Ocean Sunfish - Free Pattern

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Make a miniature version of one of the largest bony fishes in the world, otherwise known as the Mola mola. It's the perfect size for a keychain, if that's up your alley, too! This little stuffy looks great in a wide variety of colour combinations, so feel free to get creative with it! If you're looking for another iconic fish, check out my free sockeye salmon amigurumi pattern!

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Ocean Sunfish Free Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

 

Abbreviations (US terms)

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • inc - increase
  • dec - decrease
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • tc - triple crochet
  • ss - slip stitch
  • FLO - front loops only
  • BLO - back loops only
  • mc - magic circle
  • (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time
  • (#) - number of stitches after finishing the round

 

Finished Size

3.5 inches tall, including the fins. May be different for everyone based on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension.


Pattern Instructions 

Body

1. 6 mc
2. (Inc) x6 (12)
3. (5 sc, inc) x2 (14)
4. (6 sc, inc) x2 (16)
5. (7 sc, inc) x2 (18)
6-9. Sc around (18) switch to contrast colour on last stitch of round 9. Stuff slightly
10. Pinch flat and crochet through both sides. Make sure you line it up so the increases are on the top and bottom edge! (sc, 3 dc in same stitch) x4, sc

Top and bottom fins (make 2)

1. 3 mc (3)
2. (Inc) x3 (6)
3-4. Sc around (6)
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing

Pectoral fins (make 2)

Ch 3
Starting in second chain from the hook: ss, sc



Attaching Parts

Sew the top and bottom fins to the top and bottom edges, just before the tail


 Sew the pectoral fins just behind the eyes on each side.

 



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