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Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a full children's fishing set: six small amigurumi fish, stacking bowls, a drawstring storage basket, and a fishing rod with reel and string. It uses cotton yarn in double strands for sturdy, washable toys and includes instructions for embedding magnets and safety eyes. The design focuses on simple repeated rounds, bright color changes, and straightforward assembly for a fun, tactile playset.

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

Step-by-step instructions cover shaping, color changes, treble rounds for the basket, and finishing tips to secure magnets and safety eyes. Ideal for making a coordinated rainbow set or customizing your own color palette.

Why You'll Love This Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together color, texture and play in a compact, satisfying project. I enjoy how each little fish is quick to make but still offers shaping practice with increases and decreases. The storage basket and rod add a special finishing touch that turns simple toys into a complete set. I find the process relaxing and rewarding — it is perfect for making gifts or for introducing kids to tactile play with handmade pieces.

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 customizing the color palette for this set: try pastel shades for a soft nursery look or vivid neons for bold playtime fun.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to make minis or jumbo versions; bulky yarn with a bigger hook becomes a chunky playset while thin yarn gives tiny keychain fish.

I like adding embroidered faces or tiny felt fins to make each fish unique; a little embroidery changes the personality instantly.

Try adding loops to the top of each fish to make them into keychains or zipper pulls; simply add a small chain stitch loop before finishing off.

Swap the storage basket to a themed container — a crocheted boat or net would be playful and fits the fishing theme nicely.

I sometimes replace magnets with Velcro dots for very young children to avoid small magnet hazards; be mindful of supervision and safety standards.

To make a travel-friendly set, I use fewer magnets and a smaller rod length; this adapts the pattern for on-the-go play.

I like to add names or initials on the bowls for personalization; a surface slip stitch or small felt tag works great.

For an educational twist, I color-code numbers or letters on the fish to teach counting and matching as kids play.

I also enjoy making matching outfits for plush toys or creating a whole seascape set — starfish, shells, and a small crocheted bucket pair perfectly with the fishing set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instruction to pull the leftover yarn firmly when closing the magic ring can leave a visible hole; always pull the tail snugly to close the center completely. ✗ Not testing magnet polarity and placement can result in fish that do not attach properly; test each magnet against an assembled fish and place magnets on the same side for consistent connection. ✗ Overstuffing the fish makes them heavy and prevents the rod magnets from lifting them easily; stuff gradually and shape by pressing the thumb and index near the eyes to keep the head rounded. ✗ Crocheting too loosely on decreasing rounds can leave gaps in the fish body; work tight and consistent tension during dec rounds to avoid holes. ✗ Changing color without leaving an adequate tail will make it hard to weave in ends neatly; leave a 5 cm tail when switching colors and work over both yarns where instructed. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increase rounds results in uneven bowls or baskets; count at the end of each increase round to ensure you reached the correct stitch count.

Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

Make a colorful handmade fishing set with six little fish, stacking bowls, a storage basket, and a playful fishing rod with reel. This pattern guides you through crocheting each piece, adding magnets and safety eyes, and assembling a charming toy set perfect for gifting or play. You will enjoy mixing colors and practicing basic amigurumi shaping while creating a durable, child-friendly toy.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Performance 100% cotton, used double strand for all pieces
  • 02
    Rainbow colors for fish and bowls: 6 colors, approximately 50 grams each (one color per fish and matching bowl)
  • 03
    Main color for storage basket and fishing rod (green in sample): approximately 170 grams
  • 04
    White yarn for basket top and rod detail: approximately 70 grams
  • 05
    Extra small amounts of contrast yarn for trims or details (as needed)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm (UK 12 / C2 US) recommended
  • 02
    Optional: Crochet hook up to 5.0mm (UK 6 / H8 US) if you prefer looser fabric
  • 03
    Safety eyes 5mm (6 pieces for fish)
  • 04
    Small round magnets approximately 2 cm / 0.8 inches diameter (sample used 15 pcs, but 7 strong magnets can be enough)
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and hiding ends
  • 07
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Wooden stick or dowel for rod (sample stick 25 mm / 1 inch diameter)
  • 10
    Needle for weaving string into trebles (optional but helpful)

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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 :

sc X 24 => 24

Round 7 :

sc X 24 => 24

Round 8 :

sc X 24 => 24

Round 9 :

sc X 24 => 24

Round 10 :

sc X 24 => 24

Round 11 :

sc X 24 => 24

Infos :

Now you can add the safety eyes and the magnet: 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 :

Smaller Bowl (P1) :

Make six bowls, three smaller with colors orange, green, purple; follow rounds below for the small 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

Rounds 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 (P1) :

Make three bigger bowls with colors red, yellow, blue; follow rounds below for the 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

Rounds 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

Rounds 22-31 :

sc X 120 => 120

Change :

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

Rounds 34-37 :

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

Change :

Change yarn to green for top trim: 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, chain 200 with the main color (in sample green), cut yarn even at ends. Insert the string in row 35 - go over 2 trebles, then under 2 trebles until you finish the row. To make this part easier you can use a needle.

— Rod :

Info :

You need to make the rod around a stick. For a 25 mm / 1 inch diameter stick make 6 sc to work your way up. Sample made 90 rows total: 30 rows green (one third) then 60 rows white (two thirds) to reach approx 27 cm / 10.6 inch.

Round 1 :

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

Rounds 2-30 :

sc X 6 => 6

Round 31 :

BLO X 6 => 6

Rounds 32-90 :

sc X 6 => 6

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 then hide the yarn inside. Test the stick every 10 rows while working to ensure the stick inserts into the sleeve.

— Guides :

Info :

Make 2 guides for the rod; sample used chain 12 so the guides fit over the rod. Sew guides at rows 65 and 85 on the rod.

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 (sew the guides to the rod at rows 65 and 85)

— Reel :

Reel sides (make 4) :

You will need to sew them 2 by 2 after making them.

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

Info :

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 ensuring the front parts are on the exterior and sew each pair together.

Reel middle part :

Round 1 : chain X 18 => 18; continue working in circle. Rounds 2-4 : sc X 18 => 18.

Info :

Attach the side parts by sewing the first side between rows 3 and 4 of the side part (sew the interior part so the sewing is not visible on the exterior). Stuff the middle part and sew the second side. Sew the reel to the rod at the color change (row 30).

— String :

Info :

Chain X 60 (this is twice my rod length). Sew the string to the reel, on the middle part down, just where the reel meets the rod so it's 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.

— Hook :

Round 1 :

MR + 6sc => 6

Info :

Insert the string in the middle of the magic ring and make a node connecting the two. In this way we don't need to worry about sewing 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 places 3 magnets inside the hook piece because the magnets used were not strong enough; 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.

— Finishing :

Info :

Make all fish, bowls, the storage basket, rod and reel. Sew guides to rod at indicated rows, assemble reel to rod at the color change, insert string through guides, test magnets and safety eyes for correct placement, weave in and hide all ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach safety eyes to each fish between rounds 5 and 6 (place in the 3rd and 6th increases) and insert magnets into the fish with the designated front side facing outward; test with a magnet to ensure all fish are oriented the same way.
  • Fold the tail parts and crochet 12 sc across as instructed in round 19 of the fish, then hide and weave in the yarn ends so the tail is secure.
  • Sew the reel sides two by two, assemble the middle part and sew each side pair to it; then sew the completed reel to the rod at the color change (around row 30) ensuring the reel sits flush with the rod.
  • Sew the guides over the rod at rows 65 and 85 (or as needed) so the string can slide through; insert the chain string into the guides and secure the ends at the reel as described.
  • Close the storage basket and insert the drawstring through row 35 by going over 2 trebles then under 2 trebles until the row is complete; knot and hide ends so the drawstring functions properly.
  • Position bowls and fish inside the storage basket; if stacking bowls, place larger bowls on the outside and smaller bowls inside, then arrange fish pairs to match bowl colors.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of rounds, especially during increases, decreases, and color changes to maintain correct stitch counts.
  • 💡Supervise children when playing with this set because it uses small magnets and safety eyes; ensure magnets are well inserted and sewn over as needed.
  • 💡Work the decrease rounds tightly to avoid gaps in small amigurumi pieces; use invisible decreases (front-loop decreases) when instructed for neater shaping.
  • 💡When changing colors leave a short tail (about 5 cm) and work over the old tail for a few stitches to secure the join before cutting.
  • 💡Test fit the rod sleeve over the stick every 10 rows to avoid catching opposite row yarn into the sleeve and preventing insertion.

This colorful Fishing Set is a joyful, tactile toy perfect for imaginative play and handmade gift giving. Create a rainbow of fish, tidy bowls, and a neat storage basket that keeps everything together. Enjoy the satisfaction of making a complete playset from start to finish — such a fun project to share! 🧶🐟

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

Individual fish measure a few centimeters long (sample made to fit 50g per color yarn); the finished rod cover reaches about 27 cm / 10.6 inches when made with the sample stick and 90 rows as indicated.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will change overall size. If using thicker yarn, increase hook size and adjust stitch counts or rounds to maintain proportions; the pattern was made using double-strand cotton for a sturdy fabric.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic crochet skills like magic ring, single crochet, increases, decreases, and changing colors are needed for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the whole fishing set in about 8-10 hours, though time varies by experience, number of fish/bowls you make, and how much finishing/assembly work you do.