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plarn betta

plarn betta
make a plarn betta! 

a tribute to Sushi the betta fish, my pet betta fish that passed away. 

i used those thin translucent plastic bags from the produce section in the grocery store, partly because we don't get free plastic bags here in Toronto and the only plastic bags i have on hand are those produce ones. but also because i think the translucent and delicate quality of the produce bags would make a nice fish.

for this project you'll need:

plarn (aka plastic bag yarn. if you need instruction on how to make plastic bag yarn see http://hellejorgensen.typepad.com/gooseflesh/2007/02/plastic_bag_yar.html)
3-4 of those produce bags would suffice.

3.5mm crochet hook

white glue

another plastic bag to stuff fish

shiny silver material
(i.e. the inside of a candy wrapper)

a black Sharpie


 
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Step 1Crochet the body

crochet the body
ch 3, 6 sc in third ch from hook, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] around and around until piece measures about 2″ in diameter, end with a sl st in next sc. Don’t fasten off.

You’ll get a shallow cup shape.
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17 comments
Jan 8, 2012. 7:37 AMcharchar2 says:
So cute!! I'm so sorry about Sushi... :(
Nov 24, 2011. 5:58 AMsugarsnout says:
Beautiful!! I may have to brush up on my basic crochet, I really want a beta fish but I have a very crazy kitten who loves seafood! He and the two birds get along but I think this will be awesome. I have had an awesome bowl for a long time. I might suspend the fish in the bowl for display. Thanks for the great idea!!
Jun 22, 2011. 2:07 PMBabyRoses7 says:

Very creative and ingenious I love it!! i wonder could you also use colored marker pens to make different colored betas??< Love your Plarn beta Fish! and im sorry to hear about Sushi! God Bless!
May 29, 2011. 7:25 PMtaria says:
awww, I lost my poor Alby a while back as well (my bata that lived for 4 months, hey it's a record for a Walmart fish) he's on my cell though as the back ground. He was all white with one tiny dot of black on his head. That's why he was named Alby. short for albino...lol

I might make one of these and have it, just to have one of my baby Alby. Okay I've lost it...lol
May 31, 2011. 1:00 PMtaria says:
My daughter had one that lived for 2 years. I think that's long for a betta if I'm not mistaken.

betta fish are so graceful and beautiful....*sighs* I miss my fishies at home, (Koy's sp?)
May 28, 2011. 8:08 PMjfeuling says:
I'm sorry, I'm a bit confused. Could you maybe post some more pictures of your crocheting process?
Apr 18, 2011. 11:11 AMSagi says:
Awesome! But i think, it resembles more a fantail gold fish than a betta ;-)!
May 2, 2011. 10:17 AMgardenwife says:
I thought it looked like a fantail goldfish. Either way, it is *really* cool. I love this -- great job! Can you recommend any good video tutorials showing how to crochet? I've never tried that.
Apr 18, 2011. 11:16 PMSagi says:
Goldfish or betta - its gorgeous work and very cool! :-)
Apr 18, 2011. 11:03 AMplasticpopcorn4 says:
ahaha i thought it was real :D
Apr 17, 2011. 10:00 AMsuecsuecsue says:
Plarny Sweet fins and tail!
Apr 16, 2011. 7:10 AMcdawisconsin says:
Very creative =)
Apr 15, 2011. 6:44 PMKaptain Kool says:
Really cool, good job!

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