Free knitting patterns for fish themed toys, accessories, clothes, blankets, and other projects. Update 5/4/26
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Free Patterns
Koinobori Pouch
This fish shaped drawstring bag is inspired by Japanese carp-shaped windsocks flown to celebrate Children’s Day on May 5 in Japan and is perfect size for purse charm. Size 17.5 cm / 7 inches long. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Dhiany Nanda.
Well Tempered Fish
Versatile little fish that can be used as an hot-and-cold pack, cat toy, stress ball, home decoration, and more. Knit flat and fill with dry lentils, gel pack, or other pliable filling. Size 5 inches in Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sandra Ronca.
Scrubby Buddy Soap Holder
This helpful fish with scrubby surface holds a bar of soap to scrub your clean and hangs in the shower to dry. Worsted weight cotton yarn. Designed by Michele Sabatier.
Three Worlds Socks
Inspired by M.C. Escher's painting Three Worlds these socks feature the three worlds in knit design: the fish in the pond, the surface with leaves on it, and the reflection of the trees. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Lena Trost.
Great Lakes Hat
Hat knit with fish swimming through waves in a Fair Isle pattern. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by O/C Knitiot - Deby Lake.
Merilev Cowl
Leftover yarn scraps transform into coral reef fish in this cowl knit as a tube to hide the reverse. Knit with a simple Fair Isle technique with only two colors per round. Designed by Andrea Pfuhl for Knitty. Great stash buster for leftover Sport weight yarn.
Scandi Swimmer Pouch
Fish shaped drawstring bag. No finished size is given but based on clues in the pattern I'm guessing about 15 cm / 6 inches. Designed by Baptized By Cozy. Worsted yarn. May only be free for a limited time.
Goldfish
Toy softie fish designed by Susan Dennis comes with two tail variations, stuffed and ribbed, and is easily customized to the color and size of fish you want.
Fish Hat
Great project for stash yarn. Replace the X in the fish eye with a dot for a pupil and you can revive your fish hat!
Frida the Fish
This fish amigurumi softie is about 8 in. (20 cm), though you could change the size by changing the yarn weight. Ravelrers knit this for baby toys, cat toys, mobiles, and more. Great use for scrap yarn to make stripes or self-striping yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Pictured project by jenniebear
Scarfish
This keyhole scarf was designed by Thelma Egberts to match the fish hat knitting pattern above.
Fishy Fingerless Mitts
Striped fingerless mittens designed like a fish with mouth around fingers and fins and felt eyes. Great stash buster for leftover yarn. Fishy Fingerless Mitts designed by Sarah Paterson.
Coral Fish
Fish stuffie toy knit flat. Size 25 cm / 10 inches. Designed by Ngoc Ngoc Nguyen. Sport yarn. May only be free for a limited time.
Fish Cloth
Garter stitch striped fish shaped cloth. Only 18 purl stitches in total. Only 4 ends to weave in. Size 6 x 9 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kathleen Connors. Pictured project by catherinemh
Fish Socks
Fun socks that look like a Pike has hold of your legs with fish mouth cuff and fins. DK weight yarn. Designed by Minna Metsänen for Kotona.
Lucky Fish
Koi fish stuffie inspired by the graceful koi, long associated with strength, perseverance, and good fortune. Knit in the round with a 6 round repeat slipped stitch pattern to look like scales. Size 14 inches. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Le Poisson Steve
Got this little fish stuck in your head? Knit this Steve the Fish toy with i-cord arms and legs. Designed by Leslie A Thompson based on the cartoon by Vigz and Tomo. Any gauge yarn.
More Free Patterns
Carp Fish
This fish doesn't need water just a home in your pocket or hand. Knit flat on two needles. Size 11cm (4.3 inches) in body length. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by PolushkaBunny
Colorful Fish Bath Baby Mitt
Fun wash cloth mitt shaped like a fish with soft knit scales for scrubbing. Great for stashbusting leftover and scrap Sport weight yarn! Designed by Anna Meier Designs. Pictured projects by designer and wondrlanding
Clown Fish Baby Slumber Sack
Hooded baby bunting with a zip front designed for your special Little Nemo. Sized for 3-6 months. Designed by Bernat. Bulky weight yarn.
Puffer Fish
Fish stuffie toy knit flat in mostly stockinette using some intarsia for the color. The eyes and spots are crocheted but the designer suggest using felt shapes instead if you don't want to crochet. I think you could also make with looped i-cord. Size: 14cm / 6 inches (length). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Annie Ahn. May only be free for a limited time.
From the Sea Pullovers
Children's nautical pullover sweaters with a front kangaroo pocket with either fish or sailboat in intarsia. Sizes 4, 6, 8, 10. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Patons
One Fish, Two Fish Socks
Socks with a tessellating fish pattern in two colors. Both adult and child sizes are included. These socks feature the Sweet Tomato Heel, allowing the colorwork design to continue uninterrupted through the instep. Option for a secret pocket. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello
Nemo Mittens
Clown fish shaped mittens. Designed by Sigurlaug Eva Stefansdottir. Pictured project by mimouna
Fish Balaclava
Ocean inspired hood covered in colorwork fish and rolling waves. Colorwork section is knit flat with ribbing around the collar and face. Designed by Emma Manos. DK weight yarn.
Plenty of Fish Hat
Hat with a stranded tessellated fish and two options for the top of the hat. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Deborah Tomasello. Pictured project by fajitachocadile
Goldfish Mittens
Amy Christoffers designed these mittens for toddlers but they can be customized for bigger sizes.
"Blubb" Fish Cloth
Easy cloth with a fish with bubbles in knit and purl stitches. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Deborah9. Pictured projects by minja and Margotida. Available in English and German
Fish Christmas Stocking
Perfect for the fisher or fish lover in your life, a fish shaped Christmas stocking knit in the round from the top down with no seams or pieces to assemble. Pattern includes charts for holly, zig zags, hearts, a checkerboard and, of course, fish! Designed by Linda Taylor. Pictured project by 1skeinwonderwoman.
Fishy Fish Washcloth and Bath Mitt
These fish shaped cloth and mitt set is knitin garter stitch with increases and decreases. Suitable for beginners according to the designer Brooke Snow. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Pictured projects by Dfbaker and Frostyjr77
Fishing Game
Nancy Anderson has created a knit version of the popular carnival game. Fish have a magnet inside so they can be caught by the magnet inside the worm that dangles from a dowel covered with a knit tube. Easy, fast project perfect for stash-busting. Pictured project by BrandieB
Fish Scrubby Wash Cloth
Fish shaped wash or dish cloths. Knit a school of fish in different colors to help little ones learn their colors. Pictured samples knit in Scrubby yarn but you could use regular cotton yarn. Designed by Red Heart
Patterns for Purchase
Tropical Fish Bath Mitt or Washcloth
Striped fish with options: knit in the round for a mitt or knit flat for wash cloth. Size 7 1/2 inches long. Designed by GreenbriarCreations.
Under The Sea Top and Shorts
Child sized tee knit with a zigzag wave texture with colorful fish. Matching shorts with more fish. DK weight yarn. Sizes 3 years to 7 years. Designed by Sirdar.
Tropical Fish Cushion
Squishy fishy pillow knit flat with multicoloured stripes. DK weight yarn. Size 47cm/18" long. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Fish Hat
Beanie with fish motifs in sizes baby through adult. Pattern includes 6 sizes: Newborn * 3-6 months * 6-12 months * Toddler * Child * Adult. Designed by Martha Johnson
Goldfish in a Bag Hat
Two sizes: infant and toddler.
Festive Fish Baby Blanket
This modular afghan of tessalated fish is a great stash buster and portable project. Designed by Paula Levy. Available in Babies and Toddlers: A Knitter’s Dozen. Pictured project by devittles
Glencoyne Dale Celtic Cable Shawl or Throw
Cabled sea creatures resembling stylized fish or whales flow the length of this knitted work of art inspired by a stone carving near Ullswater. Designed by Susanne Daum. DK weight yarn.
Catch of the Day Socks
Fish socks has a continuous scale pattern across the body of the fish, an eye socket so you know where to sew on the eyes, fins, and curled lips! Knit cuff down with heel flap. Sizes Child’s Large/Woman's Small, Woman's Medium, Woman's Large/Men's Small. Designed by Emma Bermudez of originalknitwear.
Carpette Bag
Drawstring bag with a fish motif created with twist stitches and cables. Size 33”/7.5cm depth, 10”/25.5cm high, 10”/25.5cm wide. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Christine Guest
Finding Nemo
Knitting patterns for Nemo, Dory, Mr Ray, Squirt the Turtle, Hank The Octopus, and Baby Dory. All the patterns are worked flat, seamed and stuffed. Sizes from 15 cm to 30 cm. Designed by Nixknittingsticks
Make a Splash! Fish Cushions
These fish pillows are knitted flat, using garter stitch and stockinette. They're perfect for beginners, or for knitters of all levels who are looking for a quick and enjoyable project. Sizes: The plain fish measures approx 48 cm from tail to nose and 29 cm high The Striped Fish measures approx 46 cm from tail to nose and 37 cm high. Designed by Ruth Maddock. Super Bulky weight yarn.
Monster Fish Coin Pocket
Small felted change purse designed to look like a fish with a zipper mouth and teeth. Designed by Nikki's Studio
ROFL Fish Hat
Full fish balaclava that can be worn as costume or for fun. Your face peeks out of the fish's mouth. 3 sizes. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Linda Schmidt.
Nemo and Dory Tail Blankets
Clown fish and Blue Tang fish snuggle sacks.The blankets are flat for the first half, which will make getting into them easier, and then closed off like a sleeping bag at the base of the tail to keep your feet nice and warm. Toddler, child and adult sizes! Designed by MadebyDevrie
- See more pics and get the NEMO knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more pics and get the DORY knitting pattern on Etsy
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