Crochet Clownfish – Amigurumi

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Find here an easy pattern for a crochet clownfish

Dive into the vibrant world of crochet with my my new pattern – the Small Crochet Clownfish amigurumi! Inspired by the beloved character Nemo, this adorable amigurumi is a delightful addition to any crochet collection. With its petite size, it fits snugly in the palm of your hand, making it the perfect companion for on-the-go adventures.

Crafted with simplicity and speed in mind, this free crochet fish pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you’re a fan of marine life or simply looking for a fun and fast project, this small clownfish is sure to bring a smile to your face.

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Crochet Clown fish Amigurumi

Start Here:

Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.

The pattern is written using US terms.

Size:

4” / 11 cm long (without tail) when made with the indicated yarn.

Material:
• 3 different light worsted yarn calling for a 5.5 mm hook in orange, white, and black
• Size 3.5 mm crochet hook  (the crochet hook size can be change depending on your preferences)
• 2 black safety eyes (9 mm)
• Poly-fil fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
 
Abbreviations:
• chain (ch)• magic ring (mr)
• single crochet (sc)
• increase (inc)
• invisible decrease (dec)
• slip stitch (sl st)
• half double crochet (hdc)
• double crochet (dc)
 
What did I use?

I used cotton yarn. Light worsted weight yarn in orange, white, and black. I used « I love this cotton ! » from Hobby Lobby in Black (color 2), White (color 6), and Glowing (color 102).

 

Work in rounds, do not turn unless specified. If needed, use a stitch marker for the first stitch of each round.

With the orange yarn and the 3.5 mm hook:

  • Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc. (12)
  • Round 3: [1 sc in next st, 1 inc in next st] x6. (18)
  • Round 4: [1 sc in next 2 st, 1 inc in next st] x6. (24)
  • Round 5: [1 sc in next 3 st, 1 inc in next st] x6. (30)
  • Rounds 6 to 7: 1 sc in all st. (30)
  • Round 8: [1 sc in next 4 st, 1 inc in next st] x6. (36)

Place the 9 mm safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5, spaced by 5 st.

Change color for the white yarn:

Rounds 9 to 12: 1 sc in all st. (36)

Change for the orange yarn:

  • Round 13: 1 sc in all st. (36)
  • Round 14: [1 sc in next 4 st, 1 dec in next st] x6. (30)
  • Rounds 15 to 16: 1 sc in all st. (30)

Change for the white yarn:

  • Round 17: 1 sc in all st. (30)
  • Round 18: [1 sc in next 3 st, 1 dec in next st] x6. (24)
  • Round 19: 1 sc in all st. (24)

Change for the orange yarn:

  • Round 20: 1 sc in all st. (24)
  • Round 21: [1 sc in next 2 st, 1 dec in next st] x6. (18)
  • Round 22: 1 sc in all st. (18)

Change for the white yarn:

  • Rounds 23 to 24: 1 sc in all st. (18)
  • Round 25: [1 sc in next st, 1 dec in next st] x6. (12)
  • Round 26: 6 dec. (6)

Close the body and leave a long tail to attach the caudal fin.

Tail fin and pectoral fins – Crochet Clownfish – Amigurumi

 

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Make 3 identical fins as follows:

Starting with the black yarn and the 3.5 mm hook:

  • Row 1: ch 7. (7)
  • Row 2:  1 sc in the second chain from hook, 1 sc in the 5 next st.  (6)

Change for the orange yarn: 

  • Row 3: Turn, ch 1. 1 sc in the 6 st. (6)
  • Row 4: Turn, ch 1. 1 sc in the first 2 st, 1 dec, 1 sc in the last 2 st. (5)
  • Row 5: Turn, ch 1. 1 sc in the 5 st. (5)
  • Row 6: Turn, ch 1. 1 sc in the 5 st. (5)
  • Row 7: Turn, ch 1. 1 dec, 1 sc in the next st, 1 dec. (3)

Attach one fin to the back of the body (it will be the caudal fin). Attach the two pelvic fins on each side of the body between Rounds 12 and 13.

Dorsal fins – Crochet Clownfish – Amigurumi

 

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Make 1 dorsal fin as follows:

Starting with the orange yarn and the 3.5 mm hook:
  • Row 1: ch 10. (10)
  • Row 2:  1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in the 8 next st.  (9)
  • Row 3: Turn, ch 1. 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 hdc in the next 2 st, 1 sc. (9)


Change for the black yarn: 

  • Row 4: Turn, ch 1. 1 sc, 1 hdc in the next 2 st, 1 sc in the next 2 st, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. (9)
  • Row 5: 1 sc in the next 2 st (on rows 2 and 3 – you will have a total of 11 black st.)


Attach the dorsal fin at the top center of the body. I placed the front of the fin between rows 12 and 13.

Congratulations, your fish is ready! If you made it, please be sure to tag @natalinacraft on social media with the hashtag #natalinacraft, I would love to see your work!

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Crochet Clownfish – Amigurumi

38 thoughts on “Crochet Clownfish – Amigurumi”

      1. natalina

        Hi, you don’t need a 5.5 mm hook, only a 3.5 mm hook. I was just talking about the weight of the yarn for the 5.5 mm hook.

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        1. Juanis Fuentes

          Hola, buenas noches. Necesito un nemo de 20 centímetros, como le puedo hacer. De antemano, gracias.

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          1. natalina

            Hola, I am so sorry for my late reply, I had to take a break from my blog. I would just use bigger yarn (or 2 strands of yarn) and a bigger crochet, It should work!

  2. Nancy Guillozet

    Making these for our church to take to Guatemala for the little kids and small bears. Thanks for having patterns free. God bless

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  3. María Fernanda

    Hola, necesito ayuda… No entiendo algunos términos, y en la vuelta número 3, me da 17 puntos ☹️

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    1. natalina

      Hi Maria, you should have 12 st in your ound 2 (Round 2: inc 6 times. (12)). Then you need to make 1 sc in the next st, and 1 inc in the following st and repeat this pattern 5 more times. You should have a total of 18 st at the end.

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  5. Adriana

    Hola soy adriana mendez, chilena, y me encanto este patrón, recién estoy tejiendo y me encanta
    MUCHAS GRACIAS

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  6. Andrea

    Hermoso trabajo y fácil. Es la primera vez que hago animales amigurumis. estoy tratando de hacer una pecera. Gracias por compartir tu trabajo,Saludos

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  8. Mary Halliday

    I have just made a knitted jumper for my 7month old lovely Greatgrandson, he is SO fond of Nemo I knitted in a kangaroo pocket across his tummy for Nemo to tuck in! Now I have to crochet a baby Nemo to live in this pocket. Do you also have the pattern for the smaller one you designed please?

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  9. Judith Butler

    Good morning, I’m assuming this pattern is in US terms, is that right? I’m from the UK so would need to change the stitches to uk version. Many thanks, take care Judith

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  10. Vicki Cortez

    I am so glad I found your pattern. I am going to a baby shower in September and they are asking for a book instead of a card. I found your pattern and I will be getting the book Finding Nemo. Thank you for the great pattern.

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      1. Dianne

        For the smaller version, did you just use lighter yarn and a smaller hook? And about how long was it? Thanks!

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  11. Wendy

    How do you hide the ends when you change colours on the fins? Easy to hide them inside the body, but I’ve never changed colours on a flat piece before. Thank you.

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  12. Lucy

    Hello! Loveeeeeee this pattern, it’s so cute. Just finished making all the pieces for the fish and now i’m kind of stuck on how to connect the fins to the body. Would it be easier to crochet or sew them on? Thanks in advance.

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    1. natalina

      Hi, thank you for your nice words. I usually sew them on. I find it easier that way as the pieces are quite small.

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  13. Nicky

    love the pattern, made and happy with end result.
    only thing I think would have helped was to start the back dorsal fin was to start with a tail of wool to sew it on with, as this was not mentioned
    thank you for the pattern though ❤️

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  14. Joce

    Il est magnifique, j’ai trouvé un tout petit pour aquarium. Mais le votre est magnifique et va faire le bonheur d’un Loulou . MERCI

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