Free Crochet Pattern- Stuffed Fish Toy | Cherry and Crochet Designs

Stuffed fish toy

This simple fish toy would be ideal for both children and pets (don't give it to pets that will eat it though!!) It requires less than 1 ball of yarn and can be made in under an hour, so it is a quick gift idea. There is the option of adding an eye by sewing a few stitches if you wish to make it more realistic. An ideal present for a fish lover, it is large enough for a baby to safely play with, (although it should be lined so the child doesn't get to the stuffing), and could equally be used to play fetch with a small dog. The pattern uses only full terms, no abbreviations, so it can be understood by beginners easily. Enjoy!

You will need

Pink double knitting yarn
4mm hook
Fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Chain 3,
Round 1)12 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 2) Chain 2, 2 double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 3) Chain 2, *double crochet in stitch, 2 double crochet in next stitch, repeat from * around, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 4) Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 5) Chain 2, *double crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 double crochet in next stitch, repeat from * around, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 6) Chain 2, *double crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 double crochet in next stitch, repeat from * around, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 7) Chain 2, *double crochet in next 4 stitches, 2 double crochet in next stitch, repeat from * around, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 8) Chain 2, working in back loops only, double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch.
Round 9-13) Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 14) Chain 2, *double crochet in next 2 stitches, double crochet 2 together in next 2 stitches, repeat from * around, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 15) Chain 2, *double crochet in one stitch, double crochet 2 together in next 2 stitches, repeat from * around, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 16) Chain 2, 2 double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 17) Chain 2, *double crochet in stitch, 2 double crochet in next stitch, repeat from * around, slip stitch to first stitch
Round 18-19) Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch to first stitch, do not fasten off.
Stuff toy lightly and then slip stitch across round 19 to close it, fasten off and weave in ends

If you wish to have eyes, use a short length of black yarn and make several stitches around the width of 2 double crochets. Weave in ends. 

Thank you for reading, please let me know if you have any issues. 

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