Lucky Fish

MATERIALS

1 skein of Purl Soho’s Pepper, 100% superwash merino wool. Each skein of this sport- to light worsted/DK-weight yarn is 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 145 total yards required. We used the colors Black Cherry, Candy Apple, Eastern Bluebird, Ferris Wheel, and Pink Apricot.

US 4 (3.5 mm), 32-inch circular knitting needles for Magic Loop (see Notes)

US 6 (4 mm), 32-inch circular needles for Magic Loop

A spare double pointed needle, US 6 or smaller

Removable stitch markers, including 3 unique

Poly-fil stuffing

GAUGE

40 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in 1×1 rib, on smaller needles

32 stitches and 60 rounds = 4 inches in Textured Slip Stitch Pattern (see Notes), on larger needles

SIZE

Finished Body Circumference: Approximately 7¾ inches-8½ inches, stuffed

Finished Length: 14 inches

MAGIC LOOP

Because this pattern works a stitch pattern over a small circumference and requires picking up stitches along a curved edge, we found it easiest to use 32-inch circular knitting needles and the Magic Loop technique. However, feel free to use double pointed needles for the whole thing, if you prefer!

To learn how to use a Magic Loop, visit our Magic Loop Tutorial… A simple way to knit small circumferences!

Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover. See even more of Hiromi’s work on her Instagram!