How to Crochet a Goldfish | Step by Step Tutorial

[@SkeinSpider]

PDF Patterns: Etsy: www.etsy.com/au/listing/1682922390/crochet-goldfish-amigurumi-pattern-pdf?click_key=f0bb99bf5572d1e33a2f07b66e50d6bd8618838d%3A1682922390&click_sum=34f7f301&ref=shop_home_active_3 Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/goldfish-pattern-98355233?Link& Koi pattern can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYq4l5qlq9yFeq8 *Timestamps:* Materials: 00:22 Head & Body: 00:33 Tail: 13:11 Dorsal Fin: 18:21 Pectoral Fins: 19:54 Assembly: 21:12 Customisation: 28:14 *Pattern Details:* Hook size: 3.5mm Yarn: 8ply Terms: US Difficulty: Beginner Finished size: 12cm *Materials & Supplies:* Yarn Scissors Stitch markers Needle Pins Stuffing 12mm Safety eyes *Stitches & Abbreviations:* MC: Magic circle rnd: Round st: Stitch slst: Slip stitch sc: Single crochet hdc: Half double crochet dc: Double crochet tr: Triple crochet inc: Increase dec: Decrease (invisible decrease unless stated otherwise) sc2tg: Single crochet two together F.L.O: Front loop only B.L.O: Back loop only Ch: Chain TW: Turn work CC: Change colour ISS: In same stitch

[@Demety]

Can you pin this comment so we don't have to scroll please? Thank you :)

[@diana_rayne]

It is a testament to the designer that the finished product looks just like the sample worked up in the video. So cute and so easy. I allowed myself to get squirreled with this fishy as it looked like a quick project. This was supposed to be a toy for my kitty but it worked up SO CUTE that I'm keeping it for myself.

[@SkeinSpider]

Thank you so much! Haha, I did the same thing! My prototype (the orange one) was supposed to be for my cats, but now it's sitting on my shelf 😂.

[@luciaelhelwa8897]

😂😂😂😂😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@luciaelhelwa8897]

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[@hellycandy9033]

I made one and it turned out amazing! Thanks for the tutorial! For the pectoral fins, I made them bigger and more showy by using the same technique as how you made the tail. This is the pattern: *back loop only* Chain 5 Row 1: 4 sc, chain 4, turn work Row 2: 7 sc, chain 1, turn work Row 3: 7 sc, chain 4, turn work Row 4: 10 sc, leave a moderate length of yarn to sew to the side.

[@KBell-sd3dx]

I love this pattern. I have made sooo many of these. They look super cute in clear containers like aquariums and for my most recent batch I crocheted around wire for row 6 of the tail to have a bit more control over tail positioning.

[@paulamh5645]

My brother has two pet fish, he had to travel to another city for his first job and i'm taking care of his little boys. It's been almost a year and I literally have to send him pictures of them periodically so he can be sure his little fellas are ok. I'll surprise him with this amigurumis. :) Thank you for this pattern!!

[@ashleylason2570]

Fantastic pattern, very doable for a beginner. Thank you for sharing!

[@shuana5350]

I love the added fish mouths it's so adorable!! the tutorial is soooo easy to follow! thank you

[@avajanebalnave5711]

Thank you!! Took me an hour and a half to complete and it was in impulse crochet at 12:00 at night 🤣 so cute I will definitely be making more!! ❤️❤️

[@bethmurr1099]

You are absolutely the best!!! Your tutorials are perfect. Instructions are very easy to understand and you stay in frame. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!

[@mewsli]

Thankyou! My grandkids have just got two goldfish. One - Dave the Magical CheeseWizard belongs to my eldest Granddaughter. My Grandson has to share his fish with his step sibling. This way I can make him a goldfish of his own!❤

[@astutes_]

Your tutorial was flawless, I really enjoyed making mine. I think I gotta make him some friends :) I love your little spider mascot by the way!!

[@SkeinSpider]

Oh, wow! Thank you so much for the kind comment. Haha, yep, I had to do the same thing. Now I have a goldfish army 😂

[@magikalbrat2702]

Me too! Has MS so focusing can be an issue. But this tutorial was so well done and easy to follow for me!! Thank you for sharing your skills!!!

[@ashleymartinez7490]

Also, I wanted to say that I’m happy I found your channel. I think you are a good teacher and I love your voice!

[@jaybee3217]

So I work n a pet store, and we sell these lil guys.. Very tempted to make a smaller version of these to make into earrings

[@AEllieSLasagna]

Omg I loved this pattern, it was my first time making Amigurumi, and I made a million more! Its so fun and I memorized the pattern almost fully. This is so cute and I really recommend it to other beginners

[@jessrehfeld6575]

My 8 yr old wanted a fish tank full of crochet fish. This pattern is amazing! love the extra ideas as well it's a great base for imagination! My finished fish was a bit larger than intended so I will use a smaller hook and yarn but I'm also curious on how it would work up in some blanket yarn! Thanks for this beautiful pattern! ( I also crochet through chronic pain; your page is inspirational!)

[@wsm3828]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. Your instructions are so clear.

[@channah144]

Finished! It's so cute! Up until now, all I've crocheted is a few dishcloths and some octopuses (no sew). This really was so easy to follow!

[@jodiemcgeachan5984]

This pattern has been amazing, it’s so easy to follow and I’ve already made 3 with the intent to have a whole school of fish, thank you so much

[@niccolo2534]

"Little goldfish friends for the aquarium enthusiast.....who doesn't have an aquarium." damn this describes me so well^^" Anyway I am in the making of one, working on the tail, right now and I have to agree with the other commenters, so far I am linking the design very much and very easy to follow vid.

[@SuperBettyboop40]

Thank you!! I'm making some for Summer Vacation Bible School .

[@ashleymartinez7490]

I love these! They are the cutest thing crocheted ever. Huh, I didn’t even know I liked fish! Thank you for sharing this. I’m still new at crocheting. I got the basics down, but I’m still a little slow. My biggest problem I have is, getting my yarn to flow through my fingers as I work. I either hold it to tight, or way to loose. I’m practicing different ways I see people on here hold theirs. Anyway, when I get that down, I’m gonna make a hundred of these little guys! Thanks again!

[@SkeinSpider]

Cheers :). I remember how frustrating trying to get your tension consistent could be! I found that it was just a matter of practice....lots of practice lol. Happy crocheting!

[@alyssamcpherson9838]

Have you hear of a tension ring? Could help you a bit. Also personaly I like to unraval a lot of yarn helps me loosen up my stitiches.

[@belledashdesigns6504]

Still can't get over how cute they are!!!!!

[@SkeinSpider]

😊🥰💙

[@t2__7V]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just learned to crochet today and I managed to make the most beautiful rainbow goldfish ❤️🧶

[@SkeinSpider]

That's so cool! I haven't had a chance to make a rainbow version yet but I definitely want to give it a go :)

[@alyssamcpherson9838]

congrats on picking up a new hobby!!!!! i hope your having fun!

[@dianabullock5225]

I appreciate the tutorial. I’ll probably write down the instructions too, but I’ve enjoyed making this one per tutorial. Thank you for taking the time.

[@soeur_karamazov]

Best magic ring technique ever!!

[@sarahperkins2080]

Thank you. Just made one. So easy and you have an amazing voice rhats calming x

[@amara560]

These are so adorable. Love them! Need to make one of these for myself. And you can safely keep it in a fish bowl :)

[@SkeinSpider]

Thank you and definitely! No feeding or upkeep required 😂.

[@makeitwithalex]

Absolutely agree

[@susisorglos4240]

Really lovely, so cute. Well explained, good quality of the video. And very important: nice to listen to your voice, good to follow, very pleasant. Thank you very much!!! 😻✌🏻😍🍀🌸

[@cherachapin3826]

Oh how darling! I have made a gold fish many years sgo and I wasn't fully happy with it. I may give this one a try. You have so many adorable tutorials I just can't keep up!

[@SkeinSpider]

I made one year's ago too, before I started creating my own patterns but it ended up being quite large. I wanted something small and cute for this design 😊

[@TwilightStorm]

I'm making this little guy right now in red. ❤ Thank you for the tutorial. :) It's working up nicely as I follow along. Btw- If anyone needs the written instructions, they're in the KZbin transcript in the video description. Or you can copy it from the video as you watch. Best wishes to everyone, and enjoy your little fish. :)

[@delfic1108]

Beautiful. AMAZING.

[@weesprout1234]

My little fish turned out great, thank you 😊

[@GrayscaleRainbows]

Do you have just a write up of the pattern somewhere? I appreciate the video tutorial but I find it way easier to follow if i can also just read the steps on a page as I'm going

[@TheCrippledCrafter]

I simply write them down first, then start working from my written list

[@katelillo1932]

@@TheCrippledCrafter I just purchased a little notebook for this exact purpose 😅 I hope it’ll be a little easier that way!

[@SRWJ]

​​@@TheCrippledCrafter I also do this, have my book in front of me as I write this 🤗 if I ever find the process to be too slow for my writing I speed up the video, find this very helpful!

[@Fujoshi369]

She sells it on ravelry just look up the same handle

[@debbieb7119]

Love all the little extra details and options given for changes to be able to individualize each goldfish made. ❤ this goldfish video.

[@janetcoakleyj2861]

You are a wonderful teacher ❤

[@nocomment4642]

I absolutely loved making this ! They are sp pretty and you made such a lovely clear tutorial. Brilliant ! thanks for sharing

[@SkeinSpider]

No worries :)

[@aimeemayeux6764]

This is a beautiful pattern! I love how mine turned out

[@SkeinSpider]

Cheers!

[@jdaniels660]

Yay! I'm going to make myself a Hecklefish!!

[@SkeinSpider]

That sounds like torture, I'm in! lol

[@donnathompson6694]

U need to make more tutorials, u r a pro at it.👍😘

[@fearlessfawn6804]

Love this fish❤❤❤. So cute.😊

[@redbeancake1654]

You are amazingly talented ❤

[@57Weaver]

Perfect, Thank you.

[@UFOCrochet]

These are so cute! Thank you for the video. I am looking forward to making some.

[@SkeinSpider]

Cheers! 😊💙

[@smartsewisthandicrafts3282]

I love this pattern! you are a great teacher... thank you so much!😀

[@sruthiharidasan9833]

This is superb, just started on it. Thank you so much.....

[@pinkribbon25]

What a great wee fishy and a great tutorial too Thank you 🥰🐡🐡🐋🐠🐠

[@Weeble.wobbl3]

This tutorial is so easy to follow and understandable! I love how well this is made and put together! Also my gold fish turned out ADORABLE. And just in time for Christmas 😉

[@SkeinSpider]

That's awesome, thanks for the great feedback. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

[@BelEnnui]

My blackmoor passed away today, and I was looking for patterns to commemorate him. I can't wait to make this

[@SkeinSpider]

I'm sorry for your loss. I think crochet's a great way to commemorate someone, I recently did the same for my doggo.

[@elizabethsmith955]

It's so pretty! I have a bunch of yarn that I like but have no idea how to use so I should use it on this!

[@SkeinSpider]

Thank you! It really is a great scrap buster project....or it has been for me at least 😂

[@blackcat9703]

Awww! They are such cuties!!!!

[@SkeinSpider]

Thank you!!

[@terristokes3460]

I just made this little fish and I love him!!! He’s so cute! Thank you for the video!!😊❤️

[@gwenchaperon4262]

thankyou i'm pleased with my goldfish

[@immabilog9301]

Soo cute can't wait to do this project again!

[@SkeinSpider]

They are a bit addicting lol and thank you!

[@crochetinghousemouse]

How adorable! Love your patterns!

[@SkeinSpider]

Thank you so much!

[@crochetinghousemouse]

Your very welcome 😊

[@karlieroode3048]

can't wait to do this pattern it looks adorable 🥰

[@SkeinSpider]

Happy crocheting (and they are pretty adorable, if I do say so myself lol 😂).

[@pskrrtskrrtp7913]

ahhh i love this pattern! I'm making a gift for my boyfriend because his fish just died today, and I'm trying to make him feel better.

[@SkeinSpider]

I do hope it helps your boyfriend feel better, losing any pet hurts 💙.

[@pskrrtskrrtp7913]

@@SkeinSpider It did help! He was very happy. Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@luciaelhelwa8897]

This pattern is soooo easy

[@crystalshumaker5517]

Great pattern! thank you!

[@SkeinSpider]

No worries 😊

[@devilwomanish]

so cute i will make one for my brother. he has 5 fishtanks at home as a late Birthday Present(his birthday was September 11th but on this day we don't celebrate )

[@hayleesilva6936]

What does increase mean? Specifically the 6th round, when you say one single crochet, six increases is that like 6 half crochets in one loop? And then another one single crochet and then six increases again and so on?

[@luciaelhelwa8897]

People you can put playback speed slow 😂😂😂😂 this is KZbin after all😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ginasonya5070]

Here to see how to make aka, kuro, nishiki bcs i truly love kagurabachi

[@coollittlegremlin7243]

I am so making itttttt oh yn god FISHIES i only have one big project right now that is just. crocheting rows the same exact way and others are finished so i got a bit bored with older stuff that i have made already and here right into my lap falls a cute little fish!!!!! I am SO making this (and i have so many good for fish colors this is like fate or smth)

[@SkeinSpider]

Perfect timing 😂. I usually like having small projects to help break up larger one's too, it makes them less monotonous.

[@sumire6491]

I found this video because I wanted to knit a goldfish. Very cute goldfish, thank you for the polite explanation. Can I knit this and sell it?

[@SkeinSpider]

Sure, go for it. I just ask that when possible, you provide credit for the pattern.

[@sumire6491]

@@SkeinSpider thank you for your reply. Understood ☺️

[@lyniquecox3588]

I love these videos ❤

[@SkeinSpider]

Cheers :)

[@marionengelbrecht6003]

Very cute

[@SkeinSpider]

Thanks!

[@Bum-w4y]

This is an amazing tutorial! But i have a little question im almost finnished up whit it but I made it whit plushie yarn and the tail wont hold up its su folded do you have any tips on how i can fix that?

[@SkeinSpider]

I haven't tried it, so take these suggestions with a grain of salt but blocking the tail might help or if you have some floral wire (or something similar) make a 'frame' around the entire outer edge of the tail and then single crochet it to the tail. The wire might help it maintain it's shape.

[@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084]

I would love to do a bubble eye fish

[@SkeinSpider]

In the description there is a time stamp for 'customisation'. I go through how to create the bubble eyes there.

[@luciaelhelwa8897]

So good

[@Augustinresponsables-Lefebvre]

yes

[@TwilightStorm]

Question: If I crochet front loop only on a tail piece, will it curl the opposite direction? Sorry I'm new at this

[@SkeinSpider]

To be totally honest with you, I don't know. I've never tried it. Sorry, I couldn't be more helpful on this one.

[@Thysillia]

I tried it, mine curved the same way. It did curve a bit less and had less pronounced ridges.

[@TwilightStorm]

@@Thysillia You're awesome ty. Made 2 of these little guys, but had thought of that after my second one. I "think" I read that I need to crochet the fin pattern backwards to make it go the other way, just a few days ago, but haven't tried it yet. I've been too busy

[@lolettamandrell3045]

I love this pattern. I am making it now. How did you attach the bulging eyes? All around the edge or just in one place? I have made a couple of the other patterns as well. Thank you for doing this I really like watching and making your patterns.

[@SkeinSpider]

Cheers! I sewed the eyes on all the way around working into each of the twelve stitches from the last round.

[@lolettamandrell3045]

Thank you

[@maiaelohim6374]

❤ muy lindo, por favor😊, para los LATINOS, PODRIA AGREGAR, Y EDITAR EL VIDEO CON SUBTÍTULOS EN ESPAÑOL , O INGLÉS PARA CADA RONDA DEL PATRÓN ❤?? MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@isabelam5703]

Is there something else i can do for the eyes? I couldn't find those where i live

[@SkeinSpider]

You could embroider eyes on, use buttons or crochet them. To crochet them, just put six single crochet in a magic circle and sew them on. If six is two large, try four or five.

[@angeliquedonley3441]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@BanoAftab]

Big like

[@luciaelhelwa8897]

What does it mean turn work

[@irenevazquez3036]

is their a free pattern so that I can download it with out paying for the subscribers?

[@Nikki_3657]

This was an amazing tutorial my gold fish is amazing but this isn't beginner😊 friendly

[@SneakyNinjaGurl77]

Is this crocheted in the round or do I sl st at the end of each round?

[@SkeinSpider]

In the round.

[@totallynameless8861]

Is there a written version of this?

[@SkeinSpider]

Not at the moment.

[@taylahbree]

I am new to crochet and am yet to start my first amigurumi project, but how does yarn size and hook effect this project? I have chunky yarn I’m looking to start with. Will this mean I have to make changes or will it just mean that the project itself is bigger?

[@lego_char_lie785]

it should just make the project bigger

[@ThanhNguyen134-b8g]

Hello i hope you are well, could you make the same model of fish in miniature ?please ☺

[@dragonskull4102]

Goes and gets my hook immediately....

[@SkeinSpider]

😂😂😂😂

[@anzu2907]

20:05

[@MarieWalker14]

What weight yarn of 8ply?

[@SkeinSpider]

I'm pretty sure 8ply is equivalent to DK weight.

[@MarieWalker14]

@@SkeinSpider Thank you! And is there no written pattern?

[@SkeinSpider]

Not just yet. I'm working on it.

[@Peace-rm8ng]

The dorsal fins took me 20 MINUTES AND THREE TRIES IT KEPT LOOKING LIKE AN EGG 😂

[@helgella-firegust]

what if you dont have safety eyes?

[@SkeinSpider]

You have a couple of options. Sew/glue on some buttons, embroider on some eyes or crochet two small circles and sew those on. Usually four or six single crochet (depends on yarn weight and hook size) in a magic circle does the trick.

[@mysteriouslady8860]

Do you have a written pattern?

[@SkeinSpider]

Not at the moment.

[@maryol8284]

Hola saludos desde México podría poner traductor en español gracias y cuál de estas bellezas vamos a tener ojalá que todos

[@SkeinSpider]

Hola, intentaré traducir mis patrones cuando tenga algo de tiempo. Todos los peces se pueden hacer usando este patrón.

[@mittlegun7501]

11:33

[@mittlegun7501]

14:31

[@LoriWolfcat]

19:00 You’re doing something completely different. What are you doing??

[@irinafonden671]

😍😍😍👏👏👏🧶❤

[@Stillouttolunch]

This is SO freakin cute! I don't suppose there's a written pattern somewhere?

[@SkeinSpider]

Thanks! I'm literally working on it at the moment and hope to have it available in a few weeks.

[@twingranny2]

❤️🤗

[@madisonrosemccormick]

I somehow missed two rows lol

[@slowiczek_o.o3275]

can i sell it

[@Augustinresponsables-Lefebvre]

good women

[@pamelaholland3086]

She goes to fast .

[@spectrophobic]

I wish i knew the pattern for the white and orange one🤍🧡 i cant really free guess it cus im not too good at that 😓

[@Wondereier]

Me too! :(( i really wish for instructions on where exactly to change colours