Easy Cozy Whimsical Crochet Pufferfish Amigurumi Tutorial

In a quiet corner filled with skeins of vibrant yarn, a homemade crochet pufferfish sits happily. Its tightly woven stitches form a cozy, squeezable body that brings a sense of warmth and cheer to anyone who sees it. As hands reach for this handcrafted treasure, a bond forms, and you can't help but feel a surge of delight.

Crochet Pufferfish

With a gentle smile and a playful, spiky texture, this little aquatic creation captures the hearts of those around it, becoming a prized companion in its own right. It's not just its colorful appearance that captivates, but the genuine craftsmanship that breathes life into every fiber.

Supplies Needed:

Baby Snuggle Print yarn (colorful) and Honey Bunny in white (or two colors of choice).
A bit of black yarn.
5.5 mm and 3.75 mm crochet hooks.
Darning needle, scissors, and stitch markers.
25 mm safety eyes or embroidery thread for eyes.
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing.

Steps:

Head and Body (Top Color):

Magic Ring: 8 Single Crochets (SC) inside the ring.
Round 2: Increase in each stitch (16 SC).
Round 3: Boblet stitch, then increase repeat around (24 stitches total).
Round 4: Single crochet around (24 SC).
Round 5: Single crochet 2, then increase repeat around (32 stitches total).
Round 6: Boblet stitch, SC in the next 3 stitches repeat around ending with a boblet and SC 2.
Round 7: Single crochet 3, then increase repeat around (40 stitches total).
Round 8: Single crochet around (40 SC).
Round 9-11: Continue with single crochets and boblet patterns as described in the video.

Color Change (White):

Color Change Technique: Work in back loop only, doing slip stitches with the new color, then single crochet in the back loop to start the new rounds.

Continue Body (White):

Perform SCs and continue with boblet patterns as described, maintaining the stitch counts and ensuring to align boblets with previous rounds.

Decreasing for Bottom of Body:

Begin decreasing rounds using single crochets and invisible decreases.

Finishing Body:

Attach Safety Eyes: Between rounds 10 and 12, centered between two boblet stitches.
Stuff with Fiberfill.
Closing: Use a yarn needle to weave through the stitches and tighten to close up the hole. Weave in the ends.

Mouth:

Black Yarn Circle: Magic ring, 8 SC inside, sl st to close the ring, leave a tail for sewing.
Sew Mouth: Sew onto body, centered between the lower boblet stitches.
Mouth Detail: Use the colorful yarn to add a border around the black mouth with SCs.

Fins (4 Total - 2 Medium Side Fins, 1 Larger Back Fin, 1 Smaller Fin on Bottom):

For each fin, start with a magic ring and a series of rounds with increases to create the size, then flatten and use SCs along the edge for detailing.
Sew each fin accordingly, side fins along the side, the larger fin on the back, and the smaller fin at the bottom.