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Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern

Erebus the Angler Fish 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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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates Erebus, a cuddly angler fish amigurumi crocheted from the front to the back with clear step-by-step rounds and helpful photos. You will make the head, body, tail, fins, teeth, mouth, and light, then assemble everything for a finished character full of personality. Techniques include working in continuous spiral, shaping with increases and decreases, and simple sewn-on details.

Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for intermediate crocheters, the pattern includes exact stitch counts, eye placement tips, and assembly instructions. Customize colors, eyes, and small details to make your angler fish unique.

Why You'll Love This Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a few simple stitches into a character with a big personality. I enjoy the shaping sections that make the head and body sculpted and expressive, and the step-by-step photos make assembly approachable. I also love how customizable it is — a few color swaps or a different eye size completely changes the look. Sharing a handmade creature like this always brings smiles and encourages creativity.

Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing yarn colors; try pastel shades for a soft toy or neon colors for a playful look.

If you want a bigger or smaller fish, change your yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a chunky friend, while thin yarn creates a mini keychain version.

I often swap eye sizes and types; using smaller eyes gives a cuter look while larger eyes make a characterful expression.

Try embroidering tiny scars, freckles, or patterns on the body to give your fish a unique personality and story.

For a posable light stalk, insert a pipe cleaner inside the light piece before finishing; this lets you bend and pose the lure.

I like adding felt or crocheted accessories like a tiny hat or a bow for seasonal or themed versions of the fish.

Experiment with different fin styles — use Top Fin Version #1 for a frilly look or Version #2 for a darker silhouette.

To make the fish more durable for play, sew parts on tightly and consider using safety washers or embroidering eyes instead of plastic eyes for baby-safe versions.

I also swap the mouth and teeth colors to make different expressions; white teeth with contrast mouths look striking, but tonal colors can be more subtle.

Finally, make a whole school of fish with varied colors and sizes — they make a great set of gifts or a fun display!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to use a stitch marker when working in continuous spiral; place a marker at the beginning of each round to avoid losing your starting point and maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Placing safety eyes too early or too shallow which can distort the face; follow the eye placement instructions exactly and insert backs later or remove stuffing to attach washers securely. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body can create lumps and mis-shaping; stuff gradually and evenly, adding small amounts of fiberfill as you shape for a smooth finish. ✗ Skipping counting rounds after increases or decreases will lead to uneven shaping; count your stitches after each shaping round to ensure the correct stitch totals are maintained.

Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own whimsical angler fish amigurumi with clear, photo-guided steps and complete stitch-by-stitch instructions. This pattern guides you through head, body, tail, fins, teeth, mouth and assembly so you can create a charming handmade friend. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a cute desk companion — customize colors and eye sizes to make it yours.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted Weight yarn (#4), approximately 75g main color (Color A: Purple)
  • 02
    Accent yarns: less than 25g each (Color B: Green, Color C: White, Color D: Blue)
  • 03
    Optional yarn colors for alternate version: Yellow and Black as noted in Helpful Tips

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size D / 3.25 mm
  • 02
    27 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Yarn/sewing needle for sewing and assembly
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 07
    Pins for assembly
  • 08
    Pipe cleaner (optional for posable light)
  • 09
    Washers for safety eyes (to attach backs securely)

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— Fish Head and Body :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring = 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 = 18

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30

Round 6 :

sc in each st around

Round 7 :

(inc, sc) x 3, 24 sc = 33

Round 8 :

sc in each st around

Round 9 :

(inc, 2 sc) x 3, 24 sc = 36

Round 10 :

sc in each st around

Round 11 :

(inc, 3 sc) x 3, 24 sc = 39

Info :

Place eyes between rounds 10 and 11, leaving 10 holes between them. 1st Eye is placed 1 hole before the 1st increase. Count 11 holes after the first eye and place the 2nd eye. If you want the sunken eye look, do not place the backs of the eyes on until round 21. TIP! You may need to adjust eye placement depending on yarn you use.

Round 12 :

sc in each st around

Round 13 :

(inc, 4 sc) x 3, 24 sc = 42

Round 14-18 :

sc in each st around

Round 19 :

(dec, 12 sc) x 3 = 39

Round 20 :

(dec, 11 sc) x 3 = 36

Round 21 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Now for the eyes. Stuff the head well. Cut a long piece of yarn and remove the eyes. Place the needle in the hole where the first eye was and thread the needle into a hole next to the eye hole. Go back and forth between each eye hole repeating the process from the first eye. Pull slightly on the yarn after going through each hole. Do this about 3 times on each side until you reach the look you want. Follow the pictures for help. There is also a youtube video I have for extra help on this process. To place the backs of the eyes you will need to remove most of the stuffing to place the washers on the eyes then re stuff it.

— Fish Head and Body Continued :

Round 22 :

(dec, 10 sc) x 3 = 33

Round 23 :

(dec, 9 sc) x 3 = 30

Round 24-26 :

sc in each st around

Round 27 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24

Round 28-30 :

sc in each st around

Round 31 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18

Round 32-33 :

sc in each st around

Round 34 :

(sc, dec) x 6 = 12

Round 35 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Now you are making the tail: Fold the opening half. Sc the opening closed.

Tail Row 1 :

Ch 1, turn, sc across

Tail Row 2 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 4 sc, inc = 8

Tail Row 3 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 6 sc, inc = 10

Tail Row 4 :

Ch 1, turn, sc across

Tail Row 5 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 8 sc, inc = 12

Tail Row 6 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 10 sc, inc = 14

Tail Row 7 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 12 sc, inc = 16

Tail Row 8 :

Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in last ch, Sl st in same st, 4 sc

Tail Row 9 :

Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, Sl st in same st, 4 sc

Tail Row 10 :

Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in last ch, Sl st in same st, 4 sc

Tail Row 11 :

Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, Sl st in same st, 3 sc

Info :

F/O and weave in the tail end

— Teeth(Make 2) :

Round 1 :

With Color C: Make 3 sc into a magic ring = 3

Round 2 :

Inc, 2 sc = 4

Round 3 :

sc in each st around

Round 4 :

(inc, sc) x 2 = 6

Info :

Do not stuff the teeth

Round 5-6 :

sc in each st around

Round 7 :

Sc the opening closed. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Front Teeth :

Instruction 1 :

With Color C: Ch 8

Instruction 2 :

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across = 7

Instruction 3 :

*Ch 3, turn, sl st in same st, sc in next 2 st* Repeat from * to * across

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Mouth :

Instruction 1 :

With Color A: Ch 11

Instruction 2 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook and across = 10

Instruction 3 :

Ch 1, turn, Inc, 8 sc, inc = 12

Instruction 4 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 10 sc, inc = 14

Instruction 5 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 12 sc, inc = 16

Instruction 6 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 14 sc, inc = 18

Instruction 7 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 16 sc, inc = 20

Instruction 8 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 18 sc, inc = 22

Instruction 9 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 20 sc, inc = 24

Instruction 10 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 22 sc, inc = 26

Instruction 11 :

Ch 1, turn, BLO sc in each st across, sc around the rest of the edges of the mouth. This will give the finished piece a cleaner look.

Info :

F/O and leave an extra long tail for sewing

— Side Fins(Make 2) :

Info :

Starting with Color A: Leave a long tail at the beginning of the ch 5 for sewing

Instruction 1 :

Ch 5

Instruction 2 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook and across = 4

Instruction 3 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 2 sc, inc = 6

Instruction 4 :

Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across

Instruction 5 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 4 sc, inc = 8

Instruction 6 :

Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across

Info :

Sc around all the edges to give a cleaner look. Change to Color D:

Instruction 7 :

*Ch 3, sl st in same st, sc in next 2 st* repeat from * to * across

Info :

F/O and weave in the tail ends

— Top Fin Version #1 :

Info :

Starting with Color A: Leave a long tail at the beginning of the ch 9 for sewing

Instruction 1 :

Ch 9

Instruction 2 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook and across = 8

Instruction 3 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 6 sc, inc = 10

Instruction 4 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 8 sc, inc = 12

Instruction 5 :

Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across

Info :

Sc around the side edge, bottom of the fin, and opposite side of the fin. Change to Color D:

Instruction 6 :

*Ch 5, sl st in same st, sc in next 2 st* Repeat from * to * across

Info :

F/O and weave in the tail end

— Top Fin Version #2 :

Info :

With Black or color of choice: Ch 9

Instruction 1 :

sl in 2nd ch from hook and across = 8

Instruction 2 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 5 sc

Instruction 3 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 5 sc

Instruction 4 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 5 sc, Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 chains

Instruction 5 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 4 sc

Instruction 6 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 4 sc

Instruction 7 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 4 sc, Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook

Instruction 8 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 3 sc

Instruction 9 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 3 sc

Instruction 10 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, dec, sc

Instruction 11 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, dec

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Light :

Round 1 :

Starting with Color B: Make 4 sc into a magic ring = 4

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 8

Round 3 :

sc in each st around

Round 4 :

(2 sc, dec) x 2 = 6

Round 5 :

(sc, dec) x 2 = 4

Info :

I used pipe cleaner to stuff the light piece. That way it could be posable. Change to Color A:

Round 6-21 :

sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Assembly :

Top Fin :

1. Pin the top fin onto the top of the body. 2. Sew the fin onto the top of the body.

Teeth and Mouth :

1. Pin the mouth onto the front of the face. The mouth will stop at rounds 2 and 3. 2. Pull the mouth down and pin all the teeth onto the face. 3. Sew the teeth onto the face. 4. Sew the mouth onto the face except the top of the mouth.

Side Fins :

1. Pin the fins onto the side of the body. 2. Sew the fins onto the body.

Light :

1. If you decide to use the pipe cleaner. Insert it into the light now. 2. Pin the light onto the head above the eyes. Sew the light onto the head.

Final :

You have your finished angler fish! Thank you for your purchase! If you have any questions or concerns please email me at sweetoddityart@gmail.com or etsy convo me. I will get back to you asap. Please share your finished angler fish with me as often as you want! I love seeing them!

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin the top fin onto the top of the body where pictured, then sew the fin securely onto the top of the body using a yarn needle and matching yarn.
  • Pin the mouth onto the front of the face so that it stops at the indicated rows (rounds 2 and 3 of the mouth), then pull the mouth down and pin all teeth in position before sewing.
  • Sew each tooth onto the face, then sew the mouth to the face leaving the very top of the mouth unsewn as instructed for finished shaping.
  • Pin side fins onto the sides of the body and sew them in place; switch to Color D for the decorative edge and weave in ends.
  • If using a pipe cleaner for the light, insert it now into the light piece, then pin and sew the light to the head above the eyes; attach eye washers by removing some stuffing, placing washers, then restuff.
  • Attach safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11 following placement notes: first eye 1 hole before first increase, second eye 11 holes after the first eye; adjust if necessary for different yarns.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not join rounds unless stated; work in a continuous spiral for smooth amigurumi shaping.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round to keep track of your rounds and avoid mistakes.
  • 💡All stitches are worked in both loops unless stated otherwise in the pattern.
  • 💡Stuff the head and body gradually and evenly to avoid lumps; remove stuffing if you need to add eye washers and then re-stuff.
  • 💡Adjust eye placement based on the yarn and safety eye size you choose; a test placement before fixing is recommended.

This lovable angler fish pattern gives you a playful amigurumi with personality and charm. Customize colors, eye sizes and tiny details to make each fish unique. Share your finished creation and enjoy the smiles it brings. 🧶🐟✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 6 inches long from back of fin to front of head using worsted weight #4 yarn and a 3.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size; use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and adjust eye placement accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience level, assembly time, and the amount of customizing you do.