Crochet Fish Applique

This cute crochet Fish Applique is made from crocheted hearts. It continues the series of my Heart-shaped crochet appliques.

This crochet Fish Applique is easy and fun to make and it is perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Abbreviations:

Ch – chain

DC – double crochet

Rnd – round

SC- single crochet

Sl St – slip stitch

St (Sts) – stitch (stitches)

Finished Size:

This crochet Fish Applique is about 1-3/4″ long.

Materials:

• cotton crochet thread size 3, color – blue
• cotton crochet thread size 10, color – yellow
• crochet hook 1/2.75 mm
• crochet hook 6/1/8 mm

Instructions:

Ch 4;
Rnd 1. Make all of the next stitches into the fourth Ch from hook (the first Ch made) working under both loops – 3 DC, 3 HDC, Ch 1,  DC (Heart point), Ch 1, 3 HDC, 3 DC, Ch 3, Sl St.

Rnd 2.  Ch 3, in top of first St of previous Rnd make HDC and DC, 3 TR in next St, 2 DC in next St, HDC into each of next 3 Sts, HDC into Ch-1 stitch, Ch 1, DC in next St (Heart point), Ch 1, HDC into Ch-1 stitch, HDC into each of next 3 Sts, 2 DC in next St, 3 TR in next St, DC and HDC in next St, Ch 3, Sl St in center.

Rnd 3. Ch 3, SC in top of first St of previous Rnd, 2 SC in each of next 4 Sts, then SC in each of the next 7 Sts,  Ch 1, DC in next St (Heart point), Ch 1,  SC in each of the next 7 Sts, 2 SC in each of next 4 Sts, SC in next St,  Ch 3,  Sl St in center,  Ch 1.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

2. With yellow cotton crochet thread size 10 and hook 6/1.8 mm make  Small size Heart for the Tail (See also Instructions for the Crochet Hearts Applique Pattern):

3. With black cotton thread size 3, make 2-3 stitches for the eye or you can use a bead of your choice instead.

5. Using my picture as a guide, sew hearts together.

I hope you enjoyed this crochet Fish Applique free pattern!