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Make waves with this adorable shark applique with this free crochet pattern! Inspired by the ocean’s most fascinating creature, this quick and beginner-friendly crochet project is perfect for adding a splash of sea life to baby blankets, beach bags, hats, and summer décor. Whether you’re creating an under-the-sea nursery theme or handmade gifts, this shark appliqué is a fun and versatile addition to your crochet projects.
- PIN it to your boards for later.
- Grab the entire Ocean Themed Blanket Pattern on Etsy or Ravelry.
- View the pattern for the crochet shark applique below on my blog.
Free Crochet Shark Applique Pattern
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in gray, white, and black
G/4.00 mm crochet hook
6mm safety eye
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Notes
Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch = chain, sc = single crochet, sc2tog = single crochet two together, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, st = stitch
Pattern
Body
Use gray yarn.
Row 1: Ch 2, sc into 2nd ch from hook, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, 2sc in first st, turn
Row 3: Ch 1, 2sc in next 2 st, turn
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 st, 2sc in last st, turn
Row 6-13: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn
Row 14: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 st, sc in next 2 st, sc2tog over next 2 st, turn
Row 15-16: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn
Row 17: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 st, sc2tog over last 2 st, turn
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn
Row 19: Ch 2, (2dc, ch 3, 2dc) in first st, (sl st, ch 2, 2dc, ch 3, sl st) into next st, fasten off.
The tail should be facing to the left and the head will be facing the right.
Top Fin
Attach gray yarn 8 st back from the head.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 3 st, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn
Row 3: Ch 2, sc2tog, fasten off
Side Fin
Use gray yarn. This will be made separately from the body then sewn on.
Row 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next st, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, fasten off. Leave tail for sewing and sew onto body.
Underbelly
Use white yarn.
Attach white yarn 3 st away from the tail under the body.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc across until there are 2 st left, sl st, fasten off.
Face
Attach eye between rows 4 + 5 or use back yarn and tapestry needle to sew on the eye.
Use tapestry needle and black yarn to sew on mouth and gills.
What’s Next?
Click back to the Ocean Blanket above to make the entire blanket! OR here are some more fun free crochet patterns you may enjoy:
When I start on this in September or October I will start with the Shark! Thank you!