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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