Crochet Adorable Ammonite

Creating a crochet adorable ammonite can be a delightful and rewarding project! These charming creatures from the prehistoric world add a touch of whimsy to any space. With your crochet hook and colorful yarn, you can bring this ancient marine mollusk to life in the most adorable way. The repetitive stitches are not only calming but also help you craft something truly unique and special. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this project is sure to fill your heart with joy as you see your ammonite taking shape. So gather your materials, follow the pattern, and get ready to crochet a little piece of history with a whole lot of charm!

Materials:

This pattern uses a 2 mm hook and 4 ply wool. The finished ammonite is 7 cm long. The pattern is written in American crochet notation.

Shell

Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4 stitches)

Rounds 2 – 8: sc in each stitch (4 stitches) (7 rounds)

Round 9: increase in the first stitch, sc in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch, sc in the last stitch (6 stitches)

Rounds 10 – 16: sc in each stitch (6 stitches) (7 rounds)

Stuff as you go

Round 17: sc in the first two stitches, increase – repeat (8 stitches)

Rounds 18 – 24: sc in each stitch (8 stitches) (7 rounds)

Round 25: sc in the first three stitches, increase – repeat (10 stitches)

Rounds 26 – 32: sc in each stitch (10 stitches) (7 rounds)

Round 33: sc in the first four stitches, increase – repeat (12 stitches)

Rounds 34 – 40: sc in each stitch (12 stitches) (7 rounds)

Round 41: sc in the first five stitches, increase – repeat (14 stitches)

Rounds 42 – 48: sc in each stitch (14 stitches) (7 rounds)

Roll the shell up and sew it together.

Protective cover

Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)

Round 2: increase around (12 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the cover onto the shell.

Head

Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)

Round 2: increase in the first stitch, sc in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch, sc in the last stitch (9 stitches)

Rounds 3 – 4: sc in each stitch (9 stitches) (2 rounds)

Round 5: sc in the first stitch, decrease the next two stitches together, sc in the next stitch, decrease the last two stitches together (6 stitches)

Stuff the head

Round 6: decrease around until the hole closes, leave a long tail for sewing.

For the tentacles, attach the wool to the second round, chain 6, sc 5 back along the chain to the head, slip stitch into the next stitch – keep going around until you have 9 tentacles.

Embroider the eyes.

Sew the head into the shell.