How to Crochet Easiest And Cutest Fish for Beginners
Learn how to crochet an adorable, colorful cutest fish using a simple, customizable pattern with a step-by-step tutorial. Completed with the tail, fins, and a detailed waterline complete the fish, this chubby fish amiguurmi is worth crocheting. With endless color possibilities, it’s a quick and fun project ideal for beginners and perfect as a gift, decoration, or keychain charm.
Cutest Fish Tutorial
The tutorial begins with a warm welcome and an introduction to crocheting colorful fish using a simple, repeatable pattern. The creator uses milk cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook. Each fish starts with a magic ring, followed by six single crochets, gradually expanding into the head using increases.
Rounding Out the Fish Body
Through rounds 2–6, increases are systematically made: two single crochets in each stitch, then alternating single crochets and increases. These build up the body to 35 stitches. From rounds 7 to 14, 35 single crochets are made per round. A color change is introduced at round 8 to customize each fish with fun combinations.
Attaching the Eyes
Safety eyes (10 mm) are inserted between rounds 5 and 6, spaced about 10 stitches apart. The creator emphasizes that while eyes can be added earlier, it’s okay to place them later.Shaping with Decreases
From round 15 onward, the fish is shaped using decreases. Round-by-round, the stitches reduce with combinations like 5 single crochets and 1 decrease, eventually narrowing to only two single crochets in round 20 before transitioning to the tail.
Crocheting the Tail
The tail is created with color changes and four closing single crochets. Chains and tall stitches like triple crochets form the fin’s shape, finishing with decorative increases and a central slip stitch.
Designing the Fins
Top fin: Created from round 17 using lighter yarn. It includes two double crochets, four triple crochets, and is anchored with slip stitches.
Bottom fin: Made from rounds 9–13 using double crochets and slip stitches.
Side fins: Formed with a magic ring, three double crochets, and finished with a slip stitch. Two are made and stitched onto the sides between rounds 9 and 10.
Adding Details
A white yarn “waterline” is stitched around the eyes for a lively touch. This finishing detail enhances the fish’s cuteness and character.
Customization Ideas
The video ends by showcasing multiple fish made from the same pattern in different colors. The creator encourages viewers to experiment with any combination they like. The flexibility of the pattern allows endless variation, making it suitable for beginners and perfect for gifting or keychains.
