Amigurumi Yellownose Shrimp Goby Pattern No.26

Amigurumi Yellownose Shrimp Goby Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates an amigurumi Yellownose Shrimp Goby, a small crocheted stuffed toy designed by pawpaw. The finished amigurumi measures approximately 26cm (10.2 inches) in length, making it a compact decorative or play piece suitable for display or gifting. The design captures the distinctive features of a shrimp goby fish through strategic color placement and shaping techniques.

Craft and Technique Overview

Amigurumi is a Japanese crochet technique that creates three-dimensional stuffed toys and decorative objects. This particular pattern uses the fundamental amigurumi approach of working in continuous rounds to build dimensional forms, then stuffing and closing sections to create a complete figure. The Yellownose Shrimp Goby pattern demonstrates intermediate-level crochet skills, requiring familiarity with multiple stitch types and the ability to manage color changes and shaping throughout the project.

Crochet Stitches Used

This pattern employs a comprehensive range of crochet stitches to achieve its finished form:

• Single Crochet (sc) – The foundational stitch used throughout the body construction
• Single Crochet Two Together (2sctog) – Used for decreasing stitches and shaping the amigurumi form
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Joins rounds and secures stitches
• Chain (ch) – Creates foundation chains and connecting elements
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – Adds texture and structure to specific sections
• Double Crochet (dc) – Provides height and dimension to certain areas
• Treble Crochet (tr) – Creates taller stitches for specific design elements
• Double Treble Crochet (dtr) – Generates even greater height for particular features
• Triple Treble Crochet (tr tr) – The tallest standard stitch, achieved by wrapping yarn four times around the hook
• Extended Triple Treble (☆) – A specialized variation created by wrapping yarn six times around the hook, adding two extra wraps beyond the standard triple treble for unique textural effects, particularly in the fins

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern calls for a 5mm (H/8) crochet hook, which is appropriately sized for DK weight yarn and creates a fabric dense enough for stuffed toy construction.

Yarn Requirements: The pattern uses 100% acrylic 8 ply (DK weight) yarn with a standard yardage of 100g per 310 meters (3.5oz per 339 yards). The designer specifies Panda "CARNIVAL 8 ply" yarn in four colors:

• White – 77.5 meters (84.8 yards) – Forms the primary body color
• Chocolate – 28 meters (30.6 yards) – Creates darker markings and details
• Yellow – 12.5 meters (13.7 yards) – Provides the distinctive yellow nose feature
• Black – 140 centimeters (55 inches) – Used for fine details such as eyes and facial features

The acrylic yarn choice makes this pattern durable, easy-care, and suitable for toys that may require washing. The DK weight provides excellent stitch definition while remaining workable for the intermediate crocheter.

Additional Tools and Supplies

• Tapestry Needle or Sewing Needle – Essential for weaving in yarn ends and assembling pieces
• Stitch Marker – Helps track the beginning of rounds in continuous crochet work
• Stuffing – Fills the amigurumi to create dimension and shape

Pattern Difficulty and Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern assumes the crocheter has foundational skills in basic stitches and color changes. The use of multiple stitch heights, including the specialized extended triple treble stitch, and the requirement to manage stuffing and shaping throughout construction place it