Kissy Fish Free Amigurumi Pattern
Created by: Torreya Treasures
Amigurumi—those adorable crocheted creatures—make some of the most thoughtful and personal gifts you can give. There's something special about receiving a handmade item that was crafted with care and attention to detail, especially when it's made just for you. Unlike store-bought toys, amigurumi carry the warmth of handwork and the time invested in creating something unique.
If your gift recipient has a passion or hobby, amigurumi can celebrate that perfectly. This Kissy Fish pattern was born from exactly that idea—I created it as a birthday gift for a friend who loves fishing. There's a joy in giving a gift that reflects someone's interests and shows you've put thought into what would make them smile. A handmade fish for a fishing enthusiast is personal, playful, and something they'll treasure far longer than a typical present.
Whether you're making amigurumi for a birthday, holiday, or just because, this pattern offers a fun project that results in a keepsake. The finished fish is soft, huggable, and full of character—perfect for displaying on a shelf, snuggling with, or gifting to someone special in your life.
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What You'll Need
Yarn: Medium weight (size 4) worsted acrylic in Tea Leaf, Medium Thyme, Teal, and Red Heart Super Saver
Crochet Hook: Size E/4 (3.50mm)
Supplies: Yarn needle, stitch markers, polyester stuffing, safety eyes
Finished Size
Your completed fish will measure approximately 11 inches long (including tail) and 10 inches around at the widest part.
Abbreviations at a Glance
- St = stitch
- Ch = chain
- Sc = single crochet
- Slst = slip stitch
- Beg = beginning
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- BL = back loop
- FL = front loop
- CC = change color
- PM = place marker
- Sc3tog = single crochet 3 together
- Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
How to Work This Pattern
This fish is worked in continuous rounds. You'll work in the same direction throughout the entire body. Use a scrap piece of yarn as a stitch marker to track where each round begins and ends. The pattern starts with the fish mouth and builds outward.
Body
Rnd 1: Using color Tea Leaf, make a magic circle. Ch1 and make 7sc into circle.
Rnd 2: 2sc in each FRONT LOOP around, slst to first sc to join and then fasten off. Join yarn into any BACK LOOP of Rnd 1 and make 2sc in each BACK LOOP around. 14 sc total.
Rnd 3: *1sc in next, 2sc in next, repeat from * until end of Rnd. 21 sc total.
Rnd 4: 1sc in each sc around. 21 sc total.
Rnd 5: *1sc in the next 6, 2sc in next, repeat from * until end of Rnd. 24 sc total.
Rnd 6: 1sc in each sc around. 24 sc total.
Rnd 7: *1sc in next 7, 2sc, repeat from * until end of Rnd. 27 sc total.
Rnd 8: 1sc in each sc around, PM in the 7th sc and in the 19th sc for EYE placement later on. 27 sc total.
Rnd 9: 1sc in 13, 3sc in next, 1sc in 13. 29 sc total.
Rnd 10: 1sc in each sc around. 29 sc total.
Rnd 11: 1sc in 13, 2sc, 1sc, 2sc, 1sc in 13. 31 sc total.
Rnd 12: CC to Teal, 1sc in each sc around 31 sc total.
Fasten off and secure all yarn ends before continuing.
Rnd 13: 1sc in 15, 3sc, 1sc in 15. 33 sc total.
Now is a good time to install safety eyes where you marked the sts in Rnd 8.
Rnd 14: CC to Medium Thyme, 1sc in each sc around. 33 sc total.
Fasten off and secure yarn ends before you continue.
Rnd 15: 1sc in 14, 2sc, 1sc in 3, 2sc, 1sc in 14. 35 sc total.
Rnd 16: 1sc in each sc around. 35 sc total.
Rnd 17: 1sc in 16, sc3tog, 1sc in 16. 33 sc total.
Rnd 18: 1sc in each around. 33 sc total.
Rnd 19: 1sc in 13, sc2tog, 1sc in 3, sc2tog, 1sc in 13. 31 sc total.
Rnd 20: 1sc in each sc around. 31 sc total.
Rnd 21: 1sc in 14, sc3tog, 1sc in 14. 29 sc total.
Rnd 22: 1sc in each sc around. 29 sc total.
Rnd 23: 1sc in 11, sc2tog, 1sc in 3, sc2tog, 1sc in 11. 27 sc total.
Rnd 24: 1sc in each sc around. 27 sc total.
Now it is time to add stuffing to your fish. Do not overstuff.
Rnd 25: 1sc in 12, sc3tog, 1sc in 12. 25 sc total.
Rnd 26: 1sc in each sc around. 25 sc total.
Rnd 27: 1sc in 9, sc2tog, 1sc in 3, sc2tog, 1sc in 9. 23 sc total.
Rnd 28: 1sc in each around. 23 sc total.
Rnd 29: 1sc in 10, sc3tog, 1sc in 10. 21 sc total.
Rnd 30: 1sc in each sc around. 21 sc total.
Add some more stuffing to fill in the fish.
Rnd 31: 1sc in 7, sc2tog, 1sc in 3, sc2tog, 1sc in 7. 19 sc total.
Rnd 32: 1sc in each sc around. 19 sc total.
Rnd 33: 1sc in 8, sc3tog, 1sc in 8. 17 sc total.
Rnd 34: 1sc in each sc around. 17 sc total.
Rnd 35: 1sc in 5, sc2tog, 1sc in 3, sc2tog, 1sc in 5. 15 sc total.
Rnd 36: 1sc in each sc around. 15 sc total.
Rnd 37: *1sc in 3, sc2tog, repeat from * until end of Rnd. 12 sc total.
Rnd 38: 1sc in each sc around. 12 sc total.
Rnd 39: *1sc, 1sc, sc2tog, repeat from * until end of Rnd. 9 sc total.
Rnd 40: 1sc in each sc around. 9 sc total.
Finish stuffing the rest of the tail.
Rnd 41: *1sc, sc2tog, repeat from * until end of Rnd. 6 sc total.
Fasten off leaving a long tail strand, weave around sc posts of last Rnd and cinch closed.
Tail Fin
Beg ch-1 does NOT count as a st throughout.
Row 1: Ch 11, 1sc into 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each remaining ch. 10 sc total.
R 2: Ch1, TURN, 1sc into first BL, 1sc in the next 8 BL. 9 sc total.
R 3: Ch1, TURN, skip first st, 1sc into next BL, sc in next 7 BL. 8 sc total.
R 4: Ch1, TURN, 1sc into first BL, 1sc into next 6 BL, skip last st. 7 sc total.
R 5: Ch1, TURN, skip first sc, 1sc into next 6 BL. 6 sc total.
R 6: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in each BL. 6 sc total.
R 7: Ch1, TURN, 2sc in first BL, 1sc in next 5 BL. 7 sc total.
R 8: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in first BL, 1sc in next 5 BL, 2sc in last BL. 8 sc total.
R 9: Ch1, TURN, 2sc in first BL, 1sc in next 7 BL. 9 sc total.
R 10: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in first BL, 1sc in next 7 BL, 2sc in last BL. 10 sc total.
R 11: Ch1, TURN, 1 slst in each BL. 10 slst total.
Leave a long tail strand and weave around the edge and sew fin to the base if fish tail.
Top Dorsal Fin
Row 1: Ch 11, 1sc into 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each remaining ch. 10 sc total.
R 2: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in first BL, 1sc in 8 BL, skip last st. 9 sc total.
R 3: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in each BL. 9 sc total.
R 4: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in first BL, 1sc in 7 BL, skip last st. 8 sc total.
R 5: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in each BL. 8 sc total.
R 6: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in first BL, 1sc in 6 BL, skip last st. 7 sc total.
R 7: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in each BL. 7 sc total.
R 8: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in first BL, 1sc in 5 BL, skip last st. 6 sc total.
R 9: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in each BL. 6 sc total.
R 10: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in first BL, 1sc in 4 BL, skip last st. 5 sc total.
R 11: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in each BL. 5 sc total.
R 12: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in first BL, 1sc in 3 BL, skip last st. 4 sc total.
R 13: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in each BL. 4 sc total.
R 14: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in first BL, 1sc in 2 BL, skip last st. 3 sc total.
R 15: Ch1, TURN, 1sc in each BL. 3 sc total.
Fasten off and leave a long strand and sew to top of fish body.
Side Pectoral Fins make 2
Rnd 1: Using color Teal, Make a magic circle/ Slipknot circle, Ch1, 3sc into circle.
Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc. 6 sc total.
Rnd 3: *2sc, 1sc, repeat from * all around, 9 sc total.
Rnd 4: *2sc, 1sc, 1sc, repeat from * around. 12 sc total.
Rnd 5: *2sc, 1sc in 3, repeat from * around. 15 sc total.
Rnd 6: *2sc, 1sc in 4, repeat from * around. 18 sc total.
Rnd 7: *2sc, 1sc in 5, repeat from * around. 21 sc total. Fasten off and leave a long tail end. Fold the cone in half and sew the wide opening shut.
Pelvic Fins
*Ch7, dc into 4th ch from hook, hdc in next, sc in next, slst in last ch, repeat from *and fasten off. Sew Fins to the front belly on the fish, at Rnd 12 of the body.
Back Anal Fin
Ch9, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc, dc, hdc, sc, slst, fasten off. Sew onto the bottom of the fish near the tail.
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