Create a Colorful Fishing Bucket Amigurumi

Bring Fishing Bucket the joy of fishing to life with this detailed amigurumi fishing bucket set! This comprehensive pattern guides you through creating a charming yellow bucket filled with a variety of colorful crocheted fish – perfect for imaginative play, nursery decoration, or as a thoughtful gift for fishing enthusiasts. This advanced-level project combines multiple techniques to create a complete set that’s as fun to make as it is to play with.

Materials Needed for Your Fishing Bucket Set

Yarn Requirements

For the various fish:

• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Gold in Dark Green (022), Pink (044), Petunia Pink (087), White (001), Natural White (002), and Anthracite (010)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Silver in Red (058), Antique Rose (061), Baby Purple (067), and Sage Green (098)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 in White (001), Black (009), and Yellow (054)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Melange in Light Rose (17)

For the bucket:

• Mayflower Cotton 2 in Yellow (035) – 2 skeins
• Mayflower Cotton 2 in Black (043) – 1 skein

Tools and Notions

• Crochet hooks in sizes 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm
• 6 safety eyes (7 mm)
• Embroidery needle
• Scissors
• Toy stuffing
• Cardboard for bucket base

Understanding the Fishing Bucket Terminology

Before beginning, familiarize yourself with these abbreviations:

• ch – chain stitch
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• trc – triple crochet
• Lsc – Long single crochet (worked over the sc from previous round)
• Inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• Dec – Decrease (2 stitches worked together, in front loop only)
• TBL – Through back loop
• MR – Magic ring

Fishing Bucket Creating the Small Octopus

Fishing Bucket Materials

• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Gold – Natural White (002)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Silver – Antique Rose (061)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Melange – Light Rose (17)
• 2 safety eyes (7 mm)

Fishing Bucket Body

Using Natural White (002):

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. Increase 6 times (12)
3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)
6. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36)
7. [5 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (42)
8. [6 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (48) 9-18. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 10 rounds (48)

Bind off and add a decorative edge with Antique Rose (061): 19. [5 dc in 3rd sc, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next stitch] repeat around Bind off.

Fishing Bucket Bottom

Using Natural White (002):

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. Increase 6 times (12)
3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)
6. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36)
7. [5 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (42)
8. [6 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (48)

Leave a long end for assembly. Insert the safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13 with 8 sc between them. Embroider a mouth and cheeks below the eyes.

Fishing Bucket Tentacles

Create 11 tentacles using different colors and techniques:

First Set (3 tentacles – 1 in each color)

1. Chain 31, begin in 2nd chain from hook: 3 sc in each chain (90)

Second Set (3 tentacles – 2 Natural White, 1 Antique Rose)

1. Chain 31, begin in 2nd chain from hook: (2 slip stitch, 2 hdc, 2 slip stitch) repeat 5 times (30)

Third Set (2 tentacles in Antique Rose)

1. Chain 31, begin in 2nd chain from hook: 1 slip stitch in each chain (30)

Fourth Set (3 tentacles – 2 Natural White, 1 Light Rose)

1. Chain 51, begin in 2nd chain from hook: 1 slip stitch in each chain (50)

For assembly, arrange the tentacles on the bottom piece before attaching. Use both thread ends from each tentacle to secure them properly. Pull the threads through from the right side, tie firmly, and trim ends.

Stuff the octopus body (not too firmly) and attach the bottom with the tentacles positioned inside of round 19.

Fishing Bucket Creating the Rainbowfish

Fishing Bucket Materials

• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Silver – Baby Purple (067)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Gold – White (001), Petunia Pink (087), Dark Green (022), Pink (044)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 – Yellow (054), White (001), Black (009)

Fishing Bucket Body

Begin with Baby Purple (067):

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. [1 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (9)
3. Work 1 sc in each stitch (9)
4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (12)
5. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
6. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
7. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)
8. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36)
9. [5 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (42)
10. [6 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (48)

Continue with stripes, working 3 rounds in each color: 11-13. Petunia Pink (087): 1 sc in each stitch (48) 14-16. Dark Green (022): 1 sc in each stitch (48) 17-19. Pink (044): 1 sc in each stitch (48) 20-22. White (001): 1 sc in each stitch (48) 23-25. Yellow (054): 1 sc in each stitch (48)

Switch back to Baby Purple (067) to complete the body: 26. [6 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (42) 27. Work 1 sc in each stitch (42) 28. [5 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (36) 29. [4 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (30)

Begin stuffing the fish and continue as you work. 30. [3 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (24) 31. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (18) 32. [1 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (12) 33. Decrease 6 times (6)

Tail

34. Work 1 sc in each stitch (6)
35. Increase 6 times (12)
36. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
37. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
38. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)

Fold the tail flat and work 15 sc through both layers. Bind off.

Fins

Dorsal Fin (Yellow)

1. Chain 13, begin in 2nd chain from hook: 1 slip stitch, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 triple crochet, chain 2, continue in 2nd chain with 1 sc, 1 triple crochet, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 3 sc, 1 slip stitch (12)

Leave a long end for attaching to the top of the fish.

Pelvic Fins (2, Yellow)

1. Chain 8, begin in 2nd chain from hook: 1 slip stitch, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 sc, chain 2, continue on the other side of the chain: 1 sc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 slip stitch (14)

Leave long ends for attaching to the 3rd colored stripe.

Eyes (2)

Using Black (009) and White (001):

1. With Black: Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. Switch to White: [1 sc, increase] repeat 2 times, 1 long sc, [increase] repeat 2 times (9)

Attach the eyes beginning at round 7 of the fish.

Fishing Bucket Creating the Pink Fish

Fishing Bucket Materials

• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Gold – Pink (087)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Silver – Antique Rose (061)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 – Black (009)

Fishing Bucket Body

Begin with Pink (087):

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. [1 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (9)
3. Work 1 sc in each stitch (9)
4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (12)
5. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
6. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
7. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)
8. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36)
9. [5 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (42)
10. [6 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (48) 11-25. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 15 rounds (48)

Switch to Antique Rose (061): 26. [6 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (42) 27. Work 1 sc in each stitch (42) 28. [5 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (36) 29. [4 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (30)

Begin stuffing the fish and continue as you work. 30. [3 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (24) 31. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (18) 32. [1 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (12) 33. Decrease 6 times (6)

Fishing Bucket Tail Fin

34. Work 1 sc in each stitch (6)
35. Increase 6 times (12)
36. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
37. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
38. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)

Fold the tail flat and work 15 sc through both layers. Bind off.

Fishing Bucket Fins (2)

Using Antique Rose (061):

1. Chain 21, begin in 2nd chain from hook: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, chain 2, continue in 2nd chain from hook: 1 dc, 1 hdc, repeat 3 times.

Leave long ends for attaching to the top and bottom of the fish as shown in the original pattern.

Embroider eyes with black yarn on each side of the fish, beginning at round 7 and continuing to round 10.

Creating the Dragonfish

Materials

• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Silver – Sage Green (098)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Gold – Natural White (002)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Silver – Antique Rose (061)
• 2 safety eyes (7 mm)

Eyes (2)

Using Natural White (002):

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. Increase 6 times (12)
3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)

Bind off and insert the safety eyes between rounds 1 and 2. Don’t attach the safety part yet.

Body

Begin with Sage Green (098):

1. Chain 31 and begin in 2nd chain from hook: 29 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch, continue on the other side of the chain: 29 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch (64) 2-13. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 12 rounds (64)

Attach the eyes to the front of the fish between rounds 5 and 6, positioned 2 sc from the front. Attach the safety part and sew the white eye section to the fish with small stitches.

14. 14 sc, decrease 4 times (60)
15. 8 sc, decrease 6 times (54)
16. 7 sc, decrease 6 times (48)
17. 6 sc, decrease 6 times (42)
18. 5 sc, decrease 6 times (36)
19. 4 sc, decrease 6 times (30)
20. 3 sc, decrease 6 times (24)

Begin stuffing the fish and continue as you go. 21. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (18) 22. [1 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (12) 23. Decrease 6 times (6)

Pull yarn through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches, pull to close, and bind off.

Pectoral Fins (2)

Using Natural White (002):

1. Chain 4, begin in 2nd chain from hook: 3 sc, turn (3)
2. Work 1 sc in each stitch, turn (3)
3. 1 sc, increase, 1 sc, turn (4)
4. Increase, 2 sc, increase, turn (6) 5-6. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rows (6)

Bind off and attach the fins on round 10, positioned 2 sc from each eye. Sew to both sides of the fish with small stitches.

Dorsal Fins (5)

Using Natural White (002):

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. 2 sc, increase 2 times (8)
3. 3 sc, increase 2 times (10)
4. 4 sc, increase 2 times (12)
5. Work 1 sc in each stitch (12)

Don’t stuff the dorsal fins. Leave a long end for attaching to the top of the fish. Position the first fin on the 4th row, then place the remaining fins with 1 sc between each.

Tail Fins (3)

Using Sage Green (098):

1. Chain 21, begin in 2nd chain from hook: 20 slip stitches (20)

Attach one tail fin on round 11 at the back of the fish, another on round 12, and the last on round 13.

Embroider a mouth with black yarn and add scales on the body with Antique Rose.

Creating the Spiral Fish

Materials

• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Silver – Red (058)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Gold – Pink (044), Dark Green (022)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 – White (001), Black (009), Yellow (054)
• 2 safety eyes (7 mm)

Eyes (2)

Using White (001):

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. Increase 6 times (12)

Bind off and insert the safety eyes between rounds 1 and 2. Don’t attach the safety part yet.

Body

Using Red (058):

1. Chain 21, begin in 2nd chain from hook: 19 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch, continue on the other side of the chain: 18 sc, 2 sc in the last stitch (42) 2-21. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 20 rounds (42)

Attach the eyes between rounds 6 and 11 with 7 sc between the top of the eyes. Secure the safety part and sew the white eye piece to the fish with small stitches.

22. [5 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (36)
23. Work 1 sc in each stitch (36)
24. [4 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (30)
25. Work 1 sc in each stitch (30)

Begin stuffing the fish and continue until you’ve completed round 28. 26. [3 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (24) 27. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (18) 28. [1 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (12) 29. Fold the tail flat and work 6 sc through both parts (6)

Now work the tail fin in two separate parts:

First Half

30. 3 sc (3) turn
31. 2 sc, increase (4) turn
32. Increase, 3 sc (5) turn
33. 4 sc, increase (6) turn
34. Increase, 5 sc (7) turn
35. 6 sc, increase (8) turn
36. Increase, 7 sc (9) Bind off.

Second Half

30. 3 sc (3) turn
31. Increase, 2 sc (4) turn
32. 3 sc, increase (5) turn
33. Increase, 4 sc (6) turn
34. 5 sc, increase (7) turn
35. Increase, 6 sc (8) turn
36. 7 sc, increase (9) Bind off.

With the fish positioned in front of you (tail facing away), attach yarn at the bottom right of the tail and work a row of single crochet along the entire tail. Work 2 sc in the corners and finish on the left side. Bind off.

Spirals (3)

Create in Pink (044), Dark Green (022), and Yellow (054):

1. Chain 40 (40)

Leave a long end for attaching to the body. Create 3 spirals total, wrapping each around the body of the fish at rounds 15, 18, and 21. Adjust the chain length as needed to ensure a proper fit. Secure with small stitches.

Embroider a mouth with black yarn.

Creating Sprats (3)

Materials

• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Gold – Anthracite (010)

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. [1 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (9)
3. [2 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (12)
4. [3 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (15)

Begin stuffing as you go until you complete round 22. 5-19. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 15 rounds (15) 20. [3 sc, decrease] repeat 3 times (12) 21. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 3 times (9) 22. [1 sc, decrease] repeat 3 times (6)

Tail

23. Increase 6 times (12)
24. [3 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (15)
25. [4 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (18)
26. [5 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (21)
27. Fold the tail flat and work [chain 1, 1 sc] repeat 10 times through both layers.

Bind off and embroider eyes with black yarn at round 5.

Creating Small Fish (3)

Materials

• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Silver – Antique Rose (061), Baby Purple (067)
• Rainbow Cotton 8/4 Glitter Gold – Dark Green (022)

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. [1 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (9)
3. [2 sc, increase] repeat 3 times (12) 4-8. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 5 rounds (12)
4. [2 sc, decrease] repeat 3 times (9) 10-11. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rounds (9)
5. [1 sc, decrease] repeat 3 times (6)

Don’t stuff this fish. Fold it flat and work through both sides: 13. 3 sc, chain 1, turn (3) 14. Increase, 1 sc, increase, chain 1, turn (5) 15. Increase, 3 sc, increase (7)

Bind off and embroider a small eye with black yarn.

Creating the Bucket

Materials

• Mayflower Cotton 2 – Yellow (035) – 2 skeins
• Mayflower Cotton 2 – Black (043) – 1 skein
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (smaller than recommended for firmer structure)
• Cardboard circle (9 cm diameter)

Bucket Body

1. Chain 72, and join into a ring with 1 slip stitch (72)
2. Chain 1, 11 sc, increase 6 times, finish with a slip stitch (78)
3. Chain 1, 12 sc, increase 6 times, finish with a slip stitch (84) 4-5. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rounds, finish with a slip stitch (84)
4. Work 1 sc in each stitch through back loop only, finish with a slip stitch (84) 7-8. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rounds, finish with a slip stitch (84)
5. 12 sc, decrease 6 times, finish with a slip stitch (78)
6. 11 sc, decrease 6 times, finish with a slip stitch (72)

Fold the piece. 11. Work through both layers with 1 sc in each stitch (72) 12-13. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 2 rounds (72) 14. 11 sc, increase 6 times (78) 15-19. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 5 rounds (78) 20. 12 sc, increase 6 times (84) 21-24. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 4 rounds (84) 25. 13 sc, increase 6 times (90) 26-28. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 3 rounds (90) 29. 14 sc, increase 6 times (96) 30-32. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 3 rounds (96) 33. 15 sc, increase 6 times (102) 34-42. Work 1 sc in each stitch for 9 rounds (102)

Bind off.

Bucket Bottom

Create two circles that will encase the cardboard:

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. Increase 6 times (12)
3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
4. [2 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (24)
5. [3 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (30)
6. [4 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (36)
7. [5 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (42)
8. [6 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (48)
9. [7 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (54)
10. [8 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (60)
11. [9 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (66)
12. [10 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (72)

Bind off and create a second identical circle. Place the first circle face down, position the cardboard on top, then add the second circle face up. Starting where you finished round 12, work a round of single crochet through both circles, pulling tight around the cardboard.

Leave a long end to attach the bottom to the bucket at round 11, where you began working the sides.

Hinges (2)

1. Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6)
2. Increase 6 times (12)
3. [1 sc, increase] repeat 6 times (18)
4. Work 1 sc in each stitch (18)
5. [1 sc, decrease] repeat 6 times (12)
6. Decrease 6 times (6)
7. Work 1 sc in each stitch (6)

Bind off and stuff firmly. Attach the hinges to the bucket at round 4 from the top, positioned on opposite sides.

Handle

1. Chain 61, begin in 2nd chain from hook: 60 sc (60)
2. 3 sc, chain 3, skip 3 sc, 54 sc, chain 3, skip 3 sc, 3 sc (60)
3. 3 sc, 3 sc in chain-3 space, 54 sc, 3 sc in chain-3 space, 3 sc (60)

Bind off. Thread the handle through the holes in the hinges from round 2.

Completing Your Fishing Bucket Set

Fill the bucket with all the fish you’ve created, and your fishing bucket play set is ready for adventure! The variety of fish shapes, colors, and sizes provides endless opportunity for imaginative play.

Display and Gift Ideas

This fishing bucket amigurumi set makes a wonderful:

• Interactive toy for preschool and elementary-aged children
• Unique nursery or playroom decoration
• Thoughtful gift for fishing enthusiasts
• Educational tool for teaching about marine life
• Conversation piece for your crafting display

Customization Possibilities

While following this pattern creates a charming fishing set, consider these creative variations:

• Change the bucket color to create different themes (blue for ocean, green for pond)
• Add embroidered details like scales or spots to the fish
• Create additional sea creatures like starfish or crabs
• Add a fishing rod with magnetic attachments
• Incorporate glow-in-the-dark yarn for night fishing fun

Care Instructions

To keep your amigurumi fishing set looking its best:

• Spot clean with mild soap and water
• Air dry completely
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading
• If safety eyes were used, supervise young children during play
• Store the fish inside the bucket when not in use to keep the set together

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Conclusion

Creating this amigurumi fishing bucket set allows you to craft an enchanting play experience from yarn and hook. The detailed fish with their unique characteristics, combined with the sturdy bucket, result in a handmade treasure that brings the joy of fishing indoors. Whether crafted for yourself or as a gift, this set combines the satisfaction of crochet with the delight of imaginative play.

Happy crocheting!

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