This little crochet fish pattern is one of my new favorite amigurumi projects. Hung from fishing line in glass jars, these betta fish make great teacher gifts and desk decorations.

I plan on giving these to several teachers this year — the perfect classroom pet! It never needs fed or a water change…it doesn’t even need water!

And I can make them in school pride colors too!

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All patterns are written in English, in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

Originally published on Hooked by Kati blog, May, 2018.

This pattern is a printable .pdf file, ready for instant download, ad-free, and in a professional format. It contains extra pictures not found in the free version. This pattern is also available in a web-only, free format at www.hookedbykati.com.

Intermediate. Knowledge needed of chains (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), increases and decreases. Fins are worked directly onto finished body.

Supplies
Lion Brand Bonbons yarn, sport weight, 100% cotton, 28 yds/.35 oz/10 g, Beach (8 mini skeins pack), 1 mini skein used.
E (3.5 mm) hook
One pair 5mm black safety eyes
Small amount of polyfil (or about ½ a Kleenex)
6-8 inches of fishing line
Small jar or vase, tall enough that the fish can dangle in the jar without touching the top or bottom
Decorative beads, rocks, or sand for the bottom of the jar

Measurements
3.5” long x 3” tall

Gauge
8 sts x 2 rows in dc= 1” x 1”

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