How to Crochet a Cute Sea Pancake Ray

If you love cute ocean amigurumi, this plush “Sea Pancake” ray is going to be hard to resist. In today’s tutorial, you’ll follow along with a full video walkthrough plus a free pattern so you can crochet your own soft little sea creature.

This project is a fun pick for gift-giving, ocean-themed decor, or simply adding something adorable to your amigurumi collection. And because the steps are shown clearly on video, it’s a helpful make for any skill level—especially if you like learning by watching.

How this “Sea Pancake” ray plush comes together

Images and patterns courtesy of Theresa's Crochet Shop

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This ray design has that sweet, flattened “pancake” shape that makes it look extra squishy and huggable. In the video, you’ll see how the body is formed and shaped, plus how the small details bring the plush to life (those little finishing touches really matter in amigurumi!).

To get the best results, pay attention to tension and shaping as you follow along. Keeping your stitches consistent helps your plush look smooth and even—especially if you’re aiming for that clean, polished amigurumi finish.

Helpful to have on hand (as shown in the tutorial): yarn, a crochet hook, stuffing, and basic finishing tools like a yarn needle. If the creator uses specific yarn types or sizing, you’ll see it demonstrated in the video so you can match the look.

Crochet ray plush video tutorial + free amigurumi pattern

Source: Theresa's Crochet Shop

If you make your own “Sea Pancake” ray, don’t be afraid to personalize it—colors, tiny details, and expression changes can make each plush feel unique. And definitely save this tutorial so you can come back to it whenever you’re in the mood for an ocean-themed project.

Happy crocheting!
—Maggie