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Free Knitting Pattern: Francis the Fish
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® Baby - Vanna's Choice®
Pattern #: 81106AD
Rating: *****5.0 (based on 7 reviews)
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SKILL LEVEL:  Easy +

SIZE: One Size

About 8 in. (20 cm)



CORRECTIONS: (applied Dec 18, 2012)
Rnds 7-9 6-8: *K2, p2, rep from * around.
The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
 
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This amigurumi animal is a super fun critter! Please note that this pattern requires some basic crochet skills.
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Linen White Pink Aqua Soft Pink Silver Blue Sapphire Dusty Blue
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Espresso Honey Radiant Orange Brick Terracotta Rust Dusty Rose Wild Berry
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*Vanna's Choice® Baby (Article #840). 100% Premium Acrylic; package size: 3.50oz/100.00 gr. (170yds/156m) pull skeins
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400, 401, 403: 92% Acrylic, 8% Rayon
402: 96% Acrylic, 4% Rayon; package size: Solids: 3.5 oz (100 g), 170 yards (156 m)
Prints, Tweeds, & Heathers: 3 ozs (85 g) , 145 yards (133 meters)
Twists: 2.5 oz (70 g), 121 yards (111 meters)

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MATERIALS
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•  840-132 Vanna's Choice Baby: Goldfish
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 $ 4.39  
Note: (A)
•  860-133 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Brick
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 $ 4.39  
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•  860-135 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust
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 $ 4.39  
Note: (C)
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]   $ 3.60  
• Lion Brand Double-Pointed Needles - Size 6   $ 5.95  
• Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers   $ 2.49  
• Lion Brand Stitch Holders   $ 5.99  
• Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
•Additional Materials
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Small amount of black yarn
 

Francis the Fish

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® Baby - Vanna's Choice®

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

BODY PANEL (make 3)
With straight needles and A, cast on 3 sts.
K 1 row, p 1 row.
Row 1 (Increase Row): Inc in first st, k to last st, inc in last st – 5 sts.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows twice more – 9 sts.
Change to B and rep Rows 1 and 2 once – 11 sts.
Change to C.
Next Row (RS): Inc in first st, p to last st, inc in last st – 13 sts.
Next Row (WS): Change to B. Purl.
With B, rep Rows 1 and 2 once – 15 sts.
Change to A and rep Rows 1 and 2 twice – 19 sts.
Change to C and rep Row 1 – 21 sts.
Change to A and p 1 row.
With A, rep Rows 1 and 2 – 23 sts.
With A, k 1 row.
Change to B and p 1 row, k 1 row.
Change to C and p 2 rows.
Next Row: Change to B. Purl.
Next Row: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 21 sts.
Change to A and rep last 2 rows twice – 17 sts.
Change to C and p 1 row.
Next Row: Change to A.
K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 15 sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows once – 13 sts.
Next Row: Change to B. K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 11 sts.
Change to C and k next WS row.
Next Row: Change to B. K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 9 sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Change to A and rep last 2 rows 3 times – 3 sts.
Sl sts to a stitch holder.
Seam 3 panels together along long sides, leaving 3 sets of sts on holders. Before sewing final seam, stuff piece, then finish sewing closed.
Tail
From RS with double-pointed needles and B, pick up and k3 sts from each holder – 9 sts. Join, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: Knit, inc 3 sts evenly spaced around –12 sts.
Rnd 2: K1, p1 around.
Rnd 3: *K into front and then back of next st, p next st, rep from * around – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: *K2, p1, rep from * around.
Rnd 5: *K2, p into back and then front of next st, rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnds 6-8: *K2, p2, rep from * around.
Bind off.

TOP FIN
With straight needles and B, cast on 13 sts.
Row 1: *K1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: Bind off 2, *p1, k1, rep from * to last st, end p1.
Row 3: *K into front and then back of next st, p1, rep from * 3 more times, k1, p1, k1 – 15 sts.
Row 4: Bind off 2 sts, k the knits and p the purls to end of row.
Row 5: K the knits and p the purls across.
Row 6: Bind off 6 sts, k the knits and p the purls to end of row.
Row 7: Rep Row 5.
Bind off.

SIDE FINS (make 2)
With straight needles and B, cast on 5 sts.
Row 1: *K1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: P1, *k into front and then back of next st, p1, rep from * across.
Row 3: K the knits and p the purls across.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Rows 5 and 6: Rep Row 3.
Bind off.

EYES (make 2)
With crochet hook and C, ch 2, work 6 single crochet in first ch. Join with slip st in beg st, fasten off. With black yarn, embroider a French knot in center of eye.

FINISHING
Sew Side Fins, Top Fin, and Eyes to Body Panel.
Weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl rep = repeat(s)(ing)
St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side  


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Ratings and Reviews
Pattern Average Rating: *****5.0 (based on 7 reviews)
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Francis the Fish Reviewed by bh.289_2010@yahoo.com on 2011-07-20 *****
This is a really cute fish. I decided to not form the tail into a circle. I used yarn from my stash, but it still looks really cool. My fish makes me think of the ocean due to the colors of the yarn. I love this pattern!


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