How to Crochet a Seahorse

The basic double crochet stitch is essential in this seahorse pattern.

Crocheting allows you to create intricate loops and knots that form a menagerie of shapes, such as flowers, birds and sea life. The elegant curves of the seahorse is an ideal specimen to mimic in a crochet project. The size of this seahorse project will vary depending on the size of crochet hook you use and the weight of the yarn. Experiment to create more delicate, or bulkier, crocheted seahorses. The flat profile of this seahorse can be mounted or framed for display.

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1 skein acrylic yarn
1 size G crochet hook
Large, blunt plastic needle

Instructions

- 1
  
  Crochet the head of the seahorse first.
  
  Crochet the head of the seahorse first. The head will consist of three rounds. Chain seven and join together in the first chain using a slip stitch. Chain one and place 10 single crochet stitches into the center of the circle you created with the first seven chains to finish the first round. Chain one and place a single crochet into each stitch from the first round and join once you finish the round. Chain two and place a double crochet into each stitch all the way around to create the third round. Place a treble crochet into the next two stitches. Slip stitch three times down the side of the second treble crochet. Slip stitch in the next five stitches.
- 2
  
  Crochet the body of the seahorse. The body will continue on from the head, but is executed using rows. Chain three, and double crochet in the bottom four stitches of the head round. Chain one, turn, stitch two double crochet stitches in the bottom four stitches. Chain one, turn and place a double crochet in each of the eight stitches. Chain three, turn and place two double crochets in the next eight stitches. Chain one, turn, place one double crochet in the next 16 stitches. Chain three, turn, place two double crochets in each stitch in the row. Chain one, turn, place a double crochet stitch across the row. Chain three, turn and place a double crochet in each stitch, except for the last three stitches. Chain three, turn, place a double crochet in each stitch across. Chain three, turn, place one double crochet in each stitch, skipping the last three stitches. Chain three, turn, place one double crochet in every stitch except the last stitch.
- 3
  
  Crochet the tail, continuing on from the main body. Chain three, turn, place one double crochet across the row, skipping the last stitch. Chain three, turn, double crochet across the row and skip the last stitch. Chain three, turn, place a double crochet in every stitch except the last two stitches. Chain three, turn, double crochet in every stitch, except the last two stitches. Slip stitch up the side of the tail four times, creating tight stitches to make a curve in the tail. Tie off.
- 4
  
  Crochet a back fin. Place a connecting stitch at the back of the body, on the side opposite of the snout you created when you crocheted the head. Treble crochet in each of the next two stitches going down the backside of the seahorse body. Tie off.
- 5
  
  Weave the loose ends of the yarn into the fabric of the crochet project using a large, blunt plastic needle.