🧶 Beautiful ✨ Detailed 💝 Adorable

Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern

Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern
4.1★ Rating
12-15 Hours Time Needed
3.2K Made This
✂️

Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

⏱️

Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

🧸

Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern

Tommy the Fisherman is a delightful 30cm amigurumi doll that captures the essence of a charming seaside character. This pattern guides you through creating every detail, from his sweet facial features to his complete outfit including a striped yellow and white shirt, beige trousers with suspenders, a cozy brown hat, and white shoes. Tommy even comes with his own set of three colorful fish companions, making him the perfect decorative piece or cherished toy for ocean and fishing enthusiasts.

Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is thoughtfully designed with clear round-by-round instructions and includes wire armature options for added stability. Each component is worked separately and assembled to create a poseable, personality-filled character that will bring smiles wherever he's displayed.

Why You'll Love This Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it creates such a characterful doll with so much personality! The attention to detail is wonderful—from the striped sailor shirt to the tiny fish he's caught. I appreciate how the pattern includes options for wire armature to make the doll sturdy, and the separate clothing pieces mean you can even change his outfit if you want to get creative. The variety of techniques keeps things interesting throughout the project, and seeing all the pieces come together into this charming little fisherman is incredibly rewarding. It's a pattern that challenges your skills while being totally achievable!

Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this Tommy the Fisherman pattern is for customization! You can easily change up his outfit colors to match different themes—imagine him in navy blue and red for a nautical look, or earthy greens and browns for a countryside fisherman vibe. The striped shirt pattern is perfect for experimenting with your favorite color combinations.

For a fun twist, you could make Tommy's fish friends in different sizes or colors to create an entire school of catches. Try adding tiny details like embroidered scales or using sparkly yarn for a magical underwater effect. You could even crochet a miniature fishing rod from wire and yarn to complete his look!

The hair piece offers great opportunities for personalization too—make it longer for a surfer-dude fisherman, add a beard using the same technique, or try different brown shades for various hair colors. If you're making Tommy as a gift, consider the recipient's hair color for that extra personal touch.

Don't be afraid to adjust the clothing pieces either. The jacket could become a vest by shortening the sleeves, or you could add pockets with tiny button details. The trousers work great in denim blue for jeans or khaki for a classic fisherman style. You could even add patches or embroidered details to give Tommy more character and story!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using stitch markers when working in continuous rounds, which makes it easy to lose track of where rounds begin and end especially during color changes ✗ Stuffing the head and body too firmly or too loosely, which affects the doll's shape and proportions—aim for firm but still slightly squeezable consistency ✗ Forgetting to insert safety eyes before closing up the head completely, which requires careful placement between rounds thirteen and fourteen with proper spacing ✗ Not paying attention to the left and right leg differences in the pattern, which creates asymmetry and affects how the doll stands properly ✗ Skipping the wire armature step, which can result in a floppy doll that doesn't hold poses well, especially important for the 30cm height ✗ Rushing through the clothing assembly without pinning pieces first, leading to misaligned suspenders or uneven sleeve attachments that affect the overall appearance

Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Tommy the Fisherman with this comprehensive amigurumi pattern! Standing at 30cm tall, this charming fisherman doll features detailed clothing including a striped shirt, beige trousers with suspenders, a cozy hat, and even tiny shoes. Complete with a handmade wig and miniature fish accessories, Tommy is perfect for display or as a special handmade gift. This pattern includes step-by-step instructions for every component, from his friendly face to his fishing buddies.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Tommy the Fisherman Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn Art Jeans in Skin color No.73
  • 02
    Yarn Art Jeans in Beige color No.87
  • 03
    Yarn Art Jeans in Yellow color No.84
  • 04
    Yarn Art Jeans in Brown color No.70
  • 05
    Yarn Art Jeans in Brown color No.71
  • 06
    Etrofil Jeans in Brown color No.59
  • 07
    Yarn Art Jeans in White color No.62
  • 08
    Yarn Art Jeans in Grey color No.46
  • 09
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing: 300 grams

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.3mm
  • 02
    Black safety eyes size 10mm
  • 03
    Sewing needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing (300g)
  • 07
    2 small buttons for trousers
  • 08
    Fabric glue or glue gun
  • 09
    Plastic or fiberboard for shoe insoles
  • 10
    Wire for internal armature (optional)

Progress Tracker

0% Complete

— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc, inc, sc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc, 4 sc) x 6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc) x 6 (66)

Round 12-20 :

66 sc (66)

Infos :

Eyes in row 17-18, each eye is 10 stitches apart. Nose in row 19-20.

Round 21 :

(9 sc, dec) x 6 (60)

Round 22 :

(4 sc, dec, 4 sc) x 6 (54)

Round 23 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 24 :

(3 sc, dec, 3 sc) x 6 (42)

Round 25 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 26 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 6 (30)

Round 27 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 28 :

(sc, dec, sc) x 6 (18)

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the body

— Ears :

Info :

Make 2 in Skin color

Left Ear :

(1 ch, 2 sc, 3 dc) in MR (5). Draw yarn and fasten off. Leaving a tail to sew into the head

Right Ear :

(2 ch, 2 dc, 3 sc) in MR (5). Draw yarn and fasten off. Leaving a tail to sew into the head

Info :

Sewing the ears into the head in row 17-20

— Right Leg :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 7 sc, hdc, 5 inc*dc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, inc, sc, inc (32)

Info :

Cut insole from plastic or fiberboard and put one in the foot

Round 4 :

BLO: 32 sc (32)

Round 5-6 :

32 sc (32)

Round 7 :

10 sc, 6 dec, 10 sc (26)

Round 8 :

26 sc (26)

Round 9 :

7 sc, 6 dec, 7 sc (20)

Round 10 :

6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (16)

Round 11 :

15 sc, inc (17)

Round 12 :

2 sc, dec, 9 sc, inc, 3 sc (17)

Round 13 :

inc, sc, dec, 10 sc, inc, 2 sc (18)

Round 14 :

18 sc (18)

Round 15 :

14 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (20)

Round 16 :

20 sc (20)

Round 17 :

2 sc, dec, 12 sc, inc, 3 sc (20)

Round 18-22 :

20 sc (20)

Round 23 :

dec, 14 sc, dec, 2 sc (18)

Round 24 :

inc, 7 sc, inc, 9 sc (20)

Round 25 :

20 sc (20)

Round 26 :

8 sc, dec, 6 sc, inc, 3 sc (20)

Round 27 :

inc, 7 sc, dec, 10 sc (20)

Round 28 :

3 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 4 sc (22)

Round 29-30 :

22 sc (22)

Round 31 :

3 sc, inc, 18 sc (23)

Round 32 :

19 sc, inc, 3 sc (24). Change to Grey color

Round 33-35 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Fiberfill, cut the yarn

— Left Leg :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 5 inc*dc, hdc, 7 sc, inc, sc, inc (32)

Info :

Cut insole from plastic or fiberboard and put one in the foot

Round 4 :

BLO: 32 sc (32)

Round 5-6 :

32 sc (32)

Round 7 :

10 sc, 6 dec, 10 sc (26)

Round 8 :

26 sc (26)

Round 9 :

8 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (20)

Round 10 :

7 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (16)

Round 11 :

15 sc, inc (17)

Round 12 :

2 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 3 sc (17)

Round 13 :

inc, sc, inc, 10 sc, dec, 2 sc (18)

Round 14 :

18 sc (18)

Round 15 :

inc, 2 sc, inc, 14 sc (20)

Round 16 :

20 sc (20)

Round 17 :

2 sc, inc, 12 sc, dec, 3 sc (20)

Round 18-22 :

20 sc (20)

Round 23 :

dec, sc, dec, 15 sc (18)

Round 24 :

inc, 9 sc, inc, 7 sc (20)

Round 25 :

20 sc (20)

Round 26 :

3 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 5 sc (20)

Round 27 :

inc, 9 sc, dec, 8 sc (20)

Round 28 :

4 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 3 sc (22)

Round 29-30 :

22 sc (22)

Round 31 :

17 sc, inc, 4 sc (23)

Round 32 :

4 sc, inc, 18 sc (24). Change to Grey color

Round 33-35 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Fiberfill. Don't cut the yarn

— Body :

Round 1 :

From left leg, chain 3 to and slip stitch to right leg (at a position 5 stitches from the yarn end of the right leg): 24 sc, 3 sc (into 3 chain), 24 sc, 3 sc (into 3 chain) (54)

Round 2-4 :

54 sc (54)

Round 5 :

13 sc, (move the marking position here) change to yellow color: 54 sc (54)

Round 6 :

54 sc (54)

Round 7 :

Change to white color: 54 sc (54)

Round 8 :

54 sc (54)

Round 9 :

Change to yellow color: 54 sc (54)

Round 10 :

54 sc (54)

Round 11 :

Change to white color: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 12 :

(3 sc, dec, 3 sc) x 6 (42)

Info :

If you want to make a wire diagram to make the doll sturdy, follow the instructions in the pictures, or you can not make the diagram if you want the doll to be soft

Info :

Change to 2 rows of yellow color and 2 rows of white color alternately from round 13 to round 22

Round 13-22 :

42 sc (10 rounds) (42)

Round 23 :

Change to white color: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 24 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 6 (30)

Round 25 :

Change to yellow color: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 26 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and cut the yarn

— Hands :

Info :

Make 2 in Skin color

Right Hand :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (12)

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc) x 4 (16)

Round 6-7 :

16 sc (16)

Round 8 :

2 sc, sc3tog, 11 sc (14)

Round 9 :

sc, sc3tog, 10 sc (12)

Round 10 :

Change to yellow color: BLO: 12 sc, FLO: 12 sc (12)

Round 11 :

12 sc (12)

Round 12 :

Change to white color: 12 sc (12)

Round 13 :

12 sc (12)

Round 14-32 :

Hook 2 yellow color rows and then 2 white color rows until the hands ends: 12 sc (12)

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the body

Left Hand :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (12)

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc) x 4 (16)

Round 6-7 :

16 sc (16)

Round 8 :

12 sc, sc3tog, sc (14)

Round 9 :

10 sc, sc3tog, sc (12)

Round 10 :

Change to yellow color: BLO: 12 sc, FLO: 12 sc (12)

Round 11 :

12 sc (12)

Round 12 :

Change to white color: 12 sc (12)

Round 13 :

12 sc (12)

Round 14-32 :

Hook 2 yellow color rows and then 2 white color rows until the hands ends: 12 sc (12)

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the body

Info :

Connect hands to the body, mark the 4 positions. Sew the 6 stitches of the hand to the body.

Round 27 :

Change to white color, start with the first st of the back: 6 sc, 6 sc (into 6 sts of the left hand), 6 sc, 6 sc (into 6 sts of the right hand) (24)

Round 28 :

(sc, dec, sc) x 6 (18)

Round 29 :

Change to yellow color: 18 sc (18)

Round 30 :

18 sc (18)

Round 31 :

Change to skin color: 18 sc (18)

Round 32 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Sew body to the head

— Trousers :

Round 1 :

Start with Beige color: Make a chain of 36 ch and close circle: 1 ch, 35 sc, slst (35)

Round 2-4 :

35 sc (35)

Round 5-26 :

Change to dark brown color: 35 sc (35)

Info :

Hook similar to the other pant leg and join them together

Round 27 :

32 sc, skip 3 chains of the 1st pant leg, skip 3 chains of the 2nd pant leg (and join them together), 32 sc (64)

Round 28 :

64 sc (64)

Round 29 :

(14 dc, dec*dc) x 4 (60)

Round 30 :

(4 dc, dec*dc, 4 dc) x 6 (54)

Round 31 :

(7 dc, dec*dc) x 6 (48)

Round 32 :

16 slst, 2 ch, 16 dc, turn

Round 33 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 14 dc, turn

Round 34 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 13 dc, turn

Round 35 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 12 dc, turn

Round 36 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 11 dc, turn

Strap :

Make 2

Round 37 :

Continue to make a chain of 35 ch, start in 8th ch from the hook: 28 sc, turn

Round 38 :

10 slst, make a chain of 35 ch, start in 8th ch from the hook: 28 sc

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn

Pocket :

Make 1

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 11 ch, start in 3rd ch from the hook: 9 dc, turn (9)

Round 2 :

2 ch, 9 dc, turn (9)

Round 3 :

2 ch, 9 dc (9)

Info :

Fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the trousers

— Hair :

Round 1 :

(1ch, 8 hdc, slst) in MR (8)

Round 2 :

1 ch, BLO: 8 inchdc, slst (16)

Round 3 :

1 ch, BLO: (hdc, inchdc) x 8, slst (24)

Round 4 :

1 ch, BLO: (hdc, inchdc, hdc) x 8, slst (32)

Wings :

Round 1-8 :

Make a chain of 20 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 3 sc, 4 hdc, 9 dc, 3 hdc, skip 1 chain, slst (19)

Round 9-10 :

Make a chain of 18 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 11 hdc, 2 sc, slst (17)

Round 11-12 :

Make a chain of 16 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 9 hdc, 2 sc, slst (15)

Round 13-14 :

Make a chain of 15 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 14 sc, slst (14)

Round 15-16 :

Make a chain of 14 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 13 sc, slst (13)

Round 17-20 :

Make a chain of 15 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 14 sc, slst (14)

Round 21-22 :

Make a chain of 16 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 9 hdc, 2 sc, slst (15)

Round 23-24 :

Make a chain of 18 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 11 hdc, 2 sc, slst (17)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn. You can use glue guns or fabric glue to attach hair into the head

— Hat :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc, inc, sc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc, 4 sc) x 6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc) x 6 (66)

Round 12 :

66 sc (66)

Round 13 :

(5 sc, inc, 5 sc) x 6 (72)

Round 14 :

(11 sc, inc) x 6 (78)

Round 15 :

(6 sc, inc, 6 sc) x 6 (84)

Round 16 :

(13 sc, inc) x 6 (90)

Round 17 :

(7 sc, inc, 7 sc) x 6 (96)

Round 18 :

(3 sc, dec, 3 sc) x 12 (84)

Round 19 :

(5 sc, dec) x 12 (72)

Round 20 :

72 sc (72)

Round 21 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 12 (60)

Round 22 :

60 sc (60)

Round 23 :

FLO: 24 sc, turn (24)

Round 24 :

1 ch, 8 sc, (inc, sc) x 4, 8 sc, turn (28)

Round 25 :

1 ch, dec, 4 sc, (inc, 3 sc) x 4, 4 sc, dec, turn (30)

Round 26 :

1 ch, 2 dec, 22 sc, 2 dec, turn (26)

Round 27 :

1 ch, 2 dec, 18 sc, 2 dec (22)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn

— Shoes :

Info :

Make 2 in White color

Right Shoe :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc, slst (18)

Round 2 :

1 ch, inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc, slst (24)

Round 3 :

1 ch, sc, inc, 6 sc, hdc, 5 incdc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, inc, sc, inc, slst (32)

Round 4 :

1 ch, 12 sc, inc, sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sc, inc, 12 sc, slst (36)

Round 5 :

1 ch, BLO: 36 sc, slst (36)

Round 6 :

Turn the sole (wrong side facing): 1 ch, 36 sc, slst (36). Change to brown color

Round 7 :

Turn the sole (wrong side facing): 1 ch, 36 sc, slst (36). Change to white color

Round 8 :

1 ch, 12 sc, 6 hdcdec, 12 sc, slst (30)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn. Make the body of the shoe: Count 12 sc from the slip stitch to the left side and 12 sc from the slip stitch to the right side and marker

Round 1 :

Start to the right stitch marker and with the brown color: 1 ch, 24 sc, turn (24)

Round 2-4 :

1 ch, 24 sc, turn (24)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn

Tongue of the shoe :

With the brown color

Round 1 :

BLO (in the 8th round of the sole): 1 ch, 6 sc, turn (6)

Round 2-7 :

1 ch, 6 sc, turn (6)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn. With the white color to make the shoelaces to finish

Left Shoe :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc, slst (18)

Round 2 :

1 ch, inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc, slst (24)

Round 3 :

1 ch, sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 5 incdc, hdc, 7 sc, inc, sc, inc, slst (32)

Round 4 :

1 ch, 12 sc, inc, sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sc, inc, 12 sc, slst (36)

Round 5 :

1 ch, BLO: 36 sc, slst (36)

Round 6 :

Turn the sole (wrong side facing): 1 ch, 36 sc, slst (36). Change to brown color

Round 7 :

Turn the sole (wrong side facing): 1 ch, 36 sc, slst (36). Change to white color

Round 8 :

1 ch, 12 sc, 6 hdc*dec, 12 sc, slst (30)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn. Make the body of the shoe: Count 12 sc from the slip stitch to the left side and 12 sc from the slip stitch to the right side and marker

Round 1 :

Start to the right stitch marker with the white color: 1 ch, 24 sc, turn (24)

Round 2-4 :

1 ch, 24 sc, turn (24)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn

Tongue of the shoe :

With the brown color

Round 1 :

BLO (in the 8th round of the sole): 1 ch, 6 sc, turn (6)

Round 2-7 :

1 ch, 6 sc, turn (6)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn. With the white color to make the shoelaces to finish

— Jacket :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 19 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 18 sc, turn (18)

Round 2 :

1 ch, 18 inc, turn (36)

Round 3 :

1 ch, (5 sc, inc) x 2, 12 sc, (inc, 5 sc) x 2, turn (40)

Round 4 :

1 ch, 5 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 5 sc, turn (44)

Round 5 :

1 ch, 5 sc, 5 ch, skip 9 stitches, 16 sc, 5 ch, skip 9 stitches, 5 sc, turn (36)

Round 6 :

1 ch, (5 sc, inc) x 2, 12 sc, (inc, 5 sc) x 2, turn (40)

Round 7 :

1 ch, 5 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 5 sc, turn (44)

Round 8 :

1 ch, (10 sc, inc) x 4, turn (48)

Round 9 :

1 ch, (11 sc, inc) x 4, turn (52)

Round 10-12 :

1 ch, 52 sc, turn (3 rounds) (52)

Round 13 :

1 ch, (25 sc, inc) x 2 (54)

Round 14-15 :

1 ch, 54 sc, turn (2 rounds) (54)

Round 16 :

1 ch, sc, (12 sc, inc) x 4, sc, turn (58)

Round 17-18 :

1 ch, 58 sc, turn (58)

Round 19 :

1 ch, sc, (13 sc, inc) x 4, sc, turn (62)

Round 20-24 :

1 ch, 62 sc, turn

Info :

Crochet sc round jacket edge

Sleeves of the jacket :

Make 2 in Beige color

Right Sleeve :

Round 1 :

Start from the back, attach yarn 9 sc on the shoulder strap, inc in corner of the sleeve, 5 sc on the chain 5, 1 inc in corner of the sleeve: 9 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

(8 sc, inc) x 2 (20)

Round 3-22 :

20 sc

Info :

Fasten off and cut the yarn and weave in the end. Crochet left sleeve similar, only start in the opposite direction

Neck :

Make 1 in Beige color

Round 1 :

FLO: 18 sc, turn (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 16 sc, inc, turn (20)

Round 3 :

1 ch, 20 sc, turn (20)

Round 4 :

1 ch, inc, 18 sc, inc, turn (22)

Round 5 :

1 ch, 22 sc (22)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn

— Fish :

Info :

Make 3

Head and Body :

Make in light brown color

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc, sc) x 3 (12)

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)

Round 5 :

15 sc (15)

Info :

Change to 1 dark orange color and 1 light orange color alternately

Round 6-9 :

15 sc (15)

Round 10 :

sc, (5 sc, dec) x 2 (13)

Round 11 :

sc, (2 sc, dec) x 3 (10)

Round 12 :

sc, (sc, dec) x 3 (7)

Round 13 :

sc, dec x 3 (4)

Info :

Fold body crochet and only make in light orange color

Round 14 :

2 sc, turn (2)

Round 15 :

1 ch, 2 inc, turn (4)

Round 16 :

1 ch, 4 inc (8)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by sewing the neck opening securely, ensuring the head is centered and faces forward for proper alignment
  • Sew both ears onto the head between rows seventeen and twenty, positioning them symmetrically on each side of the head
  • Attach safety eyes between rounds thirteen and fourteen with ten stitches of spacing between them before fully closing the head
  • Connect both completed arms to the body at the marked positions, sewing six stitches of each hand into the body for secure attachment
  • Put trousers on the doll and attach the two suspender straps over the shoulders, fastening with small buttons for decoration
  • Glue or sew the completed hair piece onto the top and sides of the head, arranging the strand wings naturally around the face
  • Place the brown hat on top of the head and secure with a few stitches if desired for permanent display positioning

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently throughout the project to track round beginnings, especially during the many color changes in the striped shirt
  • 💡Pay careful attention to the differences between left and right legs and hands as they have mirror-image shaping for realistic positioning
  • 💡Insert plastic or fiberboard insoles into the feet before closing them up to help the doll stand properly and maintain foot shape
  • 💡Consider adding wire armature through the body and legs for a sturdier, more poseable doll, especially given the thirty centimeter height
  • 💡Stuff all body parts firmly but not too tightly to maintain proper proportions and allow for some flexibility in positioning
  • 💡Pin all clothing pieces and body parts before sewing to ensure proper placement and symmetry before making permanent attachments

This charming Tommy the Fisherman pattern brings to life an adorable seaside character complete with his own catch of the day! With detailed clothing, expressive features, and miniature fish companions, this thirty-centimeter doll is perfect for display or as a heartfelt handmade gift. The pattern walks you through every stitch with clear instructions that make creating this personality-filled character an enjoyable journey from start to finish. Happy crocheting and may your hook always find the perfect stitch! 🎣🧶✨

You ask,

we answer.

FAQs

What skill level is needed for this Tommy the Fisherman pattern?

This pattern is best suited for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches, working in continuous rounds, color changes, and assembling multiple components. Beginners with some amigurumi experience can also tackle this project with patience.

How tall will the finished Tommy doll be?

The completed Tommy the Fisherman stands approximately thirty centimeters (about twelve inches) tall, making him a substantial decorative piece or cuddly toy perfect for display on shelves or as a special gift.

Do I need to make the wire armature, or is it optional?

The wire armature is completely optional. Including it makes the doll sturdier and able to hold poses better, which is helpful given his height. If you prefer a softer, more huggable doll, you can skip the wire entirely.

Can I use different yarn brands than what's specified in the pattern?

Yes, you can substitute with any sport or DK weight yarn that gives you a similar gauge with a 2.3mm hook. Just ensure your fabric is tight enough that stuffing won't show through, and your finished size may vary slightly depending on yarn choice.

What are the plastic insoles for, and what can I use to make them?

The insoles give the feet structure and help the doll stand upright. You can cut them from thin plastic sheets, cardboard, craft foam, or even repurpose plastic packaging. Trace the foot outline and cut to fit inside before closing.

How many fish accessories are included in the pattern?

The pattern includes instructions to make three adorable little fish in alternating orange colors. These add personality to Tommy's character as a fisherman and can be attached to a tiny fishing line or displayed separately.

Is the clothing removable or permanently attached?

The clothing pieces like the trousers, jacket, hat, and shoes are separate components that can be made removable if you prefer. This allows for outfit changes or easier washing if needed, though you can also sew them permanently for a more secure display.

What's the best way to attach the hair without it falling off?

The pattern recommends using fabric glue or a glue gun to securely attach the hair piece to the head. You can also sew it on at strategic points for extra security. Make sure the head is completely dry and clean before attaching for best adhesion.