Oh, my stars! If you’ve ever been mesmerized by the gentle glide of manta rays in the deep blue, then this – believe it or not – is the crochet pattern just for you. I remember the first time I saw these majestic creatures, dancing through the waters; it left me in sheer awe. And that’s the emotion I wanted to capture when I stitched up this little manta ray design… A blend of simplicity and elegance, capturing the essence of these marine wonders.
Let’s face it, we all need a touch of oceanic charm in our crafty collections, right? I felt a connection with each yarn loop and stitch, almost as if I was swimming alongside them. Don’t get me wrong, it might seem a tad bit challenging, but the joy when you see the finished ray – oh boy, it’s worth every second!
Get ready to dive into a crochet adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just starting out, this pattern promises to be a splash of fun. And the best part? It’s free. So, grab your hook and let’s ride the crochet currents together!
Designer: Les Mailles Du Rocher
Materials & Tools
- Yarn Ricorumi 061, 033
- Black embroidery thread
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Fiberfill
- Yarn needle
Size: 11 x 12 cm
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
FLO – front loops
BLO – back loops
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
* – repeat till the end of round
Body
Make ch 11. Crochet around the chain, starting in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 1: 9 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 8 sc, inc (22)
Rnd 2: inc, 8 s, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc (28)
Rnd 3-5: 28 sc (28)
If you want a longer head (blue design on photo), add a round of 28 sc
Rnd 6: ch 9, 8 sc on along the chain, continue 14 sc on the body ch 9, 8 sc along the chain, continue 14 sc on the body (44)
Rnd 7: 60 sc (as you crochet 8 sc along the other side of the 2 chains) (60)
Rnd 8: 60 sc (60)
Insert the safety eyes between rnds 4 and 5, approx 7 visible stitches apart.
Rnd 9: 8 sc, dec, 28 sc, dec, 20 sc (58)
Rnd 10: 7 sc, dec, 27 sc, dec, 20 sc (56)
Rnd 11: 7 sc, dec, 26 sc, dec, 19 sc (54)
Rnd 12: 6 sc, dec, 26 sc, dec, 18 sc (52)
Rnd 13: 6 sc, dec, 25 sc, dec, 17 sc (50)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec)* (40)
Rnd 15: 40 sc (40)
Rnd 16: 5 sc, dec, 19 sc, dec, 12 sc (38)
Rnd 17: 4 sc, dec, 17 sc, dec, 13 sc (36)
Rnd 18: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec)* (30)
Rnd 20: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec)* (24)
Rnd 22: 24 sc (24)
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec)* (18)
Rnd 24: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 25: (1 sc, dec)* (12)
Rnd 26: 12 sc (12)
Finish stuffing.
Rnd 27: (dec)* (6)
Ch 12, 11 sl st along the chain, 1 sl st in rnd 26. Fasten off and close.
If you prefer slightly smaller wings (blue design), in rnd 6, make 2 x ch 8 instead of 9, as follow:
- ch 8, 7 sc on along the chain, continue 14 sc on the body, ch 8, 7 sc along the chain, continue 14 sc on the body (42)
- 56 sc (as you crochet 7 sc along the other side of the 2 chains) (56)
- 56 sc (56)
Then continue by following the instructions from rnd 11.