I would like for you to meet Fin the Crochet Fish Puzzle. He is the most recent of my Amamani (Amigurumi Amish Puzzle Animals) and I must confess that I am more than a little bit in love with him. He is based on the original Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball, and as such comes apart into 3 segments, or rings, which then have to be re-assembled to form the fish.
The chunky design makes it perfect for little hands to grab hold of and your colour options are limitless! Just have a look at what some of my testers came up with. You can see more variations here.
Please note: the testers each put their own creative spin on the pattern. The instructions in the pattern are for a 2-tone fish with a Main colour body, contrasting colour fins and a striped tail.
Using the hook and yarn specified, this crochet fish works up to 13 cm wide x 17 cm high x 18 cm long. That is roughly 5″ x 6.5″ x 7″.
Gauge doesn’t matter, but if the yarn you use is too thin for the hook you use, you will end up with holes in your lids. And if you do make Fin with odds and ends of yarn and some of the yarns are thinner than others, please make sure that the yarn you use for the lids is as thick, or thicker, than the yarn you use for the wedges, otherwise the lids will be too small. The wedges are more forgiving than the lids!
Although this pattern is easy, it is very detailed, so you will need to have a good grasp of the English language. If you are not comfortable with English, you are probably going to struggle with this pattern, so I would advise against purchasing it.
You can buy the pattern for Fin in my Ravelry Store.
I hope you feel inspired to make your very own Fin the Fish and cannot wait to see all the variations!
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Linda says
These patterns are just amazing!! And I’m sure that kids (and adults) love them too! Thanks for the giveaway.
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Linda :)
Susannah says
I am so intrigued by your puzzles. Fin is super cute. I don’t normally have stitch problems except when my last baby was born my brain had New Mommy Syndrome and completely forgot how to make HDC (US term) correctly. I was making half trebles instead of half doubles. It was several hat projects later before I really realized something was wrong and consulted a “how to” chart. Luckily the hats were well received and well worn and no one realized my hats were three rounds short of the pattern. HaHa
Erica Liebenberg says
Hi Dedri, this is one of the most beautiful designs! Well done <3
Dedri Uys says
Dankie, Erica. Tempted yet to make one?
Patti says
Love this adorable fish! Another success story in your designs! I would love to create this little guy!
Cora says
I enjoyed testing Fin…he was amazing! The technique that I struggle with is Hairpin Lace…one day I will get it!
Cora
Anna says
I am consistently amazed by the creatures you bring to life!
Jan says
Fin is might fine!
Amanda W. says
Aww….I love his kissy lips and Thank you for the giveaway! it’s very kind and generous of you! :)
Cari says
I do okay with most any stitch and I think Fin is Mighty Fine! I’m always good to go!!
Heather says
I’m still learning, so what gets me is reading the patterns. If the instructions aren’t clear enough then I struggle to make it look like the picture. Thanks for making these great puzzles so easy to follow. Bonus they are super cute.
abby says
Currently trying the normal amish puzzle ball and am making plans for making oh so much more!
Anneke says
I think the fish is great, I have a little grandson, he is 6 weeks old and i love to make this for him
Amy says
I’ve not found a stitch to beat me yet, thank goodness for video tutorials. lol
And of course Fin is awesome, all your stuff is. =)
Marja says
I’m very inspired by your “Amamani” after crocheting for more than 60 years the usual things.!
Marja Dijkstra says
I’m crocheting for 60 years now ,but your”puzzles”inspired me very well !
Denise says
I wanted to enter your free giveaway . I love all the Amamani patterns and Fin is brilliant. I want to make them all for my first grandchild who is due December/January. Through a very good friend I have just been introduced to Bavarian Crochet which I am just starting to learn
Denise says
I tried to enter your free giveaway but couldn’t leave a blog comment so here it is. I love all the Amamani patterns and Fin is brilliant. I want to make them all for my grandchild. Through a very good friend I have just been introduced to Bavarian Crochet which I am just starting to learn
amanda says
Lovely !! my favorite is the turtle:)
Many thanks. have a nice day:)
Dedri Uys says
Lol, Amanda, I see from your email address that you have a thing for turtles :)
Edna says
Fin is mighty fine. I love all the variations
Jessica Lawshe says
I love fin!!! Imagining making him as a clown fish puzzle for my Finding Nemo obsessed toddler!
Dedri Uys says
If I wasn’t so swamped with the million ideas already in my head, I would have tried to make a Nemo version. Alas. Maybe after the 15 or so other animals I have lined up I will get back and make one. x
dianna says
wow . good idea about the nemo idea. i tested for dedri with fin and thought about the nemo fish but focused on using a grouping of neon yarn. do you have ideas on how the nemo fish would work with fin ?