How to Crochet a Cute Baby Dory Fish

Crocheting a baby Dory fish is not just a fun project, but it's also a delightful way to bring the adorable blue tang to life with yarn and a hook! The soft textures and vibrant colors you can create will surely make anyone smile. There's something special about crafting a cute baby Dory that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike.

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms)

• Ch - chain stitch
• Sl st - slip stitch
• Sc - single crochet
• Hdc - half double crochet
• Dc - double crochet
• Inc - increase
• Dec - decrease
• F/O - Finish Off (cut the yarn, you're done!)

Materials

• Size G hook
• Yarn- Blue, Black, Yellow, Magenta
• Felt- Black
• Yarn Needle
• Glue

Body

Start with blue yarn.

The body starts off as a spiral but ends in rounds, starting on Rnd 17. This was mainly to have a smoother color transition.

In the beginning of each round, continue working in the same stitch you slst-ed in. When counting stitches, the slst doesn’t count as a stitch.

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: *Inc, sc in next 2 sc* around (8)

Rnd 3: Sc in next sc, Sc 3 in next sc, Sc in next 3 sc, Sc 3 in next sc, Sc in next 2 sc (12)

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, Sc 3 in next sc, Sc in next 2 sc, Inc* twice (18)

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, Sc 3 in next sc, Sc in next 4 sc, Inc* twice (24)

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, Sc 3 in next sc, Sc in next 6 sc, Inc* twice (30)

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sc, Sc 3 in next sc, Sc in next 8 sc, Inc* twice (36)

Rnd 8-13: Sc around

Rnd 14: Sc in next 3 sc, Dec 3X, sc in next 12 sc, Dec 3X, sc in next 9 sc (30)

Rnd 15: Sc around

Rnd 16: Sc in next sc, Dec 3X, sc in next 9 sc, Dec 3X, sc in next 8 sc (24)

Rnd 17: Sc around. In last sc, switch to black, slst in next sc.

(In the beginning of each round, continue working in the same stitch you slst-ed in. When counting stitches, the slst and Ch 1 don’t count as a stitch.)

Rnd 18: Ch 1, Dec 4X, Sc in next 6 sc, Dec, Sc in next 6 sc, Dec, slst in next st (18)

Rnd 19: Ch 1, Dec 3X, Sc in next 3 sc, Dec 2X, Sc in next 3 sc, Dec, slst in next st (12)

Rnd 20: Ch 1, Inc around. in last sc, switch to yellow, slst in next st (24)

Rnd 21: Ch 2, Hdc around, slst in next st, F/O

Stuff, leaving Tail Fin flat.

Tail Fin

Flatten Tail Fin and attach yellow yarn at end.

Rnd 22: Ch 1, Sc through both layers (12) F/O

Eyes

Use white yarn (make 2)

The eyes are not worked in a spiral but in rounds.

In the beginning of each round, continue working in the same stitch you slst-ed in. When counting stitches, the slst doesn’t count as a stitch.

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring, slst in next sc (6)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, Inc around, slst in next sc (12)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *Inc, sc in next sc* around, slst in next sc (18)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, Sc around, slst in next sc F/O

Iris

Use magenta yarn (make 2)

The pupils are not worked in a spiral but in rounds.

In the beginning of each round, continue working in the same stitch you slst-ed in. When counting stitches, the slst doesn’t count as a stitch.

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring, slst in next sc (6)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, Inc around, slst in next sc (12), F/O

Brows

Use blue yarn (make 2)

Row 1: Ch 8, turn

Row 2: Sc in second ch from hook, Sc in next 5 ch, Sc 3 in next sc

Now go to the other side (like a U-turn),

(skip the stitch you just sc3-ed in), Sc in next 5 st, Inc (16)

Rnd 3: Sc around (16) F/O

Flatten, and slst through both layers.

Dorsal Fin

Start with blue yarn.

Row 1: Ch 10, turn

Row 2: Slst in second ch from hook, Slst, Sc in next 3 ch, Hdc in next 3 ch, Dc,

in last dc, switch to black, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc across until last st. Slst in last st. F/O

Fins

Start with blue yarn (make 2)

The fins are not worked in a spiral but in rounds.

In the beginning of each round, continue working in the same stitch you slst-ed in. When counting stitches, the slst doesn’t count as a stitch.

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring. In last sc, switch to black. Slst in next sc (6)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *Inc, Sc in next 2 sc* around, slst in next sc (8)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *Inc, Sc in next 3 sc* around. In last sc, switch to yellow. Slst in next sc (10)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, Hdc around, (don’t slst in next sc)

Flatten fin and do the following through both layers.

Rnd 5: Sc in next 2 st, Hdc in next 2 st, Dc twice in last st (6) F/O

Assembly

1. Cut out black circles of felt for the pupils and sew on to Iris.
2. Using white yarn, tie a knot and sew ends through Iris, leaving the white knot visible by the pupils.
3. Sew Iris on Eyes.
4. Sew Eyes on Body, making sure to stuff before completely sewn on.
5. Sew on Brows above eyes, with one side bordering the eyes, then the other side folded back sewn on the body.
6. Sew on Dorsal Fin on top of Body.
7. Sew on Fins on sides of Body.
8. Cut out mouth from black felt and glue/sew on to Body.
9. Congrats! You're done!