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Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a complete fishing play set: six rainbow fish, matching bowls, a storage basket, and a fishing rod with reel and hook. It uses single crochet in rounds with a few color-change techniques for the basket trim. The design includes guidance for safely inserting magnets and positioning eyes for consistent results.

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

Detailed round-by-round instructions, photos, and assembly notes are included to guide you from start to finish. Perfect for makers who enjoy small toys with practical assembly and clever finishing touches.

Why You'll Love This Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings bright, simple shapes to life in a playful, interactive set that children adore. I designed each fish and bowl to stack and pair so the finished set is both fun and educational. I enjoy the small, repetitive rounds that are relaxing to crochet while still offering interesting finishing steps like attaching the reel and sewing in magnets. Seeing the rainbow of finished fish and bowls always makes me smile and inspires me to make more colorful toy sets.

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 how easy it is to personalize this set by changing yarn colors; try pastels for a softer nursery look or neon brights for a playroom-ready set.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to make different scales — bulky yarn with a bigger hook gives a chunky, cuddly set, while finer yarn creates mini keychain-friendly fish.

I add embroidered smiles or felt patches to give each fish a different personality and expression for extra charm.

If you want a quieter toy, skip the magnets and use a loop-and-button system or Velcro for attachment to the hook.

Try adding textured stitches to the bowl rim like crab stitch or reverse single crochet to create a decorative edge.

I sometimes replace the wooden stick with a colorful dowel or a repurposed paint stick for longer rods or different grips.

For a Montessori-style set, make the bowls in neutral tones and embroider numbers or colors to encourage matching and counting play.

Make a travel version by reducing rows on the rod and making smaller fish; this is great for on-the-go play and pocket-sized gifts.

I recommend experimenting with different stuffing types — a slightly heavier stuffing helps the fish sit better in bowls, while lighter stuffing keeps them float-like and easy to lift with the hook.

To make the rod more durable, reinforce the inside with a thin layer of fabric glued to the dowel or use a coated wire inside the sleeve for a sturdier, posable rod.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the leftover yarn technique at the start of the magic ring can leave a visible hole; work over the leftover yarn and pull it firmly to close the MR securely. ✗ Placing safety eyes or magnets without testing their alignment can cause mismatched pieces; always place and test magnets against each other and position eyes before final stitching. ✗ Overstuffing the fish or bowls makes them heavy and distorts the shape; stuff gradually and shape with your fingers to keep pieces neat and light. ✗ Crocheting too loosely during decreases will leave holes in the fish tails; work tight, especially when decreasing, and use an invisible decrease if needed for a neat finish. ✗ Forgetting to mark the start of rounds causes miscounts in long rows; use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round to avoid losing track of increases or color changes.

Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

Bring a colorful, hands-on playset to life with this charming crochet Fishing Set. You will create six rainbow fish, stacking bowls, a storage basket, and a detailed fishing rod with reel and hook. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, clear change-of-color instructions, and tips for safely adding magnets and eyes. Perfect for gifting or playtime, this set combines simple shapes with thoughtful assembly to produce durable, kid-friendly toys.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Performance 100% Cotton yarn, worked in double thread for fish and bowls - 50 g each color (6 rainbow colors)
  • 02
    Main color for storage basket and fishing rod (green used in sample) - 170 g
  • 03
    White yarn for the storage basket and fishing rod trim - 70 g
  • 04
    Extra yarn for details and spare colors - small amounts (approx 50 g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size UK 12 = 2.5mm = C2 US (recommended)
  • 02
    Optional: Crochet hook up to UK 6 / 5mm / H8 US for a looser/tidier finish
  • 03
    Safety eyes 5mm (6 pcs for fish)
  • 04
    Small round magnets (2 cm / 0.8 inches diameter) - sample used 15 pcs (use 7 if magnets are strong)
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Yarn needle for sewing and hiding ends
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Needle for sewing parts and weaving tails
  • 10
    A wooden stick or dowel for the rod (sample uses 25 mm / 1 inch diameter)

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— Fish :

Round 1 :

MR + 6sc => 6 - work over the leftover yarn

Round 2 :

inc X 6 => 12 - pull the leftover yarn firmly (without breaking it) to close the 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 the eyes between rows 5 and 6, in the 3rd and the 6th increases. Establish a front side for the magnet and always place the magnet with that side on the exterior; The magnet goes inside the fish all the way to the mouth of the fish. To test that the magnet is in the correct position always keep a magnet close to you and check if it connects to all your fish on the same side; if your magnets are not strong enough placing two magnets inside the fish might help. Stuff your fish (don't overdo it - it will make it heavy and the magnets from the fishing rod won't help to lift it up); form the fish with your hands by pressing the thumb and the index against the eyes of the fish; continue crocheting the fish.

Round 12 :

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

Round 13 :

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

Info :

Add fiberfill to the fish until you are satisfied with the stuffing; Keep forming the fish by pressing the fingers on its eyes.

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 the two parts of the tail together and crochet 12sc (insert the hook in every 2 stitches which are in front of each other; Cut the yarn and hide it with the hook or with a needle;)

— Bowls :

Info :

I made six bowls, one for each fish. The bowls are split in two sizes: Bigger bowls: make 3 with colors red, yellow, blue. Smaller bowls: make 3 with colors orange, green, purple.

— Smaller Bowl :

Round 1 :

MR + 6sc => 6 - work over the leftover yarn

Round 2 :

inc X 6 => 12 - pull the leftover yarn firmly (without breaking it) to close the 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

Info :

Close by doing a slip stitch in the first slip stitch of row 16. Hide the thread and the bowl is finished.

— Bigger Bowl :

Round 1 :

MR + 6sc => 6 - work over the leftover yarn

Round 2 :

inc X 6 => 12 - pull the leftover yarn firmly (without breaking it) to close the 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

Info :

Close by doing a slip stitch in the first slip stitch of row 17. Hide the thread and the bowl is finished.

— Storage Basket :

Round 1 :

MR + 6sc => 6 - work over the leftover yarn

Round 2 :

inc X 6 => 12 - pull the leftover yarn firmly (without breaking it) to close the 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 yarn to white: To change the color, leave the last single crochet unfinished, then take the white yarn and pull it through to finish the sc. Cut the green yarn leaving a 5 cm tail. In the next row work over both the green and the white leftover yarn.

Round 32 :

sc X 120 => 120

Round 33 :

chain 3 + tr X 120 + sc in chain 3 in the beginning of the row => 120

Round 34-37 :

chain 3, tr X 120, sc in chain 3 from the beginning of the row => 120

Round 38 :

chain 3, tr X 120, sc in chain 3 from the beginning of the row => 120

Round 39 :

SL X 120

Info :

Close by doing a slip stitch in the first slip stitch of row 39. Hide the thread. To close the basket, make a string: chain 200 with the main color (green in sample), cut yarn even at ends. Insert the string in row 35 - go over 2 trebles, then under 2 trebles until you finish the row. Use a needle to make this easier.

— Rod :

Info :

You need to make the rod around the stick. Sample stick is 25 mm / 1 inch diameter so 6sc around was used. For the length sample used 90 rows (27 cm / 10.6 inch): 30 rows green (one third) and 60 rows white (two thirds). Test the stick every 10 rows to ensure fit.

Round 1 :

MR + 6sc => 6 - work over the leftover yarn

Round 2-30 :

sc X 6 => 6 (work in green for first 30 rows)

Round 31 :

BLO X 6 => 6 (switch to white)

Round 32-90 :

sc X 6 => 6 (work in white until desired length)

Info :

Make a slip stitch in the first stitch of row 90, cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing. Take a needle and go through each front loop of the 6 sc from down to up (insert the needle with the wrong side to make sure you take only the front loop). Pull firmly and hide the yarn inside.

— The Guides :

Info :

Make 2 guides; chain 12 so they fit over the rod (you may need more chains if your rod uses more than 6sc). Sew the guides to the rod at rows 65 and 85 in the sample.

Round 1 :

chain X 12; slip stitch in the first stitch; stop and test that you can place it over your rod. Continue in circle, working over the yarn left from the MR.

Round 2 :

sc X 12; make a slip stitch in the first sc and then make one more in the middle going through sc 1 and 12; from there chain X 8 and slip stitch the last chain to the first one. Cut the yarn long enough for you to sew the guide over the rod.

— The Reel :

i. The sides (make 4) :

R1: MR + 6sc => 6 - work over the leftover yarn. R2: inc X 6 => 12 - pull the leftover yarn firmly (without breaking it) to close the MR. R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 18. R4: (2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 24. R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 30. Close by doing a slip stitch in the first sc of row 5. Leave at least 2 long threads for sewing. Place the sides 2 by 2 and sew each pair together making sure the front parts are on the exterior and the ends of the rows joined together.

ii. The middle part :

R1: chain X 18 => 18; continue working in circle. R2 - R4 = sc X 18 => 18. Now attach the side parts: start sewing the first side; it should fit perfectly in between rows 3 and 4 of the side part (sew the interior part of the side so the sewing is not visible on the exterior). Cut the yarn. Stuff the middle part and proceed the same way with the second side. The reel should be ready. Sew the reel to the rod where you change the colors (row 30).

— The String :

Info :

Chain X 60 (this is twice the rod length in the sample). Sew the string to the reel, on the middle part down, just where the reel meets the rod so it is less visible. Pass the string over the reel once from down up and sew again at the joining point to secure. Insert the string in each of the guides.

— The Hook :

Round 1 :

MR + 6sc => 6

Info :

Insert the string in the middle of the magic ring and make a node connecting the two. This way you do not need to sew them together later.

Round 2 :

inc X 6 => 12 - pull the leftover yarn firmly (without breaking it) to close the 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

Info :

Start stuffing.

Round 9 :

(2 sc + 1 dec) X 6 => 12; sl stitch in the first sc leaving a long tail to sew the magnets.

Info :

Stuff firmly, but leave enough place for the magnet. The designer placed 3 magnets inside the hook because the sample magnets were not strong; if your magnets are strong one can be enough or you can crochet over them to hide them completely. When you place the magnet(s) test with a fish that you got the right side up. Sew over the magnet a couple of times, cut the yarn and hide it.

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew the reel to the rod at the color change row (sample row 30). Sew guides to the rod at sample rows 65 and 85. Sew reel sides together and attach the middle part as instructed. Insert magnets and test each fish and hook for correct polarity/side. Insert string through guides and secure to reel. Position bowls inside the storage basket and close basket string as shown.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the reel to the rod at the point where you change colors (sample row 30) and secure it firmly so the reel does not move during play.
  • Attach the two guides over the rod and sew them in place at the sample rows 65 and 85 so they act as stops for the reel and string.
  • Place the sides of the reel in pairs (2 by 2), sew each pair together with the front parts facing outward, then sew the middle part between the pairs and stuff before final closing.
  • Insert the chosen magnet(s) into each fish and inside the hook before closing; test magnet polarity by bringing the hook near a fish and adjust until they all connect on the same side.
  • Thread the string through each guide, secure the string to the reel, and hide yarn tails neatly inside the reel and rod sleeve.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written in US terminology and is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated; note differences between US and UK terminology for single and treble stitches.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round, especially during long runs of single crochet and color changes.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and shape as you go to avoid lumps; overstuffing will make toys heavy and affect magnet performance.
  • 💡Test magnets and safety eyes after placement but before closing to ensure correct polarity and alignment; supervise children when magnets are used and ensure magnets are securely enclosed.

This colorful Fishing Set makes a playful, stackable toy perfect for little hands and bright imaginations. It includes six rainbow fish, matching bowls, a storage basket, and a fishing rod with realistic reel and hook for interactive play. Whether you make one set or a dozen, these pieces make delightful gifts and learning toys for stacking and matching games. 🧶🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

The finished fish measure approximately 6-8 cm long and the assembled rod is about 27 cm in the sample using the recommended yarn and hook size; bowl sizes vary between small and large as shown.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; if using thicker yarn choose a larger hook and adjust stitch counts to maintain proportions.

Do I need experience with amigurumi to follow this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with single crochet in the round, increases and decreases, and basic finishing techniques like sewing parts together.

Are the magnets safe for children?

Magnets can be hazardous if they come loose; ensure you use strong magnets, secure them inside the pieces, sew over them well, and supervise children; the pattern includes guidance to hide and test magnets.