If you love the look of bettas, but don’t want the commitment of having one as a pet, or if there are kids (or adults!) in your life who are obsessed with marine life like my kids are, meet Alpha! Alpha works up in just a couple of hours, making him the perfect stuffie for the gift giving season.

hook
US F (4.00 mm) for body
US H (5.0 mm) for fins

yarn
Holst Garn Cielo or another aran weight yarn.
You can switch up the yarn weight and hook size to create
different finished sizes.

yardage/meterage
90-105 yds for listed gauge and yarn weight, will differ with
differing weights.

misc
scissors
yarn needle
safety eyes/buttons
stuffing

gauge
5 sts x 5 rows per 1”/2.5 cm

As always, this pattern is available for free on Payhip, but if you can afford to pay I ask that you please do so! The recommended price for this pattern is $4.00.