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Marilyn the Fancy Fish

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Hi!Welcome to Woolly Toons and my first ever post. Basically, I’ve been crocheting toys oramigurumi for about 8 years, creating my own patterns for about 2 years, and I thought it wasabout time to share. It’s only fair – the internet has taught me practically everything I knowabout crocheting (okay, Mum helped a little too), and if it wasn’t for all those generoushookers out there who share their patterns for free, I would never have started this addictiveand surprisingly rewarding hobby.The first pattern I want to share with you is Marilyn the Fancy Fish, who first started out as afigment of my sister’s imagination. The pattern is untested so let me know if I've made anymistakes or if you're having any trouble. Enjoy!

Marilyn the Fancy Fish

Kim Lapsley Crochets: Marilyn the Fancy Fish http://kimlapsley.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/marilyn-fancy-fish.html

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Size13cm/5in long, 10cm/4in high

Skill LevelAdvanced. This pattern uses single crochet and double crochet and is worked in a spiral.Some of the parts are quite small and assembly is a little complicated. Have a read throughthe pattern before you start. If you run into any trouble, please let me know.

Note on yarn and hook sizeI used DK weight yarn and a 3.0mm hook for this pattern. For those using US hooks, Irecommend a size C or D, for those using UK hooks, I recommend a size 11. You can use adifferent weight yarn than DK but it will change the size of your toy. Remember to use thesame weight yarn for all parts so that your toy is in proportion. Choose a hook size that willgive you a nice tight stitch.

MaterialsYarnOrange (Approx. 70metres, 77yards)White (small amount)Purple (Small amount)Red (Small amount)

Crochet Hook – 3.00mm or preferred sizeFillingPlastic pellets or dried beans and stocking (optional)Tapestry needleBlack feltWhite feltCraft glue and/or thread and sharp needle for attaching feltPinsScissors

Terminology***This pattern is written using US crochet terminology***ch – Chaindc – Double crochetRnd – Roundsc – Single crochetsl st – Slip stitchst – Stitch. This term covers ch, sc, dc, sl st and other stitches used in crochet.sc2tog – Single crochet two stitches together

Make a ring – The starting point for crocheting in a spiral. Use which ever method you prefer.* * - Repeat the instructions between the asterisks as directed.( ) – The number of stitches that should be in a completed round are placed in brackets at theend of that rounds instructions.

Instructions


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Body (in Orange)Make a ring.Rnd 1: 7 sc in ring (7)Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (14)Rnd 3: *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* around (21)Rnd 4: *sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st* around (28)Rnd 5: *sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st* around (35)Rnd 6: *sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next st* around (42)Rnd 7: *sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in next st* around (49)Rnd 8: *sc in next 6 st, 2 sc in next st* around (56)Rnd 9-13: sc in each st aroundRnd 14: *sc in next 12 st, sc2tog* around (52)Rnd 15: *sc in next 11 st, sc2tog* around (48)Rnd 16: sc in each st aroundRnd 17: *sc in next 10 st, sc2tog* around (44)Rnd 18: *sc in next 9 st, sc2tog* around (40)Rnd 19: sc in each st aroundRnd 20: *sc in next 8 st, sc2tog* around (36)Rnd 21: *sc in next 4 st, sc2tog* around (30)Rnd 22: *sc in next 3 st, sc2tog* around (24)Start stuffing. Plastic pellets or dried beans tied in a stocking can be placed in the body togive it a bit of weight so that Marilyn sits nicely when she's finished.

Rnd 23: *sc in next 2 st, sc2tog* around (18)Rnd 24-26: sc in each st aroundRnd 27: *sc in next st, sc2tog* around (12)Finish stuffing firmly.Rnd 28: sc in each st aroundRnd 29: sc2tog around (6)Cut yarn and fasten off. Flatten the opening and sew shut. Weave in yarn ends.

Secure some pellets or beads in the toe of a clean stocking or sock.


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Dorsal Fin (in Orange)Make a ring.Rnd 1: 5 sc in ring (5)Rnd 2-3: sc in each st aroundRnd 4: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 st (6)Rnd 5: *sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st* twice (8)Rnd 6: *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* four times (12)Rnd 7: sc in each st aroundRnd 8: dc in next 6 st, sc in next 6 st (12)Rnd 9: dc in next 6 st, sl st in next st (7)Cut yarn and fasten off. Leave a tail of yarn to use when joining the fin to the body. Leaveunstuffed.

Tail Fins (in Orange)Make a ring.Rnd 1: 5 sc in ring (5)Rnd 2: sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st (7)Rnd 3: sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st (9)Rnd 4: sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st (11)Rnd 5-6: sc in each st aroundRnd 7: sc next 4 st, sc2tog, sc in next 3 st, sc2tog (9)Rnd 8: sc in next 3 st, sc2tog, sc in next 2 st, sc2tog (7)Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving tail of yarn to use when joining the fin to body. Leaveunstuffed. Make two.

Side Fins (in Orange)Make a ring.Rnd 1: 5 sc in ring (5)Rnd 2: sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st (7)Rnd 3: sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st (9)Rnd 4-6: sc in each st aroundRnd 7: sc in next 3 st, sc2tog, sc in next 2 st, sc2tog (7)Rnd 8: sc in each st aroundCut yarn and fasten off, leaving tail of yarn to use when joining the fin to body. Leaveunstuffed. Make two.

Eyes (in White)Make a ring.Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring (6)Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)Rnd 3: *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* around (18)Rnd 4: *sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st* around (24)Rnd 5: sc in each st aroundRnd 6: *sc in next 2 st, sc2tog* around (18)Rnd 7: *sc in next st, sc2tog* around (12)Cut yarn and fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn to use when joining the eyes to the body. Stufffirmly. Make two.

Eyelids (in Purple)


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Make a ring.Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring (6)Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)Rnd 3: *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* around (18)Rnd 4: *sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st* around (24)Rnd 5: sc in each st aroundCut yarn and fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn to use when joining the eyelids to the eyes andbody. Make two.

Lips (in Red)Make a ring.Rnd 1: 5 sc in ring (5)Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (10)Rnd 3-25: sc in each st aroundFasten off. You now have a long tube. Fold the tube in half and sew the ends of the tubetogether. Leave a long tail for joining to the body.

Assembly***These are guidelines only. Be guided by your own eyes at all times.***

Join the tail fins to the body. Use the yarn tails on the fins to stitch them on.


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Join the dorsal fin to the body. The dorsal fin should be aligned with the tail fins, its tippointing towards the tail. Use the yarn tail on the fin to stitch it on.

Join the side fins to the body. Angle them slightly towards the tail. Pin them on and use the


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yarn tails on the fins to stitch them on.

Join the eyelids to the eyes. The eyelids sit with the edge sitting along the open edge of theback of the eye. Pin the eyelid onto the eye. Be careful not to jab yourself. Use the tail on theeyelid to join it to the eye. Work your way from the back, sewing down the side of the eyelid.


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When you reach the front, don't sew over the edge of the eyelid. You want this section tocurve upwards. Instead at the front of the eyelid, join the underside of the eyelid to the eyeuntil you reach the other side and then you can stitch over the edge again until you reach theback.


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Don't weave in the eyelid tail. This will be used when joining the eyes to the body.

Join the eyes to the body. Pin them so that they sit close together. Use the purple tail of yarnto join the eyelid section to the body and then use the white tail of yarn to join the eye sectionto the body.


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Join a piece of black felt to the back of the lips. You can glue it on or use needle and thread.

Join the lips to the face. Pin them on and use the yarn tail on the lips to stitch them on.


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Make the pupils. Cut out two circles from black felt for the pupils. For highlights, cut out twovery small circles from the white felt and attach them with glue or needle and thread to theblack circles. The pupils sit on the eyes just below the eyelids, a little off centre. Attach themwith glue or thread.


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Add Marilyn’s eyeliner. Cut out two slightly curved strips from black felt. They should be a littlebit longer than the eyelids are wide. Glue or sew them on to the front edges of the eyelids,leaving the outer ends unattached so that they can curve up. If you want to strengthen thefelt, you can use some fabric stiffener. Dampen the felt with watered down fabric stiffener andlet it dry.

Add a beauty spot. Cut out a small circle of black felt. Glue or sew this on just above onecorner of the mouth. If you feel like Marilyn needs a little more bling, you could use a sequinor a bead instead.

Now you have your very own fancy fish. I hope you like her.

Check out her little partner Walter.

Copyright © Kim Lapsley 2012-2013


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