8 Free Shark Crochet Patterns for Shark Week
If you didn't know already this is the annual Shark Week over on the Discovery Channel. All week long they have amazing shows about sharks. To honor this week, as many of you LOVE to watch this week, I have pulled together 8 FREE Shark Crochet Patterns for Shark Week.
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This roundup collects 8 free crochet shark patterns perfect for Shark Week — including shark amigurumi stuffed animals, shark hats, a shark blanket, a shark bag, a shark scrubby puppet, and a shark granny square. All patterns are free. Most work great in worsted weight grey acrylic. Scroll down for the full collection plus a FAQ on yarn, hook sizes, and beginner tips.
📝 Updated July 2026 for Shark Week — links verified, FAQ expanded.
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All of these patterns can be made from Red Heart yarns. Some of them are already designed with Red Heart but some are not. Super Saver is a great option for any of these patterns.
8 FREE Shark Crochet Patterns:
Materials Needed for Adult Shark Blanket:
- Red Heart Super Saver Medium (worsted) weight yarn: (Click links to get yarn)
For the Large size I used approximately 1700 yards of Gray Heather, Small amounts of Black, White, and Cherry Red. - Size K-6.50mm AND I-5.50mm crochet hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Stuffing (optional)
FREE Adult Shark Blanket Pattern Download
Materials Needed for Crochet Shark Amigurumi:
- H (5 mm) hook
- Red Heart With Love in White, Pewter, Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Solids in Linen (replace this with Red Heart with love in Eggshell)
- Each color required less than 1 skein. The Pewter was the most used and that was maybe half a skein.
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Lion Brand BonBons in Black (there is only a small amount used of black-can use any black yarn)
- embroidery needle
- scissors
- polyester fiberfill
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn in Gray (I used Silver Gray), Red (Scarlet) and White (Can be replaced with super saver or Red Heart With Love)
- Size H Crochet Hook
- Tapestry needle
- Buttons for eyes
- Poly-fil (or you could use scrap yarn to stuff top fin)
- Stitch marker
- Red Heart Yarns With Love in Pewter (less than 300 yards), Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black (Less than 10 yards), Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Soft White (Less than 20 yards)
- I-5.50mm Crochet Hook
- Stitch Markers
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Worsted weight yarn (Blue, Gray, White, Black)
- Size H/8 (5.00mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Silver Heather (gray), White, Black
- 6 mm safety eye
- G hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- RED HEART® Scrubby™: 1 ball each 510 Glacier A, 905 Cherry B, and 10 Coconut C
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
- Yarn needle
- 2 yds black worsted weight yarn
- sewing needle
- white carpet thread
- US – G/6 hook, 4.25 mm
- Main color: 100 yards of Sport or Worsted Weight gray yarn, any fiber
- Gill slit color: 2 yards of Sport or Worsted Weight darker gray yarn, any fiber
- Thread: gray to match main color, black, and white, a few yards of each
- 2 black buttons or toy/doll eyes
- 6″ white zipper
- 7″ x 1″ piece of white felt
- Yarn Needle
- Blossom the Crochet Elephant Stuffed Animal — a free crochet amigurumi stuffed animal pattern, beginner-friendly and adorable
- Felix the Fox Free Amigurumi Pattern — another great free crochet animal pattern for stuffed toy lovers
- 30+ Free Christmas Amigurumi Patterns — for when you want to channel that shark energy into holiday creatures
- Planned Pooling Crochet Color Placement
- Summertime Scrubbies
FREE Crochet Shark Amigurumi Pattern Download
Materials Needed for Crochet Shark Hat:
FREE Crochet Shark Hat Pattern Download
Materials Needed for Shark Bag:
FREE Shark Bag Pattern Download
Materials Needed for Shark Beverage Cozy:
FREE Shark Beverage Cozy Pattern Download
Materials Needed for Shark Granny Square:
FREE Granny Square Shark Pattern Download
Materials Needed for Shark Puppet Scrubby:
FREE Shark Scrubby Puppet Pattern Download
Materials Needed for Shark Time Pouch:
FREE Shark Time Pouch Pattern Download
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Frequently Asked Questions
What yarn is best for crochet shark patterns?
Smooth worsted weight acrylic works best for most shark patterns. Go with a cool blue-grey for the body (it reads as ocean-dwelling and realistic), lighter grey or cream for the belly, and a small amount of white for the teeth. Machine-washable acrylic like Red Heart Super Saver is ideal for toys that will actually be played with. For amigurumi that just need to look great on display, any smooth worsted in your preferred grey works beautifully.
What size hook do I need for amigurumi sharks?
For amigurumi, go 1–2 hook sizes SMALLER than your yarn label suggests — typically a 3.5mm (E) or 4.0mm (G) with worsted weight yarn. The smaller hook creates a tight, dense fabric that keeps the polyfil stuffing from showing through the stitches. Looser gauge = visible stuffing between stitches = less polished finished toy. Most of the amigurumi shark patterns in this roundup specify hook size in their materials list — follow their gauge, not your yarn band.
How long does a crochet shark take to make?
A basic shark amigurumi takes most crocheters 4–8 hours for a palm-sized toy. Smaller projects like the shark hat or shark scrubby puppet work up in 2–3 hours. The shark blanket in this roundup is a multi-day project — plan for 15+ hours depending on size and speed. Shark Week is conveniently a whole week long, which gives you time for at least one complete shark project from start to finish.
Can beginners make a crochet shark?
Yes! Shark hats (like the Repeat Crafter Me version in this roundup) are a perfect beginner project — basically a basic beanie with fin pieces attached. Simple shark amigurumi need single crochet, increases/decreases, and magic ring… all foundational beginner skills. The key technique for amigurumi is working in the round (magic ring + single crochet), which feels unfamiliar at first but clicks quickly. If you can make a basic ball shape, you can make a shark body.
What's the best free crochet shark pattern for kids?
Shark hats are the instant kid-winner — fast to make, immediately wearable, and the reaction when they put it on is priceless (baby in a shark hat = peak internet content). For kids who want to MAKE a shark themselves, the 1 Dog Woof amigurumi is a great first stuffed animal project — clear instructions, manageable size. For the youngest makers, the shark scrubby puppet in this roundup is satisfying and super quick.
What makes a crocheted shark look authentically shark-like?
The fins are everything. A shark's dorsal fin (the iconic top fin), pectoral fins (side fins), and tail fin create immediate recognition — get those right and everyone knows what it is. The elongated torpedo body shape matters too. And those teeth: a row of white triangular points peeking from the mouth is the finishing touch that seals the deal. Color-wise, medium grey body with lighter grey or cream belly is the classic palette. Get the fins and the teeth right… you've got a shark.
Why does Shark Week inspire so much crochet?
Because sharks are simultaneously terrifying and completely adorable in yarn form. The internet's love of “scary thing made cute” found its perfect expression in crocheted sharks — a great white with big googly eyes and a goofy grin is just objectively hilarious. Shark Week (the annual Discovery Channel event in late July) creates a cultural moment when sharks are on everyone's mind… and crafters respond by making more shark things. “Baby Shark” also dramatically expanded the shark-crochet genre in recent years. Sharks are a joy to make and an even bigger joy to give.
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