Meet Tetraodon, the mad puffer fish: a round green fish with big googly eyes, frilly turquoise fins and glass-bead spikes. A funny gift for fish lovers, aquarium fans and anyone who likes quirky toys.
A crochet pattern by Alexandra Simba with step-by-step photos. A copper wire frame inside the fins lets you pose them.
This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.
LANGUAGE:
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The pattern is in English.
SKILL LEVEL:
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Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE:
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Approx. 10–12 cm (4–5 inches) wide.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Crochet in rounds
Single crochet
Increasing
Decreasing
Slip stitch
Wire frame for the fins
MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
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• Any smooth, not very stretchy yarn – cotton or microfibre is perfect. I used Alize Diva (100% microfibre, 350 m / 100 g): grass green and blue, about 1/3 skein each.
• Cotton embroidery floss or Iris yarn (or Vita Pelican) in black, light blue and white for the eyes, spots and outlines.
• 16 spike beads for the thorns (I used Czech pressed glass spikes 5 × 13 mm).
• 1.0–1.5 mm copper wire, about 2 m.
• Polyester stuffing, crochet hook to suit your yarn, tapestry needle, scissors, wire cutters.
ABOUT THIS PATTERN:
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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).
15 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.
