Crochet Simple Fish

Create your own charming fish using the art of crocheting! With just a hook and some colorful yarn, you can bring to life a cute and cuddly fish that will make a perfect addition to your collection of handmade creations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is sure to bring joy and satisfaction as you work on each intricate detail of your adorable fish. From choosing the perfect shades of yarn to adding the finishing touches, every step of the process is an opportunity to showcase your creativity and skill. Whether you're gifting them to a friend or keeping them for yourself, these crocheted fish are bound to bring a smile to anyone who sees them. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and get ready to create a shoal of adorable fish that will be cherished for years to come.

Fish
I used an E hook and thinner thread.
Rnd 1: 5 in a circle
Rnd 2: sc twice in each st around (10)
Rnd 3: *sc in first stitch then sc twice in next st* repeat around (15)
Rnd 4: *sc 2 then sc twice in next st* repeat around (20)
Rnd 5-7: sc around (20)
Rnd 8: *decrease first st, sc 9* then repeat (18)
Rnd 9: sc 3 then decrease then sc 8 then decrease then sc 3 (16)
Rnd 10: *decrease then sc 7 st* then repeat (14)
Rnd 11: sc 3 then decrease sc 4 decrease sc 3 (12)
Rnd 12: *decrease then sc 4* then repeat (10)
Put in eyes and stuff.
Rnd 13: decrease around (5)
Rnd 14: two sc in each st around (10)
Rnd 15: two sc in each st around (20)
Rnd 16-17: sc around (20)
sl st and leave a tail. Sew middle of tail together and sew up hole.

Pebbles
I used a funky yarn and did two circles to fit the bottom of my bowl.

Plant
Ch 30
Row 2: 2 sc in each st
Row 3: sc back along ch on the opposite side.
Weave wire through and sew to the pebbles. Hide ends of wire between layers of pebbles and string ends as well. Stitch the two pebble halves together. Use a toothpick to prop up the fish.