Seaside, Seashells, Starfish and Fish

Fishy Crochet Obsession

Lately I have been obsessed with this little fish motif.  I first came up with the idea in May 2011, whilst creating a sun hat pattern and wanted to add a motif to the hat.

I already had a STARFISH PATTERN (see photo below) and you can check out the FREE pattern HERE.

I've been using this starfish crochet pattern for years and thought it would be great to also have a little crochet fish, so this is what I came up with, a quick and easy crochet fish.

Now, the obsession has been with making a few extra fish so I can write down the pattern and then share it with you all.  Just look at my fish tank - cute, huh?

FREE CROCHET FISH PATTERN

Click HERE to add this pattern to your RAVELRY queue and favourites.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy
SIZE:  One size
MEASUREMENTS:  will vary depending on yarn and hook size
YARN USED:  Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8ply 
YARN SUBSTITUTE:  Any similar DK cotton yarn
NOTIONS:  3.5mm (E-4), Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES:  Stitches used - single, half double, double and treble crochet. Gauge - not critical but I recommend using a hook half to one size smaller than recommended on yarn label.

This pattern is written in USA American Crochet Terms.

Pattern Starts:

Row 1:  Ch2, in 2nd ch from hook 2sc, turn. 
Increasing rows
Row 2:  Ch1, 2sc in each st, turn. (4sts)
Row 3:  Ch1, 2sc in 1st st, sc in next 2sts, 2sc in last st, turn.  (6sts) 
Row 4-6:  Ch1, sc in each st, turn.
Row 7:  Ch1, 2sc in 1st st, sc in next 4sts, turn.  (8sts)
Row 8-11:  Ch1, sc in each st to end, turn. 

Decreasing rows

Row 12:  Ch1, skip 1st st, sc to end, turn.  (7sts) 
Row 13:  Ch1, skip 1st st, sc to end, turn.  (6sts)
Row 14:  Ch1, skip 1st st, sc to end, turn.  (5sts)
Row 15:  Ch1, skip 1st st, sc in next 2sts, skip next st, sc in end st, turn.  (3sts)
Row 16:  Ch1, sc in each st to end, turn.

Increasing rows

Row 17:  Ch1, 2sc in 1st st, sc in next st 2sc in last st, turn.  (5sts)
Row 18:  Ch1, 2sc in first st, sc in next 3sts, 2sc in last st, turn.  (7sts) 

Fish Tail

Row 19:  Ch2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, ch2, sl st in next 3sts, ch2, hdc in next 2sts, ch2, sl st in same st.
Finish with Sc Edge: Continue with same yarn or change to a CC and sc around the fish.
Note: If you are going to join two fish together wait and do the Sc Edge when joining the two fish.

Sc Edge for Fish

Continuing from end of Row 19, now continue along edge of fish.
Ch1, sc in next 8 rows, *Ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, (1st fin made) skip 2 rows along edge of fish, sc in next row,** sc in next 6 rows to tip of fish nose, 2sc in end (into the 1st ch of beg ch2), sc in next 9 rows, rep from * to ** (2nd fin made), sc in next 7 rows, 3sc in ch2 of tail, sc in next 3sts, sl st in middle of tail, sc in next 3sts, 3sc in ch2 , join with sl st in beg ch1.

Special Note:  This sc edge will only work if you have the same number of rows on your fish – if not you will need to adjust where you position your fins, aim for middle of the fish (not including the tail).

Join two fish:  Place one fish over the other with wrong sides facing in, and with right side facing you follow the Sc Edge instructions and join together.

Applications:  Use your fish in the following ways:
• make it as a motif and stitch onto garment;

• make it into a brooch by joining two fish together and then attach a brooch backing;

• join two fish, make a chain loop and hang off your key ring or bag;

• make loads of fish and join with a chain to make a “fishy” garland.

USA - American Crochet Terms		UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet		dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet		htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet		tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet		dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble		ttr = triple treble
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet	Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.

You can also download the Free CROCHET STARFISH and FISH PDF Pattern from my online stores  RAVELRY and CRAFTSY 

Here is a lovely little song about a little fish, sung by Spencer Tracy in 1937, in the movie Captains Courageous.

"Yeah, ho, little fish Don't cry, Don't cry Yeah, ho, little fish Don't cry, Don't cry
Once Doc baked some biscuits and throw them away Next day no more fish come around boat to play
Yeah, ho, little fish Don't cry, Don't cry Yeah, ho, little fish Don't cry, Don't cry
Said Cabbage to fish cake Who lay on one dish I beautiful cabbage You only poor fish
Yeah, ho, little fish Don't cry, Don't cry Yeah, ho, little fish Don't cry, Don't cry
There's a place in my heart For the one I love best And I still keep her picture tattooed on my chest
Yeah, ho, little fish Don't cry, Don't cry Yeah, ho, little fish Don't cry, Don't cry"

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
2008 (C) Copyright - All rights reserved.

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