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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Tina says
I think Fin looks great he will just have to join all my other puzzle ball patterns. I think they’re great! Wish your patterns were around when my kids were small. I’m making them now as presents for the children’s ward of our local hospital.
I usually find a you tube video to help me with any stitches I am struggling with but I am still having problems with the dogs tooth check.
Tx
Penny Beigh says
I love Fin the fish! But if you want to know i am having difficulty with front and back post stitches. Li just cannot seem to get them to look right.
Thank you Dedri.
Heide says
I enjoyed making and giving away three mini puzzle balls and working now on the horse. Your patterns are so easy to follow and are fun to make.
Thank you Dedri!
Tess says
After looking over the needed stitches, they’re all in my directory of notes!!! Fin is mighty fine!!! :)
Mel says
your puzzles are amazing, i love Fin.
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Mel x
Hilda says
I don’t usually struggle with stitches or techniques as long as the pattern is written out well. But if I win Fin I would love to try and make him. I am personally into sheep. I know just what you need another animal. lol Good luck on your sweepstakes.
Dedri Uys says
Lol, by Christmas I should have the sheep done, Hilda. There are just SOOO many animals. This might keep me busy for years!
Linda says
I am new to crotchet, but what a cute design!! I enjoy learning new stitches and techniques, and so far, I’m catching on fairly well. Thanks for your great offer. Fin is mighty fine!
Jamea Henry says
Hey Dedri once again you blow my socks off! I love the “Fin” fish puzzle ball. I love the way it kind of looks like a Koi fish. Yes, I do very much look forward to making this pattern! I will eventually make them all because I think they are seriously awesome! I always enjoy seeing what you will create each next. It’s like Christmas in July!!!! Thank you Dedri!
Jamea
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Jamea. Christmas in July! I love it x
Lene says
Fin is just TOO CUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTE!!!! Love to enter this giveaway :o)
Anneke says
i love the things you make , and I
love he give away !!!!
Christine Hall says
I would like to be a tester if you need one. I loved Olive and the giraffe!
Chris
Dedri Uys says
Christine, I will be accepting new testers from middle August, so check back with me then, thanx
Connie says
Fin is so adorable. I’d love to make him. :)
Ellen says
I love little fishies! And Fin is a very fine one! <3
Makes me wonder every time what you'll come up with as a puzzle animal :D
Llyn McClure says
Love the fish puzzle pattern!
While I don’t have much trouble with specific stitches, reading/following a written pattern can sure have me ripping out my hair. I’m still fairly new to it, so I figure that will come with time.
Thank you for the chance to win Fin’s pattern!
Colleen says
I LOVE Fin. All you puzzles are cute but this one is especially good.
jeanette says
Awesome, I love your puzzle ball patterns
Megan says
I love all of these little guys! I made your Amish puzzle ball for some friends and they loved it! Can’t wait until someone else gets pregnant so I can make one of these critters!
Hilde says
I find this one so beautiful, I can’t resist to enter the giveaway, just to have a chance to win this one! You inspired me to take up crocheting again and I already made some own designs. So thank you for all your wonderful creations!
Lanne says
Eks mal oor jou patrone. Het reeds twee gemaak
Dedri Uys says
Lanne, baie dankie. Jy kan jou fotos op my facebook page deel as jy wil, dan kan ek ooooh en aaaah :)
Lanne says
Eks mal oor jou patrone. Het al reeds twee gemaak!!!