[Finished product] Crochet Doll Blowfish Blowing Bubbles

Description

The blowfish, also known as pufferfish, is a fascinating marine creature famous for its ability to inflate when threatened. With its unique appearance and playful demeanor, the blowfish is a fun subject for crochet projects. In this guide, we’ll create a cute blowfish blowing white bubbles, perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your collection or as a playful decoration!

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How to Crochet a Blowfish Blowing Bubbles

Materials Needed:

• Yarn:
  • Yellow or orange (for the blowfish)
  • White (for the bubbles)
  • Black (for the eyes)
• Crochet hook: 3.0-4.0 mm
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Tapestry needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Safety eyes: 6 mm (optional)
• Scissors

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Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring
• FO: Fasten off

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Blowfish Body:

1. With yellow or orange yarn:
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
   • Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
   • Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
   • Round 6-10: Sc in each stitch (30).
   • Round 11: 3 sc, dec around (24).
   • Round 12: 2 sc, dec around (18).
   • Round 13: 1 sc, dec around (12).
   • Round 14: Dec around (6).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body lightly before closing.

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Blowfish Spikes (Make 6):

1. With yellow or orange yarn:
   • Ch 5, sl st in the second ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, hdc in the next, and dc in the last ch. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
2. Attach spikes evenly around the blowfish body.

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Eyes (Make 2):

1. With black yarn:
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
   • For added detail, you can use safety eyes instead of crocheted eyes.

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Bubbles (Make 3):

1. With white yarn:
   • MR, 5 sc into the ring (5).
   • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (10).
   • Round 3: Sc in each stitch (10).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
2. For a more rounded bubble, you can add additional rounds with inc.

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Assembly:

1. Sew the eyes onto the head.
2. Attach the spikes around the body as desired.
3. Sew the bubbles coming out from the blowfish’s mouth. You can attach them at different lengths to create a playful effect.
4. Weave in all loose ends.

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Conclusion

Your adorable blowfish blowing white bubbles is now complete! This charming crochet creation can bring a smile to anyone’s face and is perfect for a whimsical display. Enjoy making your blowfish and showcasing your crocheting skills!

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Crochet Doll Blowfish Blowing Bubbles