PC021288
Originally uploaded by tater_flowers

Materials:
5oz of worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Size ''H'' hook for toddler (18" head) and an ''I'' for adult (22" head)

Guage:
18.5 stitches and 20 rows = 4"

NOTES:
Join each round with a sl st to the first stitch.
inc- increase, 2sc in stitch
Work even- Sc in each st
FPHDC- hdc around the post of the st.

PATTERN:
Tail fins: (make 2)
Rnd 1: Chain 6 and sc in 2nd stitch from hook and in each chain to end. (5 sc) Working across the other side of the foundation chain, sc to end and join to first sc with a sl st. (10 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch1 and inc in first st, sc around until last st, inc in the last stitch. (12)

Rnds 3-6: Repeat row 2 (20 sts) Fasten off
On the second fin, at the end of rnd 6, do not fasten off.

RND 7: SC around to last st. work sc2tog as follows - insert hook in last SC of RND, yo and pull loop through, insert hook into 1st sc of rnd. 6 of the first fin, yo and pull loop through. YO and pull through all loops on hook. Continue sc around rnd 6 of the first fin, and join with a sl st into the 1st sc of rnd 7 on the second fin. (39 scs)

Rnds 8-10: Sc in each st. (39)

Rnd 11: *sc in 2 sts, sc2tog* around to last 3 sts. Sc in last 3 sts. (29sts)
Rnd 12: sc2tog around to last st. Sc in last st. (15sts)
Rnd 13: Sc
Rnd.14: Inc in each stitch around. (30sts)

Rnd 15: *Sc in 4 sts, inc* around. (36 sts)
Work even for 1.5"

Next Rnd: *sc in 3 sts, inc* around (45 sts)
Work even for .75"

Next Rnd: *Sc in 4 sts, inc* around (54 sts)
Work even for 1.5"

Next Rnd: *sc in 5 sts, inc* around (63 sts)
Work even for 1.5"

Next Rnd: *sc in 6 sts, inc* around (72 sts)
Work even for 2.5"

Next Rnd: *sc in 7 sts, inc* around (81 sts)
Work even for 4.25"

Fish Lip:
Row 1: Sc in next 24 sts. Turn
Row 2: Sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn (22 sts)
Row 3-8: Repeat row 2. (10sts)

Fasten off yarn, skip next 16 stitches on the body, join yarn in next st, ch1 and repeat Rows 1-8 above for the second lip.

Sc in each stitch and down the sides of the lips around. Join to first sc.

Curled Edge:
Rnd 1 and 2: FPHDC in each st around. Join to first FPHDC. You can add more rows here if you want more curl on the lips
Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Fins: Make 2
Row 1: Chain 9, sc in back loops of each st across. Ch 1 turn
Row 2-9: Sc in back loops of each st. Ch1 turn. Fasten off and sew to sides of fish body about 6" up from bottom edge.
For the top fin do 11 rows and then sew to fish body about 7.5" from bottom edge of mouth.

Eyes: Make 2
Rnd 1: With black chain 2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. Join to first sc. Fasten off black.
Rnd 2: With white join to any sc of previous round. chain 2, Dc in same stitch as join. 2dc in each stitch around. (12 dc)
Leaving a long tail sew eyes to fish head about an inch above the start of the mouth and 1.5" in from the sides.

To make dead eyes just work both rounds in white and embroider an X on it. :)


If you have any questions or find any errors please leave a comment or emai me at tater_fowers@yahoo.com :) I would love to see your finished hats. I''m jfowers on Ravelry. :)

PaulasHook said...

I have seen several people do the knit fish hat. I love the fact that you did a crochet version!

December 21, 2009 7:35 PM

Nancy said...

Like PaulasHook - I saw the knitted version and loved it. Thanks for converting it for us. I've wanted to make one for my grandson. Might even make one as a "Stuffed Fish" by closing its mouth.

December 26, 2009 7:13 AM

Tiger Dragon Grrl said...

That is the coolest hat I have ever seen!

December 31, 2009 3:02 PM

glor said...

This is absolutely adorable! You do very nice work!

January 01, 2010 4:08 AM

j. said...

SOOO Cute! Thanks for sharing!

January 09, 2010 5:55 AM

terrih0189 said...

This fish hat is too cute to ignore! I even like the suggestion to stuff it and turn it into a pillow. Keep up the great work!!

January 23, 2010 7:59 AM

Sherry said...

AWESOME!!!!

I always wanted to make this hat, but I didn't want to knit it!!!

I can't wait to make it!!!!

Thanks so much for sharing!

Sherry

Ravelry: icrocheticreate

September 06, 2010 12:38 PM

Crissy said...

Hi There!
Thanks so much for the crochet pattern for the fish hat! I have a couple questions, however. I am having trouble understanding how to make the tail fins. When you "work across the other side of the foundation chain..." Do you go back around making an oval of sorts? It says there are 10 sc so I am assuming so. But then when we get to rnd 2, we chain 1, 2sc, sc until the last st, which is 2sc, do you then sl st? or continue to go in an oval -or- do you turn around. Also I don't really understand how to connect the two fins and start onto the hat.
Let me know asap.
Could you shoot me an email?
cristamthurston@gmail.com

September 27, 2010 1:12 PM

Amanda said...

I have the same problem as the previous poster. The rest of the pattern looks straight forward, however the first row of the tailfin throws me off. Thanks so much for clarification!

October 04, 2010 1:21 PM

Sherry said...

I was at nursing home with mom today and started the hat but I have the same problem as Amanda and Crissy.

Thanks in advance for the help! My son is excited about this hat and wants five different fish hats in his five favorite colors!

Sherry

I can't believe he is going to wear it to his university!

October 09, 2010 12:29 PM

Jflowers said...

The first row is worked on both sides of the foundation chain. A chain stitch has 2 loops so you will do the first 5 sts in one side of the chain and the last 5 in the other side of the chain. It should make an oval with a closed bottom. You will then join with a slip stitch to the first sc ending with 10sc. I hope this helps.

October 09, 2010 12:43 PM

Jflowers said...

I will try to get pictures up ASAP. :)

October 09, 2010 12:44 PM

Kelly~ At My Sink said...

THANK YOU for these directions!! I'm having a problem with the tail fins, when I finished the first fin (I haven't started on the 2nd one yet) it isn't flat, it made a cone. Is that right? If not, how do I get it flat? Thanks!

October 19, 2010 6:23 PM

Jflowers said...

It will make a cone shape and you will smoosh it flat to look like the tail when the hat is done. :)