Friendly Fish Beanie Crochet Pattern
This adorable fish beanie is perfect for keeping both kids and adults cozy and cute. With simple crochet stitches and fun embellishments, this pattern is great for all skill levels.
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, AU: 10 ply)
- Crochet Hook: US H/8 (UK 6, Metric 5 mm)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Gauge:
16 stitches x 18 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
Abbreviations:
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
- dec - decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
Instructions:
- Begin with a magic ring, ch 1.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the ring, pull tight. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc, inc) rep 6 times. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc 2, inc) rep 6 times. (24)
- Round 5: (Sc 3, inc) rep 6 times. (30)
- Round 6-14: Sc around. (30)
- Round 15: (Sc 3, dec) rep 6 times. (24)
- Round 16: (Sc 2, dec) rep 6 times. (18)
- Round 17: (Sc, dec) rep 6 times. (12)
- Round 18: Dec in each st around. (6)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly:
- Sew on buttons or embroider eyes and mouth.
- Attach any other embellishments like fins, bubbles, or scales as desired.
- Your friendly fish beanie is ready to wear!