Free Crochet Masterclass: Patrick the Starfish by @porularami
In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet Patrick the Starfish from the popular cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants. This amigurumi project is perfect for using acrylic, cotton, or poly-cotton yarns, and the appropriate crochet hook. For the eyes, you can use felt, or you can draw them or attach plastic eyes.
Finished Toy Size:
Approx. 12–15 cm (depending on yarn thickness and hook size).
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: Pink and Green
- Black Thread for embroidery (for facial details)
- Crochet Hook
- Stuffing for toys
- Felt for eyes
- Needle for sewing parts together
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- KA: Magic Ring
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- (…) x n: Repeat n times
Amigurumi Patrick the Starfish Crochet Pattern
Body (Pink Color)
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
- Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
3-6. Rounds 3-6: 9 sc (9) - Round 7: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
- Round 8: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
- Round 9: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
7-8. Rounds 10-11: 18 sc (18) - Round 12: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Round 13: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
11-14. Rounds 14-17: 30 sc (30)
Switch to green color:
- Rounds 18-20: 30 sc (30)
- Round 21: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- Round 22: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Round 23: 7 sc, 2 sl st (through both sides), 7 sc (this divides the work into two halves for the legs)
Legs (Make 2)
Start by crocheting the legs.
- Rounds 24-25: 7 sc (7)
- Change to pink color
- Round 26: 7 sc, close off
Repeat for the second leg (Rounds 24-26).
Arms (Make 2)
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
- Round 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
3-5. Rounds 3-5: 8 sc (8) - Round 6: 4 sc through both sides (this joins the arm together)
Finish off the arm and leave the yarn for sewing.
Assembling the Toy
- Sew the arms onto the body.
- Attach the felt eyes onto the head.
- Embroider the smile and eyebrows with black thread.
Conclusion
Now you’ve successfully created Patrick the Starfish! This fun and easy crochet pattern is perfect for fans of SpongeBob SquarePants. Customize it by using different yarn colors or adding accessories to make it unique. Enjoy your crochet project!
