Hubert the Blob Fish | Free Crochet Pattern
The next pattern in the 2022 Roly-Poly Mystery Bundle is Hubert the Blob Fish!
Hubert’s crochet pattern is free here on the blog, but the best way to create this adorable blob fish is with his Premium Pattern in the Roly-Poly Mystery Bundle.
This easy crochet pattern will definitely convince you that blob fish can look cute! His blah smile and big nose will have you smiling each time you see him.
Hubert is just the under water friend to make with the other friends in the Roly Poly Mystery Bundle. He’s small, pudgy, and fits in your hand! I think he’s the perfect friend to carry around or have at your desk to keep you company. Wouldn’t he be so cute in his own little fish bowl?
Hubert the Blob Fish | Premium Pattern
The Premium Pattern of Hubert the Blob Fish amigurumi is a printable pdf with clear instructions, LOTS of photos, and checkboxes for every row.
Hubert’s pattern is FREE here on the blog, in text-only format. But because of the no-sew assembly, I would highly recommend you upgrade your creative experience with the Premium Pattern.
Construction
On top of Hubert being the cutest blob fish, guess what the best part of this pattern is?
He is a no sew pattern!
That’s right! There is no sewing involved! The pattern starts with make his nose and fins, then his body starts with the mouth and the fins and nose are worked into the stitches as his body takes shape.
This might sound nuts, but it isn’t! And it’s easier than you think. The Premium Pattern makes it super easy to understand as well.
Hubert the Blob Fish
Pattern is written in English, in US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
You Need to Know:
Chains (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), Right side (RS), increases and decreases, mattress stitch sewing. Be eager to learn and ready to have fun!
For a quick refresher of these basic skills, go to www.hookedbykati.com/basics
You Will Practice Basic Techniques:
- How to make a 3-dimensional object in crochet
- How to shape using increases and decreases
- How to attach parts with a no-sew method
Supply List
- Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 285 yds/4.5 oz/127.5
g, Rose (ROSE), < 1 ball; Orchid (ORCH), < 1 ball. - F (3.75 mm) hook
- Two 12mm solid black safety eyes
- Polyfil stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Measurements
7” wide x 6” tall
Gauge
9 sts x 9 rows in sc = 2” x 2”
Pattern Notes
- Work in continuous rounds. Do not slip stitch unless otherwise specified by the pattern.
- For best results, assemble parts in order as directed.
- The third loop of a hdc is created from the yarn over that is on the wrong side of the stitch. When working flat, we usually find this on the front of the work. However, when working in the round, this horizontal loop is behind the stitch, on what would be the inside of the work.
- When instructed, an additional sc(s) will be added at the end of a round to move the starting stitch of the next round to the left (clockwise). This does not change the stitch count of the round. It only moves the starting point.
- Weave in attachment ends at very end of project in case pieces require repositioning.
Instructions
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Nose
With ROSE, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24)
Rnds 5-8: Sc evenly around.
Rnd 9: [2 sc, dec] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 10: Sc evenly around.
Rnd 11: [Sc, dec] 6 times. (12)
Rnd 12: Sc evenly around.
Bind off and weave in ends.
Stuff very lightly.
Fins
(Make 2)
With ROSE, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: Sc evenly around.
Rnd 4: [4 sc, dec] twice. (10)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, dec] twice. (8)
Rnd 6: [2 sc, dec] twice. (6)
Rnd 7: Sc evenly around.
Bind off and weave in ends.
Do not stuff.
Press last rnd flat.
Body
With ORCH, ch 17.
Rnd 1: Hdc inc in 3rd ch from hook, 13 hdc, hdc inc in last ch. Do not turn. Rotating the work so the starting chain is on top. Working into the underside of the starting chain, hdc inc, 2 hdc, hdc dec 4 times, 3 hdc, hdc inc, sl st in 1st st to join. (30)
Rnd 2: Change to ROSE, working in the third loop of the hdc (see Pattern Notes), sc evenly around. (30)
Rnd 3: Once again working in both loops, [4 sc, inc] 6 times. (36)
Rnd 4: [5 sc, inc] 6 times. (42)
Rnd 5: [6 sc, inc] 6 times. (48)
Rnd 6: [5 sc, inc] 3 times, 30 sc. (51)
Rnd 7: [6 sc, inc] 3 times, 30 sc. (54)
Rnd 8: 12 sc, working through both layers of the last rnd of the Nose and the next st, 6 ss, 36 sc. (54)
Rnd 9: [7 sc, inc] 3 times, 30 sc. (57)
Rnd 10: [8 sc, inc] 3 times, 30 sc. (60)
Rnds 11-13: Sc evenly around.
Insert safety eyes between rnds 6 and 7, evenly spaced on either side of the nose.
Rnd 14: Working through both layers of the last rnd of the first fin and the next st, 3 sc, 34 sc, working through both layers of the last rnd of the second fin and the next st, 3 sc, 20 sc. (60)
Rnd 15: [Dec, 17 sc] twice, dec, 20 sc. (57)
Rnd 16: [Dec, 16 sc] twice, dec, 19 sc. (54)
Rnd 17: [Dec, 15 sc] twice, dec, 18 sc. (51)
Rnd 18: [Dec, 14 sc] twice, dec, 17 sc. (48)
Rnd 19: [Dec, 13 sc] twice, dec, 16 sc. (45)
Rnd 20: [Dec, 12 sc] twice, dec, 15 sc. (42)
Start stuffing.
Rnd 21: [Dec, 11 sc] twice, dec, 14 sc. (39)
Rnd 22: [Dec, 10 sc] twice, dec, 13 sc. (36)
Rnd 23: [Dec, 9 sc] twice, dec, 12 sc. (33)
Rnd 24: [Dec, 8 sc] twice, dec, 11 sc. (30)
Rnd 25: [Dec, 7 sc] twice, dec, 10 sc. (27)
Rnd 26: [Dec, 6 sc] twice, dec, 9 sc. (24)
Rnd 27: [Dec, 5 sc] twice, dec, 8 sc. (21)
Rnd 28: [Dec, 4 sc] twice, dec, 7 sc. (18)
Rnd 29: [Dec, 3 sc] twice, dec, 6 sc. (15)
Rnd 30: [Dec, 2 sc] twice, dec, 5 sc. Sc to move starting st. (see Pattern Notes) (12)
Finish stuffing. Press last rnd flat. Do not break yarn. Begin tail.
Row 31: Ch 1, working through both layers of last rnd of body, 6 sc, turn. (6)
Row 32: Ch 1, inc, 4 sc, inc, turn. (8)
Row 33: Ch 1, 8 sc, turn. (8)
Row 34: Ch 1, inc, 6 sc, inc, turn. (10)
Row 35: Ch 1, 10 sc. (10)
Bind off and weave in ends.
Weave in all attachment ends when parts are positioned as desired.
(c) Hooked by Kati LLC 2024
Check out the other patterns in the Roly Poly Mystery Bundle! They are all equally adorable.
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Yarn on,
Kati
Kati is the designer behind Hooked by Kati. With thousands of patterns sold around the world, Kati prides herself in creating innovative, easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns. She has designed for several publications, including Crochet!, Crochet World, Simply Crochet, and I Like Crochet. Kati finds her inspiration in science fiction, video games, and numerous visits to the zoo — all passions she shares with her husband and two boys.
love the pattern but confused
round 8 —– how can there be 48 sc after attaching the nose ?
and Rnd 26 ends with 24 st and rnd 27 says fold flat and sc thru both sides for 6 sc before you do the tail increase rows Is their a row missing?
Pattern has been updated to correctly show row and stitch counts.