Classical Songbird shares an adorable free knit fish pattern for making tiny, sardine-like sea creatures. These little fish are a dream project for using up leftover sock yarn and clearing out your stash. You can knit them up in a single solid shade or use two contrasting colors for a fun two-tone look. Since they only require about 12 yards of yarn total, you can churn out a whole school of them in no time.
Your finished fish will measure around 4.5 inches long and 3 inches around at the widest part. You do not need to worry about exact gauge, but you want your stitches tight enough so the stuffing stays hidden inside. Grab some black embroidery thread to stitch on the tiny eyes, and you are good to go. They make super cute bowl fillers, hanging garlands, keychains, or sweet DIY toys for kids.
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