Festive Christmas Seahorse Amigurumi Pattern: Dive into Holiday Cheer!

Get ready to spread unique holiday cheer with our delightful Christmas Seahorse Amigurumi! This enchanting pattern lets you crochet a charming striped seahorse adorned with a festive Santa hat, a tiny green garland, and a sparkling embroidered star. Perfect for decorating your tree, gifting to ocean lovers, or adding whimsical joy to your seasonal display, this pattern is a must-try for a touch of magic.

Craft Your Own Under-the-Sea Christmas Magic

Imagine the delight of gifting a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind Christmas ornament or toy. This festive seahorse brings together the wonder of the ocean with the warmth of the holidays, creating a truly memorable piece. Its whimsical design and vibrant colors will brighten any home, making it a cherished decoration for years to come and a testament to your crochet skills.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Christmas Seahorse Amigurumi Pattern: Dive into Holiday Cheer!

Materials

DK weight yarn in Red
DK weight yarn in White
DK weight yarn in Green
DK weight yarn in Cream/Off-white
6mm safety eyes (black)
Small amount of Gold embroidery floss
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Fiberfill for stuffing
Small red beads (approx. 5-7)
Sewing thread and needle

Abbreviations

MR – Magic Ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st – slip stitch
FO – Fasten off
R – Round/Row
st(s) – stitch(es)
BLO – back loop only

Instructions

Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round. Stuff firmly as you go.

Main Body (Head, Body, Tail)

Start with Red yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [sc, inc] x3 (9)
R3: [2 sc, inc] x3 (12)
R4-R6: sc around (12) (Forms the snout)
R7: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
R8: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
R9: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
R10-R11: sc around (30) (Change to White on last st of R11)
R12-R13: sc around (30) (Change to Red on last st of R13)
R14-R15: sc around (30) (Change to White on last st of R15)
R16-R17: sc around (30) (Change to Red on last st of R17)
R18: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24) (Change to White on last st)
R19-R20: sc around (24) (Change to Red on last st of R20)
R21-R22: sc around (24) (Change to White on last st of R22)
R23: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18) (Change to Red on last st)
R24-R25: sc around (18) (Change to White on last st of R25)
R26-R27: sc around (18) (Change to Red on last st of R27)
R28: [sc, dec] x6 (12) (Change to White on last st)
R29-R30: sc around (12) (Change to Red on last st of R30)
R31-R32: sc around (12) (Change to White on last st of R32)
R33: [dec] x6 (6) (Change to Red on last st)
R34-R36: sc around (6) (Continue stuffing the tail firmly and shaping into a curl. FO, weave in end.)

Eyes: Attach 6mm safety eyes between R7 and R8 of the head, about 6-7 sts apart.

Belly Patch (Cream/Off-white yarn)

R1: Ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of ch: 6 sc (15)
R2: Inc, 5 sc, inc x3, 5 sc, inc (20)
R3: Sc around (20)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew onto the front of the seahorse body, between the snout and the beginning of the tail. Stuff lightly before closing.

Dorsal Fin (Large Fin, Red & White)

Start with Red yarn.
R1: Ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 9 sc. Ch 1, turn (10)
R2: Sc in BLO across (10). Ch 1, turn.
R3: Sc in BLO across (10). (Change to White on last st) Ch 1, turn.
R4: Sc in BLO across (10). Ch 1, turn.
R5: Sc in BLO across (10). (Change to Red on last st) Ch 1, turn.
R6: Sc in BLO across (10). Ch 1, turn.
R7: Sc in BLO across (10). FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew along the back of the seahorse, above the belly patch.

Side Fins (2, Red & White)

Start with Red yarn.
R1: Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc. Ch 1, turn (5)
R2: Sc in BLO across (5). Ch 1, turn.
R3: Sc in BLO across (5). (Change to White on last st) Ch 1, turn.
R4: Sc in BLO across (5). FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew one on each side of the seahorse body, near the head.

Mane (Green yarn)

Attach green yarn to the top back of the seahorse’s head, behind the eyes.
Work a row of slip stitches (sl st) or a combination of sc and sl st, along the back ridge of the seahorse, down to the base of the tail, creating a textured mane. Keep it relatively flat.

Santa Hat (Red & White yarn)

Hat (Red yarn):
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: sc around (6)
R3: [sc, inc] x3 (9)
R4: sc around (9)
R5: [2 sc, inc] x3 (12)
R6: sc around (12)
R7: [3 sc, inc] x3 (15)
R8: sc around (15)
R9: [4 sc, inc] x3 (18)
R10: sc around (18)
Brim (White yarn):
R11: Ch 1, sc in each st around (18). Join with sl st. FO.
Pompom (White yarn): Make a small pompom or a tiny ball of sc stitches (e.g., MR 6sc, sc around for 1-2 rounds, dec to close). Sew to the tip of the hat.
Sew the Santa hat onto the seahorse’s head.

Garland & Star Details

Star (Gold embroidery floss): Using gold embroidery floss, embroider a small star onto the cream belly patch.
Garland (Green yarn & Red beads):
- Ch a length of green yarn long enough to wrap around the lower body/tail (e.g., 25-30 chains).
- Weave this chain around the tail of the seahorse.
- Using sewing thread, attach small red beads along the green garland at even intervals.

Finishing: Weave in all remaining ends securely. Give your Christmas Seahorse a final shaping and ensure all parts are firmly attached. Enjoy your festive creation!