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Amigurumi Pufferfish Baby – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Pufferfish Baby – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Hey there! Have you ever stumbled upon those adorable little crochet creations known as amigurumi? If not, you’re in for a treat! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures, and it’s captured the hearts of crafters worldwide. One of my all-time favorites to make is the pufferfish baby amigurumi. Just imagine a cute, round, and undeniably charming pufferfish with its big eyes and spiky body. 🐡 It’s a delightful project that brings a smile not only to my face but also to anyone who sees it nestled on a shelf or desk.

Creating a pufferfish baby amigurumi is a fun and engaging process. It starts with picking the right yarn – I usually go for a soft, plush texture in vibrant colors to give the pufferfish its quirky personality. Then comes the crocheting part, which involves a series of simple stitches like single crochet and increases to form its round body. As I add details like tiny fins and eyes, the little character begins to come to life. The best part? Watching the transformation from a simple ball of yarn into a lovable sea creature! It’s a mix of creativity, relaxation, and a dash of magic, making the whole process incredibly rewarding. 🌟

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🐡 Amigurumi Pufferfish Baby Crochet Pattern

Say hello to this funny little pufferfish baby! With its oversized open mouth, expressive eyes, and stubby fins, this round aquatic cutie is as hilarious as it is huggable. A perfect project for adding a splash of humor to your handmade collection!

✨ Skill Level

Easy to Intermediate – Shaping the mouth and attaching fins require a bit of attention, but it’s still beginner-friendly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 5–6 inches (13–15 cm) in diameter when made with velvet or plush yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Plush/Velvet or Worsted):

    • Light beige (lower body)

    • Coral red (upper body, fins)

    • White (mouth rim, eye accents)

    • Black (eyeballs or safety eyes)

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm

  • 12–14 mm safety eyes or black yarn for embroidering

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only

🐡 Body (Beige → Coral Red)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–12. sc around (42)

  8. Switch to red: sc around (42)
    14–18. sc around (42)

  9. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  10. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  11. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  12. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Stuff firmly

  13. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  14. dec x6 (6), FO and close

👄 Mouth Opening Rim (White Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. sc around (30)
    – Flatten into a donut ring
    – Sew around an oval/round cutout on the face
    – Leave open center as the mouth cavity

🦈 Inner Mouth Lining (Red Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. sc around (30)
    – FO, place inside mouth opening behind the rim and stitch from inside to secure

👁 Eyes (Make 2)

White Outer Eye:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12), FO

Black Inner Eye (optional if not using safety eyes):

  1. MR, 4 sc, FO
    – Sew black onto white, then attach to sides of head
    – OR insert 12–14 mm safety eyes between R9–10 of the body

🐟 Side Fins (Make 2 – Red Yarn)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–4. sc around (9)

  3. Flatten and sl st to close, FO
    – Add thin white stripe across if desired
    – Sew one on each side of the body

🎏 Back Fin (Red Yarn)

  1. ch 6

  2. sc in 2nd ch and across (5)
    3–5. ch 1, turn, sc across (5), FO
    – Optional: embroider white stripes
    – Sew to top-back of body

✂️ Assembly Instructions

  • Attach inner mouth lining inside the opening

  • Sew mouth rim around the oval opening on head

  • Attach eyes above and slightly to the sides of the mouth

  • Sew side fins to each side of the body

  • Attach back fin slightly tilted for a playful look

💡 Optional Add-ons

  • Add a hanging loop to turn it into a nursery mobile

  • Create a set of colorful pufferfish in different colors

  • Embroider little gills or bubbles near the mouth

This cheerful pufferfish baby is sure to make everyone smile with its goofy grin! It’s the perfect plushie for ocean lovers and silly gift-givers alike. 🐡💬


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