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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Bertha Hawley says
I love Finn and I struggle with shaping, trying to get pieces to fit together.
Rebecca says
This is a very cool fish, i bought a couple of your amamani patterns a few days ago and they are really neat, thank you for doing these patterns.
Liz says
Fin is mighty fine! I’ve been crocheting for less than a year and have quickly become addicted. I have a 5 month old son and love crocheting things for him. I’m sure Fin would get the chew and drool seal of approval!
Mary says
I can’t get enough of your great patterns. Fin is ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffaboulous!
Dedri Uys says
Thank you, Mary x
Diane says
Never did the puzzle ball…..seeing your patterns makes me want to try them all !
Terry spears says
Love love love Fin!!!! Can’t wait to play with him!!!
Janet Yamamoto says
You have some very cute patterns. I’d love to win fish pattern!
Korinne says
I used to have a hard time with triple crochet, but practice has helped a LOT. I love your patterns!
Flida says
It`s really cute fin the crochet fish puzzle! I`m just a beginner crocheter)
Am I right, who do the highest number of entries by 18th of july – will get the 1st prize?
Thanks a lot for your giveaway/
Dedri Uys says
Hi :) The winners will be selected at random, but you will have a higher chance if you have more entries. x
Allison says
I love your puzzle patterns. FIN has limitless possibilities for little ones to play with!
Roxanne says
These puzzles are so entertaining and fun. I really love FIN. These are so awesome for children and fun to knit for adults.
Anne says
Too cute FIN…
Debbie says
Fin is adorable!!!
shelly easton says
love the patterns, especially the giraffe, but I had a hard time and was unable to get the additional 10 points for joining bloglovin, because the page wouldnt load to join,,,,,,
agnes says
Is het geen schatje die lieve vis FIN. Een droppie. Net zo leuk als haar andere dieren.
pam says
yes i do like FIN, who would look great next to my computer, and who would entertain me while I wait for lengthy downloads.
mariella says
very nice, I love all of them, the colors, the imagination, great!!!
Gayla says
I struggle with the starting chain. I always make it to tight. After I work the first row I seem to do fine.
Love all you puzzle ball patterns. I just found them on Ravelry..
peggyfailing says
I love all the patterns you come up with you are a master in your field,and I sooo appreciate all your patterns.
Barbara says
My biggest struggle now is taking the leap to designing my own patterns. Your skills are an inspiration! And Fin is mighty fine, too! :-)