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Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern

Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a playful amigurumi angler fish named Erebus with a posable light, detailed teeth, and decorative fins. The design uses worsted weight yarn and a 3.25 mm hook to produce a roughly 6-inch fish from fin to head. Clear step-by-step rounds, tips for eye placement, and multiple fin options are included to help you customize the look. Photographs and an optional video link guide assembly and finishing touches.

Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with continuous rounds and shaping. It includes materials, abbreviations, every round spelled out, and full assembly instructions for an accurate finished toy.

Why You'll Love This Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a quirky sea creature to life with personality and charm. I enjoy the combination of simple amigurumi construction and the playful details like the posable light and scalloped fins. The eye placement technique and optional pipe cleaner for the light let me fine-tune the expression and pose, which always makes each fish unique. I also love seeing how different color choices completely change the character. Sharing this pattern helps others create their own imaginative companions.

Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can make this angler fish your own by changing colors and stitches; swapping the main color creates a completely different mood for the character.

Try using bulky yarn and a larger hook for a chunkier, cuddlier fish, or fingering weight yarn with a smaller hook for a tiny, delicate version perfect as a keychain.

I often add embroidered scales, tiny beads, or metallic yarn highlights along the fins to give an extra sparkly, oceanic look that photographs beautifully.

Swap the large safety eyes for smaller sizes or hand-embroidered eyes to change the expression from cute to mysterious — eye placement dramatically changes personality.

If you want a posable antenna, use a pipe cleaner inside the light piece and secure the ends well; this gives you playful posing options for display.

Mix and match the top fin versions: version #1 gives a scalloped, colorful look while version #2 provides a darker, ridge-like silhouette for a more dramatic effect.

Try adding tiny accessories like a crocheted seaweed wreath or a miniature treasure chest to create scenes or sets for your fish collection.

I sometimes stuff the teeth lightly with firmer stuffing for stability or leave them unstuffed for a flatter sewn-on look depending on the face I want to achieve.

Adjust eye placement if you change yarn or hook size — always pin and photograph placements before permanently sewing to ensure you like the result.

I recommend experimenting with different stitch textures (BLO or FLO) around the mouth or fins to create raised edges or subtle ridges for more interest.

For a safer toy for small children, consider embroidering eyes instead of using safety eyes and securely sewing all pieces with reinforced stitches.

Finally, I love making a series of fish in a palette; try creating a family set with coordinated colors and slightly varied fin shapes to tell a creative story with your amigurumi.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too early can distort the face shape; place eyes between the recommended rounds and follow the eye placement notes to maintain correct shaping. ✗ Not stuffing evenly will result in lumpy or misshapen features; stuff gradually, shaping as you go and add small amounts to achieve a smooth curve. ✗ Failing to use a stitch marker when working continuous rounds leads to miscounted stitches; place a marker at the start of each round and move it as you work. ✗ Skipping counts on increases and decreases destroys shaping and symmetry; count your stitches after every increase or decrease round to make corrections immediately. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight during sewing or embroidery can pucker the fabric; use a yarn needle and gentle, even tension while attaching parts to preserve shape.

Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own whimsical Erebus the Angler Fish with this detailed intermediate amigurumi pattern. You will crochet a lovable stuffed angler fish complete with teeth, fins, and a posable light. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, photos, eye placement tips, and assembly steps to guide you through every stage. Perfect for gifting or adding a quirky handmade friend to your collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Erebus the Angler Fish Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4), approximately 75g main color (Color A - Purple)
  • 02
    Accent colors (less than 25g each): Color B - Green (for light), Color C - White (teeth and mouth), Color D - Blue (fin edges)
  • 03
    Exact yarn examples used: Red Heart Purple, I Love This Yarn Key Lime (green), Big Twist White, Red Heart Aqua (blue)
  • 04
    Optional accent yarns: Light Yellow, Black for top fin version (small amounts)
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing (amount as needed)
  • 06
    Optional pipe cleaner for posable light

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.25 mm (D)
  • 02
    27 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Polyester stuffing (Fiberfill)
  • 07
    Pipe cleaner (optional, for posable light)
  • 08
    Pins for assembly

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— Fish Head and Body :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

sc in each st around

Round 7 :

(inc, sc) x 3, 24 sc = 33

Round 8 :

sc in each st around

Round 9 :

(inc, 2 sc) x 3, 24 sc = 36

Round 10 :

sc in each st around

Round 11 :

(inc, 3 sc) x 3, 24 sc = 39

Info :

Place eyes between rounds 10 and 11, leaving 10 holes between them. 1st Eye is placed 1 hole before the 1st increase. Count 11 holes after the first eye and place the 2nd eye. For a sunken eye look, do not place the backs of the eyes until round 21. TIP: You may need to adjust eye placement depending on yarn you use.

Round 12 :

sc in each st around

Round 13 :

(inc, 4 sc) x 3, 24 sc = 42

Round 14-18 :

sc in each st around

Round 19 :

(dec, 12 sc) x 3 = 39

Round 20 :

(dec, 11 sc) x 3 = 36

Round 21 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Now for the eyes. Stuff the head well. Cut a long piece of yarn and remove the eyes. Place the needle in the hole where the first eye was and thread the needle into a hole next to the eye hole. Go back and forth between each eye hole repeating the process from the first eye. Pull slightly on the yarn after going through each hole. Do this about 3 times on each side until you reach the look you want. Follow the pictures for help. There is also a youtube video for extra help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XoBnTY6k70&t=55s

Info :

To place the backs of the eyes you will need to remove most of the stuffing to place the washers on the eyes then re stuff it.

Round 22 :

(dec, 10 sc) x 3 = 33

Round 23 :

(dec, 9 sc) x 3 = 30

Round 24-26 :

sc in each st around

Round 27 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24

Round 28-30 :

sc in each st around

Round 31 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18

Round 32-33 :

sc in each st around

Round 34 :

(sc, dec) x 6 = 12

Round 35 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Now you are making the tail: Fold the opening half. Sc the opening closed.

Round 1 :

Ch 1, turn, sc across

Round 2 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 4 sc, inc = 8

Round 3 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 6 sc, inc = 10

Round 4 :

Ch 1, turn, sc across

Round 5 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 8 sc, inc = 12

Round 6 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 10 sc, inc = 14

Round 7 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 12 sc, inc = 16

Round 8 :

Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in last ch, sl st in same st, 4 sc

Round 9 :

Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sl st in same st, 4 sc

Round 10 :

Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in last ch, sl st in same st, 4 sc

Round 11 :

Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, sl st in same st, 3 sc

Round 12 :

F/O and weave in the tail end

— Teeth (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

With Color C: Make 3 sc into a magic ring = 3

Round 2 :

Inc, 2 sc = 4

Round 3 :

sc in each st around

Round 4 :

(inc, sc) x 2 = 6

Info :

Do not stuff the teeth

Round 5-6 :

sc in each st around

Round 7 :

Sc the opening closed. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Front Teeth :

Instruction :

With Color C: Ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across = 7. *Ch 3, turn, sl st in same st, sc in next 2 st* Repeat from * to * across. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Mouth :

Round 1 :

With Color A: Ch 11. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across = 10

Round 2 :

Ch 1, turn, Inc, 8 sc, inc = 12

Round 3 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 10 sc, inc = 14

Round 4 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 12 sc, inc = 16

Round 5 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 14 sc, inc = 18

Round 6 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 16 sc, inc = 20

Round 7 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 18 sc, inc = 22

Round 8 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 20 sc, inc = 24

Round 9 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 22 sc, inc = 26

Round 10 :

Ch 1, turn, BLO sc in each st across, sc around the rest of the edges of the mouth. This will give the finished piece a cleaner look. F/O and leave an extra long tail for sewing

— Side Fins (Make 2) :

Info :

Starting with Color A: Leave a long tail at the beginning of the ch 5 for sewing

Round 1 :

Ch 5. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across = 4

Round 2 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 2 sc, inc = 6

Round 3 :

Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across

Round 4 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 4 sc, inc = 8

Round 5 :

Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Sc around all the edges to give a cleaner look

Round 6 :

Change to Color D: *Ch 3, sl st in same st, sc in next 2 st* repeat from * to * across. F/O and weave in the tail ends

— Top Fin Version #1 :

Info :

Starting with Color A: Leave a long tail at the beginning of the ch 9 for sewing

Round 1 :

Ch 9. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across = 8

Round 2 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 6 sc, inc = 10

Round 3 :

Ch 1, turn, inc, 8 sc, inc = 12

Round 4 :

Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Sc around the side edge, bottom of the fin, and opposite side of the fin

Round 5 :

Change to Color D: *Ch 5, sl st in same st, sc in next 2 st* Repeat from * to * across. F/O and weave in the tail end

— Top Fin Version #2 :

Info :

With Black or color of choice: Ch 9

Round 1 :

sl in 2nd ch from hook and across = 8

Round 2 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 5 sc

Round 3 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 5 sc

Round 4 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 5 sc, Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 chains

Round 5 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 4 sc

Round 6 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 4 sc

Round 7 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 4 sc, Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook

Round 8 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 3 sc

Round 9 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, 3 sc

Round 10 :

BLO Ch 1, turn dec, sc

Round 11 :

BLO Ch 1, turn, dec. F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Light :

Round 1 :

Starting with Color B: Make 4 sc into a magic ring = 4

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around = 8

Round 3 :

sc in each st around

Round 4 :

(2 sc, dec) x 2 = 6

Round 5 :

(sc, dec) x 2 = 4

Info :

I used pipe cleaner to stuff the light piece. That way it could be posable

Round 6-21 :

Change to Color A: sc in each st around

Round 22 :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Assembly :

Top Fin :

Pin the top fin onto the top of the body. Sew the fin onto the top of the body.

Teeth and Mouth :

Pin the mouth onto the front of the face. The mouth will stop at rounds 2 and 3. Pull the mouth down and pin all the teeth onto the face. Sew the teeth onto the face. Sew the mouth onto the face except the top of the mouth.

Side Fins :

Pin the fins onto the side of the body. Sew the fins onto the body.

Light :

If you decide to use the pipe cleaner insert it into the light now. Pin the light onto the head above the eyes. Sew the light onto the head.

Final :

Weave in all ends, adjust stuffing, place eye backs if needed and enjoy your finished angler fish.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pin the top fin onto the top of the body, aligning the center of the fin with the spine, then sew securely in place using a yarn needle and matching yarn.
  • Pin the mouth onto the front of the face so the mouth edge aligns with rounds 2 and 3 of the mouth piece, pull the mouth down and pin all the teeth into position, then sew the teeth and mouth in place leaving the top of the mouth unstitched for shaping.
  • Pin each side fin onto the sides of the body at the widest point, align evenly on both sides and sew around the base of each fin to attach them smoothly.
  • If using a pipe cleaner for the light, insert the pipe cleaner into the light piece before stuffing, pin the light above the eyes and sew the light to the head, securing the pipe cleaner end inside to keep it posable.
  • Place and secure safety eye backs after adjusting stuffing if you want a flush or sunken look; remove some stuffing to fit washers, reattach and then restuff to final shape.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not join rounds unless stated; work in a continuous spiral for seamless shaping and consistent stitch counts.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round to keep track of rounds and avoid miscounts during increases and decreases.
  • 💡All stitches are worked in both loops unless otherwise stated; follow B LO or F LO instructions when specified for shape and texture.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not too tightly to maintain the shape without stretching stitches; adjust stuffing while shaping to avoid lumps.

This little angler fish is a delightful mix of spooky and sweet—perfect for shelf display or gifting. 🧶 Follow the step-by-step rounds and photos to create a neat, expressive toy full of personality. 🐟 Make variations with color, eye size, or a posable light to create your own unique Erebus—and enjoy the process! ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 6 inches long from the back of the fin to the front of the head when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, different yarn weights will change the final size; use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and adjust eye placement and stuffing to match.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in spirals, and simple finishing skills is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time will vary depending on experience, whether you add optional details like a posable light, and assembly speed.