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Pufferfish

By Irene Strange

Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #159

The pufferfish may not look like anything special most of the time, but just wait until it senses danger – by taking in extra water and air this fish can blow itself up into a giant, spiky ball! 

EXTRACT: This adorable design is taken from Curious Crochet Creatures by Irene Strange (David & Charles, £15.99).

Materials

* Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, 100% cotton, 50g/125m/137yds
Yarn A: Melon Sorbet 417 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Champagne White 403 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Blush Pink 454 x 1 ball

* 3mm hook 

* Two black safety eyes, 8mm/¼in

* Craft pipe cleaner (chenille stem) or wire 

* Toy stuffing 

* Sewing pins 

* Yarn needle 


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