Luigi the Goldfish Amigurumi Pattern ​MATERIALS ​Yarn ​1 skein of Golden Yellow ​1 skein of Pastel Yellow ​Other Materials ​2 mm crochet hook ​Two 6 mm safety eyes ​Black embroidery floss ​A small amount of light pink yarn ​Fiberfill stuffing ​Stitch markers ​Pins ​Yarn needle ​ABBREVIATIONS (US Terms) ​blo = back loop only ​ch = chain ​inc = increase (2 single crochet in one stitch) ​inv-dec = invisible decrease ​sc = single crochet ​sl st = slip stitch ​st/sts = stitch/stitches ​Rnd = Round ​Row = Row (for flat pieces)​MEASUREMENTS ​Approximate height: 16 cm. ​PATTERN INFO ​The goldfish is worked from the top of the head to the tip of the body in continuous rounds as a single piece. It begins with a magic ring and the classic amigurumi sequence of single crochets and increases to form a circle. Decreases are then made on only one side to create the characteristic body shape. ​The dorsal fin, side fins, and caudal (tail) fin are worked separately and sewn on at the end. Embroidered details are added after finishing. ​BODY ​Using Golden Yellow. ​Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6] Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12] Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) 6 times [18] Rnd 4: (sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in next st) 6 times [24] Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) 6 times [30] Rnd 6: (sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times [36] Rnd 7: (sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st) 6 times [42] Rnd 8: (sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times [48] Rnd 9–16: sc in all 48 sts [48] Rnd 17: sc in next 12 sts, (sc in next 2 sts, inv-dec, sc in next 2 sts) 4 times, sc in next 12 sts [44] Rnd 18: sc in next 12 sts, (sc in next 3 sts, inv-dec) 4 times, sc in next 12 sts [40] Rnd 19: sc in next 12 sts, (sc in next st, inv-dec, sc in next st) 4 times, sc in next 12 sts [36] Rnd 20–21: sc in all 36 sts [36]

Placing the Eyes ​Place the safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, leaving about 9 stitches of distance between them. Stuff the head firmly and continue stuffing the body as you go. ​Rnd 22: (sc in next 5 sts, inv-dec, sc in next 5 sts) 3 times [33] Rnd 23: sc in all 33 sts [33] Rnd 24: (inv-dec, sc in next 9 sts) 3 times [30] Rnd 25: sc in all 30 sts [30] Rnd 26: sc in next 4 sts, inv-dec, sc in next 12 sts, (sc in next 4 sts, inv-dec) 2 times [27] Rnd 27: sc in all 27 sts [27] Rnd 28: inv-dec, sc in next 15 sts, (inv-dec, sc in next 3 sts) 2 times [24] Rnd 29: sc in all 24 sts [24] Rnd 30: sc in next 2 sts, inv-dec, sc in next 12 sts, (sc in next 2 sts, inv-dec) 2 times [21] Rnd 31: sc in all 21 sts [21] Rnd 32: inv-dec, sc in next 13 sts, (sc in next st, inv-dec) 2 times [18] Rnd 33: sc in all 18 sts [18] Rnd 34: (sc in next 2 sts, inv-dec, sc in next 2 sts) 3 times [15] Rnd 35: sc in all 15 sts [15] Rnd 36: (inv-dec, sc in next 3 sts) 3 times [12] Rnd 37: sc in all 12 sts [12] Rnd 38: inv-dec 6 times [6] ​Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using a yarn needle, weave through the front loops of the last round and pull tightly to close the hole. ​Face Embroidery ​Embroider a small mouth between the eyes using black thread. ​Embroider the cheeks below the eyes using light pink yarn.

DORSAL FIN ​Using Pastel Yellow. ​Row 1: ch 13, start in the 2nd ch from hook, 12 sc along the chain, turn [12] Rows 2–8: ch 1, blo sc in next 12 sts, turn [12] Row 9: ch 1, blo sc in next 5 sts, skip next st, blo sc in next 6 sts, turn [11] Rows 10–12: ch 1, blo sc in next 11 sts, turn [11] Row 13: ch 1, blo sc in next 5 sts, skip next st, blo sc in next 5 sts, turn [10] Rows 14–16: ch 1, blo sc in next 10 sts, turn [10] Row 17: ch 1, blo sc in next 5 sts, skip next st, blo sc in next 4 sts, turn [9] Rows 18–20: ch 1, blo sc in next 9 sts, turn [9] Row 21: ch 1, blo sc in next 4 sts, skip next st, blo sc in next 4 sts, turn [8] Rows 22–24: ch 1, blo sc in next 8 sts, turn [8] Row 25: ch 1, blo sc in next 3 sts, skip next st, blo sc in next 4 sts, turn [7] Rows 26–28: ch 1, blo sc in next 7 sts, turn [7] Row 29: ch 1, blo sc in next 3 sts, skip next st, blo sc in next 3 sts, turn [6] Rows 30–32: ch 1, blo sc in next 6 sts, turn [6] ​Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the piece in half and sew the sides together. ​SIDE FIN (make 2) ​Using Pastel Yellow. ​Row 1: ch 17, start in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, 14 sc, sl st in last ch, turn [16] Rows 2–6: ch 1, work in blo: sl st in next st, 14 sc, sl st in last st, turn [16] ​Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the piece and sew the sides together. Optional: Add embroidered details using Golden Yellow. ​CAUDAL (TAIL) FIN ​Using Pastel Yellow. ​Row 1: ch 11, start in the 2nd ch from hook, 9 sc, sl st in last ch, turn [10] Row 2: ch 1, work in blo: sl st in next st, sc in next 9 sts, turn [10] Row 3: ch 1, skip next st, work in blo: sc in next 8 sts, sl st in next st, turn [9] Row 4: ch 1, work in blo: sl st in next st, sc in next 8 sts, turn [9] Row 5: ch 1, skip next st, work in blo: sc in next 7 sts, sl st in next st, turn [8] Row 6: ch 1, work in blo: sl st in next st, sc in next 7 sts, turn [8] Row 7: ch 1, skip next st, work in blo: sc in next 6 sts, sl st in next st, turn [7] Row 8: ch 1, work in blo: sl st in next st, sc in next 5 sts, inc in last st, turn [8] Row 9: ch 1, work in blo: sc in next 7 sts, sl st in last st, turn [8] Row 10: ch 1, work in blo: sl st in next st, sc in next 6 sts, inc in last st, turn [9] Row 11: ch 1, work in blo: sc in next 8 sts, sl st in last st, turn [9] Row 12: ch 1, work in blo: sl st in next st, sc in next 7 sts, inc in last st, turn [10] Row 13: ch 1, work in blo: sc in next 9 sts, sl st in last st, turn [10] ​Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using a yarn needle, weave through the side stitches and pull tightly to gather the edge of the caudal fin.FINAL ASSEMBLY ​Pin the dorsal fin, side fins, and caudal fin to the body. ​Once you are satisfied with their positioning, sew them securely. ​Optional: Embroider decorative details on the fins and body using Golden Yellow and Pastel Yellow.