Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.
Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.
The pattern features clear row-by-row instructions with helpful color change indicators and stuffing guidance. Special attention is given to creating the characteristic fins and tail that give this fish its unique swimming appearance.
I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simplicity with striking visual impact! The seamless construction means less finishing work, which is always a win in my book. I'm particularly fond of how the bold color changes create such a recognizable character with minimal effort. The compact size makes it a quick project that's perfect for gift-giving or adding to a collection of ocean friends. Plus, there's something incredibly satisfying about watching this cheerful fish come to life as you work through each colorful section!
I love experimenting with this pattern to create unique variations! Try using different shades of blue like turquoise or royal blue for a custom color palette, or add sparkly yarn for a magical underwater effect. You could make a whole school of fish in various sizes by using different yarn weights – imagine a family of Blue Tangs in mini, medium, and jumbo sizes!
For a fun twist, consider adding embroidered details like scales using a contrasting thread color, or create expression variations by positioning the eyes differently. Some crafters love adding small bubbles around the fish using clear beads or French knots. You could even make it interactive for kids by adding a small bell inside during stuffing for a gentle rattling sound.
If you're feeling adventurous, try creating other tropical fish using the same basic body structure but changing the color patterns – clownfish, angelfish, or even fantasy rainbow fish are all possible! The seamless construction technique works beautifully for any fish design you can imagine.
Dive into the ocean of creativity with this charming Blue Tang Fish amigurumi pattern inspired by everyone's favorite forgetful fish! This delightful crochet project features a vibrant blue body with distinctive black markings and a cheerful yellow tail that captures the playful spirit of this beloved character. Perfect for ocean lovers and Disney fans alike, this pattern uses a seamless construction technique from body to tail, minimizing sewing and creating a smooth, professional finish. Whether you're making it as a gift or adding to your own collection of sea creatures, this Blue Tang Fish will bring a splash of underwater magic to any space!
Begin with Blue yarn. When text is bold and underlined, switch to BLACK yarn
5 SC in an MR (5)
2SC, INC, 2SC (6)
INC, SC, 2INC, SC, INC (10)
SC, 7INC, 2SC (17)
4SC, (INC, SC) 4 times, INC, 4SC (22)
5SC, (INC, SC) 6 times, 5SC (28)
8SC, INC, 10SC, INC, 8SC (30)
14SC, 2SC (black), 14SC (30)
13SC, 4SC (black), 13SC (30)
10SC, 10SC (black), 10SC (30)
9SC, 2SC (black), 2SC, 4SC (black), 2SC, 2SC (black), 9SC (30)
9SC, SC (black), 3SC, 4SC (black), 3SC, SC (black), 9SC (30)
3SC, DEC, 3SC, DEC (black), 3SC, DEC, 2SC, SC (black), DEC, SC, 2SC, DEC, 3SC, DEC (24)
6SC, 2SC (black), 3SC, 3SC (black), 2SC, 2SC (black), 6SC (24)
2SC, DEC, 2SC, (DEC, 2SC) 3 times (black section), DEC, 2SC, DEC (18)
5SC, 9SC, 4SC (18)
(SC, DEC) 2 times, (SC, DEC) 3 times, SC, DEC
Stuffing. Cut the Black and Blue yarn. Change to Yellow yarn
Crochet 2 sides together with 6SC
Turn, 2CH, DC-INC 6 times (12)
Change to Black yarn
Turn, CH, 12SC (12)
Weave in the yarn end and cut
Begin with Blue yarn. Pick up the yarn from row 7, apart 8 stitch
(Chains 1, HDC, 3DC, HDC) in one stitch (5)
Change to Yellow yarn
Turn, CH, 5SC (5)
Weave in the yarn end and cut
Begin with Blue yarn. Pick up the yarn from R8 to R16, in the vertical line from head to tail
(Chains 1, SC, 7DC, SC) in one stitch (9)
Change to Black yarn
Turn, CH, 9SC (9)
Weave in the yarn end and cut
Attach the eyes at R5-R6, apart 8 stitch
This adorable Blue Tang Fish pattern brings the ocean's most beloved character to your crochet hook! With its seamless body-to-tail construction and vibrant color blocking, you'll create a recognizable friend that's perfect for Disney fans and ocean enthusiasts alike. The pattern's clever design minimizes finishing work while maximizing charm, making it an enjoyable project from start to finish. Whether displayed on a shelf or cuddled by little hands, this cheerful fish is sure to make waves! 🐠✨ Happy crocheting! 🧶💙
Yes, you can substitute worsted weight yarn, but you'll need to use a smaller hook (2.5mm or 3mm) and your finished fish will be significantly smaller. Adjust stuffing amount accordingly for the reduced size.
The pattern indicates color changes with bold and underlined text. Whenever you see this formatting in the instructions, switch to black yarn for those specific stitches, then return to blue yarn.
This means you'll flatten the opening and crochet through both layers simultaneously to close the body before creating the tail, similar to closing a pouch or bag.
While the fins add authentic character detail, you can skip them for a simpler version. However, they're relatively quick to add and really enhance the fish's recognizable appearance.
Insert your hook into the stitch at the specified row, wrap the new yarn around your hook, and pull through to create a slip stitch. Then continue with the fin instructions from that anchor point.
