Cute fishy bunting, just the type of bunting a little boy who loves fishing would like… and the best part is its super easy to make!
Select your yarn and a corresponding hook, (I used a mix of yarn scraps which were all about 8ply and a 3.5mm hook). Lets begin…
1. Make a magic circle, chain 2 and Double Crochet (DC) 9 times into the circle. Pull tight and secure with a slip stitch (10DC)
2. Slip stitch into the next stitch (I do this because its more secure to start there), Chain 2 and 4DC into the same stitch, 1DC into each of the next 4 stitches. 5DC into the next stitch, 1DC into each of the next 4 stitches, join round with a slip stitch (body made).
3. Make the tail; SS into the next stitch and chain 5. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and 1 DC into each of the next 3 stitches. Join with a slip stitch into the same stitch. SS into the next stitch and chain 5. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and 1 DC into each of the next 3 stitches. Join with a slip stitch into the same stitch (tail made), SS into the next stitch, fasten off first colour and join new colour.
4. Chain 1 and single crochet into the back loop only of each stitch around the outside of the fish. Fasten off and weave in all ends. Leave it as is or add an eye if you like! If your fishys don’t sit as flat as you would like give them a gentle iron on the reverse side (use a hanky or tea towel between your fish and the iron)- a little spray starch also helps.
Repeat as many times as desired.
You might have noticed the pink and blue fishy above doesn’t have a tail that matches his body, he was the first one I made – I just did the tail when crocheting around with the second colour… I liked the other way better but the kids wouldn’t let me leave him out of the fun with the others!
Have fun playing with your fishys as they are or make a bunting – simply chain crochet, I spaced these randomly with between 10 and 20 chains between each one… hanging them longways so it was like a fishing line.
Ive got a couple of other ideas for these fishys – more on that soon!! Jxx
So cute! I love all of the things you share! Thanks you.
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Thanks Lorraine, I love making them!!!
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Ha ha.. lovely little fishes Janette… they would look so good dangling and moving around.. the jiggly eyes finish them off just right too… they look a little suprised to be there! :)x
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You’re right they do look suprised!!!!!
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So cute!!!! Love them and the colors you used!
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Thanks Heather!
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These are lovely….clever you, another fab tutorial!
I’ve made a Caity cat this evening for my niece for Christmas, although I reckon when the boys see it, they may want it too!
Thanks for the lovely, bright and colourful makes!
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Thanks Faith, do send/post a photo I’d love to see how the Caity Cat turned out!!
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I really love these! I bet Isabel would want to give this a try. Wishing you a happy week too!
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Glad you like them Sara!!!!
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Ah, I want some kids to make these for. 🙂 So wonderfully fun! 🙂 Great images and a fun post. You’re terrific!
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why make them for kids? I want them myself!!
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thanks for the tutorial! i’m new to crochet and was able to follow along just fine. i’m using the fish as an applique on a christmas scarf for my grandpa who loves fishing.
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You’re welcome. What a great idea, I’d love to see a photo of the scarf when you are finished, I hope your grandpa loves it!
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Just made my first little fish – thank you
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I want to do my Sons first birhday with fish and I think this would be
Perfect!!! Thanks for the cute pattern!
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These are just wonderful, Great tutorial!
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so cuuuute !!!!
thank you for the tutorial,, simple but beautiful
bizz, Leelou from France
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j’ adore ces petits poissons je découvre ton blog via mamita ,je participe au sac boule, alors voyant ces petits poissons j’ ai cliqué sur ton lien et me voici pour te dire que j’ adore ces petites réalisations des jolies couleurs , je vais te visiter un peu et m’ inscrire a ta news pour ne pas te perdre de vue a bientôt Dane
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so cute! love the colours! They would be perfect for my summer wind chime. It’s finished but maybe I can still add 1 or 2 fish. Thanks so much for sharing!
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That’s a lovely idea- do send me a pic when you are done (with or without the fishies!!!)
Jxx
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So beautiful!!!! I will do it for my kids room!!! ❤
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so beautiful!!! I will do it for my kidsroom!!! ❤
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merci de bien vouloir partager avec les autres vos très belles exécutions
Etant grand mere mes petits enfants adorent les surprises en voila une qui fera fureur
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Hallo Janette,
I’ve just discovered your blog and I cannot stop watching your amazing creations. I’m new to crochet and I’ll try to follow your tutorial but I think I made some mistakes because my fish is a little bit different in the part of the tail. What do you mean with SS? Slip Stich?
Sorry for bothering you.
Thank you,
Sara (Italy)
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Hi Sara lovely to hear from you. Yes SS means slip stitch. I hope your fishes turn out ok! Janette xx
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thank you! I’ll work on it.
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Reblogged this on Beauport Stitches and commented:
I’ve been in beachy mood with all this winter weather in New England. Now with the thought of more snow to come on Sunday, I wanted to make something to remind me of summer. I came across this post from The Green Dragonfly and this “Little Fishy Bunting” will fit the bill. I will make little fishy’s as the snow is falling – stay tuned for pictures to follow.
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Love the fish – hope you don’t mind that I re-blogged this. Too cute to pass up and this is exactly what I need to get through the next snowfall in New England this Sunday.
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Can you not just use a continual strand, instead of slip stitching on to the same color?
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The slip stitch over makes it stronger… if you don’t want to, you don’t have to!
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Hi, are these US or UK crochet stitches? thanks!
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Us stitches – same for all patterns.
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Thank you, you have some great patterns! It’s really wonderful that you’re sharing them!
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So cute!! Thanks for the pattern!
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I really like those fishes
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These are really cute. You could use them as dishcloths or washcloths too! 😉
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If you made them a bit bigger, of course… 😉
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Reblogged this on adornosmalulu.
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