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Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

Tommy The Fisher 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 Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

Tommy the Fisher is a sweet crocheted doll complete with trousers, hat, shoes, hair and a tiny fish accessory. The pattern gives clear round-by-round instructions so you can crochet each part precisely. It uses Yarn Art Jeans and Etrofil Jeans yarns and finishes about 30 cm tall—ideal for decoration or a baby toy.

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

You will crochet the head, limbs, body, clothing and accessories separately and then assemble them. Step-by-step photos and notes guide placement and finishing for a polished result.

Why You'll Love This Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances charming detail with approachable techniques, resulting in a doll with real personality. I enjoy how the striped sweater and tiny hat give Tommy a handcrafted, nostalgic look. The pattern allows for customization—change colors or add accessories to make your own version. Making Tommy feels rewarding because the assembly brings all the pieces to life into a cuddly, display-ready companion.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize Tommy by changing yarn colors—try navy and red for a sailor look or pastel shades for a softer toy.

You can make Tommy larger or smaller by switching yarn weight and adjusting hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunky, cuddly doll.

I often add embroidered details like freckles, a smile, or little patches on the trousers to increase charm and uniqueness.

Swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes if making for a baby to ensure safety and a softer face finish.

Change the striped sweater sequence for more or fewer stripes, or use variegated yarn to create an interesting color flow without extra color changes.

Replace the plastic insole with a felted or padded insole if you want a softer foot that still keeps shape.

Embellish the hat with a tiny pompom or a stitched emblem to reflect different styles or seasons.

Make a whole set of outfits — a raincoat, scarf or tiny fishing net accessory — to give Tommy more play value and display options.

Try adding wire inside the arms to make them posable for expressive poses or to hold tiny props like a fishing rod.

Use applique shapes or tiny buttons on the trousers to create unique character details and make each finished doll truly one-of-a-kind.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during the body join can misalign the legs and body; mark the joining stitches and move your marker as instructed to keep symmetry. ✗ Forgetting to stuff limbs evenly causes lumpy legs and arms; add small amounts of stuffing gradually while shaping each limb for a smooth finish. ✗ Changing colors without catching ends neatly can leave loose tails; carry color where possible or weave in ends immediately to avoid loose fibers. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases and decreases leads to wrong stitch counts in later rounds; recount after each shaping round to ensure accuracy. ✗ Pulling your tension too tight for small details will make parts stiff and hard to sew; maintain moderate tension so pieces remain flexible for assembly.

Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable Tommy the Fisher amigurumi doll with this complete crochet pattern. You will make a charming little fisherman with detailed clothing, hat, hair, and accessories. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, materials, abbreviations, and assembly tips so you can follow along easily. Perfect as a decorative piece or a thoughtful handmade gift for kids and collectors.

Intermediate 5-7 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
    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
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing: 300gram
  • 04
    2 small buttons
  • 05
    Sewing needle
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Fabric glue or glue gun
  • 08
    Stitch markers
  • 09
    Yarn needle for sewing

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 :

Item Name (Left ear) :

(1 ch, 2 sc, 3 dc) in MR (5)

Info :

Draw yarn and fasten off. Leaving a tail to sew into the head

Item Name (Right ear) :

(2 ch, 2 dc, 3 sc) in MR (5)

Info :

Draw yarn and fasten off. Leaving a tail to sew into the head

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 not make 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

— Hands :

Item Name (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

Item Name (Left 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 :

12 sc, sc3tog, sc (14)

Round 9 :

10 sc, sc3tog, 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

— Body (continue) :

Info :

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

Round 27 :

Change to white color, start with the first st of the back: 6 sc, 6sc (into 6 sts of the left hand), 6 sc, 6 sc (into 6 sts of the right hand) (24)

Round 28 :

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

Round 29 :

Change to yellow color: 18 sc (18)

Round 30 :

18 sc (18)

Round 31 :

Change to skin color: 18 sc (18)

Round 32 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Sew body to the head

— 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 1ch, 14 dc, turn

Round 34 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 13 dc, turn

Round 35 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 12 dc, turn

Round 36 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 11 dc, turn

Info :

Strap: make 2

Round 37 :

Continue to make a chain of 35 ch, start in 8th ch from the hook: 28 sc, turn

Round 38 :

10 slst, make a chain of 35 ch, start in 8th ch from the hook: 28 sc

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn

Item Name (Pocket) :

Rnd 1: Make a chain of 11 ch, start in 3rd ch from the hook: 9 dc, turn (9)

Round 2 :

2 ch, 9 dc, turn (9)

Round 3 :

2 ch, 9 dc (9)

Info :

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)

Info :

Wings

Round 1-8 :

Make a chain of 20 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 3 sc, 4 hdc, 9 dc, 3 hdc, skip1 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 :

Item Name (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.

Info :

Make the 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 marker.

Round 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

Item Name (Make the tongue of the shoe) :

Rnd 1: BLO (in the 8th round of the sole): 1 ch, 6 sc, turn (6)

Round 2-7 :

1 ch, 6 sc, turn (6)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn. With the white color to make the shoelaces to finish

Item Name (Left shoe) :

Make as mirror of the 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, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 5 inc*dc, hdc, 7 sc, inc, sc, inc, slst (32)

Round 4 :

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

Info :

Continue same as right shoe for subsequent rounds

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew ears into the head between rows 17-20 using the tail left from ears; position symmetrically and stitch securely.
  • Cut an insole from plastic or fiberboard and insert it into each foot before finishing the shoe to provide shape and stability.
  • Attach hands to the body by marking four positions and sew the 6 stitches of each hand to the body, securing tightly for a neat connection.
  • Sew the body to the head after stuffing, aligning the neck opening and using the long tail left on the head to stitch evenly around the neck.
  • Sew trousers and join pant legs as instructed, then attach straps and sew on small buttons to hold straps in place for the finished outfit.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and the marking position especially when color changes or joins occur.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not too tightly to keep a soft shape while preventing lumps; add stuffing gradually and shape as you go.
  • 💡Pin and position parts (hands, ears, trousers) before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go to avoid a long finishing session and to secure color changes neatly.

Tommy the Fisher is a whimsical little doll full of character and charm. This pattern gives you everything you need to crochet each piece and assemble it into a delightful finished toy. Make Tommy in your favorite colors for keepsakes or gifts—he adds handmade warmth wherever he goes. 🧶🐟

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures about 30 cm tall when using the recommended yarn and a 2.3mm hook as listed in the materials.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook and expect larger or smaller proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with magic rings, increases/decreases, BLO/FLO and basic amigurumi assembly is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how many details or customizations you add.