Cute Plush Crochet Nemo Amigurumi Patterns
The journey of crocheting Nemo involves capturing his spirited personality and unique features in yarn. As you embark on this underwater adventure, you’ll meticulously create his asymmetrical fins, paying special attention to his ‘lucky’ fin, while ensuring his orange and white stripes align perfectly to mirror his animated counterpart. Crafting his expressive eyes and cheerful smile infuses the project with the magic of his story, reflecting the optimism and bravery of this little fish who ventured across the ocean for family and friendship.
For those eager to bring the magic of the Great Barrier Reef into their craft, the Nemo amigurumi pattern offers clear, step-by-step instructions. Designed to highlight the intricate details of his stripes, the shaping of his body, and the joyful process of creating a courageous explorer, this pattern is a rewarding experience for crocheters. Upon completion, the Nemo amigurumi becomes a charming piece of decor, a beloved plaything, or a thoughtful gift for any “Finding Nemo” enthusiast. So, gather your hook and the brightest orange yarn, and get ready to create your own version of this adventurous amigurumi. The pattern
Materials:
- Orange, white, and black yarn (medium weight)
- Crochet hook (appropriate size for your yarn, typically around 3.5mm)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Safety eyes or black felt for eyes
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- BLO: back loop only
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd(s): round(s)
Body: Starting with orange yarn:
- Rnd 1: Create a magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] repeat 6 times (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] repeat 6 times (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] repeat 6 times (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: Sc in each st around in BLO (30 sts)
- Rnd 7: [Sc in next 4 sts, inc] repeat 6 times (36 sts)
- Rnd 8-9: Sc in each st around (36 sts)
- Switch to white yarn.
- Rnd 10-11: Sc in each st around (36 sts)
- Switch to orange yarn.
- Rnd 12-13: Sc in each st around (36 sts)
- Switch to white yarn.
- Rnd 14-15: Sc in each st around (36 sts)
- Switch to orange yarn.
- Rnd 16-17: Sc in each st around (36 sts)
- Rnd 18: [Sc in next 4 sts, dec] repeat 6 times (30 sts)
- Rnd 19: Sc in each st around (30 sts)
- Rnd 20: [Sc in next 3 sts, dec] repeat 6 times (24 sts)
- Begin to stuff the body, continue to stuff as you go.
- Rnd 21: [Sc in next 2 sts, dec] repeat 6 times (18 sts)
- Rnd 22: [Sc in next st, dec] repeat 6 times (12 sts)
- Rnd 23: Dec around (6 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a tail. Finish stuffing and close the opening.
Fins (Make 2, one slightly larger): Starting with orange yarn for both:
- Ch 7, starting in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, ch 1, turn work.
- Hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc across.
- Sl st around the edge of the fin for a neat finish. For the smaller fin, start with a chain of 6 and follow the same pattern with one less stitch in each row.
Tail: Using orange yarn:
- Ch 11, join with sl st to form a ring.
- Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in same space, 2 hdc in each ch around, join with sl st to top of beginning ch-2.
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, [hdc, dc, hdc] in same st, *sl st in next st, [hdc, dc, hdc] in next st; repeat from * around.
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Dorsal Fin: Using orange yarn:
- Ch 9, starting in second ch from hook, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, tr, tr, ch 1, turn work.
- Sl st across each st for a neat finish.
Eyes (Make 2, if not using safety eyes): Using black yarn:
- Ch 2, 6 sc in the second ch from the hook.
- Sl st to join and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Sew the fins to each side of the body, ensuring one fin is smaller to represent Nemo’s unique characteristic.
- Attach the dorsal fin on top.
- Sew the tail at the back end of the body.
- Sew or attach safety eyes between the white and orange yarn near the front.
- If using yarn eyes, sew them in place.
- Use black yarn to embroider the mouth.
Finishing Touches:
- Add a small black stripe between the orange and white yarn on the body and fins for definition.
- Weave in all loose ends.
This Nemo amigurumi pattern creates a stuffed toy approximately 6-8 inches long, depending on yarn weight and hook size. Enjoy your underwater adventure as you bring this beloved character to life!
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