Just take a moment to marvel at this beauty! I believe any one of you would enjoy crocheting this splendid fish, and as you can see, this pattern comes with a plethora of variations to suit any taste and preference. I’ve noticed that sea creature patterns seem to have a huge following, perhaps for their undeniable cuteness. That’s why I’ve decided to introduce this little fish into our collection.
The pattern itself is uncomplicated; the body and head are crocheted in one go, then you simply add the fins on top, bottom, and the tail. With just 3 colors, a minimal set of stitches, and voilà – your gorgeous fish is ready. You can also explore different variations to add more details, colors, and even create an entire collection.
Enjoy crafting!
Designer: Looped With Love
Materials & Tools
- Super bulky weight (6) yarn
- 7 mm crochet hook
- 9 mm safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Stuffing
- Scissors
Size: 6.5″ x 5″ x 5.5″
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Body
Beginning with the head, use contrast color (almond)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Change to main color (seafoam)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
Rnd 6-9: sc around (24) 4 rounds total
Place safety eyes between rounds 3-4 (6 sts apart)
Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
Rnd 11: sc around (18)
Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) around (12)
Stuff body with polyfill stuffing.
Change to fin color (misty hungle)
Rnd 13: (1 sc, dec) around (8)
Do no fasten off.
Tail
Use fin color (mist jungle).
Ensure you are at the bottom center of your work (ad additional sc sts in necessary). Fold opening closed and sc 4 across both layers.
Ch 1 and turn your work.
Rnd 14: dc inc x 4, ch 1, sl st into last st (8)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Top Fin
Use fin color (misty jungle)
Work top fin along the top of body in a straight line towards tail.
Insert hook between rounds 4 and 5 of body and pull up a loop.
Rnd 1: ch 1, sc inc, hdc inc, dc inc x 3, hdc inc, (sc, sl st in same st) (13)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Bottom Fin
Use fin color (misty jungle)
Work the bottom fin along the bottom of body in a straight line towards tail.
Insert hook between rounds 7 and 8 of body and pull up a loop.
Rnd 1: ch 1, sc inc, hdc inc, (sc, sl st in same st) (5)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Side Fin x2
Use fin color (misty jungle)
Insert hook facing tail in rounds 6 of body and pull up a loop.
Placement of your hook should be where you want your side fin to sit.
Rnd 1 (in same st): ch 3, dc 3, ch 1, sl st (4)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat for second fin on the opposite side of body.