Amy The Puffer Fish Free Crochet Pattern

Tail (Start in Turquoise)

The tail is worked around both sides of a foundation chain to create its shape.

1. Round 1: Ch 9. Start in the second ch from hook, inc, 6 sc, 4 sc in last ch. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain, 6 sc, inc [20]
2. Rounds 2-4: (3 rounds) sc in all 20 st [20]
3. Round 5: (3 sc, dec) x 4 [16]

Change to blue yarn. Do not cut the turquoise yarn.

6. Round 6: sc in all 16 st [16]

Change to turquoise yarn. Do not cut the blue yarn.

7. Round 7: (2 sc, dec) x 4 [12]

Change to blue yarn. Cut the turquoise yarn.

8. Rounds 8-9: (2 rounds) sc in all 12 st [12]

The tail does not require stuffing. Slst into the next stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the tail securely to the back of the body, positioning it between rounds 11 and 16 of the body and head section.

Dorsal Fin (Make 2, in Turquoise)

Create two dorsal fins for the top of your puffer fish. These are also worked around a foundation chain.

1. Round 1: Ch 5. Start in the second ch from hook, inc, 2 sc, 4 sc in last ch. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain, 2 sc, inc [12]
2. Rounds 2-3: (2 rounds) sc in all 12 st [12]
3. Round 4: dec, 8 sc, dec [10]
4. Round 5: dec, 6 sc, dec [8]

Slst into the next stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the two dorsal fins onto the body, above and aligned with the tail, with an interspace of approximately 22 stitches between them.

Lateral Fin (Make 2, in Off-White)

These two side fins add to the charming detail of your amigurumi puffer fish.

1. Round 1: Ch 7. Start in the second ch from hook, inc, 4 sc, 4 sc in last ch. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain, 4 sc, inc [16]
2. Round 2: sc in all 16 st [16]
3. Round 3: (2 sc, dec) x 4 [12]
4. Round 4: sc in all 12 st [12]
5. Round 5: (2 sc, dec) x 3 [9]
6. Round 6: sc in all 9 st [9]
7. Round 7: (1 sc, dec) x 3 [6]

Slst into the next stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the lateral fins to the sides of the body and head between rounds 18-22. Position them with an approximate 20-stitch interspace at the front of the body.

Eyes (Make 2, in Off-White)

The eyes bring your puffer fish to life!

1. Round 1: 6 sc in a MR [6]
2. Round 2: inc in all 6 st [12]

Slst into the next stitch. Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.
Sew a small black bead in the center of the magic ring, or insert a small black safety eye. For neatness on such a small part, it’s recommended to split a separate yarn tail into strands and use a single strand of off-white yarn to sew the eyes. Position them between rounds 20 and 25 of the body and head, with an approximate 1-stitch interspace between them.