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Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

Tommy the Fisher is an adorable amigurumi doll pattern that includes clothing, a hat, shoes and little fish accessories. The pattern uses Yarn Art Jeans and Etrofil Jeans yarn colors with clear round-by-round instructions. It includes photos and optional wire instructions for a sturdier doll.

Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Follow the step-by-step rounds to crochet the head, ears, legs, body, hands, hair and accessories. The finished doll is approximately 30 cm tall and ideal for decoration or as a baby toy.

Why You'll Love This Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a sweet, characterful doll to life with simple yet thoughtful details. I enjoy how the striped sweater and tiny hat add personality without complex techniques. The pattern balances structure and softness—there are optional wire instructions for sturdiness and soft stuffing for a cuddly feel. I also love that you can customize colors, hair and accessories to create unique versions for gifts or collections.

Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Tommy by changing yarn colors; you can make a summer sailor by swapping the brown trousers for navy or create a pastel version for a nursery gift.

I often change the hair color and style—try longer curls, short bangs, or even yarn braids to give Tommy a new personality.

If you want a sturdier doll, I make a simple wire skeleton in the legs and body as shown in the pictures; this gives posability and keeps the doll standing.

To make Tommy smaller or larger, change your hook and yarn weight; bulky yarn and a larger hook make a chunky version while thinner yarn creates a mini pocket pal.

I like adding sewn-on or felt accessories like a tiny scarf, fish keychain, or miniature bucket to enhance the theme and make a gift set.

Try embroidering different facial expressions—move the placement of the eyes and mouth slightly to create a surprised, sleepy, or smiling Tommy.

You can swap buttons and shoe colors to match a different aesthetic; wooden buttons create a rustic look while bright buttons add playful flair.

I sometimes add surface crochet to make pockets or trims on trousers and jacket edges for extra texture and detail.

For baby-safe toys, skip safety eyes and embroider the eyes instead, and use secure stitching for all attachments.

Finally, I like to experiment with textured stitches for the sweater section—single crochet is great, but a row of hdc or puff stitches can add cozy texture.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining pant legs and body causes misaligned seams; place markers at join points and count stitches carefully. ✗ Understuffing limbs leads to floppy arms or legs that do not hold shape; stuff gradually and firmly, especially at shaping rounds and feet. ✗ Forgetting to change colors exactly at the marked round will shift stripes; move your marker and change color in the specific stitch indicated. ✗ Not inserting the plastic insole into the foot will make shoes collapse; cut and insert an insole from plastic or fiberboard as shown to stabilize the sole.

Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

Create Tommy the Fisher, a charming handmade amigurumi doll with detailed clothing and accessories. This pattern walks you through crocheting the head, body, limbs, hair, hat, trousers and tiny shoes with clear step-by-step rounds. You will love the characterful details like the hat, striped sweater, and tiny fish accessory. Perfect for gifting, display, or a treasured toy to make and personalize.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Tommy The Fisher Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Skin color No.73 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 02
    Beige color No.87 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 03
    Yellow color No.84 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 04
    Brown color No.70 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 05
    Brown color No.71 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 06
    Brown color No.59 Etrofil Jeans
  • 07
    White color No.62 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 08
    Grey color No.46 Yarn Art Jeans
  • 09
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing: 300 gram

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.3mm
  • 02
    Black safety eyes size: 10mm
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing: 300gram
  • 04
    2 small buttons
  • 05
    Sewing needle
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Fabric glue or glue gun
  • 08
    Plastic or fiberboard for insole (cut to fit shoe)

Progress Tracker

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— HEAD :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc, inc, sc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc, 2 sc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc, 3 sc)*6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc, 4 sc)*6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc)*6 (66)

Round 12-20 :

66 sc (66)

Info :

Eyes in row 17-18, each eye is 10 stitches apart. Nose in row 19-20.

Round 21 :

(9 sc, dec)*6 (60)

Round 22 :

(4 sc, dec, 4 sc)*6 (54)

Round 23 :

(7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 24 :

(3 sc, dec, 3 sc)*6 (42)

Round 25 :

(5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 26 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc)*6 (30)

Round 27 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 28 :

(sc, dec, sc)*6 (18)

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the body

— EARS :

Info :

Make 2 in Skin color (No.73 Yarn Art Jeans)

Left ear (Item Name (P1)) :

(1 ch, 2 sc, 3 dc) in MR (5). Draw yarn and fasten off. Leaving a tail to sew into the head

Right ear (Item Name (P1)) :

(2 ch, 2 dc, 3 sc) in MR (5). Draw yarn and fasten off. Leaving a tail to sew into the head

Info :

Sewing the ears into the head in row 17-20

— RIGHT LEG :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 7 sc, hdc, 5 inc*dc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, inc, sc, inc (32)

Round 4 :

BLO: 32 sc (32)

Round 5-6 :

32 sc (32)

Round 7 :

10 sc, 6 dec, 10 sc (26)

Round 8 :

26 sc (26)

Round 9 :

7 sc, 6 dec, 7 sc (20)

Round 10 :

6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (16)

Round 11 :

15 sc, inc (17)

Round 12 :

2 sc, dec, 9 sc, inc, 3 sc (17)

Round 13 :

inc, sc, dec, 10 sc, inc, 2 sc (18)

Round 14 :

18 sc (18)

Round 15 :

14 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (20)

Round 16 :

20 sc (20)

Round 17 :

2 sc, dec, 12 sc, inc, 3 sc (20)

Round 18-22 :

20 sc (20)

Round 23 :

dec, 14 sc, dec, 2 sc (18)

Round 24 :

inc, 7 sc, inc, 9 sc (20)

Round 25 :

20 sc (20)

Round 26 :

8 sc, dec, 6 sc, inc, 3 sc (20)

Round 27 :

inc, 7 sc, dec, 10 sc (20)

Round 28 :

3 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 4 sc (22)

Round 29-30 :

22 sc (22)

Round 31 :

3 sc, inc, 18 sc (23)

Round 32 :

19 sc, inc, 3 sc (24)

Info :

Change to Grey color

Round 33-35 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Fiberfill, cut the yarn

— LEFT LEG :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 5 inc*dc, hdc, 7 sc, inc, sc, inc (32)

Round 4 :

BLO: 32 sc (32)

Round 5-6 :

32 sc (32)

Round 7 :

10 sc, 6 dec, 10 sc (26)

Round 8 :

26 sc (26)

Round 9 :

8 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (20)

Round 10 :

7 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (16)

Round 11 :

15 sc, inc (17)

Round 12 :

2 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 3 sc (17)

Round 13 :

inc, sc, inc, 10 sc, dec, 2 sc (18)

Round 14 :

18 sc (18)

Round 15 :

inc, 2 sc, inc, 14 sc (20)

Round 16 :

20 sc (20)

Round 17 :

2 sc, inc, 12 sc, dec, 3 sc (20)

Round 18-22 :

20 sc (20)

Round 23 :

dec, sc, dec, 15 sc (18)

Round 24 :

inc, 9 sc, inc, 7 sc (20)

Round 25 :

20 sc (20)

Round 26 :

3 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 5 sc (20)

Round 27 :

inc, 9 sc, dec, 8 sc (20)

Round 28 :

4 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 3 sc (22)

Round 29-30 :

22 sc (22)

Round 31 :

17 sc, inc, 4 sc (23)

Round 32 :

4 sc, inc, 18 sc (24)

Info :

Change to Grey color

Round 33-35 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Fiberfill. Don't cut the yarn

— BODY :

Info :

Make 1 in Grey color (No.46 Yarn Art Jeans)

Round 1 :

From left leg, chain 3 to and slip stitch to right leg (at a position 5 stitches from the yarn end of the right leg): 24 sc, 3 sc (into 3 chain), 24 sc, 3 sc (into 3 chain) (54)

Round 2-4 :

54 sc (54)

Round 5 :

13 sc, (move the marking position here) change to yellow color: 54 sc (54)

Round 6 :

54 sc (54)

Round 7 :

Change to white color: 54 sc (54)

Round 8 :

54 sc (54)

Round 9 :

Change to yellow color: 54 sc (54)

Round 10 :

54 sc (54)

Round 11 :

Change to white color: (7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 12 :

(3 sc, dec, 3 sc)*6 (42)

Info :

If you want to make a wire diagram to make the doll sturdy, follow the instructions in the pictures, or you can not make the diagram if you want the doll to be soft.

Round 13-22 :

42 sc (10 rounds) (42)

Round 23 :

Change to white color: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 24 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc)*6 (30)

Round 25 :

Change to yellow color: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 26 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and cut the yarn

— HANDS :

Info :

Make 2 in Skin color (No.73 Yarn Art Jeans)

Right hand :

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (12)

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc)*4 (16)

Round 6-7 :

16 sc (16)

Round 8 :

2 sc, sc3tog, 11 sc (14)

Round 9 :

sc, sc3tog, 10 sc (12)

Round 10 :

Change to yellow color: BLO: 12 sc, FLO: 12 sc (12)

Round 11 :

12 sc (12)

Round 12 :

Change to white color: 12 sc (12)

Round 13 :

12 sc (12)

Round 14-32 :

Hook 2 yellow color rows and then 2 white color rows until the hands ends: 12 sc (12)

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the body

Left hand :

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

12 sc (12)

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc)*4 (16)

Round 6-7 :

16 sc (16)

Round 8 :

12 sc, sc3tog, sc (14)

Round 9 :

10 sc, sc3tog, sc (12)

Round 10 :

Change to yellow color: BLO: 12 sc, FLO: 12 sc (12)

Round 11 :

12 sc (12)

Round 12 :

Change to white color: 12 sc (12)

Round 13 :

12 sc (12)

Round 14-32 :

Hook 2 yellow color rows and then 2 white color rows until the hands ends: 12 sc (12)

Info :

Fiberfill, fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the body

— BODY (continue) :

Info :

Connect hands to the body, mark the 4 positions. Sew the 6 stitches of the hand to the body.

Round 27 :

Change to white color, start with the first st of the back: 6 sc, 6sc (into 6 sts of the left hand), 6 sc, 6 sc (into 6 sts of the right hand) (24)

Round 28 :

(sc, dec, sc)*6 (18)

Round 29 :

Change to yellow color: 18 sc (18)

Round 30 :

18 sc (18)

Round 31 :

Change to skin color: 18 sc (18)

Round 32 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Sew body to the head

— TROUSERS :

Info :

Make 1 in Beige color and Dark Brown color (No.87 Yarn Art Jeans)

Round 1 :

Start with Beige color: Make a chain of 36 ch and close circle: 1 ch, 35 sc, slst (35)

Round 2-4 :

35 sc (35)

Round 5-26 :

Change to dark brown color: 35 sc. Hook similar to the other pant leg and join them together (35)

Round 27 :

32 sc, skip 3 chains of the 1st pant leg, skip 3 chains of the 2nd pant leg (and join them together), 32 sc (64)

Round 28 :

64 sc (64)

Round 29 :

(14 dc, dec*dc)*4 (60)

Round 30 :

(4 dc, dec*dc, 4 dc)*6 (54)

Round 31 :

(7 dc, dec*dc)*6 (48)

Round 32 :

16 slst, 2 ch, 16 dc, turn

Round 33 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 14 dc, turn

Round 34 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 13 dc, turn

Round 35 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 12 dc, turn

Round 36 :

2 ch, skip 1ch, 11 dc, turn

Info :

Strap: make 2

Round 37 :

Continue to make a chain of 35 ch, start in 8th ch from the hook: 28 sc, turn

Round 38 :

10 slst, make a chain of 35 ch, start in 8th ch from the hook: 28 sc. Fasten off. Cut the yarn

Pocket (Item Name (P1)) :

Round 1: Make a chain of 11 ch, start in 3rd ch from the hook: 9 dc, turn (9). Round 2: 2 ch, 9 dc, turn (9). Round 3: 2 ch, 9 dc (9). Fasten off and leaving a tail to sew into the trousers

— HAIR :

Info :

Make 1 in Brown color (No.059 Etrofil Jeans)

Round 1 :

(1 ch, 8 hdc, slst) in MR (8)

Round 2 :

1 ch, BLO: 8 inc*hdc, slst (16)

Round 3 :

1 ch, BLO: (hdc, inc*hdc)*8, slst (24)

Round 4 :

1 ch, BLO: (hdc, inc*hdc, hdc)*8, slst (32)

Info :

Wings (make multiple chains and attach as hair pieces)

Round 1-8 :

Make a chain of 20 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 3 sc, 4 hdc, 9 dc, 3 hdc, skip 1 chain, slst (19)

Round 9-10 :

Make a chain of 18 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 11 hdc, 2 sc, slst (17)

Round 11-12 :

Make a chain of 16 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 9 hdc, 2 sc, slst (15)

Round 13-14 :

Make a chain of 15 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 14 sc, slst (14)

Round 15-16 :

Make a chain of 14 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 13 sc, slst (13)

Round 17-20 :

Make a chain of 15 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 14 sc, slst (14)

Round 21-22 :

Make a chain of 16 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 9 hdc, 2 sc, slst (15)

Round 23-24 :

Make a chain of 18 ch, start in second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 11 hdc, 2 sc, slst (17)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn. You can use glue guns or fabric glue to attach hair into the head

— HAT :

Info :

Make 1 in Brown color (No.71 Yarn Art Jeans)

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc, inc, sc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc, 2 sc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc, 3 sc)*6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc, 4 sc)*6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc)*6 (66)

Round 12 :

66 sc (66)

Round 13 :

(5 sc, inc, 5 sc)*6 (72)

Round 14 :

(11 sc, inc)*6 (78)

Round 15 :

(6 sc, inc, 6 sc)*6 (84)

Round 16 :

(13 sc, inc)*6 (90)

Round 17 :

(7 sc, inc, 7 sc)*6 (96)

Round 18 :

3 sc, dec, 3 sc)*12 (84)

Round 19 :

(5 sc, dec)*12 (72)

Round 20 :

72 sc (72)

Round 21 :

(2 sc, dec, 2 sc)*12 (60)

Round 22 :

60 sc (60)

Round 23 :

FLO: 24 sc, turn (24)

Round 24 :

1 ch, 8 sc, (inc, sc)*4, 8 sc, turn (28)

Round 25 :

1 ch, dec, 4 sc, (inc, 3 sc)*4, 4 sc, dec, turn (30)

Round 26 :

1 ch, 2 dec, 22 sc, 2 dec, turn (26)

Round 27 :

1 ch, 2 dec, 18 sc, 2 dec (22). Fasten off. Cut the yarn.

— SHOES :

Info :

Make 1 pair in White color (No.62 Yarn Art Jeans)

Right shoe :

Round 1: Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc, slst (18)

Round 2 :

1 ch, inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc, slst (24)

Round 3 :

1 ch, sc, inc, 6 sc, hdc, 5 inc*dc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, inc, sc, inc, slst (32)

Round 4 :

1 ch, 12 sc, inc, sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sc, inc, 12 sc, slst (36)

Round 5 :

1 ch, BLO: 36 sc, slst (36)

Round 6 :

Turn the sole (wrong side facing): 1 ch, 36 sc, slst (36)

Info :

Change to brown color (No.71 Yarn Art Jeans)

Round 7 :

Turn the sole (wrong side facing): 1 ch, 36 sc, slst (36)

Info :

Change to white color (No.03 Yarn Art Jeans)

Round 8 :

1 ch, 12 sc, 6 hdc*dec, 12 sc, slst (30). Fasten off. Cut the yarn.

Info :

Make the body of the shoe: Count 12 sc from the slip stitch to the left side and 12 sc from the slip stitch to the right side and marker.

Round 1 :

Start to the right stitch marker and with the brown color: 1 ch, 24 sc, turn (24)

Round 2-4 :

1 ch, 24 sc, turn (24)

Info :

Fasten off. Cut the yarn

Make the tongue of the shoe (Item Name (P1)) :

with the brown color Round 1: BLO (in the 8th round of the sole): 1 ch, 6 sc, turn (6). Round 2-7: 1 ch, 6 sc, turn (6). Fasten off. Cut the yarn. With the white color make the shoelaces to finish

Left shoe :

Round 1: Make a chain of 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook: sc, 6 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, 6 sc, inc, slst (18). Round 2: 1 ch, inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc, slst (24). Round 3: 1 ch, sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 5 inc*dc, hdc, 7 sc, inc, sc, inc, slst (32). Round 4: 1 ch, 12 sc, inc, sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sc, inc, 12 sc, slst (36)

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew ears into the head between rows 17-20, matching left and right positions symmetrically and secure with hidden stitches.
  • Attach hands to the body by marking four positions and sewing the 6 stitches of each hand to the body securely.
  • Sew body to the head using the long tail left on the head, aligning neck rounds and stitching firmly for a neat finish.
  • Insert plastic or fiberboard insole into each foot before closing the shoe to stabilize the sole and sew shoe body around it.
  • Sew trousers straps and add two small buttons at the front of the trousers to secure straps as shown in photos.
  • Attach hair pieces or glued wings to the head using fabric glue or a glue gun for a secure finish, or sew for added durability.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially when joining legs and changing colors at marked positions.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not too tightly for the best shape and structure; add stuffing gradually during shaping rounds.
  • 💡Cut and insert a plastic or fiberboard insole in the foot before finishing the shoe to keep the sole stable.
  • 💡When changing colors for stripes, move your marker to the correct stitch to keep stripes aligned and even.

Tommy the Fisher is a delightful amigurumi with lots of charming details and mix-and-match color options. Whether you make him for a nursery corner or a thoughtful handmade gift, he brings a touch of seaside whimsy to any shelf. Happy crocheting and enjoy personalizing tiny outfits and accessories for your new friend! 🧶🧸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The Tommy the Fisher amigurumi measures about 30 cm tall when using Yarn Art Jeans and a 2.3mm hook, as specified in the pattern.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but your finished size will change; choose an appropriate hook and expect a different final height if you change yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques such as magic ring, increases, decreases, working in BLO/FLO and simple color changes.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters take 12-15 hours to finish this detailed amigurumi, though time varies by experience and customization choices.