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Amigurumi Fish Fridge Magnet – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Fish Fridge Magnet – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the delightful world of functional amigurumi! 🐠✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a charming little fish fridge magnet—perfect for adding a splash of personality to your kitchen! 🎣 Whether you’re a fan of ocean-themed décor, love quirky handmade crafts, or simply enjoy quick and rewarding crochet projects, this pattern will guide you through creating a vibrant mini fish that’s both decorative and practical! 🌊

This design is beginner-friendly, using simple stitches and easy-to-follow steps to create a fun and colorful fish that will stick around in style! 🧶💙 I’ve included detailed instructions to ensure your fridge magnet turns out just right, ready to brighten up your space with its playful charm! 🏠 So grab your hooks, pick out your favorite bright yarn, and let’s stitch up a little aquatic friend that will bring a smile every time you open the fridge! 🐟✨

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🐟 Amigurumi Fish Fridge Magnet Crochet Pattern

Make a splash in your kitchen with this vibrant striped fish fridge magnet! This plump little fish features bold color bands and fins with sweet detailing—perfect for sea-themed decor or a gift for ocean lovers.

🧶 Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate – Uses basic shapes, color changes, and magnet insertion.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 12 cm (4.5 inches) long when using sport-weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

✂️ Materials Needed

  • Sport or DK weight yarn in:

    • Light gray (body base)

    • Brick red (stripes, mouth)

    • Navy blue (stripes, fin trim)

    • Coral or brown (fins & tail)

  • 2.5 mm crochet hook

  • 10 mm safety eyes

  • Small fridge magnet disc (1–1.5 cm)

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors

  • Optional: hot glue gun (for magnet backing)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)

  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • FO – Fasten Off

🐠 Body

Start with gray yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30)

  6. Switch to red, sc around

  7. Switch to navy, sc around

  8. Switch to gray, sc around

  9. Repeat stripe sequence until round 21

Start decreasing:

  1. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  2. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  3. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

  4. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff firmly and FO. Close and weave in end.

🧷 Side Fins (Make 2)

With coral yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

  4. sc around
    Switch to navy:

  5. sl st around to create edging
    FO and flatten fins. Leave a tail for sewing.

🧷 Tail Fin

With coral yarn:

  1. ch 10

  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)

  3. ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 5, dec (7)

  4. ch 1, turn. Dec, sc 3, dec (5)

  5. ch 1, turn. sc across (5)
    Switch to navy:

  6. sl st around edge
    FO. Leave tail for sewing.

🧷 Top Fin

With coral yarn:

  1. ch 8

  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (7)

  3. ch 1, turn. sc across
    Switch to navy:

  4. sl st around for trim
    FO. Leave tail for sewing.

👄 Lips

With red yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. sl st to first sc, ch 1

  3. sc around
    FO and sew as an oval onto the front.

👁️ Eyes

  • Attach 10 mm safety eyes between rows 6–7 of the body, leaving 6 sts between them.

  • Optionally embroider a slight curve above each eye for expression.

🧲 Magnet Backing

  • Flatten one side of the tail and glue or sew a small disc magnet to the center of the back.

  • For stronger hold, reinforce with hot glue.

🧩 Assembly

  1. Sew side fins onto the middle sides of the body.

  2. Sew the tail fin to the back end.

  3. Attach the top fin between eyes toward the back.

  4. Sew on the lips.

  5. Attach or glue the magnet.

  6. Optional: Add blush with pastel or light yarn detailing.

Stick it to your fridge and let this stripey little swimmer brighten up your day! Perfect for gifting or decorating your kitchen with handmade ocean charm.


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