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Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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Pocket Pal

A mini friend to carry anywhere, providing comfort and companionship in a perfectly portable size.

About This Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Each element of this pattern has been designed with attention to detail and durability. The use of tight stitches ensures the pieces hold their shape through countless play sessions, while the clever magnet placement creates a satisfying fishing experience that keeps children engaged and developing their coordination skills.

Why You'll Love This Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this fishing set pattern because it transforms simple crochet techniques into a complete, interactive toy system that sparks joy and learning. The satisfaction of watching children's faces light up when they successfully catch a fish with the magnetic rod is truly rewarding. I appreciate how this pattern teaches color recognition, sorting, and fine motor skills while providing endless imaginative play opportunities. The thoughtful design means each piece works both independently and as part of the complete set, and I find the combination of functional elements like the working reel and the cheerful rainbow palette makes this project incredibly fulfilling to create and gift.

Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color combinations when making this fishing set! Instead of traditional rainbow colors, try creating an ocean theme with various shades of blue and teal fish, or go for a sunset palette with warm oranges, pinks, and purples. You could even make seasonal versions like pastel spring colors or bold autumn tones.

For a personalized touch, consider adding embroidered names or initials to the storage basket, or create fish in a child's favorite colors only. I've found that making the bowls in graduated neutral tones creates a more Montessori-inspired aesthetic while still teaching size differentiation.

To increase the challenge level, try adding numbers or letters to the fish using surface crochet or embroidery, turning this into a learning tool for counting or alphabet recognition. You could also vary the fish sizes to teach concepts like big, medium, and small.

I sometimes swap the wooden stick for a foam or plastic rod for younger children, ensuring complete safety during play. Another fun variation is creating different sea creatures instead of just fish – make an octopus, starfish, or whale for added variety!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Accidentally crocheting yarn from opposite rows together when working the fishing rod sleeve, making it impossible to insert the stick through the tube ✗ Overstuffing the fish bodies which makes them too heavy for the magnets to lift effectively during play ✗ Placing magnets inconsistently inside the fish without testing orientation, resulting in fish that repel rather than attract to the hook ✗ Working too loosely when decreasing the fish tail, creating visible holes and gaps that compromise the finished appearance

Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

Discover the joy of creating your own colorful fishing playset with this delightful crochet pattern. Perfect for children and crochet enthusiasts alike, this complete set includes six vibrant rainbow fish with magnetic mouths, stackable bowls in two sizes, a functional fishing rod with reel and guides, and a spacious storage basket. Each component is thoughtfully designed to provide hours of imaginative play while teaching color matching and fine motor skills. This pattern combines practical toy-making with charming design elements that make every piece both functional and adorable.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Performance 100% Cotton yarn in rainbow colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) - 50 grams each color
  • 02
    Green cotton yarn for storage basket and fishing rod - 170 grams
  • 03
    White cotton yarn for storage basket and fishing rod - 70 grams

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm (C2 US / 12 UK)
  • 02
    Safety eyes 5mm
  • 03
    Small magnets 2cm diameter (7-15 pieces depending on strength)
  • 04
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Tapestry needle
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Wooden stick 25mm diameter, 27cm length
  • 09
    Pins

Progress Tracker

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— Fish (Make 6):

Round 1:

MR + 6 sc (6) - work over leftover yarn

Round 2:

inc X 6 (12) - pull leftover yarn firmly to close MR

Round 3:

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (18)

Round 4:

sc X 18 (18)

Round 5:

(2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (24)

Round 6-11:

sc X 24 (24)

Infos:

Place safety eyes between rows 5 and 6, in 3rd and 6th increases. Place magnet with same side facing out. Stuff fish, forming shape by pressing around eyes

Round 12:

(2 sc + 1 dec) X 6 (18)

Round 13:

(1 sc + 1 dec) X 6 (12)

Info:

Add fiberfill to fish until satisfied with stuffing

Round 14:

dec X 6 (6)

Round 15:

sc X 6 (6)

Round 16:

inc X 6 (12)

Round 17:

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (18)

Round 18:

(2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (24)

Round 19:

Fold two parts of tail together and crochet 12 sc through both layers. Cut yarn and hide

— Smaller Bowl (Make 3):

Round 1:

MR + 6 sc (6) - work over leftover yarn

Round 2:

inc X 6 (12) - pull leftover yarn firmly to close MR

Round 3:

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (18)

Round 4:

(2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (24)

Round 5:

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (30)

Round 6:

(4 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (36)

Round 7:

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (42)

Round 8:

BLO sc X 42 (42)

Round 9-15:

sc X 42 (42)

Round 16:

sl X 42. Close with slip stitch in first sl of row 16. Hide thread

— Bigger Bowl (Make 3):

Round 1:

MR + 6 sc (6) - work over leftover yarn

Round 2:

inc X 6 (12) - pull leftover yarn firmly to close MR

Round 3:

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (18)

Round 4:

(2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (24)

Round 5:

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (30)

Round 6:

(4 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (36)

Round 7:

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (42)

Round 8:

(6 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (48)

Round 9:

BLO sc X 48 (48)

Round 10-16:

sc X 48 (48)

Round 17:

sl X 48. Close with slip stitch in first sl of row 17. Hide thread

— Storage Basket:

Round 1:

MR + 6 sc (6) - work over leftover yarn

Round 2:

inc X 6 (12) - pull leftover yarn firmly to close MR

Round 3:

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (18)

Round 4:

(2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (24)

Round 5:

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (30)

Round 6:

(4 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (36)

Round 7:

(5 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (42)

Round 8:

(6 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (48)

Round 9:

(7 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (54)

Round 10:

(8 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (60)

Round 11:

(9 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (66)

Round 12:

(10 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (72)

Round 13:

(11 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (78)

Round 14:

(12 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (84)

Round 15:

(13 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (90)

Round 16:

(14 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (96)

Round 17:

(15 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (102)

Round 18:

(16 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (108)

Round 19:

(17 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (114)

Round 20:

(18 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (120)

Round 21:

BLO sc X 120 (120)

Round 22-31:

sc X 120 (120)

Info:

Change to white yarn by leaving last sc unfinished, pull white yarn through to complete. Cut green leaving 5cm tail. Work over both tails in next row

Round 32:

sc X 120 (120)

Round 33:

ch 3 + tr X 120 + sc in ch 3 from beginning (120)

Round 34-37:

ch 3, tr X 120, sc in ch 3 from beginning (120)

Info:

Change to green yarn

Round 38:

ch 3, tr X 120, sc in ch 3 from beginning (120)

Round 39:

sl X 120. Close with slip stitch in first sl. Hide thread

Info:

Chain 200 with green, cut even at ends. Insert string in row 35 going over 2 tr, then under 2 tr until row is complete

— Fishing Rod:

Round 1 (Green):

MR + 6 sc (6) - work over leftover yarn

Round 2-30:

sc X 6 (6)

Info:

Switch to white

Round 31:

BLO X 6 (6)

Round 32-90:

sc X 6 (6). Test stick fit every 10 rows

Info:

Make slip stitch in first st of row 90, cut yarn leaving tail. Thread needle and go through each front loop from down to up. Pull firmly and hide yarn inside

— Rod Guides (Make 2):

Round 1:

ch X 12, sl in first st. Test fit over rod

Round 2:

sc X 12, sl in first sc then make one more sl through sc 1 and 12. From there ch X 8 and sl last ch to first one. Cut yarn long enough to sew guides to rod at rows 65 and 85

— Reel Sides (Make 4):

Round 1:

MR + 6 sc (6) - work over leftover yarn

Round 2:

inc X 6 (12) - pull leftover yarn firmly to close MR

Round 3:

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (18)

Round 4:

(2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (24)

Round 5:

(3 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (30). Close with sl in first sc. Leave long threads for sewing

Info:

Place sides 2 by 2 with front parts on exterior and row ends together. Sew each pair together

— Reel Middle:

Round 1:

ch X 18 (18). Continue working in circle

Round 2-4:

sc X 18 (18)

Info:

Sew first side fitting between rows 3 and 4 of side part (sew interior only). Cut yarn. Stuff middle part and sew second side same way. Sew reel to rod at row 30

— Fishing String:

Info:

Chain X 60 (twice rod length). Sew to reel middle part where reel meets rod. Pass string over reel once from down up and sew again at joining point to secure. Insert string through each guide

— Hook:

Round 1:

MR + 6 sc (6). Insert string in middle of MR and make node connecting them

Round 2:

inc X 6 (12) - pull leftover yarn firmly to close MR

Round 3:

(1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (18)

Round 4:

sc X 18 (18)

Round 5:

(2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 (24)

Round 6:

sc X 14 (24)

Round 7:

(2 sc + 1 dec) X 6 (18)

Round 8:

sc X 18 (18). Start stuffing

Round 9:

(2 sc + 1 dec) X 6 (12). Sl in first sc leaving long tail

Info:

Stuff firmly leaving space for magnets. Place 1-3 magnets (test orientation with fish). Sew over magnet several times, cut and hide yarn

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert the wooden stick into the crocheted rod sleeve, ensuring it fits snugly from bottom to top
  • Attach the reel securely to the rod at row 30 where the color changes from green to white
  • Sew the two guides onto the white portion of the rod at rows 65 and 85, ensuring they're aligned
  • Thread the fishing string through both guides from bottom to top, securing it at the reel
  • Attach the magnetic hook firmly to the end of the fishing string with secure knots
  • Test all six fish to ensure their magnets attract properly to the hook magnet
  • Store all completed pieces in the storage basket using the drawstring closure

Important Notes

  • 💡Always test magnet orientation with a spare magnet before closing each fish to ensure all pieces attract correctly
  • 💡Supervise young children during play due to small magnets and safety eyes that could pose choking hazards
  • 💡Work with consistent tension when crocheting the rod sleeve to prevent accidentally joining opposite rows together
  • 💡Avoid overstuffing the fish as excessive weight prevents the magnetic hook from lifting them effectively
  • 💡Use quality safety eyes or consider embroidering eyes instead if making this toy for very young children
  • 💡Keep stitch markers handy when working in continuous rounds to track your progress accurately

This delightful fishing set pattern combines educational play with vibrant craftsmanship to create a toy that grows with your child. The rainbow-colored magnetic fish teach color recognition while developing hand-eye coordination, and the stackable bowls encourage sorting and organizational skills. Every element has been thoughtfully designed for durability and endless imaginative play, from the working reel on the fishing rod to the convenient storage basket that makes cleanup part of the fun. 🎣 Happy crocheting and even happier fishing! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What type of magnets should I use for this fishing set?

Small circular magnets around 2cm in diameter work best. If using craft store magnets, you may need 2-3 per fish and 3 in the hook for sufficient strength. Stronger neodymium magnets require only one per piece but ensure they're safely enclosed and test all orientations before closing.

Can I adjust the size of the bowls or make them all the same size?

Absolutely! The pattern includes two sizes for stacking purposes, but you can make all bowls the same size by following either the smaller or bigger bowl pattern six times. You can also create additional size variations by adding or removing increase rounds.

My fishing rod sleeve won't fit over the stick. What went wrong?

This commonly happens when working with only 6 stitches per round if you accidentally crochet through yarn from the opposite side. Test the stick fit every 10 rows and adjust the number of stitches (increase to 9 or 12) if your stick is thicker than 25mm diameter.

How do I prevent the magnets from moving around inside the fish?

Place magnets while stuffing the fish, positioning them firmly at the mouth area before completing the final decreases. You can also add a few securing stitches around the magnet area or use a small dab of fabric glue to keep magnets in place before closing.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly and note that your finished pieces will be different sizes. The pattern was designed for double-stranded cotton with a 2.5mm hook for durability and tight stitches that keep magnets secure.