This Hillstream Loach pattern makes a wonderful gift or toy for all the freshwater fish-lovers in your life. It makes use of a large circle for the body, two semi circles for the fins, and a long tube for the head and tail.

I used Red Heart Soft Yarn, which lists the gauge for a 5.5 mm/US I/9 crochet hook as 4” x 4” 12 SC and 15 rows . However, I used a 4 mm/US G/6 crochet hook, so the gauge for this pattern is variable.

Materials:
Size 4 mm crochet hook/ US G-6
400 Yards of Light or Medium Weight Yarn (Gauge will vary)
Black embroidery floss or buttons for eyes
Poly-Fil for stuffing

Finished size: 29 cm from head to tail, 15 cm across body