Dive into a fun crochet project with this adorable plush stingray pattern! Perfect for cuddles or as a charming gift, this master class makes it easy to create your own ocean friend.

This free pattern is designed by Plush Hugs. You’re welcome to distribute and share this pattern, but please always credit Plush Hugs as the author. When showcasing your finished creations, mentioning the designer would be greatly appreciated!

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Materials You’ll Need

• Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn or a similar plush chunky yarn (approx. 120 m per 100 g). You’ll need about 10 grams, which is a small amount!
• Eyes: 9-10 mm safety eyes.
• Hook: 4 mm crochet hook.
• Stitch Marker: Essential for keeping track of your rounds.
• Needle: A large-eye tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Scissors: For cutting yarn.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or any preferred toy stuffing.

Abbreviations Guide

• MR: Magic Ring
• Ch: Chain Stitch
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Dc: Double Crochet
• Tr (Dtr): Treble (Double Treble) Crochet (Note: Treble crochet and Double Treble crochet are sometimes used interchangeably depending on region, but here ‘Dtr’ clarifies ‘Double Treble’)
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
• Inc: Increase (make 2 single crochet stitches into one stitch)
• Dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• Sl st: Slip Stitch
• (…): Indicates the total number of stitches you should have at the end of the round.
• (…)*X: Means you should repeat the instruction inside the parentheses X number of times.

Let’s Crochet Your Stingray! (Main Body & Details)

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds, which means you won’t join rounds with a slip stitch unless specified. Always use your stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to avoid getting lost!

Starting the Body (Main Color)

1. 1. Round 1: Start with a Magic Ring (MR) and make 8 single crochet (sc) stitches into it. Pull the ring tight. (8 stitches)
   2. Round 2: Work 8 increases (inc). This means you’ll make 2 sc into each stitch around. (16 stitches)
   3. Round 3: Repeat (Sc, inc) 8 times. (24 stitches)
   4. Rounds 4-6: Crochet 1 single crochet (sc) in each of the 24 stitches around for three full rounds. (24 stitches for each of these 3 rounds)

Time for Eyes! Carefully insert your 9-10 mm safety eyes between Round 5 and Round 6. Position them about 4-5 single crochet stitches apart, centered on the face.

1. Round 7 (Working in Front Loops Only): This special round creates the base for your stingray’s distinctive wings and tail! Work the following into the front loop only (FLO) of the stitches from Round 6:
   • Make 2 sc.
   • First Wing: In the next 7 front loops, work (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc). Remember, each stitch is worked into a *new* front loop.
   • Make 5 sc.
   • Second Wing: In the next 7 front loops, work (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc). Each stitch in a *new* front loop.
   • Make 3 sc.
   • Tail: Now, for the tail, you’ll create a chain! Make 10 chain stitches (Ch 10). Starting from the second chain stitch from your hook, make 6 single crochet (sc) stitches, then 3 half double crochet (hdc) stitches.
   Once you’ve finished the tail, you’ve completed Round 7. The next step will use the *back loops* you left unworked in Round 6.

Time to Change Color!

Switch your yarn color to white (or your chosen belly color) now. You’ll be working into the back loops from Round 6 to form the underside of your stingray.

Finishing the Body (Belly in White Yarn)

8. Round 8 (Working in Back Loops Only of Round 6): Find the unworked back loops from Round 6. Working into these, repeat (Sc, dec) 8 times. (16 stitches) As you work this round, start to **stuff your stingray firmly** with fiberfill. Make sure the head and body are well-shaped.
9. Round 9: Make 8 decreases (dec), then make 2 additional decreases to completely close the opening. Finish with a slip stitch (sl st). Make sure to add any final stuffing before the opening becomes too small.

Cut your yarn, leaving a small tail. Fasten off securely. Use your large-eye needle to weave in the remaining yarn tail for a neat finish.

Your Adorable Stingray is Complete!

You did it! Your very own plush stingray is ready for hugs. This little guy is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. We hope you enjoyed this pattern and will crochet a whole sea of these charming creatures!

Don’t forget to share your finished stingrays and tag the designer!

Here are some examples of the finished stingrays: