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Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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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 Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet Tommy the Fisher, a lovable amigurumi doll dressed in trousers, a striped sweater, hat and shoes. It covers every piece: head, ears, legs, body, hands, hair, hat, trousers and shoes with round-by-round instructions. Detailed photos and optional wire armature instructions help you shape and assemble Tommy with confidence.

Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses Yarn Art Jeans and Etrofil Jeans yarns in several colors with a 2.3mm hook for a compact, neat finish. Suitable for crafters who know basic amigurumi techniques and want to build their skills.

Why You'll Love This Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because Tommy has so much personality packed into a small handmade doll. I enjoy the striped body and little details like the hat and tiny trousers that make him feel truly finished. I also love that the pattern includes clear photos and options for adding a wire frame for sturdiness. Working through each section feels rewarding and the final assembly brings all the elements together beautifully. Making Tommy is a joyful way to practice shaping and color changes while creating a gift-worthy toy.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Tommy with color swaps; try pastel tones for a softer, nursery-friendly version or bright primary colors for a playful look.

You can make Tommy larger or smaller by changing the yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn and a bigger hook will create a cuddlier, chunkier doll while fingering yarn makes an adorable mini.

I often add embroidered facial expressions to change personality: a small smile, freckles, or eyebrow placement will make each Tommy unique.

To add poseability, insert craft wire into the arms and legs before closing — I add a thin wire armature when I want my dolls to hold tiny props or stand sturdier.

Swap the hat for a different style: a beanie, baseball cap or scarf all look great and let you tailor Tommy to seasons or themes.

For gift-ready finishing, sew tiny buttons to the trousers or make a miniature scarf; I like adding a small fish accessory or bag for storytelling details.

If you want a softer doll, skip the wire armature and use extra stuffing; if you want a display doll, consider a light cardboard insole in the shoes for structure.

I sometimes change the sweater stripes sequence to create different outfits — alternating 1 row of color or 2 rows gives very different visual textures.

Try different yarn fibers for the hair: a fuzzy mohair blend makes a tousled look while smooth cotton gives neat curls when worked in loops.

Don't be afraid to mix yarn brands to get unique shades — as long as your gauge is consistent, the doll will come together beautifully.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during long rounds can make placement confusing; place a marker at the start of each round and move it every round to maintain the correct stitch count. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go often results in lumps or hard-to-shape areas; stuff gradually and evenly, adding small amounts of fiberfill as you crochet to keep the shape smooth. ✗ Changing colors without securing ends can cause loose strands inside your work; weave in or secure color changes as you go or plan to tidy them on the inside later. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases can quickly throw off shaping; count stitches after each shaping round and correct mistakes before continuing to the next round.

Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own charming Tommy the Fisher amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern. You'll create a 30 cm decorative doll with striped sweater, trousers, shoes, hat and tiny accessories. The pattern includes clear round-by-round instructions, photos and assembly tips to help you finish a beautiful hand-crafted toy. Perfect as a gift or to decorate a nursery, Tommy is full of character and handmade charm.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Skin color No.73 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 02
    Beige color No.87 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 03
    Yellow color No.84 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 04
    Dark brown color No.70 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 05
    Brown color No.71 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 06
    Brown color No.59 Etrofil Jeans
  • 07
    White color No.62 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 08
    Grey color No.46 Yarn Art Jeans

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.3mm
  • 02
    Black safety eyes size: 10mm (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing: 300 gram (approximate amount for whole doll)
  • 04
    2 small buttons
  • 05
    Sewing needle
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Fabric glue or glue gun
  • 08
    Stitch markers (recommended)
  • 09
    Plastic or fiberboard insole cutouts (for shoes)

Progress Tracker

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— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc, inc, sc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc, 2 sc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc, 3 sc)*6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc, 4 sc)*6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc)*6 (66)

Round 12-20 :

66 sc (66)

Info :

Eyes in row 17-18, each eye is 10 stitches apart. Nose in row 19-20.

Round 21 :

(9 sc, dec)*6 (60)

Round 22 :

(4 sc, dec, 4 sc)*6 (54)

Round 23 :

(7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 24 :

(3 sc, dec, 3 sc)*6 (42)

Round 25 :

(5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 26 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc)*6 (30)

Round 27 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 28 :

(sc, dec, sc)*6 (18)

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the body

— Ears :

Left ear (P1) :

(1 ch, 2 sc, 3 dc) in MR. Draw yarn and fasten off. Leaving a tail to sew into the head (5)

Right ear (P1) :

(2 ch, 2 dc, 3 sc) in MR. Draw yarn and fasten off. Leaving a tail to sew into the head (5)

Info :

Sewing the ears into the head in row 17-20

— Right Leg :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 7 sc, hdc, 5 inc*dc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, inc, sc, inc (32)

Round 4 :

BLO: 32 sc (32)

Round 5-6 :

32 sc (32)

Round 7 :

10 sc, 6 dec, 10 sc (26)

Round 8 :

26 sc (26)

Round 9 :

7 sc, 6 dec, 7 sc (20)

Round 10 :

6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (16)

Round 11 :

15 sc, inc (17)

Round 12 :

2 sc, dec, 9 sc, inc, 3 sc (17)

Round 13 :

inc, sc, dec, 10 sc, inc, 2 sc (18)

Round 14 :

18 sc (18)

Round 15 :

14 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (20)

Round 16 :

20 sc (20)

Round 17 :

2 sc, dec, 12 sc, inc, 3 sc (20)

Round 18-22 :

20 sc (20)

Round 23 :

dec, 14 sc, dec, 2 sc (18)

Round 24 :

inc, 7 sc, inc, 9 sc (20)

Round 25 :

20 sc (20)

Round 26 :

8 sc, dec, 6 sc, inc, 3 sc (20)

Round 27 :

inc, 7 sc, dec, 10 sc (20)

Round 28 :

3 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 4 sc (22)

Round 29-30 :

22 sc (22)

Round 31 :

3 sc, inc, 18 sc (23)

Round 32 :

19 sc, inc, 3 sc (24)

Info :

Change to Grey color

Round 33-35 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Fiberfill, cut the yarn

— Left Leg :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 5 inc*dc, hdc, 7 sc, inc, sc, inc (32)

Round 4 :

BLO: 32 sc (32)

Round 5-6 :

32 sc (32)

Round 7 :

10 sc, 6 dec, 10 sc (26)

Round 8 :

26 sc (26)

Round 9 :

8 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (20)

Round 10 :

7 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (16)

Round 11 :

15 sc, inc (17)

Round 12 :

2 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 3 sc (17)

Round 13 :

inc, sc, inc, 10 sc, dec, 2 sc (18)

Round 14 :

18 sc (18)

Round 15 :

inc, 2 sc, inc, 14 sc (20)

Round 16 :

20 sc (20)

Round 17 :

2 sc, inc, 12 sc, dec, 3 sc (20)

Round 18-22 :

20 sc (20)

Round 23 :

dec, sc, dec, 15 sc (18)

Round 24 :

inc, 9 sc, inc, 7 sc (20)

Round 25 :

20 sc (20)

Round 26 :

3 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 5 sc (20)

Round 27 :

inc, 9 sc, dec, 8 sc (20)

Round 28 :

4 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 3 sc (22)

Round 29-30 :

22 sc (22)

Round 31 :

17 sc, inc, 4 sc (23)

Round 32 :

4 sc, inc, 18 sc (24)

Info :

Change to Grey color

Round 33-35 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Fiberfill. Don't cut the yarn

— Body :

Round 1 :

From left leg, chain 3 to and slip stitch to right leg (at a position 5 stitches from the yarn end of the right leg): 24 sc, 3 sc (into 3 chain), 24 sc, 3 sc (into 3 chain) (54)

Round 2-4 :

54 sc (54)

Round 5 :

13 sc, (move the marking position here) change to yellow color: 54 sc (54)

Round 6 :

54 sc (54)

Round 7 :

Change to white color: 54 sc (54)

Round 8 :

54 sc (54)

Round 9 :

Change to yellow color: 54 sc (54)

Round 10 :

54 sc (54)

Round 11 :

Change to white color: (7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 12 :

(3 sc, dec, 3 sc)*6 (42)

Info :

If you want to make a wire diagram to make the doll sturdy, follow the instructions in the pictures, or you can omit the diagram if you want the doll to be soft.

Round 13-22 :

42 sc (10 rounds) (42)

Round 23 :

Change to white color: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 24 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc)*6 (30)

Round 25 :

Change to yellow color: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 26 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and cut the yarn

Item Name (P1) :

Connect hands to the body, mark the 4 positions. Sew the 6 stitches of the hand to the body.

— Hands :

Right hand :

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (12)

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc)*4 (16)

Round 6-7 :

16 sc (16)

Round 8 :

2 sc, sc3tog, 11 sc (14)

Round 9 :

sc, sc3tog, 10 sc (12)

Round 10 :

Change to yellow color: BLO: 12 sc; FLO: 12 sc (12)

Round 11 :

12 sc (12)

Round 12 :

Change to white color: 12 sc (12)

Round 13 :

12 sc (12)

Round 14-32 :

Hook 2 yellow color rows and then 2 white color rows until the hands ends: 12 sc

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the body

Left hand :

Make same as right hand (6 sc in MR, rounds follow same sequence)

— Trousers :

Round 1 :

Start with Beige color: Make a chain of 36 ch and close circle: 1 ch, 35 sc, slst (35)

Round 2-4 :

35 sc (35)

Round 5-26 :

Change to dark brown color: 35 sc (35)

Info :

Hook similar to the other pant leg and join them together

Round 27 :

32 sc, skip 3 chains of the 1st pant leg, skip 3 chains of the 2nd pant leg (and join them together), 32 sc (64)

Round 28 :

64 sc (64)

Round 29 :

(14 dc, dec*dc)*4 (60)

Round 30 :

(4 dc, dec*dc, 4 dc)*6 (54)

Round 31 :

(7 dc, dec*dc)*6 (48)

Round 32 :

16 slst, 2 ch, 16 dc, turn

Round 33 :

2 ch, skip 1 ch, 14 dc, turn

Round 34 :

2 ch, skip 1 ch, 13 dc, turn

Round 35 :

2 ch, skip 1 ch, 12 dc, turn

Round 36 :

2 ch, skip 1 ch, 11 dc, turn

Strap :

make 2. Rnd 37: Continue to make a chain of 35 ch, start in 8th ch from the hook: 28 sc, turn. Rnd 38: 10 slst, make a chain of 35 ch, start in 8th ch from the hook: 28 sc. Fasten off. Cut the yarn.

Pocket (P1) :

Make 1. Rnd 1: Make a chain of 11 ch, start in 3rd ch from the hook: 9 dc, turn. Rnd 2: 2 ch, 9 dc, turn. Rnd 3: 2 ch, 9 dc. Fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the trousers.

— Hair :

Round 1 :

(1 ch, 8 hdc, slst) in MR (8)

Round 2 :

1 ch, BLO: 8 inc*hdc, slst (16)

Round 3 :

1 ch, BLO: (hdc, inc*hdc)*8, slst (24)

Round 4 :

1 ch, BLO: (hdc, inc*hdc, hdc)*8, slst (32)

Wings Rnd 1-8 :

Make a chain of 20 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 3 sc, 4 hdc, 9 dc, 3 hdc, skip 1 chain, slst (19)

Round 9-10 :

Make a chain of 18 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 11 hdc, 2 sc, slst (17)

Round 11-12 :

Make a chain of 16 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 9 hdc, 2 sc, slst (15)

Round 13-14 :

Make a chain of 15 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 14 sc, slst (14)

Round 15-16 :

Make a chain of 14 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 13 sc, slst (13)

Round 17-20 :

Make a chain of 15 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 14 sc, slst (14)

Round 21-22 :

Make a chain of 16 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 9 hdc, 2 sc, slst (15)

Round 23-24 :

Make a chain of 18 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 11 hdc, 2 sc, slst (17)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn. You can use glue guns or fabric glue to attach hair into the head

— Hat :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc, inc, sc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc, 2 sc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc, 3 sc)*6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc, 4 sc)*6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc)*6 (66)

Round 12 :

66 sc (66)

Round 13 :

(5 sc, inc, 5 sc)*6 (72)

Round 14 :

(11 sc, inc)*6 (78)

Round 15 :

(6 sc, inc, 6 sc)*6 (84)

Round 16 :

(13 sc, inc)*6 (90)

Round 17 :

(7 sc, inc, 7 sc)*6 (96)

Round 18 :

(3 sc, dec, 3 sc)*12 (84)

Round 19 :

(5 sc, dec)*12 (72)

Round 20 :

72 sc (72)

Round 21 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc)*12 (60)

Round 22 :

60 sc (60)

Round 23 :

FLO: 24 sc, turn (24)

Round 24 :

1 ch, 8 sc, (inc, sc)*4, 8 sc, turn (28)

Round 25 :

1 ch, dec, 4 sc, (inc, 3 sc)*4, 4 sc, dec, turn (30)

Round 26 :

1 ch, 2 dec, 22 sc, 2 dec, turn (26)

Round 27 :

1 ch, 2 dec, 18 sc, 2 dec (22)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn.

— Shoes :

Right shoe :

Rnd 1: Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc, slst (18)

Round 2 :

1 ch, inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc, slst (24)

Round 3 :

1 ch, sc, inc, 6 sc, hdc, 5 inc*dc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, inc, sc, inc, slst (32)

Round 4 :

1 ch, 12 sc, inc, sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sc, inc, 12 sc, slst (36)

Round 5 :

1 ch, BLO: 36 sc, slst (36)

Round 6 :

Turn the sole (wrong side facing): 1 ch, 36 sc, slst (36)

Info :

Change to brown color (No.71 Yarn art Jeans)

Round 7 :

Turn the sole (wrong side facing): 1 ch, 36 sc, slst (36)

Info :

Change to white color (No.03 Yarn art Jeans)

Round 8 :

1 ch, 12 sc, 6 hdc*dec, 12 sc, slst (30)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn

Make body of the shoe :

Count 12 sc from the slip stitch to the left side and 12 sc from the slip stitch to the right side and place markers. Rnd 1: Start to the right stitch marker and with the brown color: 1 ch, 24 sc, turn (24)

Round 2-4 :

1 ch, 24 sc, turn (24)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn

Make the tongue of the shoe :

With the brown color: BLO (in the 8th round of the sole): 1 ch, 6 sc, turn. Rnd 2-7: 1 ch, 6 sc, turn. Fasten off. Cut the yarn. With the white color make the shoelaces to finish.

Left shoe :

Make same as right shoe (follow rounds same as right shoe)

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the top opening of the body using the tail left on the head; align the center back stitch of the head with the center back of the body and use whipstitch to attach securely.
  • Attach ears to the head at rounds 17-20, spacing them symmetrically and sewing the tail securely into the head so they sit flat.
  • Sew the hands to the body at the marked four positions; align and sew the 6 stitches of each hand to the body using a yarn needle so they are firmly attached.
  • Position the legs so the join round (where the legs were connected) sits evenly at the bottom of the body; sew the inside seam and weave ends inside for a tidy finish.
  • Sew trousers and pocket in place; attach straps and buttons to the trousers as shown in photos and secure all loose ends.
  • Glue or sew the hair unit to the head following photo reference; for extra durability, use fabric glue or a few securing stitches from the inside.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round and any shaping positions, especially when joining pieces like legs into the body.
  • 💡Stuff pieces firmly but gradually; overstuffing will distort shaping while understuffing will give a floppy result.
  • 💡When changing colors work the last yarn-over of the previous stitch with the new color to create a clean color change and reduce loose ends.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to ensure correct alignment and symmetry, checking photos for reference positions.

Tommy the Fisher is a delightful amigurumi that makes a sweet handmade gift or charming decor piece. The pattern is detailed with photos and clear round-by-round instructions so you can recreate every cute detail. Whether you make him for yourself or as a thoughtful present, Tommy brings warmth and personality to any shelf or nursery. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures about 30 cm tall when using the specified Yarn Art Jeans yarns and a 2.3mm hook, as stated in the pattern.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute different yarn weights but the final size will change. Use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and expect adjustments to stuffing and assembly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with basic amigurumi stitches (sc, inc, dec, BLO/FLO) and working in rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters finish this pattern in about 12-15 hours spread over multiple sessions, depending on experience and the level of finishing detail you choose.