Crochet Shark Bookends
If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your bookshelf, crochet shark bookends could be just what you need! These adorable creations not only keep your books organized but also bring a whimsical flair to your home decor. Imagine the delight of seeing a pair of friendly sharks holding up your favorite reads with their toothy grins. The intricate crochet work that goes into making these bookends adds a handmade touch that can make any space feel cozy and unique. Whether you're a shark enthusiast or simply love quirky decorations, these crochet shark bookends are sure to spark joy every time you catch a glimpse of them in your home.
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Gray (Skin Color) [160yds]
- White (Belly/Teeth) [125yds]
- Red/Pink (Gums) [10yds]
H/8/5.00mm Hook
12mm Black Safety Eyes
Fiberfill Stuffing
Clear Bookends
Hot Glue Gun/Sticks
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this project
Finished Measurements
Head: Approx. 5”L x 13”D
Body: Approx. 6”L x 13”D
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
BLO = back loop only
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
st(s) = stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
Instructions
HEAD
With Gray,
R1. Magic Ring, 6 sc in ring, sl st to join, turn (6)
R2. Ch 1, 2 sc in each st arnd, sl st to join, turn (12)
R3. Ch 1, sc arnd, sl st to join, turn (12)
R4. With Gray: *2 sc, sc* 4X, With White: *2 sc, sc* 2X, sl st to join, turn (18)
R5. With White: sc x 6, With Gray: sc x 12, sl st to join, turn (18)
R6. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 2* 4X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 2* 2X, sl st to join, turn (24)
R7. With White: sc x 8, With Gray: sc x 16, sl st to join, turn (24)
R8. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 3* 4X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 3* 2X, sl st to join, turn (30)
R9. With White: sc x 10, With Gray: sc x 20, sl st to join, turn (30)
R10. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 4* 4X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 4* 2X, sl st to join, turn (36)
R11. With White: sc x 12, With Gray: sc x 24, sl st to join, turn (36)
R12. With Gray: sc x 24, With White: sc x 12, sl st to join, turn (36)
R13-22. Repeat R11&12.
Insert safety eyes between R11&12, 3 sts up from the white, then add stuffing.
With White,
R23. BLO *dec, sc x 4* arnd (30)
R24. *dec, sc x 3* arnd (24)
R25. *dec, sc x 2* arnd (18)
R26. *dec, sc* arnd (12)
R27. dec arnd (6); weave tail through stitches and pull tight to close.
BODY
With Gray,
R1. Magic Ring, 6 sc in ring, sl st to join, turn (6)
R2. Ch 1, sc arnd, sl st to join, turn (6)
R3. Ch 1, 2 sc in each st arnd, sl st to join, turn (12)
R4. Ch 1, sc arnd, sl st to join, turn (12)
R5. With Gray: *2 sc, sc* 4X, With White: *2 sc, sc* 2X, sl st to join, turn (18)
R6. With White: sc x 6, With Gray: sc x 12, sl st to join, turn (18)
R7. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 2* 4X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 2* 2X, sl st to join, turn (24)
R8. With White: sc x 8, With Gray: sc x 16, sl st to join, turn (24)
R9. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 3* 4X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 3* 2X, sl st to join, turn (30)
R10. With White: sc x 10, With Gray: sc x 20, sl st to join, turn (30)
R11. With Gray: *2 sc, sc x 4* 4X, With White: *2 sc, sc x 4* 2X, sl st to join, turn (36)
R12. With White: sc x 12, With Gray: sc x 24, sl st to join, turn (36)
R13. With Gray: sc x 24, With White: sc x 12, sl st to join, turn (36)
R14-25. Repeat R12&13.
Add stuffing
With White,
R26. BLO *dec, sc x 4* arnd (30)
R27. *dec, sc x 3* arnd (24)
R28. *dec, sc x 2* arnd (18)
R29. *dec, sc* arnd (12)
R30. dec arnd (6); weave tail through stitches and pull tight to close.
DORSAL FIN
With Gray,
R1. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (4)
R2. Ch 1, sc across, turn (4)
R3. Ch 1, sc x 2, dec, turn (3)
R4. Ch 1, dec, sc, turn (2)
R5. Ch 1, dec; Fasten. (1)
PECTORAL FINS (Make 2)
With Gray,
R1. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (4)
R2-3. Ch 1, sc across, turn (4)
R4. Ch 1, sc x 2, dec, turn (3)
R5-6. Ch 1, sc across, turn (3)
R7. Ch 1, dec, sc, turn (2)
R8. Ch 1, sc across, turn (2)
R9. Ch 1, dec; Fasten. (1)
SECOND DORSAL FIN & ANAL FIN (Make one white, one gray)
R1. Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (2)
R2. Ch 1, dec; Fasten. (1)
PELVIC FIN
With White,
R1. Ch 4, sc in back bump of 2nd ch and each ch across, turn (3)
R2. Ch 1, dec, sc, turn (2)
R3. Ch 1, dec; Fasten. (1)
TOP TAIL FIN
With Gray,
R1. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (4)
R2-4. Ch 1, sc across, turn (4)
R5. Ch 1, sc x 2, dec, turn (3)
R6-9. Ch 1, sc across, turn (3)
R10. Ch 1, dec, sc, turn (2)
R11. Ch 1, dec; Fasten. (1)
BOTTOM TAIL FIN
With Gray,
R1. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (4)
R2. Ch 1, sc across, turn (4)
R3. Ch 1, sc x 2, dec, turn (3)
R4. Ch 1, sc across, turn (3)
R5. Ch 1, dec, sc, turn (2)
R6. Ch 1, dec; Fasten. (1)
GUMS
With Red or Pink,
Ch 15; Fasten.
TEETH
With White,
Ch 15, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, *sl st x 3, ch 2, sl st in same space as ch* across, sl st in last ch; Fasten.
Finishing
- Stitch gills onto head between R19&20, R20&21, and R21&22, two stitches over white and two stitches over gray.
- Attach gums along the chain of teeth, then attach it to bottom of head; center of gums to center of R6 and bringing ends down to R11.
- Attach pectoral fins R1 over R22-25 of body, 4 sts up from the white.
- Attach dorsal fin R1 to top center of body over R17-21.
- Attach second dorsal fin R1 (gray) to top center of body over R8-10.
- Attach pelvic fin R1 to bottom center of body over R10-12.
- Attach anal fin R1 to bottom center of body over R6-7.
- Attach top tail fin R1 to top center of body over R1-4.
- Attach bottom tail fin R1 to bottom center of body over R1-4.
- Find exact center of both bookends and hot glue shark head/body with R1 on center of bookend.
- Hide all strings.