Thank you so much for checking out my fishy plushie pouches! This intermediate level pattern includes several options! You can make a koi, tropical fish or shark, and you can make them as bags or regular plushies. This pattern include instructions for attaching a pre-made 5x7 in. drawstring pouch. Please note, you can use other yarn weights than the suggested blanket yarn, but this will affect your sizing. The pattern includes instructions for a drawstring if you decide to sew your own liner.

This pattern is written in US terms and is worked mostly in the round. The pattern will indicate where we switch to working in rows. The strap for the pouch is “made to fit.”

Check out my testers’ creations on the final page of the pattern for some ideas! I hope you have fun creating your plushie pouches!

Supplies
Yarn
-Bernat Blanket Yarn (1 skein each)
koi- 3 colors (main, spots/strap)
tropical- 3 colors (main color, 2 colors for stripes/fins)
shark- 3 colors (main, belly, inner mouth/strap)
-Worsted weight acrylic- scrap amount
shark- white (teeth), black (gills)
optional-any color- if you need to crochet a drawstring
-6.5 mm hook; 3.75/4 mm hook for drawstring & shark teeth
-24-26 mm safety eyes
-5x7 inch cotton canvas bag for the liner
-blunt tipped needle for sewing
-scissors
-poly-fil
-optional: stitch markers, sewing pins/ami sticks (to pin pieces in place before sewing), something to poke holes through the liner (you can use a hole punch or carefully cut small holes with scissors)

Copyright & Sellers Disclosure: All written instructions and photos included in this document are the intellectual property of Jessica Brewer and may not be copied, shared, modified, sold or reproduced in any way.

Pattern purchase grants the right to sell or gift any products made using this pattern as long as credit is given to the designer when posting on social or in shop listings.