BoxfishHandicraft Crochet Pattern Fish, Coral Fish, Yellow Boxfish, Otto the Boxfish (PDF file / 3 pages)

BOXFISH
Otto has the shape of a box, hence the name boxfish. It is squeaky yellow and has black dots. As its shape suggests, boxfish are very slow swimmers in nature, but they are very agile. Boxfish can even turn on the spot. And because of their funny kissing mouths they can even “blow”. They use this ability to expose prey hidden in the sand by “blowing” on it with a water jet. Isn’t that cute? Fortunately we can really kiss our Otto the boxfish!

WHAT YOU GET
With this crochet pattern you can crochet Otto the boxfish. It is squeaky yellow with black dots and has the shape of a square box. With this instruction you will get a list of materials you need for crocheting, a list of abbreviations for the crochet diagram used and above all the crochet writing for Otto the Boxfish itself.

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
The manual of Otto the Boxish is suitable for beginners (Level 1 - easy).
The manual contains more detailed instructions for each round and row.
The following crocheting skills you should master:
crochet singel crochet
half double crochet
double crochet
slip stitch
crochet in rounds
crochet in rows
sewing and embroidering

COMPONENTS AND WORK STEPS
The body of Otto the boxfish is crocheted with yellow yarn from mouth (beginning) to tail fin (end). First crochet in rounds. When it goes over to the tail fin, crochet in rows.
The two eyes are crocheted separately and the eyeballs are embroidered with black yarn. Then the eyes are sewn to the body. The dorsal fin, anal fin and the two pectoral fins follow the same instructions. They are crocheted separately and then sewn to the body. Finally the black dots are embroidered on Otto, distributed over the body.

MATERIALS

• Crochet hook 2,5 mm
• Embroidery needle
• Scissors
• Cotton yarn in the colors: yellow, black
• Some filling absorbent cotton

USE
…for joy and for loving
as key fob
as baby carriage trailer
as part of a mobile
as a toy for your baby / child
to hang over the changing table
to hang up over the baby bed / crib
to hang on the window
as decoration for the children’s room / baby room
as decoration for the apartment
as another animal for your crocheted aquarium
as a gift to friends / children
or just because you enjoy it as much as I do!

WOULD YOU LIKE MORE?
You can find more maritime crocheting patterns here: https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/BoxfishHandicraft