What to Crochet During Shark Week
How will you get through the scariest week on TV?
Crochet your way through it!
This year, Discovery’s Shark Week starts on July 11. Jawsome celebs like William Shatner, Brad Paisley, Tiffany Haddish, and more will be joining in on the adventures.
Meanwhile, you can safely sit in the comfort of your home while crochet lots of shark-themed projects!
If you wonder what to crochet for your kids or grand children…crocheted sharks are the answer! I don’t know too many kids who wouldn’t LOVE to receive a chompy yet cuddly friend from mom or grandma.
I’ve rounded up 10 shark stuffed animals for you to make - be sure to check out my favorite, #8. It’s a MEGA SHARK MONSTER TRUCK pattern.
It’s going to be a fin-tastic week of crocheting!
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10 Cute and Cuddly Shark Crochet Projects
#1. Fergal Sharkey Free Crochet Pattern
The shark is worked in one whole piece, until the mouth part where the pattern splits. this means the stitches continue in the round, and look better than, changing to work back and forth.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Lisa Auch
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#2. Shiver Me Shark Crochet Pattern
Crochet your own frenzy of sharks for all the baby shark enthusiasts out there! Use worsted weight yarn to get a shark 6 1/2 inches to 7 inches long or use bulky yarn to get a larger shark around 13 1/2 inches long. Make a whole family of sharks with this pattern using different sizes of yarn.
You need to know how to crochet in a row and turn, chain, single crochet, half double crochet, increase, decrease, crochet 2 pieces together and invisible join.
Uses worsted or bulky weight yarn
Designed by Plum Tuckered Studio
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#3. Shark Stuffed Toy Free Crochet Pattern
This fun little shark is sure to make you child scream with delight! It has a large dorsal fin, open mouth, and rows of crocheted shark teeth.
The grey backside and white belly are each worked as a single piece, completely in the round. All crochet is worked in the round, except for the teeth.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Karen Null
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#4. Sharkie the Shark Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Crochet Sharkie is a must on shark week or for baby shark lovers! Sharkie comes complete with an adorable bow - a girl’s gotta look good!
Uses standard US crochet terms.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Ariana Hall
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#5. Amigurumi Baby Shark Crochet Pattern
Summer has come to your crochet hooks! Are you looking for a Summer pattern? Do you love oceanic creatures? It’s not a dolphin, not a beluga…it’s our funniest shark! It would look great on a Baby’s mobile cradle with ocean themes! You can also place a little rattle inside it, that will make it even cuter! If your children love Baby Shark, this is the perfect time to crochet one as a gift!
Remember this is not the object itself, this is a pattern so you can do your own Baby Shark. This is an intermediate level pattern pretty simple to follow.
Designed by Duende de los Hilos
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#6. Jaggy & Yummy (Shark and Seal) Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Jaggy and Yummy are both playful and fun characters. Any Shark fan will love them!
Jaggy: Any yarn size 4 (medium) in medium blue, ivory, white and black.
Techniques you need to know:
Work in the rounds, Alternating colors, magic circle, sc, sc increase, invisible decrease. Embroidering/sewing skills are a plus.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Anne @CraftyGibbon
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#7. Hammerhead Shark Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
This cute and kawaii hammer head shark makes a perfect gift or accent for a ocean themed room! Make one in every color!
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Michael Hon
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#8. Mega Shark Monster Truck Crochet Pattern
Create your own adorable toy with this easy-to-follow pattern, includes one PDF file with detailed instructions on how to crochet and assemble all the parts.
Difficulty level: Easy
The finished toy is approximately 9 inches tall (22.86 cm) and 10 inches long (25.4 cm). However, depending on your crochet style, this measurement may/will vary.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Southern Gal’s Crochet
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#9. Finnigan the Shark Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Finnigan is a reef shark and spends his days hunting and exploring in coral reefs. Reef sharks tend to be shy and will usually steer clear of humans. These sharks play an important role in coral reef communities, being at the top of the food chain and are sadly in decline as many coral reefs around the world are being diminished due to rising sea temperatures.
Make your own version of this fascinating sea creature with this pattern.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Clare Kibyuk
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#10. Desmond the Shark Crochet Pattern
Desmond the Shark is a delightful creation for any Shark lover.
The pattern is written in English using US terminology.
Size is approximately 19cm tall, 20cm long, 39cm round and 24cm wide when using the recommended yarn and hook. Although any choice of yarn (with corresponding hook) can be used.
Skill level is beginner, a confident knowledge of basic crochet stitches is required and photos are attached to follow. Some basic embroidery detail for facial details is required.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by CB Makes
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