Transform your crochet skills with the enchanting Crochet No-Sew Goldfish Pattern! This adorable pattern creates a cute goldfish keychain that looks just like a fish in a plastic bag! Shining with bright orange and white yarn, the goldfish comes to life with simple half double crochets, slips, and magical rings. It cleverly mimics the real-life shape and flairs of a goldfish, without any sewing. Perfect as a unique keychain, a whimsical gift and more!
Why Love This Pattern?
- Adorable Design: The pattern creates a cute goldfish in a plastic bag keychain, offering a unique and attractive finished product.
- Customizable Size: You can adjust the size of the goldfish by changing the yarn type and hook size.
- Detail-Oriented: The tutorial is detailed and comprehensive, explaining each step clearly, making it easy for both beginners and experienced crocheters to follow along.
- Color Flexibility: The pattern allows for customization with different colors, perfect for those who want to create a personalized item.
How To Crochet No-Sew Goldfish
Materials Needed:
- Sports yarn (size 5)
- 3mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Keychain ring
- Optional: Different colored yarn for color changes
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Sc: Single crochet
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Tr: Triple (or treble) crochet
- Yo: Yarn over
Instructions:
Body:
- Magic Ring:
- Wrap the yarn around two fingers.
- Insert the hook, pull the second loop to the front, and twist it.
- Yo and pull through the loop, making the first chain. Yo and pull through again, making a second chain.
- Remove the loop from your fingers. Adjust the ring size as needed.
- Round 1:
- Yo, insert hook into the ring, pull the yarn, yo, pull through all loops to make one Hdc.
- Repeat to make a total of 5 Hdc into the magic ring.
- Pull the tail to close the ring.
- Find the second chain of chain 2, and make a sl st.
- Round 2:
- Ch 2, make 2 Hdc in each stitch around (total of 10 Hdc).
- Skip any excess stitch and make a sl st in the second chain of the starting chain 2.
- Round 3:
- Ch 2, 1 Hdc in the first stitch, 2 Hdc in the next stitch. Repeat 5 times (total of 15 Hdc).
- If using two colors, change colors in the third stitch.
- Rounds 4-5:
- Work 1 Hdc in each stitch around.
- Change colors as necessary if using multiple colors.
- Round 6:
- Ch 2, 1 Hdc in the first stitch, 1 Decrease. Repeat 5 times (total of 10 Hdc).
- Fill the body with stuffing before proceeding to the last round.
- Round 7:
- Ch 1, put a stitch marker in the first chain.
- Make 5 single crochet decrease stitches (total of 5 stitches).
- Make a sl st in the chain 1 space.
Tail:
- Tail Assembly:
- Ch 3, make a tr in the first stitch.
- Ch 2, skip 1 chain, make 1 sc in the second chain.
- Make a sl st in the tr, then another tr in the same stitch.
- Repeat the pattern for a total of 5 individual tail units.
- Make a sl st in the third chain, ch 1, and cut the yarn. Weave in the tails.
Fins:
- Top Fin:
- Make a slip knot, insert hook into the selected stitch for the top fin.
- Ch 2, make 1 Hdc, 1 Hdc in the next stitch, and a sl st in the next.
- Ch 1, cut yarn, and weave in the tails.
- Side Fins:
- Find a stitch on round 5 for the side fin position.
- Ch 3, skip 1 chain, make 1 sc, 1 Hdc in the next stitch.
- Make a sl st into the adjacent stitch.
- Ch 1, cut the yarn, and weave in the tails. Repeat for the second side fin.
Assembly:
- Optional: Add eyes to the goldfish.
- Place the crocheted goldfish in a tiny plastic bag, secure it with a rubber band, and tie it with a ribbon to complete the keychain.
Final Touch:
- Attach the finished goldfish to the keychain ring and add any additional embellishments as desired.
Enjoy your adorable goldfish keychain! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
