Sure, I can provide you with a simple crochet pattern to create a fish without the need for sewing. This pattern will guide you through the process of crocheting all the parts of the fish and joining them as you go. Let’s create a cute crochet fish!

Materials You’ll Need:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in the colors of your choice for the body, fins, and tail.
  2. Crochet hook suitable for your yarn weight (usually between H/5mm and G/4mm).
  3. Safety eyes or black embroidery thread for the eyes.
  4. Fiberfill stuffing.
  5. Yarn needle.
  6. Stitch markers.
  7. Scissors.

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
  • sl st: slip stitch

Instructions:

Body:

Start with the body color yarn.

Round 1: Make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)

Round 3: Sc 1, Inc around. (18)

Round 4: Sc 2, Inc around. (24)

Round 5: Sc 3, Inc around. (30)

Rounds 6-10: Sc in each stitch around. (30)

Round 11: Sc 3, dec around. (24)

Round 12: Sc 2, dec around. (18)

Round 13: Sc 1, dec around. (12)

Round 14: Dec around. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.

Fins (Make 2):

Use the fin color yarn.

Row 1: Chain 7.

Row 2: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc across. (6)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc 2, Inc, Sc 2 (8)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc 3, Inc, Sc 3 (10)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc 4, Inc, Sc 4 (12)

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for attaching. Attach the fins to the sides of the body, about halfway down.

Tail:

Use the tail color yarn.

Row 1: Chain 11.

Row 2: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc across. (10)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc 4, dec, sc 4 (9)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc 3, dec, sc 3 (8)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc 2, dec, sc 2 (7)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc 1, dec, sc 1 (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching. Attach the tail to the back of the body.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the safety eyes or sew on the eye using black embroidery thread.
  2. Use a yarn needle and the body color yarn tail to sew the body closed.
  3. Attach the tail to the back of the body, and the fins to the sides, as mentioned above.
  4. Weave in any remaining loose ends.

And there you have it, a cute crochet fish without the need for sewing separate pieces together. Feel free to customize the colors and sizes to create your own unique fish. Enjoy your crocheting!