Welcome to the shimmering and elegant world of amigurumi! 🐠✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Goldfish—a delicate, flowing aquatic friend perfect for adding a touch of underwater beauty to your collection! 🌊 Whether you love crafting graceful sea creatures, enjoy making decorative and whimsical designs, or simply want to stitch up a vibrant goldfish with flowing fins, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully sculpted plush companion with eye-catching details! 🧡
This design embraces soft textures, dynamic shaping, and a splash of color to bring this elegant swimmer to life! 🧶🐾 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Goldfish turns out just right—ready to brighten up any space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out radiant oranges, warm reds, or shimmering metallic tones, and let’s stitch up a graceful and enchanting goldfish friend! ✨
🐠 Amigurumi Goldfish Crochet Pattern
Dive into your next adorable project with this chubby and cheerful goldfish! Featuring a round body, big eyes, and bold fins, it’s the perfect sea critter to brighten up your shelf or be hugged by little hands.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Simple shapes and color changes with basic sewing for fins.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) long using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Color A: Orange (fins, head top)
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Color B: Soft yellow (belly)
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Color C: White (eyelid rim)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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18 mm safety eyes
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
( ) – Repeat instructions inside
BLO – Back Loop Only
🐟 Body (Start with Color B for belly)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–15. sc around (42) -
Switch to Color A
17–23. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, close hole and weave in tail. Stuff firmly.
👁 Eyes (Make 2)
Outer Ring (Color C):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
Sl st to join, FO and leave long tail for sewing.
Place safety eyes through the center before attaching to body.
Placement:
Attach the eyes about 3 stitches apart between rounds 10–12 of the body.
🎏 Side Fins (Make 2 – Color A)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc around (9)
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Flatten, sl st across to close
FO, leave long tail to sew on each side of the body near Round 14.
🐡 Tail Fin (Color A)
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Ch 7
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc (6)
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Ch 1, turn, repeat across
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Work sc evenly around both edges for smooth outline
Make 2 of these, then sew both tail pieces together for thickness
FO and attach tail to back center (near Round 27)
🐠 Dorsal Fin (Top Fin – Color A)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
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sc around (12)
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Flatten and sl st across
FO, sew on top center of body (between Rounds 17–20)
🐟 Pectoral Fins (Bottom Fins – Color A, optional)
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MR, 5 sc
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sc around (5)
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Flatten and sl st to close
FO and attach underneath if desired
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Sew fins securely with tight stitches
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Add embroidery details like a small fish smile
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Blush cheeks with pink yarn or pastel if desired
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Shape body gently for roundness
This goldfish is ready to swim off into your collection of handmade marine life! Make it in different colors for a whole pond of plushy swimmers. 🧡💛
