Sure, here’s a simple crochet fish pattern for you to follow. This pattern is great for beginners and can be customized with different colors and yarn types to create your own unique fish.

Materials Needed:

  1. Yarn: Choose your favorite color of yarn. Worsted weight yarn works well for this project.
  2. Crochet Hook: Use an appropriate hook size for your chosen yarn. A size H/5.0mm hook is a good starting point.
  3. Safety Eyes: Optional, but they add a cute touch. You can also embroider eyes using black yarn if you prefer.
  4. Fiberfill: For stuffing your fish.
  5. Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sc: Single Crochet
  • Inc: Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • Dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Pattern:

Body:

  1. Start with a magic ring (or ch 2 and work into the first chain).
  2. Round 1: In the magic ring, sc 6. (6)
  3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
  4. Round 3: [Sc 1, inc] around. (18)
  5. Rounds 4-6: Sc in each stitch around. (18)
  6. Round 7: [Sc 1, dec] around. (12)
  7. Start stuffing your fish. Continue to stuff as you go.
  8. Round 8: Dec in each stitch around. (6)
  9. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the opening.

Tail Fin:

  1. Attach your yarn to the back of the fish, a few stitches down from the top.
  2. Ch 4, then sc in the second chain from the hook and in the next two chains.
  3. Sl st into the next stitch on the body to secure the fin. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Dorsal Fin:

  1. Attach your yarn to the top of the fish, near the back.
  2. Ch 3, then sc in the second chain from the hook and in the next chain.
  3. Sl st into the next stitch on the body to secure the fin. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Fins (Make 2):

  1. Attach your yarn to the sides of the fish, about halfway down.
  2. Ch 3, then sc in the second chain from the hook and in the next chain.
  3. Sl st into the next stitch on the body to secure the fin. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Optional: Eyes:

  1. Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes using black yarn, placing them on the front of the fish.

Once you’ve completed these steps, your crochet fish should be complete! Feel free to experiment with colors and yarn textures to make your fish unique. Enjoy your crochet project!