Dive into the holiday spirit with this adorable Crochet Christmas Manta Ray Amigurumi! This charming little sea creature, complete with a tiny Santa hat and scarf, makes a perfect festive decoration or a unique handmade gift. Easy to personalize and delightful to create, it’s sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face this holiday season.
Bring Ocean Charm to Your Holiday Decor
Add a touch of whimsical ocean charm to your festive decorations with this unique manta ray amigurumi. Unlike traditional holiday figures, this little guy offers a refreshing and utterly cute twist. Handmade gifts carry extra special meaning, and this festive manta ray is an ideal way to show your loved ones how much you care.
Sport or DK weight yarn in Bright Red (for hat and scarf)
Sport or DK weight yarn in White (for hat trim, pom-pom, and scarf)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
6mm or 8mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
R: Round/Row
FO: Fasten Off
**: repeat instructions in asterisks
Instructions
Get ready to create your own adorable Christmas Manta Ray!
Body (Royal Blue Yarn)
R1: Start with MR, 6 sc into MR. (6)
R2: *inc* around. (12)
R3: *sc, inc* around. (18)
R4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24)
R5: *3 sc, inc* around. (30)
R6: *4 sc, inc* around. (36)
R7: *5 sc, inc* around. (42)
R8: *6 sc, inc* around. (48)
R9: *7 sc, inc* around. (54)
R10: sc in each st around. (54)
R11: 15 sc, *inc* x 3, 24 sc, *inc* x 3, 9 sc. (60)
R12: 16 sc, *inc* x 3, 28 sc, *inc* x 3, 10 sc. (66)
R13: 17 sc, *inc* x 3, 32 sc, *inc* x 3, 11 sc. (72)
R14-R16: sc in each st around. (72)
R17: 17 sc, *dec* x 3, 32 sc, *dec* x 3, 11 sc. (66)
R18: 16 sc, *dec* x 3, 28 sc, *dec* x 3, 10 sc. (60)
R19: sc in each st around. (60)
R20: *dec, 8 sc* around. (54)
R21: *dec, 7 sc* around. (48)
R22: *dec, 6 sc* around. (42)
Insert safety eyes between R6 and R7, about 5-6 stitches apart. Start stuffing firmly.
R23: *dec, 5 sc* around. (36)
R24: *dec, 4 sc* around. (30)
R25: *dec, 3 sc* around. (24)
R26: *dec, 2 sc* around. (18)
R27: *dec, sc* around. (12)
Continue stuffing.
R28: *dec* around. (6)
Sl st to next st and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing if closing completely, or if continuing for the tail. Instead of FO, continue directly into the tail instructions.
Tail (Continue with Royal Blue Yarn)
R1: Ch 1, 6 sc around the last 6 stitches of the body (if not fully closed, or work 6 sc into the hole from R28 if closed and reopening). (6)
R2-R25: sc in each st around. (6) (Adjust length as desired)
Sl st to next st and FO, weaving in the end to close the small opening.
Santa Hat (Bright Red and White Yarn)
Hat Base (Red Yarn):
R1: Start with MR, 4 sc into MR. (4)
R2: *sc, inc* x 2. (6)
R3: *2 sc, inc* x 2. (8)
R4: *3 sc, inc* x 2. (10)
R5: sc in each st around. (10)
R6: *4 sc, inc* x 2. (12)
R7: sc in each st around. (12)
R8: *5 sc, inc* x 2. (14)
R9: sc in each st around. (14)
R10: *6 sc, inc* x 2. (16)
R11: sc in each st around. (16)
Brim (White Yarn):
R12: Join white yarn, sc in each st around. (16)
R13: sc in each st around. (16)
Sl st to next st and FO. Weave in ends.
Hat Pom-Pom (White Yarn)
Wrap white yarn around two fingers about 10-15 times.
Tie a secure knot around the middle of the loops.
Cut the loops and trim to form a small, neat pom-pom.
Attach to the tip of the Santa hat with a yarn needle.
Scarf (Bright Red and White Yarn)
R1: With Bright Red yarn, ch 30 (adjust length as needed).
R2: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (29)
R3: Change to White yarn, ch 1, turn, sc across. (29)
R4: Change to Bright Red yarn, ch 1, turn, sc across. (29)
R5: Change to White yarn, ch 1, turn, sc across. (29)
R6: Change to Bright Red yarn, ch 1, turn, sc across. (29)
FO and weave in ends.
Assembly
Gently stuff the body of the manta ray, ensuring it’s firm but maintains its flat shape.
Position the Santa hat on the manta ray’s head and sew it securely in place using your yarn needle.
Wrap the scarf around the manta ray’s ‘neck’ or just below the head, tying it gently in the front.
