Amigurumi Wally the Koi Fish

Amigurumi Wally the Koi Fish Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

Wally the Koi is an amigurumi-style stuffed toy fish designed by Stacey Trock. This crocheted fish measures 12 inches long by 5 inches tall and was originally created in January 2011. Amigurumi is the Japanese craft of creating small, stuffed crocheted or knitted animals and objects. Wally is a three-dimensional decorative toy suitable for display, gifting, or play.

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet project employs fundamental amigurumi construction techniques. The pattern uses the standard method of crocheting flat pieces or spiral rounds that are then stuffed with fiberfill and assembled together to create a three-dimensional fish form. Single crochet stitches form the primary fabric structure, while decreasing stitches (single crochet 2 together) are used to shape the body, fins, and tail. The piece is worked in the round to build dimension, and a tapestry needle is used for seaming and attaching details like eyes.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch): The foundation stitch used to begin the pattern
• Single crochet (sc): The primary stitch throughout the pattern, creating a tight, dense fabric ideal for stuffed toys
• Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog): A decreasing stitch used to shape and taper sections of the fish body, fins, and tail

Materials and Yarn

Wally requires less than 220 yards of yarn total, meaning one skein of each color is sufficient. The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn in three colors: orange for the main color (MC), white for secondary color (SC), and black for accent color (AC). The original sample was created using Plymouth Galway Worsted (color #154 orange, color #08 white, and color #09 black), though any worsted weight yarn can be substituted. A Size H crochet hook is used to work the yarn. Additional materials include two 12mm black animal eyes for facial features, a tapestry needle for assembly and finishing, and fiberfill stuffing to fill the completed fish body. The pattern does not specify a strict gauge, as the finished size is flexible for a stuffed toy; the most important consideration is selecting a hook size that creates an attractive fabric with your chosen yarn.