Crochet Fish Applique – Free Pattern
Sure, here’s a description of a simple crochet fish appliqué pattern. This pattern is perfect for adding a cute, aquatic touch to various craft projects like blankets, bags, or even clothing.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: You can choose any color you like, but a bright, fishy color like orange, blue, or green works well. Use a medium-weight yarn (worsted weight) to ensure your fish isn’t too bulky.
- Crochet Hook: Appropriate for your chosen yarn. Typically, a G/6 (4.0mm) hook is a good choice.
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
- Safety Eyes or Buttons: These will be used for the fish’s eyes. You can also crochet small circles for the eyes if you prefer.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- inc: increase (two stitches in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
Instructions:
Fish Body:
- Start with a magic ring (Alternatively, chain 4 and join to form a loop).
- Round 1: In the magic ring, crochet 6 sc. Pull the ring tight. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch – Repeat this sequence around. (18)
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch – Repeat this sequence around. (24)
- Round 5-6: Sc in each stitch around. (24)
- Round 7: Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec – Repeat this sequence around. (18)
- Round 8: Sc in the next stitch, dec – Repeat this sequence around. (12)
- Stuff the fish firmly. Make sure to stuff it enough so it holds its shape, but not so much that it becomes too round.
- Round 9: Dec around. (6)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail Fin:
- Chain 10.
- Starting from the second chain from the hook, work the following stitches: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Attach the safety eyes or buttons to the fish’s head.
- Position the tail fin where you’d like it on the fish’s body and sew it in place.
- Sew the fish appliqué onto your desired project, such as a bag or blanket.
- Weave in any loose ends.
And there you have it, a cute crochet fish appliqué! You can get creative with colors and sizes to make a whole school of fish in different colors and sizes for your projects. Enjoy your crocheting!