Crochet an easy Jelly Bean Stingray in under an hour! This little stingray is one of the fastest designs in the Jelly Bean Sea Creature series. The entire body is crocheted in one seamless piece, with the fins and tail worked directly into the sides as you go — no extra sewing needed. Measuring around 3.5 inches, it’s perfect for random‑act‑of‑kindness gifts, party favours, or market stock you can whip up in under an hour. Play with colours to suit any ocean theme or use up yarn scraps for a budget‑friendly project.
Creative Ways to Enjoy Your Crochet Stingray
Finished your stingray and wondering what to do with it? There are so many ways to use these tiny sea creature dolls:
- Turn them into pocket‑sized toys for imaginative play.
- Add them to sea‑themed mobiles, garlands, or wreaths.
- Use as nursery or shelf décor for an ocean‑inspired room.
- Include them in handmade gift bundles for marine‑life fans.
- Keep a few on hand for random acts of kindness or surprise gifts.
- Make multiples for craft markets or stash‑busting projects.
Their small size and quick construction make them ideal for gifting, decorating, or spreading a little handmade joy wherever you go.
The Jelly Bean Stingray is crocheted using a combination of Hobbii Honey Bunny, Baby Snuggle and Toucan yarns (similar to Premier Parfait Chunky), a light super bulky (6) yarn. You can also try other favourite amigurumi yarns — here’s a post with more scrap yarn tips for guidance.
This crochet Stingray pattern also includes a Full Video Tutorial!
Part of the Jelly Bean Sea Animal 2 Collection
The full set of Jelly Bean Sea Creatures — including jellyfish, starfish, whale, dolphin, lobster, shark, and stingray — is available now in the 7‑pattern bundle:
Unique Features to Inspire Your Crochet Stingray Pattern
Stingrays have some remarkable features that make them fun to recreate in yarn. Their wide, flat bodies help them glide gracefully along the sea floor, flapping their fins like wings.
If you’ve seen baby stingrays in aquarium petting pools, you might notice they look like they’re smiling, because their mouths are on the underside of their bodies.
In the wild, these bottom feeders sift through sand to find food like clams and crustaceans. Their eyes sit on top of their bodies, allowing them to watch for predators while hiding in the sand.
While wild stingrays have sharp barbs for protection, aquarium stingrays have theirs trimmed, making them safe to touch and a favourite with kids.
Some deep sea species grow enormous, with wingspans over 5 metres gliding under ships. Recreating these fascinating traits in a mini plush makes it even more special when you know the story behind them.
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What you will need to make your No-Sew Jelly Bean Stingray Crochet Pattern
[A detailed, step-by-step pattern with both written instructions and easy to follow video tutorial]
Materials:
Hook size 5.0 mm (H)
Main Colour – 15 yards (shown in Honey Bunny Cool Blue)
Optional Accent Colours – small amount of White (medium worsted weight)
- Polyester filling – small amount
- 2 – 10mm black safety eyes (not suitable for children under 3): See video for embroidering eyes as an alternative.
- Stitch Markers or Safety pins to help with sewing placement
- Yarn needle to weave in the ends
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Gauge:
4 Rounds of Gauge Pattern = 2.0 inch diameter
Gauge Pattern:
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Abbreviations:
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| sc | single crochet |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
| Trc | Triple/treble crochet |
| YO | Yarn Over |
Special Stitches & Techniques:
Magic ring
Fin placement
Adding Eye Highlights
Embroider Eyes
Notes:
- #sc, eg. (2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
- Sts listed between brackets are all worked in the same st, eg. (hdc, dc)
- I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds for the body/head
Start your No-Sew Crochet Stingray Pattern:
Stingray Amigurumi Head/Body:
The head and body are worked in one piece from front to back in continuous rounds.
Using Main Colour, ch 5
Round 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 2 sts, 3sc in the last chain, turn (rotate) working down the other side of the ch, sc in the next 2 chs, 2sc in the last ch (10)
Round 2: sc in each st (10)
Round 3: 2sc, sc in the next 2 sts, *2sc* 3 times, sc in the next 2 sts, *2sc* twice (16)
Round 4: *sc in the next 7 sts, 2sc* twice (18)
Rounds 5-7: sc in each st (18)
Round 8: *sc in the next 4 sts. scdec* 3 times (15)
Round 9: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 3 times (12)
| Adding Eyes: If using safety eyes, place on both ends of Round 2 of the head approx 4 sts apart. | |
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Begin stuffing
Round 10: *scdec* 6 times (6)
Finish stuffing
Round 11: *sc in the next st, scdec* twice (4)
Row 12:
| Lining up the fin/tail (note: sts shown within brackets ( ) are to be worked into the same st) Place the animal down on a hard surface with the eyes facing up and towards you. Mark the sts on both ends of the head between Rounds 3 and 4 (just behind the eyes). Attach yarn to the marked st on the right hand side (left if left handed). Flatten down the animal and work in between each round (space), around the edge of the animal as shown. Beginning in the next space, sc, hdc, (dc, trc), (trc, dc), hdc, sc in the next 2 spaces When you reach the back of the animal work through both sides, ss in the next set of sts, ch10, ss in the 2nd ch from hook, ss in the next 8 chs, ss to the next set of sts, Working back towards the head in the spaces between the rounds, sc in the next 2 spaces, hdc, (dc, trc), (trc, dc), hdc, sc, End off by ss to the marked st on the left (right if left handed), weave in the ends. |  |
Sewing Placement –
| Eye Details: Follow video for optional eye detail. Video |  |
Congratulations!
You have now completed your No Sew Jelly Bean Stingray Crochet Pattern.
How to Turn Your Crochet Stingray into a Sensory Toy
Adding a rattle or crinkle insert to your stingray is a simple way to make it even more engaging for babies and toddlers. The flat shape of this design works perfectly for sensory play, and the soft plush yarn makes it safe for little hands. Here’s how to do it:
What You’ll Need
Crinkle material (you can use clean chip bags or specially made crinkle sheets) or a small plastic rattle insert
Scissors
Yarn needle
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Prepare your insert
Cut your crinkle material to fit just slightly smaller than the stingray body, or grab a small rattle insert that will fit comfortably inside.
- Work most of the pattern
Follow the crochet pattern as written, stopping just before the final round of closing up the stingray’s body.
- Insert the sensory element
Place the crinkle sheet or rattle insert inside the stingray body, making sure it’s centered so it doesn’t poke out the sides.
- Close securely
Finish the last round of stitches to close up the stingray, keeping the insert fully enclosed. Tug gently on the body to ensure there are no gaps.
- Check safety
For baby toys, double‑check that all ends are woven in securely and the body is sealed tight. Washable yarn is best if the toy will be chewed or drooled on.
If you’re making your stingray for a baby or toddler, skip the safety eyes and embroider them instead for a completely baby‑friendly finish. Here’s my embroidered sleepy eye tutorial.
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And there you have it — your Jelly Bean Stingray amigurumi is finished and ready to spread a little handmade happiness. This quick, no‑sew crochet stingray pattern works up in under an hour, making it perfect for last‑minute gifts and random acts of kindness.
I hope you enjoyed learning about what makes stingrays so fascinating — from their smiling faces to their hidden eyes and graceful fins. Knowing these details makes each stitch feel even more meaningful as you crochet your own stingrays.
Because this pattern is small and stash‑friendly, it’s a great eco‑conscious project too. Use leftover yarn, choose soft fibres for babies, and embroider eyes instead of safety eyes for toddler‑safe play. Simple tweaks like these make your finished stingray as thoughtful as it is cute.
Add it to the rest of the Jelly Bean Sea Creatures to create your own mini ocean world — perfect for mobiles, playsets, gifts, or craft fairs.
Find a free pattern for each Jelly Bean Sea Creature I’ve designed so far!
- Jellyfish
- Starfish
- Whale
- Dolphin
- Lobster
- Shark
- Stingray
- Sea Turtle
- Octopus
- Seahorse
- Squid
- Angelfish
- Goldfish
- Crab
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