I keep churning out no-sew patterns, because...why not?! If you're looking for a colorful, fun, and quick project to do, try out the latest in my no-sew amigurumi collection... the CANDY FISH!
LINKS
- Download the PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy
- View the full video tutorial
- Save it on Pinterest here
The Candy Fish is an easy, no-sew amigurumi pattern that works up quickly. It's a great little project that you can use scrap yarns for!
I use five different yarn colors for my fish, with the sample below showing beige for the head and tail, and then a brick red, mustard yellow, yellowish-green, and forest green for the body.
About the Pattern
- No-sew
- Easy / beginner-friendly
- Works up quickly
- Easily customizable
- Suitable to make into a keychain
- About 3.75 inches in length with the recommended materials
- Styles: whimsical, minimalist, versatile
Uses
There are many ways to make use of this pattern, such as:
- Keychain: add a keyring
- Cat toy: add some catnip inside to turn it into a cat toy! Be sure NOT to add plastic safety eyes to this fish if it's meant to be a cat toy, and supervise your cat at all times when playing with this toy in case of any hazard with swallowing yarn or stuffing.
- Class Valentine's Day Present: since this is a fast project, you can whip up a school of fish for your child's entire class in no time!
- Party favor: perfect as a goodie bag surprise for birthday parties
- Gift: for family and friends as a birthday gift, Christmas holiday gift, or anytime gift!
- Decor: make a little diorama by adding your Candy Fish into a fishbowl (or a transparent jar with a cork lid), and decorate it with some sand and seashells on the bottom. Would make a lovely gift for fish-lovers!
- "Pocket pal" or fidget: suitable as a portable therapy aid or security toy for kids
- Craft fair product: sell it at markets; it's the perfect market prep pattern to work up because it's quick and easy. Add it to your bargain basket or claw machine!
- Random Act of Kindness: want to crochet this for charity or as a random act of crochet kindness? It'll be so fun to hide these Candy Fish around the community. Imagine the delight that people will experience when they discover this colorful creation.
Easy to Customize
This colorful crochet project can easily be customized in different ways. There are tips included in the pattern to make this a...
- Shorter fish (goldfish)
- Longer fish (sardine)
- Fish with textured scales
Yarn
Additionally, you can crochet the Candy Fish with different yarn weights and fibers to create different looks! Want a jumbo fish? Use blanket yarn with a large hook! Want a tiny fish? Use thin yarn with a small hook!
If you're wanting to crochet a fish like mine, using medium weight / worsted weight acrylic or cotton yarns would be great choices. They provide crisp stitch definition and would make a durable keychain-sized amigurumi!
My worsted weight yarn recommendations are:
- Lion Brand Heartland (100% acrylic with beautiful, heathered yarn)
- Lion Brand's 24/7 Cotton Yarn (100% cotton and will produce crisp stitch definition)
- Brava Worsted or Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, sturdy, and pretty good bang for your buck!)
PDF Pattern
The PDF pattern is printable, ad-free, easy to read, includes photo references, and helps support Sweet Softies! (If you enjoy my free patterns, you can consider it as a donation to me when you buy one of my pattern PDFs! It allows me to maintain my blog and continue sharing more free patterns.)
CANDY FISH
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Terms of Use & Copyright Notice © 2024 Sweet Softies (www.sweetsofties.com). You have permission to sell finished products made from this pattern, but you must credit Sweet Softies as the owner/creator of this pattern by linking to my website (www.sweetsofties.com). No wholesale. You may not translate, copy, alter, or sell my patterns in part or in whole in any way. My patterns may not be used in video tutorials or teaching online classes. My patterns may be used in teaching in-person classes ONLY with written consent from me. You may link to this pattern but you may not copy any part of the pattern instructions on other websites.
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Crochet Pattern Information
Size:
Length: 3.75 inches (9.5 cm)
Level of Difficulty:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing colors, and attaching yarn.Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- FLO = front loops only
- Optional: drop stitch
Materials:
- Medium weight 4 yarn in desired colors (recommendations include: Heartland, 24/7 Cotton, Brava Worsted, and Caron Simply Soft)
- 2.25mm crochet hook (these are my fav)
- 6mm plastic safety eyes (these are my fav)
- Stuffing
- Scissors
- Optional: yarn needle for embroidering details
Crochet Instructions
The free written crochet instructions will be added here within 6 months of the pattern release! Please stay tuned.
Video Tutorial
Want to crochet along with me? A full, step-by-step video tutorial is available! Check it out below.
Want to share your finished CANDY FISH? I'd love to see it on Instagram, @SweetSofties!
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