Are you looking for the absolute best free pattern for a ocean playmat & drawstring bag ·? You have come to the perfect place! We have found this top-rated, incredibly easy crochet design that is guaranteed to be a huge hit. Whether you want a quick weekend project or a beautiful handmade gift, this pattern is fun, straightforward, and looks absolutely stunning when finished. Grab your softest yarn and let’s get started on your new favorite project!

Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely adorable and incredibly fun pattern for you: the Ocean Playmat! If you love crafting interactive and engaging toys for little ones, this enchanting and totally unique playmat is going to be your next favorite make.

This pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for baby shower gifts, allowing you to whip up cute and functional items in record time. While the instructions are tailored for their classic, versatile size, you can easily adjust the size variations depending on the yarn used—swap out worsted weight for super bulky blanket yarn to create a massive, huggable floor mat! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this adorable ocean playmat creation!

A Playmat and Bag in One? Yes, Please! 🌊🐚

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Download the 4-in-1 PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy

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Say hello to the ultimate blend of fun and function — my Ocean Playmat crochet pattern! This clever design transforms from a soft, interactive play surface into a convenient drawstring bag that lets you scoop up toys and take the fun on the go. Whether you’re heading to the park, a playdate, or just tidying up at home, this portable solution makes storage and transport a breeze.

It’s a beginner-friendly project that’s as practical as it is cute — and it’s a key piece in my Ocean Pals Playset bundle. It’s a charming, portable crochet pattern pack that features underwater friends and a clever playmat that doubles as a drawstring bag.

Ready to crochet something both playful and purposeful? Let’s dive in!

About the Pattern

Quick
Easy
No-sew
Designed with medium weight 4 yarn (but can be supersized with bulky yarn or made smaller with thinner yarn)
Designed using the beautiful Landscapes Breeze yarn
Available as a 4-in-1 printable PDF pattern download and a free written pattern! (Scroll down for the free pattern)

Get the Bundle

Want a 4-in-1 crochet pattern that is ad-free, printable, and includes three ocean animals plus a bonus ocean play mat that doubles up as a drawstring bag?

This is a detailed, 18-page pattern with 80+ photo references that will guide you through the process of making a realistic octopus, fish, and sea turtle and a portable pouch to contain them!

Below is a pattern preview to give you a quick look! Download the pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy. You can also view the free version of the Ocean Pals Playset pattern here.

Printable & ad-free PDF pattern

OCEAN PLAYMAT

Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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Pattern Info

Size:

Animals: between 4” – 5”

Mat diameter: 13.5”

Level of Difficulty:

★★★☆☆ Intermediate. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below).

Stitches/Terms Used:

FO = fasten off
YO = yarn over
sk = skip
MR = magic ring
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
dc-inc = dc increase (insert 2 dc in the same st)
dc-dec = dc decrease (dc 2 sts together)BLO = back loops only

Materials:

1 skein Landscapes® Breeze Yarn in the color “Bay”
6mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stuffing
Scissors

Crochet Instructions

PLAYMAT

Note: Join the end of each round with a sl st to the first dc.

Use the 6mm hook and the color BAY yarn.

R1: In a MR, ch 2 and insert 12 dc. Tighten the ring, then join with a sl st to the first dc. (12)

R2: Ch 2, dc-inc around. Join. (24)

R3: Ch 2, (dc, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (36)

R4: Ch 2, (dc 2, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (48)

R5: Ch 2, (dc 3, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (60)

R6: Ch 2, (dc 4, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (72)

R7: Ch 2, (dc 5, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (84)

R8: Ch 2, (dc 6, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (96)

R9: Ch 2, (dc 7, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (108)

R10: Ch 2, (dc 8, dc-inc) x 12. Join. (120)

R11: Ch 2, (dc 9, ch, sk a st) x 12. Join.

FO with a tail and weave it in.

DRAWSTRING

Ch 150 (or however long to wrap around the circumference of the bag).

FO with a tail and weave it and out of the holes (the chain gaps) created in R11 of the bag. Knot the ends of the strap together.

Best Easy Ocean Playmat & Drawstring Bag · Free Crochet Pattern