Create your own school of adorable crochet fish with this fun and easy pattern. These little fish make great toys or decorations and are perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. Let's dive in and get started!
", 'materials': {'hook': {'US': 'G/6', 'UK': '4', 'Metric': '4mm'}, 'yarn': {'weight': 'DK', 'Imperial': 'Light Worsted', 'Metric': '8 ply', 'color': 'blue, yellow, orange, white'}, 'other': 'Safety eyes, yarn needle, polyester fiberfill'}, 'instructions': {'body': ['Begin with a magic ring, chain 2.
', 'Round 1: 6 single crochet into the ring (6 stitches).
', 'Round 2: 2 single crochet in each stitch around (12 stitches).
', 'Round 3: *1 single crochet in the next stitch, 2 single crochet in the following stitch* repeat from * around (18 stitches).
', 'Continue increasing in this manner, working in a spiral, until you have a circle approximately 4 inches in diameter.
'], 'fin': 'Attach the fins and tail to the body using the yarn needle and the same color yarn. You can customize the size and shape of the fins and tail to your liking.
', 'eyes': 'Attach the safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, leaving 2 stitches between them. Alternatively, you can embroider the eyes with black yarn.
', 'assembly': 'Stuff the body firmly with polyester fiberfill before closing. Weave in any remaining yarn ends and your crochet fish is complete!
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