Mini Crochet Stingray Amigurumi Pattern for a Unique Look

Stingrays glide through the ocean like little kites, and now you can stitch one up yourself too. This mini crochet stingray amigurumi is quick, flat, and surprisingly fun to make.

Pattern Overview

Before you cast on, here’s the quick rundown:

• This is a mini stingray amigurumi worked flat in rows, not in the round, so there’s no fiddly spiral to keep track of.
• It’s built from two matching pieces, a colorful top and a white belly.
• The two halves get stitched together with a single crochet seam, then stuffed and finished with a slim tail.
• Safety eyes give it that wide-eyed, cartoonish charm.
• The finished ray stays small and pancake flat, which makes it ideal as a keychain, a plushie, or a pocket-sized gift.

Skill Level

Beginners, this one is truly for you. The stitches stay basic from start to finish, and because the whole stingray is worked flat, shaping it feels surprisingly low-pressure.

What You’ll Need

• 8mm safety eyes
• A 4.5mm to 5.0mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• 3 yarn colors (one for the top, white for the belly, and a third for any accents)
• Stuffing

Stitches and Abbreviations

• mc – magic circle
• ch – chain
• slst – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (two sc in 1 stitch)
• dec – decrease (make 2 stitches into one)
• BO – bobble stitch (5 loops)
• dc – double crochet
• FO – fasten off

How to Crochet Your Mini Stingray

The body is the heart of this pattern, so let’s start there. Remember, you’ll make this part twice: once in a colorful yarn for the top and once in white for the belly.

Body (make 2: upper and lower)

• Row 1: ch 3
• Row 2: in the 2nd chain from the hook, 2 inc (4)
• Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc, 2 sc, inc (6)
• Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, 4 sc, inc (8)
• Row 5: ch 1, turn, inc, 6 sc, inc (10)
• Row 6: ch 1, turn, 10 sc, FO
• Row 7: skip 3 stitches of row 6, insert yarn at the 4th stitch, make a slip knot, 4 sc (4)
• Row 8: ch 1, turn, 4 sc, FO (4)

Insert the safety eyes at rows 7 and 8, about 2 stitches apart.

Now grab your upper body (the colorful one) and sc around to connect it with the lower piece (the white belly part). Add your stuffing as you close it up, then FO.

Optional shortcut: You can make the tail directly, without fastening off, by adding a new piece of inserted yarn for the tail while you sc around. When you reach row 1 of the sc around, make the tail, then continue the sc around.

Tail

• At the middle of the 1st round, insert your yarn.
• Slip knot, ch 5, work 4 slst, and slst into the chain.

That slim little tail is what gives the stingray its signature silhouette, so don’t skip it.

Putting It All Together

Here’s how the finished ray comes together step by step:

• Make both body pieces first, one colorful top and one white belly.
• Add the safety eyes to the top piece at rows 7 and 8, roughly 2 stitches apart.
• Hold the two pieces together and sc around the edge to join them into one.
• Stuff lightly before you close the final section.
• Fasten off and weave in the ends neatly.
• Add the tail at the middle of the first round, or work it directly during the sc around if you chose the optional method above.

Mistakes Worth Avoiding

A few small things can trip up a flat amigurumi, so keep these in mind:

• Stitching too tightly. Flat pieces curl when your tension is tight. Keep your stitches loose enough to lie flat.
• Losing count of the increasing rows. Each row should match the number in parentheses, so double-check before you turn.
• Forgetting the second piece. You need two body pieces, the top and the belly, not just one.
• Adding eyes too late. Place them in rows 7 and 8 before seaming, since you can’t reach that spot once it’s stuffed and closed.
• Overstuffing. This ray is meant to be flat, so a light fill keeps that pancake shape.
• Rushing the tail. A tidy slip stitch tail looks far nicer than a lumpy one, so slow down for this part.

A Few Helpful Remarks

• You’ll want 3 yarn colors total, but the third one is just for small accents, so use whatever scraps you have.
• An 8mm safety eye fits this size nicely, though you can embroider the eyes instead for a baby-safe version.
• Keep your tension even so both pieces line up cleanly at the seam.
• Since this is a flat amigurumi, resist the temptation to overstuff it.
• Weave in every end tightly, especially around the tail, so nothing comes loose later.
• Have fun with color. Stingrays look brilliant in bright, unexpected shades, so there are no wrong choices here.

Color and Customization Ideas

Half the fun of this pattern is making it your own. A few directions to play with:

• Go realistic with soft grays, sandy tans, or muted ocean blues for a true-to-life look.
• Go bold instead with neon pink, turquoise, or sunshine yellow for a playful cartoon ray.
• Stitch or embroider tiny spots across the top piece for a spotted eagle ray vibe.
• Pick a sparkly or variegated yarn for the top to give your ray a shimmery finish.
• Make a whole family of rays in different sizes by switching up your hook and yarn weight.

Quick Tips for a Cleaner Finish

Small habits make a big difference on a flat like this one:

• Count your stitches at the end of every row, not just when something already looks off.
• Use a bright stitch marker that stands out against your yarn color so it’s easy to spot.
• If the pieces curl, a light steam block helps them relax and lie flat.
• Keep your seam stitches even and snug so the joined edge looks crisp the whole way around.
• Stuff in small pinches rather than one big lump for a smooth, even body.

Where Your Finished Stingray Can Go

Once it’s done, this tiny ray is more versatile than it looks:

• Clip it to a bag or your keys as a cute little keychain charm.
• Set it on a shelf or desk as a small ocean-themed decoration.
• Hand it to a kid who loves sea creatures, since it’s soft and easy to squish.
• Group a few together for a sweet handmade gift set.
• Use it as a party favor or a stocking stuffer that feels genuinely personal.

conclusion

And just like that, you’ve got a charming Mini Crochet Stingray to call your own. It’s quick, beginner-friendly, and a welcome break from the usual round and round amigurumi routine. Whip up one in your favorite color, then make a whole school of them in different shades.