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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Caroline says
Ooooohhhhhhhh, Fin -> I LOVE HIM !!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxxxxxx
He is soooooo cute and lovely !!!
Greetings,
Caroline (crealine)
Johanna says
Fin is so nice. I love all of your Pattern. You have so nice ideas and i ´m always surprised about it (excuse my bad English. Normally i write in German. A Fox would also be great for a “Amamani” puzzles,
So thank you for your hard work. You make a lot of people happy.
rochelle says
i love your puzzle balls . i have made 2 . a tiny one and the horse . and would love to make the fish xxx
Di Sturgess says
I agree that Fin if mighty fine and love all the other patterns
Annie Wells says
My grandchildren ages range from 6 months to 6 years and all of them have at least one of your “Amamani” puzzles, Grace the youngest, love the amish puzzle ball, she hasn’t worked out how to take it apart yet, but I sure she will soon.
Thank you for these patterns, the children love them as much as I love making them. I am sure the fish will be a big hit, love him xx
Cindy says
Love Fin & all of your puzzle patterns.
Mom2Eight says
He’s a cute fish!
Katy says
Fin is yet another of your marvellous Amamami patterns that I want to own – I’ll have them all one day :)
Natasja (CrochetPlush) says
I love him… I love all of your patterns… But I certainly love Fin!
The one and only stitch I really struggle with is a slip stitch…
Which make your patterns even more awesome: the puzzle balls don’t use them! Yeah! ;)
lyndell says
i’d love to enter more times for the fish pattern but i am techno-illiterate. i do love your ami animals. the octopus is magnificent and i know the perfect yarn for it. these are all brilliant.
pat cooper says
Bullion stitch is definitely my downfall – and I love the fish – I have made a puzzle ball and I think your work is great!
Katherine says
Fin is so adorable!!!
Lorienyart says
I think Fin is adorable I can’t wait to get him on my “hook”!!!
Thanks
Lori
julie says
Thank you for this opportunity to win this lovely new pattern. Absolutely love these puzzle amigurumi as do my grandchildren, (not quite sure which of us has the most fun). Have a lovely weekend and happy hooking luv jujus
Rae Haller says
I love Fin. Love the way he looks, how he’s put together, and really love the color of him. I haven’t had any problems with stitches or techniques that I could not do. Crocheting comes easy to me, and so does reading patterns. I did not have any problems with your horse either. I do have a question. I wanted to make a toy for a newborn, and just wanted to ask which you’d suggest or a newborn. I would not use a button for an eye, of course, but also did not want something that might be harmful either. Do you thin Fin would be okay for a newborn? Thanks for the info.
Rae
Nancy Boyer says
Finn is mighty fine. The finest fishy in the sea.
DeAnna says
This is so cute. It is amazing how you come up with these. I am going to have to try one. soon.
DeAnna says
Aye yi yi I made comment before I looked…sorry for that. Fin is mighty fine and the stitch I struggle with is bullion stitch…that is one anyway. Have a great day and thanks for the chance.
Sharon says
Love, love,love Fin!! I will be making him for a charity fundraiser in Aug. It’s a silent auction and there’s always a need for children’s items. I’m primarily a toy maker….bears, dolls, and all sorts of critters, so this pattern comes at just the right time!! Thanks for sharing your talent. Have a great one!!!! Sharon
Rosy says
Awsome!! I would love to do Fin the crochet pattern puzzle for mi littles nieces!! Please enter me in the giveaway!! regards!! :)
mary says
I am so excited to meet Fin. I have been crocheting for 40 years. I am just really getting into the facebook and blogging scene. I was unable to leave a comment on the bloglovin page, I must be doing something wrong. So here is my comment. I have several of you patterns at this time, and I will be starting to make them before Christmas. I have great nieces and nephews coming around and I love to give them something I have made. I am in the process of getting a blog set up and will be putting pictures of my crochet treasures and will link to the owners of the patterns. All in time.
As you can teach old dogs new tricks.
As for troubles with crochet, usually if I just reread the directions I usually figure it out. But some of the tutorials on line really help. I am a left hand crochet person, so, usually that is the problem. Most patterns are written for right hand crafters.
mary