According to the U.S. Geological Survey, water covers 71% of Earth, and the oceans have about 96.5% of the water. They have tons of diversity of plants and animals, and are vital for keeping our plant healthy. Celebrate the oceans with these fun ocean animal projects!

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are gentle creatures. Contrary to their name, they will make a great companion for your growing child. Orcas are an endangered species, and this would ensure your child’s awareness of the killer whale. 15. Amigurumi Clam In just a few hours, you can make your own adorable set of six mini sea creatures! This pattern includes the following sea creatures: sea horse, jellyfish, beluga whale, starfish, and stingray. This adorable set is an excellent project for a newborn and an ideal baby gift.Don’t let the claws fool you into thinking this guy is dangerous. He only uses those claws to wave at passers-by. 17. Aurora, the mermaid Make it your own by using different yarn colors, fibers, and weights (try velvet or blanket yarn!) or embellishments like buttons, bows, bow ties, or flowers. It’s an excellent craft fair item as well as a birthday or holiday gift for both kids and adults! When stuffing your amigurumi octopus, use enough stuffing so that it’s not saggy, but avoid using too much. It’s easy to overstuff your octopus, leading to a toy that’s more stiff than cuddly. Sew the parts together securely. This guy wants to migrate to a loving home and a welcoming family. They are greatly misunderstood, but will you give this gentle giant a place in your heart and home 9. Sammy, the seal Who does not like to make these cute sea creatures? 🙂 You know… they are all from under the sea. The place like another world exists in our world. You can make these sea creatures using your crochet skills.

These highly textured 3D Conch Shell Sea Shells and starfish will add a touch of the seaside to your home. It’s unique, fun, and a great way to use up leftover cotton yarn. With big, sleepy eyes and colorful tentacles, Octavia makes a sweet project for decor or for play! She measures approximately 7” tall and can be made in any creative color combination that you like best!This crochet sea creatures pattern will help you to make five stand-up, 3D corals: Tentacled Cup Coral, Tube Sponge, Flowerpot, Fan Coral and a Hyperbolic strip to fill in spaces in your coral reef. They require no fabric stiffener to stand up. I just also want to share with you this fun book by the very clever Vanessa Mooncie — Crocheted Sea Creatures: A Collection of Marine Mates to Make. The book feature 15 marine buddies to weave together! Some of our favorite yarn choices for crochet octopus patterns include Lion Brand Coboo, Red Heart With Love, and Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK.

beautifully drawn crochet illustrations, 80 charts with detailed instructions, and 175 color photographs to successfully guide and inspire you Pufferfish have poisonous spikes on their bodies, but not this little guy. No, he loves hugs and cuddles. Children will enjoy finding new ways to play with this toy. 13. Odd the octopusWhat a smart design, perfect to give character to your child’s nightstand. The clamshell can be used as a little jewelry box. 16. Little blue lobster

I hope you've enjoyed this slightly fishy roundup! If you've got ideas for a roundup you'd like to see here on Moogly, let me know! Crochet Water Lily Flower by Corina Gray, on Stitch11: So pretty! Great for ocean themed items... or any items at all! With plenty of stuffed toys for all categories, there are also blankets, baskets, scrubbies, and a few other projects as well! FishGet the Pattern here LEARN HOW TO CROCHET MARINE-INSPIRED PIECES TO BRING THE BEAUTY OF THE OCEAN TO YOUR HOME WITH THESE CROCHET SEA CREATURES PATTERNS. That means that this pattern does not require any stuffing and is not closed, which also means that you could add a strap to the blob fish and turn it into, perhaps, the most interesting crocheted bag ever! Dauphine is a princess from a kingdom far away, in the deepest ocean. What a friend for your little princess to have. 5. Leopold the polar bear I invite you to move deep in the ocean and consider one of the most mysterious fish, closer. The deep-sea angler is scary in reality, but this one is far from that!