Crochet

But first, some puns!

( Visual puns! )

Anyway, I first uploaded this pattern last year in response to a lot of aquariums (and zoos and museums) having to close their doors and losing a lot of the revenue that they needed to pay their staff and keep their animals fed. I asked folks who were comfortably able to do so to donate a few bucks to an aquarium, zoo, or museum if they liked the pattern. Most of the places that were able to do so have probably opened up again, but I imagine that they wouldn't turn their nose up at a few extra dollars here or there.

Pattern: US Stitch Version | UK Stitch Version

The pattern is optimized for chunky weight yarn with 12mm safety eyes, but should work okay for other yarn weights. My goal was to make the decreases roughly form a straight line down the stingray's back, if that helps at all.

Anyway, if you feel like donating anywhere, here's some suggested places:

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium (This one is the closest to me, the pattern maker)

Monterey Bay Aquarium

New England Aquarium

Florida Aquarium

Waikiki Aquarium

I initially had plans to take the free download option down once aquariums could open again, but I haven't gotten off my butt to get my Etsy store back in gear, so I guess I'm leaving it up for now. Let me know if you have any problems or questions, and I'll do what I can to help!