I was so excited to be able to create the new Pygmy Seahorse Pattern.
Why design a Pygmy Seahorse?
This came as a request from a sweet 2nd grader who was working on an animal report. Part of the report was to include a “model” of the animal. Many of the kids were bringing in stuffed animals as their model, However, her Mom couldn’t find one. So, of course I was so excited to fill her request!
Now a true pygmy seahorse is only about 2 cm tall. There is no way I could crochet something that small, plus she needed to be able to display it. So, we decided to make it between 7 & 9 inches tall.
About the Pattern
My favorite part about making this pattern is that it is crocheted as one piece! That is right, no sewing involved! Also, the pattern can be made in different yarn weights. The purple sample was made in worsted (#4) weight yarn and is 9 inches tall. The pink sample was made in light (#3) weight yarn and is 7″ tall. This little seahorse is sure to be very loved!
An actual Pygmy Seahorse (image is from a google search and had a deadlink, if you know who should get credit for this image please let me know), has raised bumps covering their body to help them blend in with the coral they live around and the seahorse has no fins.
Where to Get the Pattern:
Helpful Videos
A couple of helpful tutorials in crocheting the seahorse are below:
Here is a tutorial on the best technique for working a sc2tog, this makes the decrease invisible:
For a portion of the pattern you will work multiple slip stitches, here is a helpful tutorial by Moogly on making this easier for the following rows:
Check out how cute the tester photo’s came in for this cute Pygmy Seahorse:
Other Stuffy Patterns You May Love:
- Sleep Tight Teddy Bear – click HERE
- Some Bunny To Love Stuffy – click HERE
- Rudy & Ruby the Reindeer – click HERE for Ravelry
- In CaHoots Owl Cuddly – for LoveCraft click HERE, on Ravelry click HERE
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Really pretty! There is something really tender about your seahorses, a really good job!
Awe, thank you so much!
Groovy. Thanks for sharing this. I love no-sew patterns! ? I look forward to creating some.
Thank you so much for sharing your Seahorse pattern. I have family that lives at the coast, I will be making some for them.