Fish Crochet Pattern The Most Comprehensive Step-By-Step Explanation

Additionally, we have to track the number of rounds completed in order to verify that the total rows of crocheted fabric are accurate.

Every rounded shape achieves a round.

After a round of crochet, we still must count the total number of stitches in this row to check if the row is crocheted correctly.

A stitch is represented by a V shape.

Although I routinely crochet, I often miss stitches.

Thus, I advise beginners to fasten the marking button (the yellow button in this article) at the end of the first stitch.

Marking button (blue button in this article) should be fastened when the last stitch is completed.

Prior to crocheting any row, begin with a chain stitch (ch) to maintain the height of the entire round, and to keep the round more even.

Start off with a magic ring and insert 6 single crochet stitches.

Magic ring :Hold the tail of the yarn with your left thumb and index finger, then with your left index finger and thumb, pull the tail to the left which will tight the center of the circle.

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Slip stitch (sl): Insert the hook into the first stitch of the yellow v shape, yarn over, and pull it through both the loops on the outer side of the hook.

We will finish with a total of 6 stitches (6 st) for Round 1( R1).

The cloth is set aside for our understanding.

Crochet instruction: inc in each stitch, repeat 6 times.

Be careful, the last stitch in this round is inc.

After slip stitch, we obtain 12 stitches for R2.

Make sure to check how many stitches you have for this round after each round of crocheting is done.

Crochet order: (sc,inc) repeat 6 times

As on every round, when there are two stitches left on this round, perform sc, inc once more.

Calculate the overall stitch count after completing this round: 18 stitches.

Then proceed to crochet a slip stitch, finishing row three.

Crochet order: 18 single crochet in each stitch.

It should be noted that when we crochet the last stitch and want to yarn over, we should change to green yarn (put the green yarn on the back of the fabric).

Yarn over and bring out the two loops on the crochet hook, and we will get a green loop (the color change process is completed).

After completing this round, tally the stitches as follows: 18 st.

Then execute a slip stitch. R4 is now complete.

Crochet pattern: (2sc,inc) repeat 6 times

When there are three stitches remaining on this round, perform 2sc and inc again.

Add up the stitches after finishing this round: 24 st.

Then make a slip stitch to close it, this completes round 5.

Crochet order: 24 single crochet in each stitch.

Same as round 6.

Same as round 7.

Crochet 10 chain stitches(ch) for key chain.

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Fold the 10 chain stitches in half and put them into the magic ring center with tweezers. The best way is to hook the 10 chain stitches first, and put the fabric of the 10 chain stitches into it when tightening the magic ring. this is the best way.

And tie the knots several times. this will make it more secure.

The hand carrying for key chain is sewing on the body.(show as picture).

Same as round 8.

Crocheting order： (sc,dec,sc) repeat 6 times

When there remain 4 stitches on this round, crochet a sc,dec,sc again.

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After completing this round, verify the total number of stitches which should be: 18 st.

Then crochet slip stich, R10 is done.

Crochet as follows: (sc,dec) 6 times in total.

Sc,dec once more when there are three stitches remaining on this round.

After finishing this round, keep a count of stitches as 12.

Afterward, make a slip stitch; R12 is done.

Crochet as follows: (sc,dec) 4 times in total.

Sc,dec once more when there are three stitches remaining on this round.

After finishing this round, keep a count of stitches as 8

Afterward, make a slip stitch; R13 is done.

As shown in the picture, after completing the last stitch of the previous row, be sure to use our fingers to stretch the loop. (After filling, if the loop is too small, it is easy to lose it).

Reaching the tail and fins can be quite difficult. fortunately, we can use tweezers to carefully assist the stuffing to stretch into places without expanding the stitches.

To help the fish maintain its shape after it is made, we need to add extra stuffing before sealing. Adding stuffing helps the fish maintain its rounded shape long after finishing.

Fold the fabric in half, then hook 4 single stitches in each stitch and button the marking button.

Also we get 4 stitches for round 14 after slip stitch.

Cut yarn end and use hook to bring out the yarn end and conceal the yarn.

(Ch 3, dc) typically counts as the first double crochet cluster, then crochet double stitch again

2 dc in next three stitches means we’re adding an increase of two double crochet into then next three stitch.

After finishing this round, keep a count of stitches as 8

Afterward, make a slip stitch; R14 is done.

Tail of fish is completed.

The dorsal fin of insertion position is: space one , hook into the erect tail fish (R16)-show as picture.

R16 crochet patter as below

Inc = 2 single crochets (sc) in the same stitch
Hdc inc = 2 half double crochets in the same stitch
Dc inc = 2 double crochets in the same stitch repeat 3 times
sc = single crochet

Total stitch count after this round: 19 stitches

Dorsal fin is completed again.

Crochet into the R5 row for starting for side fin.

Crochet order: inc, hdc inc, sc.

The increase in this pattern is gentle and build up with height, creating a pleasing and gradual curve or contour—often used for side fins.

Side of fin is completed.

Use same the crochet method, we need to complete another of fin.

Safety eye: glue the eyes on the Round 3 .（Leave two stitches in the middle of eye)

Apply blush:apply blush on both sides of the eyes.