Shark Pin Crochet Pattern
I'm sure by now you are aware of my fascination with sea creatures and that I'll most likely continue making them. There's just something so captivating about the ocean and the fish and mammals that live underwater that I can't resist turning them into adorable crochet creations.
With Shark Week starting on Sunday, and me being a shark lover (even though I’m still scared of them), I felt inspired to turn what is considered a fearsome, yet super cool, fish into a wearable crochet accessory.
Introducing my latest creation: a cute little crochet shark pin!
Creating this shark pin was fun to do and gave me a chance to play around with stitch placement in order to get that shark-like shape.
Shark Pin Crochet Pattern
Size: Approx 2.5” in length
Materials
Worsted weight (4) yarn in grey – I’m using Red Heart Soft Touch in Shade
3.25mm crochet hook
Needle for joining parts
Black embroidery thread and needle
Pin
Needle and thread for sewing pin
Abbreviations (US Terms)
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
Body
Ch 12, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 2 ch, sl st in last ch. Do not turn.
Continuing on bottom of foundation ch and repeating same stitches (ie. sc in same space as sc):
Sc in next 2 sc sts, hdc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in last st. Do not fasten off.
Tail
Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, sl st in middle space, ch 4, turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, sl st in middle space. Fasten off.
Dorsal Fin
Pull up a loop in the 3rd dc st (as pictured) and make ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 2, sl st in next dc. Fasten off and weave ends.
Fin
Ch 4, dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in last ch. Cut the yarn and sew to the body.
Stitch an eye and a smile with black embroidery thread.
Sew the pin to the back and you’re done! Now attach it to your favorite accessory or top and show everyone your love for sharks!
If you make this crochet shark pin I'd love to see your creation, just tag me on Instagram @popsdemilk_crochet and use the hashtag #popsdemilk
Looking for more sea creature-inspired crochet projects? Check these out!
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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com