Little Oyster

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Oyster amigurumi are such an adorable, fun way to draw attention at a craft fair. They are an awesome project for when you need a break during a big project. And, like most small amigurumi, they make a great stash buster.

I started out calling these “clams” and was quickly informed by a well-meaning customer that they were, in fact, oysters. Oysters have the curly shells edges on their shells. So, I changed their name, and proudly now call them “oysters” as they should be.

These little fellows have been a huge part of my craft fair inventory for the last several years. I just adore their little faces (or lack thereof).

beginner friendly oyster plushie free crochet pattern from Hooked by Kati

Pattern is written in English, in US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

Beginner. Knowledge needed of chains (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), increases and decreases.

Supplies

Red Heart Super Saver yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 364 yds/7 oz/198 g, Shell Color (SHELL), < 1 ball; Baby Pink (PNK), < 1 ball.
Furls Odyssey G (4.00 mm) hook
Two 15mm colored round-pupil safety eyes
Polyfil stuffing
Tapestry needle

Measurements

4” in diameter x 3” tall

Gauge

8 sts x 8 rows in sc = 2” x 2”

Pattern Notes

Work in continuous rounds. Do not slip stitch unless otherwise specified by the pattern.
Weave in attachment ends at very end of project in case piece require repositioning.

Instructions

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Body

With PNK, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2^nd chain from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5-7: Sc evenly around.

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 5 and 6, 4 stitches apart.

Rnd 8: [2 sc, dec] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 9: [sc, dec] 6 times. (12)

Stuff.

Rnd 10: Dec 6 times. (6)

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Using yarn needle, thread through the back loops of remaining 6 stitches and pull tight. Bind off and weave in ends.

Shell

(Make 2)

With Shell Color, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2^nd chain from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

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Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 7: [3 dc in next st] 18 times, sl st. Leave remaining 18 sts unworked. (54 dc)

Bind off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Using long tails, sew shells together, wrong sides facing, along the back 18 stitches. Do not sew ruffled edge.

Stuff round piece into open shell with eyes facing out. Optional: anchor round piece to shell with a few stitches.

Weave in all attachment ends when parts are positioned as desired.

All finished? Share your artwork by posting a picture in the Gallery!!

Post comments and pictures on social media with the hashtag #hookedbykati, or tag me @hookedbykati. You can also post pictures on the Facebook Page, or in the Hooked by Kati Crochet Community Facebook Group.

You may sell products made by this pattern, but please link back to hookedbykati.com or credit Hooked by Kati on the craft fair tag. Do not copy this pattern for distribution or sale; that’s not nice and also illegal.

If you run into a snag, drop me a line! I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.

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Yarn on,

Kati

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Kati Brown

Kati is the designer behind Hooked by Kati. With thousands of patterns sold around the world, Kati prides herself in creating innovative, easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns. She has designed for several publications, including Crochet!, Crochet World, Simply Crochet, and I Like Crochet. Kati finds her inspiration in science fiction, video games, and numerous visits to the zoo — all passions she shares with her husband and two boys.

21 Comments

Linda Smith

August 14, 2023 at 12:10 pm Reply

Hello
Do you do the slip stitch after the 3 DC in the same stitch!
Thanks

Colleen McAulay

October 29, 2022 at 5:14 am Reply

I’m really confused as to the 3 decreases in row 7. How can you do this 18 times and have 18 stitches left? I’m obviously not reading this correctly. Can you help me please?
Thank you
Colleen

Kirstie

November 2, 2022 at 6:09 am Reply

Hi Maureen, I think the pattern means to do 3 double crochet in each stitch for 18 stitches.
The previous row (row 6) has 36 stitches so doing that would leave 18 stitches of row 6 unworked.

Making 3 double crochet in each stitch for 18 stitches adds up to the 54 stitches mentioned in the pattern for row 7. Hope that makes sense!

Laura Sloggatt

February 9, 2022 at 6:41 am Reply

I maybe doing my first craft fair in Sept. im kind of clueless on fair pricing. Do you have any tips on how to price these cute little creations. Oh BYW my freinds are amazed by what I crochet. Although I ALWAYS credit the pattern designers. They are the real talent here. Thank you for sharing your talents.

Kati

February 9, 2022 at 12:35 pm Reply

While I do have a short pricing guide, I’m actually going to refer you to my business coach for the best pricing guide around. https://crochetpreneur.com/a-crochet-pricing-strategy/

Anonymous

February 16, 2021 at 10:56 am Reply

I really liked this pattern! It’s so cute! I tried it out, and it went perfectly! Thank you!

Merry

November 9, 2019 at 8:57 am Reply

I love this pattern and was thinking of making one for my 6 month granddaughter and we both know everything goes in their mouth so can I just use embroidery thread for the eyes cause she does have some teeth and I’m afraid she she would but the eyes off

Helen

June 9, 2019 at 11:40 am Reply

Thank you for this pattern My grandson works on oyster boat. Will be making this for his kids. I have one question. How did you put the oysters in the shell? thanks again

Cindy Suttles

July 27, 2019 at 9:54 am Reply

I was also wondering where to connect the oyster to the shell please.
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  July 31, 2019 at 7:15 am Reply
  
  Anywhere along the back where there are no “ruffles.”

Anonymous

February 15, 2019 at 10:06 am Reply

I am also struggling with what you mean by ridges can you. Possibly show the back of the shell so we get a better visual view of what you mean. Thanks. Love the pattern!! Very cute

Kati

February 17, 2019 at 8:57 am Reply

I added a picture of the back of the shells as requested. 🙂 I also did a little formatting and updating, since this pattern has been up here a while. 🙂 Thanks for your support!

Amber

February 9, 2019 at 1:06 pm Reply

Also confused by what you mean by “ridges.”

Anonymous

February 6, 2019 at 7:02 am Reply

How do you sew the ridges? Not sure what you mean by that. Thanks!

Kati

February 11, 2019 at 8:52 am Reply

Every oyster shell has lines leading from the place where the shells connect that arch out across the shell like rays. They often cause ridges in the shell. These stitches are meant to simulate those ridges to add depth to the shell. Before sewing the shells in place, thread yarn through the shell so it creates lines that start at the back point of the shell and go out toward the edges in rays so it looks more like an oyster shell. These are totally optional, but they add a nice level of detail.