What you will need
This
pattern is a great yarn stash buster. Any wool can be used, just use the
correct hook size for the yarn type. If you use 4ply, DK, chunky wool then you
will get smaller of bigger fish.
Yarn
needle
Scissors
Small
amount of stuffing
Steam
Iron and Spray Starch for blocking and stiffening the tail (if required)
Buttons
for eyes
Fish – starting at head/mouth
Hook 4dc
into a magic ring and pull tight. Continue to work in the spiral method. Use a
stitch marker or a length of yarn in a different colour. Pull this length of
yarn through the last st of previous rnd, this indicates the start of the next
rnd.
Rnd 1. 2dc
into each st (8sts)
Rnd 2. dc
into each st (8sts)
Rnd 3.
*1dc, 2dc in next st;
rep from* to end (12sts)
Rnd 4. dc into each st (12sts)
Rnd 5. *2dc, 2dc in next st; rep from* to end (16sts)
Rnd 6-7. dc into each st (16sts)
Rnd 8. *3dc, 2dc in next st; rep from* to end (20sts)
Rnd 9-11. dc into each st (20sts) – Change colour
Rnd 12-25. dc into each st (20sts) – now start to decrease towards tail
Rnd 26. *3dc, dc2tog in next st; rep from* to end (16sts)
Rnd 27-28. dc into each st (16sts)
Rnd 29. *2dc, dc2tog in next st; rep from* to end (12sts)
Rnd 30. dc into each st (12sts)
Stuff fish – evenly, do not over stuff, but
try to make body area a little fatter.
Rnd 31. *1dc, dc2tog in next
st; rep from* to end (8sts) ch1, turn
To
make the tail – flatten circle/sides together. From here you are working in
rows.
Rnd
32. 1dc in next four sts
(working through both sides) 1ch, turn
Rnd
33. 1dc in same ch space,
1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in last st, 1ch, turn (6sts)
Rnd
34. 1dc in same ch space,
1dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in last st, 1ch, turn (7sts)
Rnd
35. 1dc in same ch space,
1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in last st, 2ch, turn (8sts)
Rnd 36. 1tr in same ch space, 1tr in next st, 1htr in
next st, 1dc and ss into next st, 1dc into next st, 1htr, 1tr, 2tr in last st.
Fasten off and weave in end of yarn.
Finishing Off
Weave in
all loose ends. Using a black or contrasting button and white wool sew a button
either side of fish head. To help the fish’s tail to lay flat and keep stiff
when hanging steam flat and spray with starch and let dry naturally. Add the
desired length of hanging hoop. If you want to why not additionally, some
embroidery embellishment such as, chain or blanket stitch around the colour
change. Well caught! Your ‘catch of the day’ fish is now ready to be hung with
pride. However! A good fisherman always catches more than one fish…….. have fun
making lots more. I would love to see your finished creations. Please email
your photos to chloeandkato@gmail.com or tag me in
Instagram @chloeandkato.
I hope you have enjoyed crocheting these ‘catch of the day
fishes. They will make the perfect unique gift or make just to simply adorn
your own home.
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This is an original pattern
by ©Chloe and Kato Crochet and Crafts 2020
Do not copy, reproduce, resell, alter, publish, or
distribute this pattern in any way. You may use the finished items you make
from this pattern for charity, gifting or selling in limited numbers. A shout
out to me the original designer will be greatly appreciated.
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