Free Crochet Fish Amigurumi Pattern

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Designer: DollsBerries
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Let’s pick up our hooks and start something cute… 
The Free Crochet Flounder Amigurumi Pattern designed by DollsBerries (shopier) is a delightful project that brings the magic of the ocean right into your hands! This step-by-step, beginner-friendly tutorial guides you through the entire process of creating an adorable crochet fish that’s full of character and charm. Using YarnArt Jeans 88 (yellow), 17 (dark blue), and 81 (light blue), you’ll achieve a vibrant color combination that truly stands out. With just a 2.00 mm crochet hook and a pair of 8 mm safety eyes, you can bring this cute little fish to life — perfect for both kids’ toys and playful home decor.

We’d like to give a huge thanks to DollsBerries for sharing this wonderful free pattern with the amigurumi community. The detailed instructions make it ideal for beginners and a relaxing project for experienced crocheters alike. Don’t forget to check out the end of the pattern for even more inspiring amigurumi fish ideas that will keep your hook busy and your creativity flowing!

Abbreviations

MR: Magic ring
Ch: Chain
Slst: Slip stitch
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
Rnd: Round
St,sts: Stitch, stitches

Materials

• Yarnart jeans 88 (yellow)
• Yarnart jeans 17 (dark blue)
• Yarnart jeans 81 (light blue)
• A pair of safety eyes 8 mm
• Crochet hook 2.00 mm

CROCHET FLOUNDER AMIGURUMI FREE PATTERN

Body

Start with yellow color.
Rnd 1. 5 sc in MR (5)
Tug the tail to tighten the ring. Put your stitch marker here and move it each round.
Rnd 2. 2sc, inc, 2sc =6
Rnd 3. inc, sc, 2inc, sc, inc =10
Rnd 4. sc, 7 inc, 2sc =17
Rnd 5. 4 sc, (inc,sc)*5, 3 sc =22

Rnd 6. 5 sc, (inc,sc)*6, 5 sc =28
Rnd 7. 6 sc, (inc,sc)*8, 6 sc =36
Rnd 8-9. 36 sc =36 (2 rounds)
Rnd 10-11. 8 sc, change to dark blue color, 20sc, change to yellow color, 8 sc =36 (2 rounds).
Rnd 12-13. 36 sc =36 (2 rounds)
Place the safety eyes (8mm) 8 sts apart. The eyes positions are about 3 rounds from the dark blue part (on the face).

If you mark the position of the eyes with pins beforehand, it will be more assured.
Rnd 14-15. 10 sc, change to dark blue color, 16 sc, change to yellow color, 10 sc =36 (2 rounds).
Rnd 16-17. 36 sc =36 (2 rounds).
Rnd 18-19. 12 sc, change to dark blue color, 12 sc, change to yellow color, 12 sc=36 (2 rounds).

Rnd 20. 36 sc =36, stuff the body tightly.
Rnd 21. (4sc,1 dec)*6 =30
Rnd 22. (3sc,1 dec)*6 =24
Rnd 23. (2sc,1 dec)*6 =18
Rnd 24. (1sc,1 dec)*6 =12
Rnd 25. 6 dec =6, close the opening.

Tail

Start with dark blue color.
We will start with a foundation chain.
Rnd 1. ch 10, turn =10
Rnd 2. starting from the second chain from the hook: 8 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, 7 sc, inc =20
Change to light blue color.

Rnd 3. 20 sc =20
Rnd 4. (dec,8sc)*2 =18
Rnd 5. (dec,7sc)*2 =16
Rnd 6. 16 sc =16
Rnd 7. (dec,6sc)*2 =14
Cut the yarn leaving long to sew later.

Dorsal fin (Make 2)

Start with dark blue color.
We will start with a foundation chain.
Rnd 1. ch 6 and turn =6
Rnd 2. 4 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, 3 sc, inc =12
Change to light blue color.
Rnd 3. 12 sc =12
Rnd 4. (dec,4sc)*2 =10
Rnd 5. 10 sc =10
Cut the yarn leaving long to sew later.

Pectoral fin (Make 2)

Begin with light blue color.
Rnd 1. 4 sc in MR =4
Rnd 2. (sc,inc)*2 =6
Rnd 3. (sc,inc)*3 =9
Rnd 4. (2sc,inc)*3 =12
Rnd 5. 12 sc =12
Change to dark blue color.
Rnd 6. (3sc,inc)*3 =15
Cut the yarn and sew the opening with a tapestry needle.

Hair

Ch 7, turn, work 1 sc in each of the 6 chains, ch 7, work 1 sc in each of the 6 chains, ch 7, work 1 sc in each of the 6 chains.
Fasten off and cut the yarn leaving long to sew later.

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Assembling

Sew the tail first on the body, in the middle of the back side. If you mark the position of the tail with pins beforehand, it will be more assured.
Sew the dorsal fins on the body as in the picture below.
Pin the hair just from the bottom on the head and sew gently.
Pin the pectoral fins on the right side and left side of the body and sew gently.
Embroider the eyebrows and the mouth using thin black yarn.

Congratulations, you have completed the amigurumi flounder pattern.

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