Free Pattern for Sardine Can Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Difficulty: intermediate

Notes: This quirky and playful sardine can features a pair of charming sardines and a soft, partially opened tin. Perfect for intermediate crocheters who enjoy shaping and assembling 3D designs. Great as a display toy or a gift.

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Materials
- Yarn: Cotton or acrylic yarn in gray, orange, blue, and detail colors (fingering or sport weight)
- Hook: 3.5 mm

• Others: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers

Finished Size
Approx. 4.5 in / 11.5 cm long (sardine), 3 in / 7.5 cm wide (can)

Abbreviations / Stitches Used
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – decrease (sc2tog)
- W – 3 sc in same st
- m – invisible decrease using FLO (optional for shaping)
- * * – repeat instructions between asterisks
- ( ) – stitch count at end of round or group

Notes
- Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
- Use stitch markers to keep track of beginning of rounds.

-All fins are crocheted separately and sewn on.
- Flip work direction when stated for shaping effects.

Pattern Instructions

Sardines (Make 2)
Body
R1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in last st. Continue on opposite side: 2 sc, inc (10 sts)
R2: inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16)
R3: sc, inc, 2 sc, sc, inc 3 times, 2 sc, sc, inc 2 times (23)
R4: 5 sc, inc, 5 sc repeat once (26)
R5–7: sc in each st (26)
R8: 10 sc, dec repeat once (24)
R9–10: sc in each st (24)
R11: 9 sc, dec repeat once (22)
R12: sc around (22)
R13: 8 sc, dec repeat once (20)
R14: sc around (20)
R15: 7 sc, dec repeat once (18)
R16–17: sc around (18)
R18: 6 sc, dec repeat once (16)
R19: sc around (16)
R20: 5 sc, dec repeat once (14)
R21: sc around (14)
R22: 4 sc, dec repeat once (12)
R23–24: sc around (12)
R25: 3 sc, dec repeat once (10)
R26: sc around (10)
R27: Sc 3, flip work
R28: dec, sc, flip
R29: dec
Fasten off, stuff lightly.

Pectoral Fins (Make 2)
Ch 4, tr in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc, sc, sl st to join. Fasten off.

Dorsal Fin
Sl st, sc, dc, tr, dc, sc, sl st. Fasten off.

Ventral Fin
Sl st, sc, sl st, sc, dc, tr, ch 1, sl st. Fasten off.

Tail Fin (Make 2)
Sc 3, flip, sc 3, flip, dec, sc, flip, dec. Fasten off.

Can Body (Orange)
Ch 24, turn, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across (22 sts)
Work 18 rows in hdc back and forth
Sc around the edge with 3 sc in each corner
Then: Work 3 rounds of sc in the round

Can Lid (Blue)
Ch 23, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across (22 sts)
Work 9 rows of hdc
Sew inner edge to the can body using sl st

Can Roll Edge
Sc 8 until length fits top can edge, sew or glue in place

Feet (Make 2)
R1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in last st. Continue on opposite side: 3 sc, inc (12)
R2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
R3: sc, inc, 3 sc, sc, inc 3 times, 3 sc, sc, inc 2 times (24)
R4–5: sc around (24)
R6: 5 sc, 4 invisible dec (or sc FLO), 7 sc
R7: 4 sc, 2 dec, 6 sc
R8: 3 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc
R9–14: sc around (10)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Finishing Instructions
- Sew all fins to body using matching yarn.
- Stuff sardines lightly.
- Attach sardines and feet securely inside can.
- Stretch and shape the lid and edge to resemble an opened tin can.
- Weave in all ends.

Notes:
Original pattern designed by Lily’s Loop.
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy, redistribute, or resell the pattern or finished product without permission.