15 Free Patterns
Crochet Fish
Make your own amigurumi fish toys with this collection of 15 of the best free crochet fish patterns.
Plus, I’ve included three of my favourite paid patterns.
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Free Crochet Fish Patterns
Decorative Fish: Free Crochet Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
These cute crochet fish are a great addition to nautical-themed home decor. The free pattern uses post stitches to make the textured scales.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn in White, Grey, and Blue.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Black embroidery thread for the eyes, stuffing material, scissors, a yarn needle, and jute cord.
Free Crochet Fish Pattern by Aurélie MarieMad Simonot
This gorgeous, realistic crochet goldfish pattern is available as a free PDF download from Ravelry. The pattern is fully charted and includes written instructions plus step-by-step photos.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn in Orange and approximately three plastic bags turned into Plarn (plastic yarn).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, stuffing material, and a needle.
Easy Crochet Fish Amigurumi Pattern from Asmi Handmade
This is an easy-to-follow pattern with lots of helpful photos.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Safety eyes or black yarn for embroidering the eyes, scissors, a large-eye tapestry needle, scissors, and stuffing.
Free Amigurumi Flounder Pattern from Amigurumi Today
This free crochet fish pattern is suited to intermediate-level crocheters and makes a cute little Flounder that is approximately 2¾” (7 cm) long.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Jeans from YarnArt.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors, and a needle.
Finn the Fish from Prairie Toys Crochet
Finn the Fish is a free crochet fish pattern for a toy measuring about 9″ (23 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight, cotton/cotton acrylic blend yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, a stitch marker, and 12 mm safety eyes.
No Sew Crochet Fish Pattern from Chai Coffee Crochet
This small rainbow fish pattern is a great way to use up your scrap yarn.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn in five different colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, a stitch marker, stuffing, 6 mm safety eyes, and a keychain ring (optional).
Ralph the Free Fish Crochet Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
This free pattern creates an amigurumi fish toy that is approximately 8½” long (22 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, stuffing, black embroidery thread, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a small amount of white felt.
Free Blowfish Crochet Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
The expression on this little fish’s face is so adorable! The spine details (little bumps) are embroidered after the crocheting has been completed.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10 mm safety eyes, stuffing, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a small amount of white felt.
Clownfish Amigurumi Pattern from Octopus Crochet
Fizbo the Clownfish is a free pattern, initially released as a crochet-along. The CAL includes three different Clownfish patterns plus a cute coral.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., DMC Happy Cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: A small amount of Gold Lame, black embroidery thread, a tapestry needle, fiberfill stuffing, a stitch marker, 8 mm safety eyes, and pins.
Koi Fish Crochet Pattern from Stringy Ding Ding
This crochet koi toy measures 10″ (25 cm) long from end to end.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, stuffing, a hot glue gun, and 12 mm safety eyes.
Baby Dory Crochet Pattern from Krawka
This free crochet fish pattern is available as a free, downloadable PDF. The pattern is well-written and includes a photo tutorial. Baby Dory measures 3½” (9 cm) and the designer has a paid pattern for a Big Dory too, which is approximately 8½” (22 cm) long.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 sport weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Stuffing material, needle, thread, and scissors.
Yellow Tang Fish Crochet Pattern from Suvi’s Crochet
This adorable little tang is made in three parts, the two fins are crocheted separately to the body. It’s a simple pattern using basic crochet stitches and works up quickly. The finished fish is approximately 4″ long and 2½” tall (10 cm x 6 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and stuffing material.
Crochet Clownfish Pattern from My Crochet Chums
This is a free crochet fish pattern for a cute little clownfish measuring 5½” (14 cm) long. It’s a well-written pattern with helpful links on scaling the size of your toy and basic amigurumi tutorials.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Scheepjes Catona.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, toy stuffing, a stitch marker, and pins.
Free Crochet Fish Patterns with Video Tutorials
Mosaic Goldfish from Sweet Softies
The Mosaic Goldfish is a no-sew crochet pattern with four different designs for the goldfish scales. The free version of the pattern includes instructions for one of the designs, the easiest, featuring single crochet in the back loops. You can find a link to the paid version of this pattern below.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight, cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, stuffing material, scissors, and a needle.
How to Crochet a Goldfish by Skein Spider
This step-by-step video tutorial will teach you how to make these cute little goldfish. The tutorial is suitable for beginners.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, stitch markers, a needle, pins, stuffing, and 12 mm safety eyes.
Premium Paid Crochet Fish Patterns
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Mosaic Goldfish Pattern by Sweet Softies
(Paid Pattern)
How beautiful do these little crochet fish look in all their bright colours?! Each little fish measures approximately 3½” (9 cm). The pattern is easy to follow, with detailed written instructions and over 55 step-by-step process photos.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Friends Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, stuffing material, scissors, and a needle.
Angus the Anglerfish by Yarn Wave
(Paid Pattern)
This pattern makes an adorable Anglerfish with a finished size of about 5″ (13 cm)
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight, cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Fiberfill stuffing, scissors, a sewing needle, a yarn needle, sewing pins, stitch markers, a 12 cm length of 1.2 mm wire, tape, and pliers.
Cute Clown Fish by Amiguruku
(Paid Pattern)
This cute pattern, inspired by Finding Nemo, makes a sweet little crochet fish measuring approximately 1½” (4 cm) tall.
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