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.