Cute Crochet Baby Fish Amigurumi Pattern Step By Step Guide

This delightful Baby Fish Amigurumi crochet pattern is perfect for crafters looking to create an adorable aquatic companion. The easy-to-follow steps guide you through the process of crocheting the fish's body, adding colorful scales, and even crafting the fins.

Crochet Baby Fish Amigurumi

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern offers a fun and creative way to add a touch of whimsy to your crochet collection. With options to customize the colors, you can create a one-of-a-kind fish to suit any theme. It’s also an excellent project for anyone looking to make quick, gift-worthy crochet items.

Head and Body

Create a magic circle.
Round 1: Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic circle. You'll have 6 stitches.
Round 2: (1 sc, 1 increase) repeat 3 times. You'll have 9 stitches.

Round 3: (1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 1 increase) repeat 3 times. You'll have 12 stitches.
Round 4: (1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 1 increase) repeat 3 times. You'll have 15 stitches.
Round 5: (1 sc in the next 4 stitches, 1 increase) repeat 3 times. You'll have 18 stitches.

Adding Eyes

Place the 4mm safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4.
Fold the piece in half to position the eyes directly opposite each other.
Secure the eyes with the safety backing.

Scales (Color Change)

Round 6: Change to a new color. (Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch) repeat all the way around. You'll have 9 sc.
Round 7: Change to a new color. (Chain 1, skip the next sc, 1 sc into the sc from round 5) repeat 9 times.
Round 8: Change to a new color. (Chain 1, skip the next stitch, 1 sc into the sc from round 6) repeat 9 times.
Round 9: Change to a new color. Make 1 sc into every stitch from rounds 7 and 8. You'll have 18 sc.

Decreasing

Round 10: (1 sc in the next 4 stitches, 1 invisible decrease) repeat 3 times. You'll have 15 stitches.
Round 11: (1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 1 invisible decrease) repeat 3 times. You'll have 12 stitches.
Round 12: (1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 1 invisible decrease) repeat 3 times. You'll have 9 stitches.
Stuff the body at this point.
Round 13: (1 sc, 1 invisible decrease) repeat 3 times. You'll have 6 stitches.
Chain 1 and fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving.

Tail Fins

Bring in a new color and make a slip knot.
Pinch the opening closed and make 3 sc through the pairs of stitches.
First fin: Chain 4. Skip the first chain from the hook. Make 1 sc, 1 half double crochet (hdc), and 1 double crochet (dc) in the following chains.
Slip stitch into the next stitch to join.
Second fin: Chain 4. Skip the first chain from the hook. Make 1 sc, 1 hdc, and 1 dc in the following chains.
Slip stitch into the next stitch to join.
Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Pectoral Fins

Bring in the same color as the tail.
Lining up with the eye, make a slip stitch under the first row of scales to join the yarn.
Chain 3 and slip stitch back into the same stitch.
Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Dorsal Fin

Bring in the same color as the tail.
On the top of the body, make a slip stitch under the second round of scales to join the yarn.
In the same stitch, make a single crochet.
In the next stitch, make a half double crochet.
In the next stitch, make a single crochet.
Cut the yarn and fasten off.