Stingray - Free Pattern


While they have a bit of a bad reputation, rays are super cute! They're like little butterflies fluttering around in the sand! They come in all sorts of different patterns, so try out some unique ideas! Maybe it could double as a cookie, or a ravioli pattern? What about other foods you could make a stingray out of?


Stingray

Materials

  • Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn)
  • Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook)
  • Safety eyes
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stuffing
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors

 

Abbreviations (US terms)

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • inc - increase
  • dec - decrease
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • tc - triple crochet
  • ss - slip stitch
  • FLO - front loops only
  • BLO - back loops only
  • mc - magic circle
  • (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time
  • (#) - number of stitches after finishing the round

 

Finished Size

3.5 inches including the tail. May be different for everyone based on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension.

 

Pattern Instructions 

Upper side

In main colour
1. 6 mc (6)
2. Inc x6 (12)
3. (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. Sc, inc, (3 sc, inc) x5, 2 sc (30)
6. FLO sc around (30)
Fasten off, add eyes and pattern.

Underside

In white
Reattach yarn to back loops of round 6 of the upper side, BLO sc around (30) (shown in the first picture)
1. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
2. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
3. (Sc, dec) x6 (12)
4. Dec x6 (6)

Tail

In main colour
Ch 8
Skip the first chain then ss, 6 sc
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing



Attaching Parts

All you have to do is attach the tail to the edge of the skirt on the opposite side from the eyes.






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Do not copy or redistribute this pattern without credit to Bippy Buddies. You may sell finished products as long as credit is given.

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