You can easily crochet your own fun bath toys using Rico Creative Bubble sponge yarn! We’ll inspire you with patterns for funny sea creatures and a sieve. Kids can play with these for hours—and have fun in the bath, too. Curious about how to make them? Read on for the free Crochet Patterns.
Rico Creative Bubble is a fun yarn with a spongy texture. The synthetic yarn has stiff fibers that give it a rough feel. Fortunately, it’s soft to crochet with, and you can easily make a cute bath toy!
Annemarie drew inspiration from summer for her sea creatures. After all, what could be more fun than playing with water in the sunshine? Having fun splashing around on the beach or playing with the water slide using homemade sponges. The cheerful colors and shapes make every figure a fun little friend!
Free Crochet Patterns
Below are 7 Crochet Patterns for sea creatures.
Fish Crochet Pattern
Tools & Supplies
1 Rico Bubble in orange (21)
1 pair of 5-mm safety eyes
3 mm Crochet Hook.
Crochet with a 3mm Crochet Hook and orange yarn.
Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a loop (6).
Round 2: Crochet 2 dc in each dc (12).
Round 3: Crochet 2 dc in every 2the v (18).
Round 4: Crochet 1. *Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, crochet 2 single crochets*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the row, but end with 1 single crochet (24).
Round 5: Crochet 2 sc in every 4the v (30).
Round 6: Crochet 2 dc in every 5the v (36).
Round 7: From this point on, you’ll crochet back and forth. After each row, chain 1 and turn your work. This chain stitch does not count as a stitch. Crochet 4 single crochets.
Round 8: Crochet 2 sc in the first and last sc (6).
Round 9: Crochet 6 (6).
Round 10: Crochet 2 sc in the first and last sc (8).
Round 11: Crochet 2 sc in the first and last sc (10).
Round 12: Crochet 10 single crochets (10).
Round 13: Crochet 2 single crochets in the first and last single crochet (12).
Now crochet 1 chain, and crochet 1 round of single crochet around the tail and the fish. Finish in your first single crochet of round 11.
Crochet another fish just like it. Now, attach an eye to each fish at the same height, as you see fit. Place the fish on top of each other and crochet them together using single crochet.
Starfish Crochet Pattern
Tools & Supplies
1 Rico Bubble in yellow (02)
1 pair of 5-mm safety eyes
3 mm Crochet Hook.
Crochet with yellow yarn and a 3 mm Crochet Hook.
Round 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a loop (6).
Round 2: Crochet 2 dc in each dc (12).
Round 3: Crochet 2 dc in every 2the v (18).
Round 4: Crochet 1. *Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, crochet 2 single crochets*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the row, but end with 1 single crochet (24).
Round 5: Crochet 2 sc in every 4the v (30).
Round 6: From this point on, you’ll crochet back and forth. After each row, chain 1 and turn your work. This chain stitch does not count as a stitch. Crochet 6 single crochets.
Round 7: Crochet 6 (6).
Round 8: Crochet the first and last 2v together (4).
Round 9: Crochet 4 single crochets (4).
Round 10: Crochet the first and last 2v together (2).
Round 11: Crochet 2 dc (2).
Round 12: Crochet the last 2v together (1). Fasten off.
Repeat rows 6 through 12 four more times on row 5, so that you have crocheted a total of 5 stitches. Fasten off after the 5ththe Don't fasten off at the point. Instead, crochet around the star and turn. At the point, always crochet 1 sc, 1 ch, 1 sc to create a nice point.
Crochet another star just like the first one. Attach the safety eyes to the star however you like. Place the stars on top of each other and crochet them together with a round of single crochet.
Crochet Pattern Play Sieve
Tools & Supplies
1 Rico Bubble in the color Jeans Blue (24)
1 Rico Bubble in Light Blue (7)
15 mm metal ring.
3.5 mm Crochet Hook
Using denim blue yarn and a 3.5 mm Crochet Hook, crochet around the ring
. Keep stitching your Crochet Hook into the center of the ring so you can crochet around it.
Row 1: Crochet 120 single crochets around the ring (120).
Row 2: Crochet 120 sts (120). Fasten off. Weave in the ends neatly.
Round
1: Using Light Blue, join a new strand of yarn into one of the sc. *Crochet 1 sc. Chain 3. Skip 3 sc*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the round. Single crochet the last chain with a slip stitch into the first sc of the round.
Row 2: Now chain 1 and single crochet 1 around the chain of the first arch so that you end up in the center of the arch. Crochet * chain 3. Single crochet 1 in the center of the next arch *. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row.
Rows 3 through 10: Continue crocheting as in Row 2. Always chain 3 and make 1 slip stitch in the center of a chain arch from the previous row. At the end of the row, simply continue crocheting into the new row. Do not fasten off at the end of each row.
Rows 11–15: In this row, you’ll make your work smaller. Continue crocheting as in rows 3–10, but now chain 2 instead of 3.
Rows 16 and 17: In this row, you’ll make your piece smaller. Continue crocheting this row in the same pattern, but now chain 1 instead of 2. Single crochet off after Row 17 with 1 sl st. Leave a long tail. Pull the end thread through the last loops of Row 17 to gather the mesh at the bottom. Single crochet it securely in place and neatly weave in the end thread.
Handles
: Using a 3.5 mm Crochet Hook and denim blue yarn, chain 25 stitches. Crochet 24 single crochets into the chain. Chain 1, turn your work, and crochet 24 single crochets back. Now fold your long piece in half and join the long sides together with 24 slip stitches.
Crochet Patterns for Sea Creatures
Tools & Supplies for all the sea creatures listed below:
- Crochet Hook size 3.5
- 1 ball of Rico Creative Bubble in Red 06, Mint 08, Yellow 02, Melon 05, Light Blue 07, Green 09, Fuchsia 04, and Pink 03.
- Scissors
- Sewing needle with a sharp point
- Black safety eyes, 6 mm each; for the little pirate, you'll need a Black triangular Safety Nose, 10 mm.
Video
In the video below, Annemarie explains how to crochet the sea creatures.
Octopus Crochet Pattern
Start at the top of the octopus.
Round 1: Using mint, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: crochet 2 chain stitches, then crochet 6 sc into the first chain stitch. Sl st into the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Round 2: Crochet 2 dc in each dc (12).
Round 3: Crochet 2 dc in every 2the v (18).
Round 4: Crochet 18 (18).
Round 5: Crochet 2 dc in every 3the v (24).
Rounds 6 through 9: Crochet 24 single crochets in each row (24).
Round 10: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3the and 4the v together (18).
Round 11: Crochet 18 v (18). Before continuing, attach the safety eyes using single crochet between rows 8 and 9.
Round 12: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2the and 3the v together (12).
Round 13: Crochet 12 single crochets (12).
Round 14: Now we're going to crochet the tentacles. Crochet this row into the front loops so that you have a few loops on the inside of your work.
*Crochet 1 chain into the first double crochet. Crochet 26 chains. Now, working along the chain, crochet 2 double crochets in each chain stitch. Crochet 1 chain into the 2ndthe v*. Now repeat *to*, 5 more times. Leave a longer tail on your work. You’ll notice that your crochet work starts to twist. To make the tentacles curl nicely, twist them clockwise one more time by hand. Now cut a few chain stitches of yarn in the same color and stuff the little octopus with them. Thread the end of the yarn through row 14 to close the last hole on the underside.
Modifying the pattern to turn her into a little princess
Crochet rows 1 through 3 of the pattern using the color yellow.
In row 4, change the color to melon, and crochet this row in the back loops as well. This will create a few loops on the outside of your work.
Before you attach the safety eyes in row 9, you'll first crochet the crown.
Attach a new strand of yellow yarn to the outer loops of row 4. Insert your Crochet Hook into your work from below.
Crochet 1 into the * first stitch. Crochet 2the Work 1 sc, 1 hdc. Chain 2, work 1 sl st in the first ch (this creates a point). Work 1 hdc and 1 sc in the same stitch. The first point of the crown is complete*. Work in the 3the and 4the Stitch 1. We're now going to crochet the center point of the crown.
Crochet in the 5ththe Work 1 stitch, 1 hdc, 1 st. Crochet 2 chains, slip stitch in the first chain (this creates a point). Work 1 st, 1 hdc, and 1 sc in the 6the stitch. Crochet 1 chain into the 7ththe and 8ste stitch. Repeat in the 9ththe stitch *up to* the 2ndthe Stitch. Crochet 1 sl st in each remaining stitch around. Fasten off. Weave in the beginning and ending threads.
Place the safety eyes on the front of the face (look at the crown for reference).
Modifying the pattern to turn it into a little pirate
Crochet rows 1 through 5 according to the pattern using the color Red.
Row 6: Crochet 21 sc. Now crochet the 22ndste v in the front loop so that a single loop forms on the wrong side of your work. Crochet 1. Crochet 7, then crochet 6 back along the chain. Also crochet 23ste v in the front loop. Crochet 9 stitches. Crochet 8 sl sts back along the chain. Change to the 24ste single crochet in light blue. Crochet the rest of the octopus according to the pattern; on row 7, you can single crochet into the back loops of rows 22 and 23.
After row 9, attach 1 Safety Eye and a Safety Nose to serve as an eye patch. When attaching the eyes, take the headscarf’s button into account. Tie a small button at the ends of the headscarf’s crocheted cords.
Crochet Pattern: Fantasy Fish
Start at the top of the fish.
Round 1: Using green, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: crochet 2 chain stitches, then crochet 6 sc into the first chain stitch. Sl st into the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Round 2: Crochet 2 dc in each dc (12).
Round 3: Crochet 2 dc in every 2the v (18).
Round 4: Crochet 2 dc in every 3the v (24).
Rounds 5 and 6: Crochet 24 single crochets in each row (24).
Round 7: Crochet 2 sc in every 4the v (30).
Round 8: Crochet 2 dc in every 5the v (36).
Round 9: In this round, we'll crochet the side fins and the first part of the tail.
Crochet 1 single crochet. Now crochet the next 3 stitches in the front loop so that a few loops form on the inside of your work. * Crochet 1 single crochet and 1 half double crochet in the next single crochet. Crochet 1 single crochet, 1 double crochet, 1 single crochet in the next single crochet. Crochet 1 half double crochet and 1 single crochet in the next single crochet*. Now crochet 7 single crochets.
Crochet the next 3 stitches in the front loop again. Now crochet 1 sl st, then 16 ch. Now crochet 2 dc in each ch. Repeat this 2 more times in the next 2 stitches.
Crochet 7. Now repeat *to*, as for the other side fin. Crochet 12 more times until the end of the row.
Round 10: Change to mint. Crochet 36 times. Continue crocheting into the back loops of the fins and tail. (36).
Round 11: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 5the and 6the v together (30).
Round 12: Crochet 30 sts. Now, at the tail, crochet two more tail coils. Crochet these in the front loops just like in row 9. For these coils only, start with 12 ch. (30). Before continuing, attach the safety eyes to the front of the fish between rows 8 and 9.
Round 13: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4the and 5the v together (24).
Round 14: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3the and 4the v together (18).
Round 15: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2the and 3the v together (12). Fasten off. Leave a long tail on your work for finishing.
To make the tail curl nicely, twist it clockwise one more time by hand. Now cut a few loose strands from the same-colored thread and use them to stuff the fish. Thread the end of the thread through row 15 to close the last hole on the underside.
Rico Creative Bubble Patterns
You can find more patterns made with Rico Creative Bubble below in the Rico Bubble Funny and Yummy magazines:
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