6, inc] 2x, sc 3 (56)

Round 9 :

sc 7, inc, sc 1, sc 6, inc, [sc 7, inc] 2x, sc 1, sc 6, inc, [sc 7, inc] 2x (63)

Round 10 :

sc 4, inc, sc 6, sc 2, inc, [sc 8, inc] 2x, sc 4, sc 4, inc, [sc 8, inc] 2x, sc 4 (70)

Round 11 :

sc 13, sc 27, sc 30 (70)

Round 12 :

sc 14, sc 25, sc 31 (70)

Round 13 :

sc 15, sc 23, sc 16, divide the body & tail, skip the next 16 sts, continue to next rnd (54)

Round 14 :

sc 16, sc 21, sc 17 (54)

Round 15 :

sc 18, sc 17, sc 19 (54)

Round 16 :

sc 20, sc 13, sc 21, break yarn A (54)

Round 17-24 :

sc 54 (8 rnds), insert eyes between rnd 20&21, 17 sts apart (54)

Round 25 :

[sc 7, dec] 6x (48)

Round 26 :

[sc 6, dec] 6x (42)

Round 27 :

[sc 5, dec] 6x (36)

Round 28 :

[sc 4, dec] 6x, stuff firmly (30)

Round 29 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x (24)

Round 30 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 31 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x (12)

Round 32 :

(blo) sc 12 (12)

Round 33-37 :

sc 12 (5 rnds), do not stuff this part (12)

Round 38 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break yarn, weave in last 6 sts. Use crochet hook to push last 6 rnds inside body. Skip next 2 sts from last st on whale's body, join yarn B on, continue to crochet tail

— Tail (yarn B) :

Round 1 :

sc 12, skip next 2 sts, join with 1st st of this rnd (12)

Round 2 :

[sc 4, dec] 2x (10)

Round 3 :

sc 10, stuff firmly (10)

Round 4 :

dec 5 (5)

Info :

Break yarn, weave in last 5 sts. Use tapestry needle to sew remaining sts on body. Insert eyes between rnd 20&21, 17 sts apart, use white thread to embroider 1 line under eyes

— Tail Fins (yarn B, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 3 into a magic loop (3)

Round 2 :

inc 3 (6)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 3x (9)

Round 4 :

[sc 2, inc] 3x (12)

Round 5-6 :

sc 12 (2 rnds) (12)

Round 7 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break yarn, weave in last 6 sts

— Flippers (yarn B, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 5 into a magic loop (5)

Round 2 :

inc 5 (10)

Round 3 :

sc, hdc, dc, [dc inc] 4x, dc, hdc, sc (14)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later. Sew Fins on tail & Flippers, Cheeks on both sides

— Cheeks (yarn E, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later

— Water Fountain (yarn C, X4) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3-5 :

sc 12 (3 rnds) (12)

Round 6 :

[sc 4, dec] 2x (10)

Round 7 :

[sc 3, dec] 2x (8)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later. Make another 3 pieces same way, but do not break yarn on 4th piece, continue to crochet following rnds

Round 8 :

sc 4 on 4th piece, sc 4 on 3rd piece, sc 4 on 2nd piece, sc 4 on 1st piece = 16 sts, slst on 1st st to make a ring (16)

Round 9 :

[sc 2, dec] 4x (12)

Round 10 :

[sc 4, dec] 2x (10)

Round 11 :

[sc 3, dec] 2x (8)

Round 12-17 :

sc 8 (6 rnds), stuff firmly (8)

Info :

Break yarn, weave in last 8 sts. Join yarn C on remaining sts of upper part, crochet:

Round 1 :

sc 16 (4 sts for each piece) (16)

Round 2 :

dec 8, stuff firmly (8)

Info :

Break yarn, weave in last 8 sts. Use tapestry needle to create dent in middle of fountain. Use finger to bend each piece. Put water fountain inside hole

— Heart (yarn D) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4-5 :

sc 18 (2 rnds) (18)

Info :

Break yarn, make 2nd piece same way but do not break yarn, join with 1st piece and continue to crochet following rnds

Round 6 :

sc 18 (on 1st piece), sc 18 (on 2nd piece) (36)

Round 7 :

sc 36 (36)

Round 8 :

[sc 4, dec] 6x (30)

Round 9 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x (24)

Round 10 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x, stuff firmly (18)

Round 11 :

[sc 1, dec] 3x (12)

Round 12 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break yarn, weave in last 6 sts. Put heart above water fountain and Cupid Whale is finished!

— SEAL

— Body (yarn A) :

Round 1 :

ch 5, start on 2nd ch from hook, inc, sc 2, inc 2 on last st, continue on other side, sc 2, inc (12)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 3 :

sc 18 (18)

Round 4 :

[sc 1, inc, sc 1] 6x (24)

Round 5 :

sc 24, break yarn A, change to yarn B (24)

Round 6 :

[sc 3, inc] 6x (30)

Round 7 :

sc 30 (30)

Round 8 :

sc 1, [sc 1, inc] 3x, sc 3, [inc, sc 1] 3x, sc 14 (36)

Round 9 :

sc 1, [sc 1, inc, sc 1] 3x, sc 3, [sc 1, inc, sc 1] 3x, sc 14 (42)

Round 10 :

sc 1, [sc 3, inc] 3x, sc 3, [inc, sc 3] 3x, sc 14 (48)

Round 11-22 :

sc 48 (12 rnds) (48)

Round 23 :

[sc 7, dec] 4x, sc 12 (44)

Round 24 :

[sc 3, dec, sc 3] 4x, sc 12 (40)

Info :

Use piece of yarn A–15cm to pull through middle st of rnd 3, stuff slightly, pull yarn slowly to make dent on muzzle, then tighten. Repeat same with 2 eye dents, insert safety eyes between rnd 7&8, continue to crochet following rnds

Round 25 :

[sc 5, dec] 4x, sc 12 (36)

Round 26 :

[sc 2, dec, sc 2] 4x, sc 12 (32)

Round 27 :

[sc 3, dec] 4x, sc 12 (28)

Round 28 :

[sc 1, dec, sc 1] 4x, sc 12 (24)

Round 29 :

[sc 1, dec] 4x, sc 12, stuff firmly (20)

Round 30 :

[sc 8, dec] 2x (18)

Round 31 :

sc 18 (18)

Round 32 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x (12)

Round 33 :

sc 12 (12)

Round 34 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break yarn, weave in last 6 sts. Use pins to locate nose. Separate pink yarn/thread, use single thread to embroider nose

— Tongue (yarn D) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest. Use brown thread to sew nose & black thread to sew eyebrows. Embroider 3 French Knots on each cheek. Sew tongue on dent created before

— Flippers (yarn B, X2) :

Round 1 :

ch 6, start on 2nd ch from hook, inc, sc 3, inc 2 on last st, continue on other side, sc 3, inc (14)

Round 2 :

sc 14 (14)

Round 3 :

[dec, sc 5] 2x (12)

Round 4 :

[dec, sc 4] 2x (10)

Round 5 :

[dec, sc 3] 2x (8)

Round 6 :

[dec, sc 2] 2x (6)

Info :

Break yarn, sew 2 edges together

— Tail Fins (yarn B, X2) :

Round 1 :

ch 7, start on 2nd ch from hook, inc, sc 4, inc 2 on last st, continue on other side, sc 4, inc (16)

Round 2 :

sc 16 (16)

Round 3 :

[dec, sc 6] 2x (14)

Round 4-7 :

Repeat rnd 3-6 of Flippers (6)

Info :

Break yarn, sew 2 edges together. Sew flippers & tail fins as shown

— Blowfish (yarn A) :

Info :

Black letter: yarn A, Red letter: yarn C

Round 1 :

ch 52, slst on 1st ch to make a ring, sc 52 (52)

Round 2-7 :

sc 52 (6 rnds) (52)

Round 8 :

(blo) sc 25, inc, sc 25, inc (54)

Round 9 :

sc 4, inc, [sc 8, inc] 2x, sc 4, sc 3, Dc Tr, inc, sc 4, Dc Tr, sc 3, inc, sc 1, Dc Tr, sc 5, Dc Tr, inc, sc 4 (60)

Round 10 :

[sc 9, inc] 3x, [sc 9, inc] 3x (66)

Round 11 :

sc 5, inc, [sc 10, inc] 2x, sc 5, sc 5, inc, sc 1, Dc Tr, sc 7, Dc Tr, inc, sc 5, Dc Tr, sc 4, inc, sc 1, Dc Tr, sc 3 (72)

Round 12 :

sc 36, sc 36 (72)

Round 13 :

sc 36, sc 3, Dc Tr, sc 8, Dc Tr, sc 7, Dc Tr, sc 8, Dc Tr, sc 6 (72)

Round 14 :

sc 36, sc 36 (72)

Round 15 :

sc 36, sc 8, [Dc Tr, sc 7] 3x, Dc Tr, sc 3 (72)

Round 16 :

sc 36, sc 36 (72)

Round 17 :

sc 36, sc 3, Dc Tr, sc 8, Dc Tr, sc 7, Dc Tr, sc 8, Dc Tr, sc 6 (72)

Round 18 :

sc 5, dec, [sc 10, dec] 2x, sc 5, sc 5 dec, [sc 10, dec] 2x, sc 5 (66)

Round 19 :

[sc 9, dec] 3x, sc 7, Dc Tr, sc 1, dec, sc 4, Dc Tr, sc 4, dec, Dc Tr, sc 8, dec (60)

Round 20 :

sc 4, dec, [sc 8, dec] 2x, sc 4, sc 4, dec, [sc 8, dec] 2x, sc 4 (54)

Round 21 :

sc 25, dec, sc 3, Dc Tr, sc 5, Dc Tr, sc 5, Dc Tr, sc 6, Dc Tr, sc 2, dec (52)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest. Use scissors to cut inside yarn. Fold white part inside. Use tapestry needle to sew 2 edges together. Stuff firmly along sewing

— Blowfish's Eyes (yarn A, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 5 into a magic loop (5)

Round 2 :

inc 5 (10)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 5x (15)

Round 4 :

sc 15 (15)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest, stuff slightly

— Blowfish's Fins (yarn C-X1, Yarn A-X1) :

Round 1 :

ch 8, start on 2nd ch from hook, inc, sc 5, inc 2 on last st, continue on other side, sc 5, inc (18)

Round 2 :

sc 18 (18)

Round 3 :

[dec, sc 7] 2x (16)

Round 4 :

[dec, sc 6] 2x (14)

Round 5 :

[dec, sc 5] 2x (12)

Round 6 :

[dec, sc 4] 2x (10)

Round 7 :

[dec, sc 3] 2x (8)

Round 8 :

[dec, sc 2] 2x (6)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest, stuff slightly

— Blowfish's Tail (yarn C) :

Round 1 :

ch 17, start on 2nd ch from hook, inc, sc 14, inc 2 on last st, continue on other side, sc 14, inc (36)

Round 2 :

sc 36 (36)

Round 3 :

[dec, sc 16] 2x (34)

Round 4 :

[dec, sc 15] 2x (32)

Round 5 :

[dec, sc 14] 2x (30)

Round 6 :

[dec, sc 13] 2x (28)

Round 7 :

[dec, sc 12] 2x (26)

Round 8 :

[dec, sc 11] 2x (24)

Round 9 :

[dec, sc 10] 2x (22)

Round 10 :

[dec, sc 9] 2x (20)

Round 11 :

[dec, sc 8] 2x (18)

Round 12 :

[dec, sc 7] 2x (14)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest, stuff slightly

— Blowfish's Mouth (yarn E) :

Round 1 :

ch 13, slst on 1st ch to make a ring, sc 13 (13)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later. Use hands to stretch hole inside. Sew eyes, mouth, tail & fins on Blowfish. Put Seal inside Blowfish and finished!

— CRAB

— Body (yarn A) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2-6 :

sc 6 (5 rnds) (6)

Round 7 :

inc, sc 5 (7)

Round 8 :

sc 7 (7)

Round 9 :

inc, sc 6 (8)

Round 10 :

sc 8 (8)

Round 11 :

inc, sc 7 (9)

Round 12 :

sc 9 (9)

Info :

Break yarn, make 2nd piece same way but do not break yarn, ch 3 and join with 1st piece, continue to crochet following rnds

Round 13 :

sc 9 (on 1st piece), sc 3 (on 3 chs), sc 9 (on 2nd piece), sc 3 (on 3 chs) (24)

Round 14 :

[sc 3, inc] 6x (30)

Round 15 :

sc 30 (30)

Round 16 :

[sc 2, inc, sc 2] 6x (36)

Round 17 :

sc 36 (36)

Info :

Stuff slightly eyes. Use plastic coated wire-about 7-8cm, push wire into eyes then continue to stuff firmly, make knot to fix wire. Repeat same for 2nd eye. Now can bend eyes. Continue to crochet

Round 18 :

[sc 5, inc] 6x (42)

Round 19 :

sc 42 (42)

Round 20 :

sc 5, [sc 1, inc] 3x, sc 15, [inc, sc 1] 3x, sc 10 (48)

Round 21 :

sc 48 (48)

Round 22 :

sc 5, [sc 1, inc, sc 1] 3x, sc 15, [sc 1, inc, sc 1] 3x, sc 10 (54)

Round 23 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 24 :

sc 5, [sc 3, inc] 3x, sc 15, [inc, sc 3] 3x, sc 10 (60)

Round 25-31 :

sc 60 (7 rnds) (60)

Round 32 :

sc 5, [sc 3, dec] 3x, sc 15, [dec, sc 3] 3x, sc 10 (54)

Round 33 :

sc 5, [sc 1, dec, sc 1] 3x, sc 15, [sc 1, dec, sc 1] 3x, sc 10 (48)

Round 34 :

sc 5, [sc 1, dec] 3x, sc 15, [dec, sc 1] 3x, sc 10 (42)

Round 35 :

[sc 4, dec] 7x (35)

Round 36 :

[sc 3, dec] 7x, stuff firmly (28)

Round 37 :

[sc 2, dec] 7x (21)

Round 38 :

[sc 1, dec] 7x (14)

Round 39 :

dec 7 (7)

Info :

Break yarn, weave in last 7 sts

— Eyes (yarn B, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 5 into a magic loop (5)

Round 2 :

inc 5 (10)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 5x (15)

Round 4-5 :

sc 15 (2 rnds) (15)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later. Insert 5mm safety eyes in middle of eyes

— Eyes Cover (yarn A, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[sc 5, inc] 3x (21)

Round 5 :

sc 21 (21)

Round 6 :

slst 21 (21)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later. Sew eyes on covers, sew eyes on body

— Small Claw (yarn A, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 4 into a magic loop (4)

Round 2 :

sc 1, inc 2, sc 1 (6)

Round 3 :

sc 2, inc 2, sc 2 (8)

Round 4 :

sc 3, inc 2, sc 3 (10)

Round 5 :

sc 4, inc 2, sc 4 (12)

Round 6 :

sc 5, inc 2, sc 5 (14)

Round 7-8 :

sc 14 (2 rnds) (14)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later

— Big Claw (yarn A, X2) :

Round 1-6 :

Repeat rnd 1-6 of Small Claw (14)

Round 7 :

sc 6, inc 2, sc 6 (16)

Round 8 :

sc 7, inc 2, sc 7 (18)

Round 9 :

sc 8, inc 2, sc 8 (20)

Round 10-11 :

sc 20 (2 rnds) (20)

Info :

Do not break yarn, join with Small Claw and continue to crochet following rnds

Round 12 :

sc 14 (on small claw), sc 20 (on big claw) (34)

Round 13 :

[sc 15, dec] 2x (32)

Round 14 :

[sc 7, dec, sc 7] 2x (30)

Round 15 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x, stuff firmly (24)

Round 16 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 17 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x (12)

Round 18 :

[sc 2, dec] 3x (9)

Round 19-21 :

sc 9 (3 rnds) (9)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later. Make 2nd pieces same way

— Legs (yarn A, X6) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2-5 :

sc 6 (4 rnds) (6)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later

— Belly (yarn C) :

Round 1 :

ch 7, start on 2nd st from hook, sc 5, (sc 3) on last st, continue on other side, sc 4, inc (14)

Round 2 :

inc, sc 4, inc 3, sc 4, inc 2 (20)

Round 3 :

sc 1, inc, sc 4, [sc 1, inc] 3x, sc 4, [sc 1, inc] 2x (26)

Round 4 :

sc 1, inc, sc 5, [sc 1, inc, sc 1] 3x, sc 4, [sc 1, inc, sc 1] 2x (32)

Round 5 :

sc 3, inc, sc 4, [sc 3, inc] 3x, sc 4, [sc 3, inc] 2x (38)

Round 6 :

sc 2, inc, sc 6, [sc 2, inc, sc 2] 3x, sc 4, [sc 2, inc, sc 2] 2x (44)

Round 7 :

sc 5, inc, sc 4, [sc 5, inc] 3x, sc 4, [sc 5, inc] 2x (50)

Round 8 :

sc 3, inc, sc 7, [sc 3, inc, sc 3] 3x, sc 4, [sc 3, inc, sc 3] 2x (56)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later. Sew belly on body

— Cheeks (yarn C, X4) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later. Sew cheeks & 6 legs on body

— Sea Shell (yarn D) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

(blo) [sc 1, inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

(blo) [sc 2, inc] 3x (12)

Round 4 :

(blo) [hdc 2, hdc inc] 4x (16)

Round 5 :

(blo) [hdc 3, hdc inc] 4x (20)

Round 6 :

(blo) [hdc 4, hdc inc] 4x (24)

Round 7 :

(blo) [dc 3, dc inc] 6x (30)

Round 8 :

(blo) [dc 2, dc inc, dc 2] 6x (36)

Info :

Break yarn, join yarn B on rnd 2, slst on flo sts from rnd 2-8. Place 2 markers at 34th st & 5th st of rnd 8 on shell. Join yarn D on marked st, crochet 28 chs and slst on next 3 sts from marked st. Continue to crochet 28 chs on other marked st, slst on next 3 sts from marked st

— Crayons (yarn D, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

(blo) sc 6 (6)

Round 3-6 :

sc 6 (4 rnds), change to yarn B (6)

Round 7 :

[sc 1, dec] 2x, break yarn B, change to yarn D (4)

Round 8 :

sc 4 (4)

Info :

Break yarn, weave in last 4 sts. Wear shell on crab. Put crayons inside shell. Put crayons on claws

— TURTLE

— Body (yarn A) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, (sc 3) on next st] 3x (12)

Round 3 :

sc 2, (sc 3) on next st, [sc 3, (sc 3) on next st] 2x, sc 1 (18)

Round 4 :

sc 3, (sc 3) on next st, [sc 5, (sc 3) on next st] 2x, sc 2 (24)

Round 5 :

sc 4, (sc 3) on next st, [sc 7, (sc 3) on next st] 2x, sc 3 (30)

Round 6 :

sc 5, (sc 3) on next st, [sc 9, (sc 3) on next st] 2x, sc 4 (36)

Round 7 :

sc 6, (sc 3) on next st, [sc 11, (sc 3) on next st] 2x, sc 5 (42)

Round 8-16 :

sc 42 (9 rnds) (42)

Round 17 :

sc 3, [sc 2, dec, sc 2] 6x, sc 3 (36)

Round 18 :

sc 3, [sc 3, dec] 6x, sc 3, stuff firmly (30)

Round 19 :

sc 3, [sc 1, dec, sc 1] 6x, sc 3 (24)

Round 20 :

sc 3, [sc 1, dec] 6x, sc 3 (18)

Round 21 :

sc 3, dec 6, sc 3 (12)

Round 22-23 :

sc 12 (2 rnds) (12)

Round 24 :

sc 4, sc 4 blo, sc 4 (12)

Round 25 :

sc 2, sc 8 blo, sc 2 (12)

Round 26 :

sc 2, sc 2 in flo of next 2sts on rnd 25, sc 4 in flo of next 4sts on rnd 24, sc 2 in flo of next 2sts on rnd 25, sc 2 (leave remaining sts inside, will not crochet on these sts) (12)

Round 27 :

inc 3, sc 6, inc 3 (18)

Round 28 :

[sc 1, inc] 3x, sc 6, [sc 1, inc] 3x (24)

Round 29 :

[sc 1, inc, sc 1] 3x, sc 6, [sc 1, inc, sc 1] 3x (30)

Round 30 :

[sc 3, inc] 3x, sc 6, [sc 3, inc] 3x (36)

Round 31 :

[sc 2, inc, sc 2] 3x, sc 6, [sc 2, inc, sc 2] 3x (42)

Round 32 :

[sc 5, inc] 3x, sc 6, [sc 5, inc] 3x (48)

Round 33-42 :

sc 48 (10 rnds) (48)

Round 43 :

[sc 6, dec] 6x (42)

Round 44 :

[sc 5, dec] 6x (36)

Round 45 :

[sc 4, dec] 6x (30)

Round 46 :

[sc 3, dec] 6x, stuff firmly (24)

Round 47 :

[sc 2, dec] 6x (18)

Round 48 :

[sc 1, dec] 6x (12)

Round 49 :

dec 6 (6)

Info :

Break yarn, weave in last 6 sts

— Shell (yarn B) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[Dc Tr, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[sc 1, inc, sc 1] 6x (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 2, Dc Tr, inc] 6x (30)

Round 6 :

[sc 2, inc, sc 2] 6x (36)

Round 7 :

[Dc Tr, sc 4, inc] 6x (42)

Round 8 :

[sc 3, inc, sc 3] 6x (48)

Round 9 :

[sc 4, Dc Tr, sc 2, inc] 6x (54)

Round 10 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 11 :

[Dc Tr, sc 8] 6x (54)

Round 12 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 13 :

sc 4, [Dc Tr, sc 8] 5x, Dc Tr, sc 4 (54)

Round 14 :

sc 54 (54)

Round 15 :

[Dc Tr, sc 8] 6x, break yarn B, change to yarn C (54)

Round 16 :

(flo) [sc 4, inc, sc 4] 6x (60)

Round 17 :

[sc 9, inc] 6x (66)

Round 18-19 :

sc 66 (2 rnds) (66)

Round 20 :

[sc 9, dec] 6x (60)

Round 21 :

[sc 4, dec, sc 4] 6x (54)

Info :

Do not break yarn, slst 54 on blo sts of rnd 16, stuffing firmly along crocheting, hide remaining yarn. Wear shell on body

— Front Legs (yarn A, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[sc 1, inc, sc 1] 6x (24)

Round 5 :

sc 24 (24)

Round 6 :

ch 1, fold legs in half, crochet 2 edges together, sc 12 (12)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later

— Behind Legs (yarn A, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

sc 18 (18)

Round 5 :

ch 1, fold legs in half, crochet 2 edges together, sc 9 (9)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later. Sew 2 front legs & behind legs on body

— Belly (yarn D) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

inc 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[sc 1, inc, sc 1] 6x (24)

Round 5 :

[sc 3, inc] 6x (30)

Round 6 :

[sc 2, inc, sc 2] 6x (36)

Round 7 :

[sc 5, inc] 6x (42)

Round 8 :

sc 42 (42)

Info :

Break yarn, sew belly on body

— Eyes (yarn D, X2) :

Round 1 :

sc 5 into a magic loop (5)

Round 2 :

inc 5 (10)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc] 5x (15)

Round 4-5 :

sc 15 (2 rnds), break yarn D, change to yarn A, turn (15)

Round 6-7 :

sc 15 (2 rnds) (15)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later, fold eyes. Sew 2 eyes on head

— Captain's Hat (yarn D) :

Round 1 :

sc 6 into a magic loop (6)

Round 2 :

[sc 1, inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

[sc 1, inc, sc 1] 3x (12)

Round 4 :

[sc 3, inc] 3x (15)

Round 5 :

[sc 2, inc, sc 2] 3x (18)

Round 6 :

[sc 5, inc] 3x, break yarn D, change to yarn E, turn (21)

Round 7 :

[sc 3, inc, sc 3] 3x (24)

Round 8 :

sc 24 (24)

Info :

Break yarn with long rest to sew later, fold hat. Sew hat on head

— Scarf (yarn F) :

Round 1 :

sc 5 into a magic loop, ch 1, turn (5)

Round 2 :

(blo) (sc 3) on 1st st, sc 1, (sc 3) on next st, sc 1, (sc 3) on last st, ch 1, turn (11)

Round 3 :

(blo) (sc 3) on 1st st, sc 4, (sc 3) on next st, sc 4, (sc 3) on last st, ch 1, turn (17)

Round 4 :

(blo) (sc 3) on 1st st, sc 7, (sc 3) on next st, sc 7, (sc 3) on last st, ch 1, turn (23)

Round 5 :

(blo) (sc 3) on 1st st, sc 10, (sc 3) on next st, sc 10, (sc 3) on last st, ch 1, turn (30)

Round 6 :

(blo) (sc 3) on 1st st, sc 13, (sc 3) on next st, sc 13, (sc 3) on last st, ch 1, turn (36)

Info :

Break yarn, crochet 26 chs, start on 2nd st from hook, slst 25, join with scarf, continue to crochet sc across scarf, ch 26, start on 2nd st from hook, slst 25, break yarn, hide remaining yarn. Join yarn D on 6th rnd of scarf, slst 36, break yarn, hide remaining yarn. Wear scarf for turtle

— Fishes (any color, X3) :

Round 1 :

ch 6, start on 2nd st from hook, sc, hdc, (dc 2), hdc, sc on last st, [ch 4, start on 3rd st from hook, (hdc 2), slst on next st, slst on last st of 6 chs] 2x, continue on opposite side, sc, hdc, (dc 2), hdc, sc

Info :

Break yarn, hide remaining yarn. Sew fishes on shell, Captain Turtle is finished!

Assembly Instructions

  • For Cupid Whale: Sew tail fins onto the tail and flippers onto the sides of the body. Attach fuchsia cheeks on both sides of face.
  • For Cupid Whale: Create dent in middle of water fountain using tapestry needle, bend each piece with fingers, then insert water fountain into hole on top of whale's head.
  • For Cupid Whale: Place heart above water fountain to complete the loving look.
  • For Seal & Blowfish: Sew eyes onto Blowfish, attach mouth, tail and fins. Stretch hole inside Blowfish using hands, then place Seal inside.
  • For Crab: Sew white eyes onto red eye covers, then attach to body. Sew belly, cheeks, and all 6 legs onto body. Attach both claw pieces.
  • For Crab: Wear the sea shell backpack on crab using the chain straps. Place crayons inside shell and position on claws.
  • For Turtle: Wear completed shell on body. Sew front and back legs, then attach belly underneath. Sew folded eyes and captain's hat on head. Wrap scarf around neck and attach decorative fishes to shell.

Important Notes

  • 💡When creating bendable features like the Crab's eyes, use plastic coated wire 7-8cm long and secure with a knot after inserting into stuffed piece
  • 💡Color changes are crucial for pattern accuracy - always change colors at specified rounds to maintain the intended design aesthetic
  • 💡The Seal should be stuffed lightly to fit comfortably inside the Blowfish, while the Blowfish needs firmer stuffing to maintain shape
  • 💡Create facial dents on the Seal using a 15cm piece of matching yarn pulled through specific rounds before final stuffing
  • 💡For the Turtle's shell, work carefully with Double Treble stitches (yarn over 3 times) to create the textured pattern effect
  • 💡Use pins to position all parts before sewing to ensure proper placement and symmetrical appearance on all characters

This enchanting Aquarium Collection brings the magic of the ocean right into your hands! Each character is designed with thoughtful details and creative construction techniques that make the crafting process as delightful as the finished result. From the Cupid Whale's loving fountain to the Seal's surprise hiding spot, from the Crab's artistic flair to the Captain Turtle's nautical charm, these patterns celebrate the joy of amigurumi creativity. Whether you're making them as gifts or building your own underwater display, these four friends will fill your heart with the same wonder as watching fish swim in a real aquarium. 🌊🐙✨

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FAQs

Can I make the Crab without bendable wire eyes for baby safety?

Absolutely! The pattern specifically mentions that if making for babies, skip the wire insertion step and just stuff the eyes firmly. The Crab will still be adorable, the eyes just won't be poseable.

How do I get the Seal to fit inside the Blowfish properly?

The key is to stuff the Seal lightly rather than firmly, and make sure to stretch the opening of the Blowfish with your hands before inserting. The Blowfish should be stuffed more firmly to hold its round shape while accommodating the Seal.

What's the Double Treble (Dc Tr) stitch mentioned in the patterns?

A Double Treble is like a regular Treble stitch but you yarn over 3 times instead of 2, creating 4 loops on your hook. The pattern includes visual references in the PDF to help you master this taller stitch.

Do I need to make all four sea creatures or can I make just one?

You can absolutely make just one! Each pattern is independent and complete. Choose your favorite character or make all four to create a full aquarium collection display.

How do I create the dents on the Seal's face for the muzzle and eyes?

Use a 15cm piece of yarn in the same color as the muzzle, pull it through the middle stitch of the specified round, stuff lightly, then pull the yarn slowly to create the dent before tightening. Repeat for both eye dents following the pattern's visual guides.