Crochet Fish Amigurumi Free Tutorial For Beginners
This No Sew Crochet Fish Amigurumi pattern is perfect for beginners who want a fun, quick, and colorful project. Worked entirely in one piece, it requires no sewing at all.
Crochet Fish Amigurumi
You can customize it using any five colors of your choice, making each fish unique and full of personality. Ideal as a small gift, keychain, or decoration, this cute crochet fish brings charm and creativity to your amigurumi collection while being simple enough for even first-time crocheters.
Materials
- DK yarn in five colors (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5)
- 2.75 mm crochet hook
- Two 6 mm safety eyes
- Stuffing and optional keychain ring
Body (Worked in C1, Stuff as You Go)
- R1: 5 SC into a magic circle (5)
- R2: INC in each stitch around (10)
- R3: (SC, INC) five times (15)
- R4–R5: SC around (15)
- Change to C2 and insert safety eyes between Rounds 4 and 5 about 6 stitches apart
- R6–R7: SC around (15)
- Change to C3
- R8–R9: SC around (15)
- Change to C4
- R10: (3 SC, INVDEC) three times (12)
- R11: SC around (12)
- Change to C5 and ensure the fish is well-stuffed
- R12: (2 SC, INVDEC) three times (9)
- R13: (SC, INVDEC) three times (6)
- Sl st until you reach the bottom center of the body
Tail (Using C1)
- Round 14: Fold the opening closed. Ch 1 and make 3 SC through both layers.
- Row 15: Ch 1, turn. INC, SC, INC (5).
- Row 16: Ch 1, turn. INC, 3 SC, INC (7).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pectoral Fins (Make 2 Using C1)
- Insert hook between Rounds 7 and 8 two stitches below an eye.
- Sl st to attach yarn.
- Make 3 DC in the next stitch.
- Sl st in the following stitch and fasten off.
- Repeat on the opposite side.
Dorsal Fin (Top Fin Using C1)
- Insert hook at the top center between Rounds 5 and 6 and Sl st to attach yarn.
- Work SC, DC, TR, DC, Sl st across the top.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Optional: Attach a keychain ring while making the triple crochet stitch.
