Crochet Clown Fish – Under the Sea CAL Square 10

This cute little crochet clown fish is the 10th square in our Under the Sea crochet-along! It’s definitely giving Finding Nemo vibes so if you are a Disney fan, this one is for you!

Not sure what this crochet-along is all about? 
Let me introduce you to the FREE 2024 Under the Sea Crochet-Along!
Every month in 2024 I will be crocheting an adorable ocean creatures that will fit on a crochet square that looks like a water bubble. At the end of the year I will stitch all 12 squares together to make a blanket. There will be a few bonus patterns as well!

You can get started on crocheting all 12 of your water bubble squares now. Get the Circle in a Square Water Bubble pattern HERE.

If you missed the Starfish Square, you can find that pattern HERE
And the Seahorse Square Pattern HERE
And the Jellyfish Square Pattern HERE
And the Crab Square Pattern HERE 
And the Octopus Square Pattern HERE
And the Pufferfish Square Pattern HERE
And the Whale Square Pattern HERE
And the Submarine Square Pattern HERE
And the Sea Turtle Square Pattern HERE
The links to all the patterns in this project will be available in one spot HERE on the Under the Sea CAL Landing Page.

Be sure to check out these adorable matching Under the Sea Polymer Clay Hooks by Jennifer from Day by Day Clay and Crochet! She is selling them HERE in her FACEBOOK GROUP.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Pumpkin Orange, White, and Black
You can shop all shades of Red Heart Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Crochet Clown Fish Video Tutorial is available on my Repeat Crafter Me YouTube Channel!

Clown Fish Body:
Starting with orange yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 8 DC in ring, pull tight, do not join, chain 2, turn
Row 2: DC in first 2, 2 DC in next 4, DC in last two, chain 2, turn
Row 3: DC in first 2, 2 DC in next 8, DC in last two, chain 1, do not turn, working along the straight edge, make 12 SC along edge, join in white yarn, chain 1, turn
Row 4: SC in first 4, HDC in next 2, DC in remaining 6, chain 2, turn
Row 5: DC in first 6, HDC in next 2, SC in remaining 4, join in orange yarn, chain 1, turn
Row 6: SC in each stitch across, chain 2, turn (12 SC)
Row 7: DC in first 2, HDC in next, SC, HDC, DC in next 3, HDC, SC, HDC, DC, join in white yarn, chain 1, turn
Row 8: SC, HDC, DC, HDC, SC in next 3, HDC, DC, HDC, SC in last two, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat down row, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 10: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 11: SC Decrease, SC in next 4, SC Decrease in last 2, join in orange yarn, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 12: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 13: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, SC Decrease over last two, chain 3, turn (4 SC)
Row 14: 2 TC + DC in first stitch, HDC + SC in next, SC + HDC in next, DC + 2 TC in last, chain 3 and slip stitch to last stitch, chain 1, turn,
Row 15: SC along edge of back fin making 2 SC on the top corners of the fins where the triple crochet stitches are, join in black yarn and slip stitch along entire edge of fish.

Surface slip stitch along either side of white stripes of the fish.

Knot ends together securely on the backside or weave them in.

Fins (make 2):
with orange yarn
Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook and remaining 3, chain 3, turn (4 SC)
Row 2: 2 TC + DC in first stitch, HDC + SC in next, SC + HDC in next, DC + 2 TC in last, chain 3 and slip stitch to last stitch, chain 1, turn,
Row 3: SC along edge of back fin making 2 SC on the top corners of the fins where the triple crochet stitches are, join, fasten off.

Optional: join in black yarn and slip stitch along entire edge of fins.

Stitch down body with fins peeking out underneath the top and bottom of fish.

I will be doing my best to get the bonus squares and remaining two squares by December 1st! I know many of you want to finish these before the holidays. Glad you are enjoying this Crochet-Along!

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