Crochet Blobfish Amigurumi Pattern for Lovely Finishes

For those looking for an amigurumi pattern that is both simple and a bit offbeat, here’s an amigurumi blobfish. The blobfish’s body is soft and rounded, its nose is large and its expression is very cute and quirky, unlike other crochet animals. Easy to make, easy to crochet, and uses simple amigurumi techniques, it can be made by crocheters of all skill levels.

This easy blobfish amigurumi pattern will grab attention when decorating a nursery, when making a fun desk accessory or when making a creative handmade gift. It’s also a great little ocean crochet plush for collections around the ocean or for the craft fair! 

Soon, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind adorable and personalized crochet friend made with a few easily found supplies, and a bit of imagination. Follow the below steps to make your own cute blobfish!

Materials You’ll Need

• Pink, peach, gray, beige or light lavender yarn, DK or worsted weight
• Matching crochet hook (2.75 mm – 4 mm)
• Polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes (8–12 mm)
• Black embroidery thread (optional)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Sharp scissors
• Measuring tape
• A blush powder or fabric paint to add a rosy color to the cheeks (optional)
• opt for soft cotton or acrylic yarns for a seamless look and improved shaping.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

This pattern is different from many detailed amigurumi animals which need to be made of dozens of separate pieces. This is a mostly one piece crochet, which is much easier to assemble. With just a few small pieces to sew, you’ll be crocheting for longer and sewing for less!

This also creates a great cute ocean crochet plush, as it is lightweight, soft and customizable. The colors of the yarn, facial expressions and accessories can be changed to make each blobfish unique.

Special Features of This Pattern 

This pattern has some special features:

• Usually soft-bodied and maintains a good shape.
• Signature oversized nose
• Small fins for additional style.
• A small tail fin to balance the design.
• Expressive face that’s easy to customize
• Soft plush finish that’s enjoyable to hold
• A neat, small size that can be put anywhere.

It is a unique crochet sea creature and quite different from other crochet projects that you will love to try out yourself.

Create a Masterpiece: Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1. Crochet the Base of the Body

Start with a magic ring and make six single crochets in the center of the ring. If the ring is to be connected, snap it shut and go on.

Repeat this process, adding equal amounts of clay with each turn, until the circle is equal size and flat. This is the lower part of the blobfish, be careful to maintain the same tension to avoid curling.

Keep track of the start of each round with a stitch marker.

Step 2. Shape the Lower Half 

When the base is the desired size, stop up the size and crochet even rounds.

The sides will start to bend upwards by themselves, forming the rounded body. Continue to work in continuous rounds until you achieve the desired blobfish height.

Do not pull stitches too tight, since a soft fabric will have a good plush finish.

Step 3. Shape the Upper Body

Once the desired height has been achieved, start gradually reducing.

Reduce only a couple of stitches on each round to keep the body round and smooth. This step should not be rushed through as a soft shape will make a much nicer finished item.

When the opening reaches a size you don’t want, start stuffing.

Step 4. Stuff the Body Evenly 

Add polyester fiberfill, little by little, to the inside of the body. Give more attention to the button half as it will make sure that the blobfish doesn’t fall over.. Keep stuffing till the toy feels soft to touch. Don’t stretch it too much though.

Step 5. Crochet the Nose

The blobfish’s personality comes from its large, droopy nose. Work a few even rounds with a small oval beginning with simple increases. Gradually reduce in size towards the end to form a rounded figure.

Put just a little stuffing in the nose so that it will not get stiff.

Place in the middle of the face and sew tight.

Step 6. Attach the Eyes

While attaching the eyes make sure that they are above the nose and there is no space between them. The face has to look relaxed. If you are making a small toy for your children, keep the eyes black using the yarn.  Spend time on setting your eyes because there is a difference in personality depending on how you place them.

Step 7. Embroider the Mouth

Using a black colored thread you can easily embroider a curved mouth. You can keep  the blobfish either curved upwards or downwards depending on your choice. Whether you make a friendly face, iconic face or with a gentle smile, all of these variations are possible.

Step 8. Crochet Side Fins

Create 2 identical fins by working short rows of sc.

The fins should not have too much stuffing and be quite flat.

Stitch a fin on both sides of the body, ensuring it is even.

Step 9. Make the Tail Fin

Crochet a small round or fan tail.

Neatly sew it onto the middle of the back of the body with matching yarn.

Before tucking tails in securely, examine from different angles to make sure it is straight.

Step 10. Close the Body 

Continue to decrease until you have a small hole.

Add any extra stuffing if necessary before closing the opening completely.

Take the yarn tail through the remaining stitches, pull tight and tuck it into the body.

Step 11. Add Final Details

Use your hands to gently mold the body  and create some blush on the cheeks as it will make the toy even more cute.  Your cute blobfish is now finished and ready to hang on your wall!

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Uses for Your Crochet Blobfish 

• Use them for decorating the nursery
• Display it on your work desk to make your workspace brighter.
• Give it as a heartfelt gift to your friend or family member
• Use it as a social media or product photography props.
• Create a few of every color and size and make a cute underwater collection.

Why Beginners Will Enjoy This Pattern

Some amigurumi patterns may seem challenging due to the amount of little pieces and difficult shaping. This design is easy to use and yet has a personality to it.

It is a beginner friendly marine crochet project that introduces the fundamental skills that all crocheters need to learn, such as crocheting in continuous rounds, decreasing and increasing, stuffing evenly and joining basic sections together.

There is very little sewing involved since the body is worked mainly as one piece. This means you won’t spend hours adding and detaching parts separately, you’ll be able to work on your crochet technique. If your stitches are not even, it doesn’t matter. 

Customization Ideas

Here are some good suggestions for doing this:

• Make a little sailor hat.
• During winter add a little scarf.
• Add some personality with small eyebrows.
• Blop your blobfish sleepy eyelids.
• Make happy or surprised faces.
• For a softer look use pastel yarn.
• Consider using bright blue or purple yarn for a more fantasy-style look.
• Create large fins for cartoony fish.
• Embroider freckles over the nose.
• Make a few little blobfishes to make an underwater family.

Pro Tip

To capture the cutest blobfish expression, make the eyes slightly bigger than they normally are, and not too full in the nose. This makes the character appear soft and droopy, and is a must for its appearance.

Care Instructions

If you want to maintain the look of handmade crochet make sure you take care of it. Don’t wash it with soap and use a little damp cloth to clean it.

Final Thoughts

It is fun and rewarding to make a blobfish! With its round body, small fins, big nose, and funny face, there’s no way to not give it a personality. Better still, each stitch that you work is a fun stitch and the pattern is fun to work through to the end crocheting for friends, family or yourself is a fun project!

Hang on the wall, put on your desk or give a handmade blobfish to another crochet enthusiast to cherish forever! This blobfish amigurumi pattern is a great combination of creativity, simplicity and fun! After you have created your first one, you may not be able to stay away from creating an entire family of adorable little sea creatures.