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Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

Fishing Set 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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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a full fishing play set: six fish, six stacking bowls, a storage basket, and a rod with reel and hook. The pieces are worked in rounds and include clear photos and step-by-step stitch counts to guide you. You will also learn a simple way to hide magnets inside the fish and hook for interactive play.

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

The instructions are written in US terminology and use continuous rounds unless noted. Color changes, treble rows for the basket edge, and basic assembly notes are included.

Why You'll Love This Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi techniques with playful functionality that kids enjoy. I designed the set so pieces can be grouped by color and stacked, making it educational as well as fun. The use of magnets adds an interactive element that always delights little ones. I enjoy how customizable the set is — you can change colors, yarn weight, or scale to make it your own.

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 how easy it is to customize the set by changing colors; swap the rainbow palette for pastels for a softer look.

You can make a mini version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook for keychain-friendly fish.

Try using a bulkier yarn and larger hook to create chunky, cuddly pieces that are quicker to make and great for toddlers.

I sometimes embroider little smiles or freckles on the fish to give them unique personalities before I attach the eyes.

For stronger magnets I use a single powerful magnet in each fish and the hook; for weaker magnets I place two small ones carefully inside the fish for better pickup.

If you want washable toys, sew the magnets in fabric pockets or use stitched closures instead of glued fixes, so magnets can be removed before laundering.

I like to add a felt lining inside the storage basket for extra structure and a smoother interior finish — this also hides tails and knots.

Make themed sets: ocean tones for a sea collection, jewel tones for a grown-up decorative play set, or holiday colors as seasonal gifts.

Adjust the rod length by changing the number of rows worked around your stick and test insertion every 10 rows as you go, as suggested in the pattern.

I often make matching tiny nets or a fabric carrying bag to round out the play set for gifting, and that always adds a nice finishing touch.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too late can leave uneven placement; place eyes between the specified rounds (between rows 5 and 6) and check symmetry before securing them firmly. ✗ Overstuffing the fish makes them heavy and affects magnetic pickup; stuff gradually and only enough to keep the shape without making it too dense. ✗ Not testing magnet orientation causes the hook not to pick up fish; always test each magnet with a finished fish and keep consistent 'front side' orientation. ✗ Using loose tension creates holes where magnets can show; work tightly especially around decreases and when closing the fish and bowls.

Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

Create a delightful handmade fishing set with colorful crocheted fish, stacking bowls, a storage basket, and a rod with reel. This pattern gives you clear, photo-supported steps so you can make a playful toy set that doubles as a learning and sorting game. Perfect for gifting or adding a bright, tactile toy to your collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Fishing Set Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Performance 100% cotton yarn, used double-thread for fish and bowls, approximately 50 g per fish color (6 rainbow colors x 50 g each)
  • 02
    Main color for storage basket and fishing rod - green used, approximately 170 g
  • 03
    White yarn for storing basket and fishing rod accent - approximately 70 g
  • 04
    Small amounts of leftover yarn for details and joins

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 12 UK = 2.5mm = C2 US (recommended)
  • 02
    Optional hook up to 6 UK / 5mm / H8 US for chunkier results
  • 03
    Safety eyes 5mm (for fish)
  • 04
    Small round magnets (approx 2 cm / 0.8 inches in diameter) - used 15 pcs by author (weaker magnets); strong magnets may require fewer
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Wooden stick / dowel approx 25 mm (1 inch) diameter for rod (or equivalent thickness stick)

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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 6-11 :

sc X 24 => 24

Infos :

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 X6 => 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 :

Item Name (Smaller Bowl) :

Make six bowls, one for each fish. R1: MR + 6sc => 6 - work over the leftover yarn. R2: inc X 6 => 12 - pull the leftover yarn firmly (without breaking it) to close the MR. R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 18. R4: (2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 24. R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 30. R6: (4 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 36. R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 42.

Round 8 :

BLO sc X 42 => 42

Round 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

Item Name (Bigger Bowl) :

Make 3 bigger bowls with colors: R1: MR + 6sc => 6 - work over the leftover yarn. R2: inc X 6 => 12 - pull the leftover yarn firmly (without breaking it) to close the MR. R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 18. R4: (2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 24. R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 30. R6: (4 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 36. R7: (5 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 42. R8: (6 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 48.

Round 9 :

BLO sc X 48 => 48

Round 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

Round 22 - Round 31 :

sc X 120 => 120

Info :

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

Round 34 - Round 37 :

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

Info :

Now change yarn to green.

Round 38 :

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

Round 39 :

SL X 120

Infos :

Close by doing a slip stitch in the first slip stitch of row 39. Hide the thread. To close the basket, make a string: chain 200 with the main color, cut the 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 the stick. The author used a stick 25 mm / 1 inch diameter and made 6 sc to work the way up. For length the author needed 90 rows to get to the top (27 cm / 10.6 inch): 30 rows in green (one third) and 60 rows in white (two thirds).

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 - Round 30 :

sc X 6 = 6;

Round 31 :

BLO X 6 = 6

Round 32 - Round 90 :

sc X 6 = 6; 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.

Section A (The Rod) :

Start with green. R1: MR + 6sc => 6 - work over the leftover yarn. R2 - R3 - R4... - R30: sc X 6 = 6;

Info :

Switch to white: R31: BLO X 6 = 6; R32 - R33 - R34... - R90: sc X 6 = 6; Don't make more rows than needed to cover your stick tightly.

Section B (The Guides) :

Make 2; for the author's rod they needed to chain 12 so that the guides fit over the work but you might need more if you made more than 6 sc for your rod. R1: 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. R2: 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).

Section C (The Reel) - i. The sides :

make 4 (you will need to sew them 2 by 2). R1: MR + 6sc => 6 - work over the leftover yarn. R2: inc X 6 => 12 - pull the leftover yarn firmly (without breaking it) to close the MR. R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 18. R4: (2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 24. R5: (3 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 30. 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. Make sure you have the front parts on the exterior and the end of the rows joined together. Sew each pair together.

Section C (The Reel) - ii. The middle part :

R1: chain X 18 => 18; continue working in circle. R2 - R3 - R4 = sc X 18 => 18; Now we need to attach the side parts. Start sewing the first side. It should fit perfectly in between rows 3 and 4 of the side part (just sew the interior part of the side so the sewing is not visible on the exterior part). Cut the yarn. Stuff the middle part and proceed in the same way with the second side. The reel should be ready. You can now sew the reel to the rod just where you change the colors (row 30).

Section D (The String) :

Chain X 60 (this is twice the author's 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.

Section E (The Hook) :

R1: MR + 6sc => 6. 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. R2: inc X 6 => 12 - pull the leftover yarn firmly (without breaking it) to close the MR. R3: (1 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 18. R4: sc X 18 => 18. R5: (2 sc + 1 inc) X 6 => 24. R6: sc X 14 => 24. R7: (2 sc + 1 dec) X 6 => 18. R8: sc X 18 => 18. Start stuffing. R9: (2 sc + 1 dec) X 6 => 12; sl stitch in the first sc leaving a long tail to sew the magnets. Stuff firmly, but leave enough place for the magnet. The author places 3 magnets inside because they 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.

Info :

You fishing set is now finished.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place safety eyes between rows 5 and 6 of each fish, positioning them at the 3rd and 6th increases, then insert the magnet inside the fish with the established front side to ensure consistent polarity, and stuff the fish before closing.
  • Sew the reel to the rod at the point where you change colors on the rod (row 30), aligning the reel with the rod and sewing through the reel's middle part to secure it firmly.
  • Sew the two guide rings onto the rod at rows 65 and 85 (or equivalent positions for your rod length), then pass the string through each guide to secure the line over the rod.
  • Assemble the reel sides by pairing and sewing the side pieces two by two with the front parts facing outward, then sew each completed side to the middle part, stuffing gently before finishing.
  • Fold the tail parts of each fish together and crochet 12 sc across to join the tail, cut the yarn and hide the tail end with a hook or needle.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use quality safety eyes and ensure they are secured properly; if unsure sew them in place with a needle for safety.
  • 💡Make sure magnets are fully inserted inside the fish and the hook and test polarity before final closing to ensure consistent pickup.
  • 💡Work with consistent, relatively tight tension to avoid holes where magnets could show or escape.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and shape with your fingers; overstuffing will make the fish heavy and reduce the rod's ability to lift them.
  • 💡Pin and test placement of guides, reel and other parts before sewing permanently for proper alignment and function.

This colorful Fishing Set makes a joyful gift for little hands and curious minds. The rainbow fish and stackable bowls encourage sorting, color recognition and fine motor play. Make it in your favorite palette and enjoy the magical moment when the hook picks up a fish! 🧶🎣

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FAQs

What size will the finished rod be?

The author's rod cover reaches 27 cm (10.6 inches) with 90 rows; the final rod length depends on the stick you use — adjust rows accordingly.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes — using bulkier yarn and a larger hook will create a larger, chunkier set while thinner yarn makes a smaller, delicate version; adjust magnet size and counts as needed.

How many magnets do I need and where do I place them?

The author used small round magnets (approx 2 cm / 0.8 in); place one or more inside each fish near the mouth and corresponding magnet(s) inside the hook, testing polarity for consistent pickup.

Do I need advanced crochet skills for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with magic rings, increases, decreases, working in continuous rounds, and basic finishing and sewing techniques.