Sparkling Christmas Seahorse Amigurumi: A Whimsical Holiday Crochet Pattern

Dive into the festive season with our sparkling Christmas Seahorse Amigurumi pattern! This enchanting marine friend, adorned with a tiny Santa hat and snowflake, brings a unique touch of holiday cheer to your home. Perfect as a charming ornament or a delightful gift, this pattern guides you through creating your very own whimsical seahorse in shimmering red and green.

Craft a Unique Holiday Decoration with Underwater Charm

This adorable Christmas Seahorse offers a refreshing twist on traditional holiday decor. Its vibrant colors and whimsical design will instantly brighten any space, bringing joy to both young and old. Enjoy the meditative process of crocheting this special amigurumi, creating a handmade treasure that reflects your love for unique and festive crafting.

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Crochet Pattern: Sparkling Christmas Seahorse Amigurumi: A Whimsical Holiday Crochet Pattern

Materials

Shimmering Red DK weight yarn (with metallic thread)
Shimmering Green DK weight yarn (with metallic thread)
White DK weight yarn
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (adjust to your tension)
6mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Small gold bell
Small amount of black embroidery floss (for mouth)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sl st: Slip Stitch
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in next stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
FO: Fasten Off
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
(X) : Number of stitches in round

Instructions

BODY (Start with Shimmering Red yarn)

Head and Snout:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4-6: sc around (18)
R7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R8: sc around (12)
R9: (sc, dec) x4 (8) – This forms the snout.
R10-12: sc around (8)
Neck and Body Shaping:
R13: (sc, inc) x4 (12)
R14: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R15-16: sc around (18)
Attach safety eyes between R5 and R6 of the head, about 6 stitches apart. Embroider a small mouth line below the eyes with black embroidery floss.
R17: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R18-19: sc around (24)
Change to Shimmering Green yarn
R20-22: sc around (24)
Change back to Shimmering Red yarn
R23: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R24: sc around (18)
Start stuffing the head and body firmly.
Tail:
R25: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R26-27: sc around (12)
R28: (dec) x6 (6)
R29-35: sc around (6) – Stuff firmly as you go.
For the curl: Continue working R36-45: Sc around (6) tightly, gently encouraging the tail to curl upwards and inwards. If you desire a stronger, permanent curl, insert a thin floral wire or pipe cleaner, bending it to shape, then crochet around it.
FO, weave in end securely.

DORSAL CREST (Shimmering Red yarn)

Starting from the back of the head, along the spine where the color changes from red to green:
Ch 1, turn work to face the back of the seahorse.
Sl st into a stitch on the back. *(sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook (picot made), sl st in next stitch along the back)* Repeat 8-10 times to create a series of spikes along the back.
FO. Weave in ends.

PECTORAL FINS (Make 2, Shimmering Red yarn)

Ch 5
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in last ch. (4 stitches)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew one fin to each side of the body, just below the neck.

SANTA HAT (Start with Shimmering Red yarn)

R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: sc around (4)
R3: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
R4: sc around (6)
R5: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
R6: sc around (8)
R7: (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
R8: sc around (10)
R9: (4 sc, inc) x2 (12)
Change to White yarn
R10: sc around (12)
Sl st into first sc. FO.
Small Pom-pom: Using white yarn, wrap around two fingers several times, tie tightly in the middle, cut loops, and trim to a small ball. Sew to the top point of the hat.
Sew hat to the top of the seahorse’s head, slightly angled.

SNOWFLAKE (White yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sl st into next sc of R1) x6. This creates 6 points.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew snowflake to the side of the seahorse’s head, below the hat.

FINAL ASSEMBLY

Ensure all parts are sewn securely.
Attach the small gold bell to the lower body/upper tail section.
Weave in all remaining yarn ends.