Fish Fins

Goldfish with fins

Rectangular fish with fins

Suggested yarn - Double knitting and 4mm (imperial size 8) needles (use smaller needles for a tighter knit) 

Dorsal (top) Fin 

Cast on 24 stitches

R1 - Knit
R2 - Knit
R3 - K2 together across the row (12 stitches)
R4 & R5 – Knit
R6 – As R3 (6 stitches)
R7 & R8 – Knit
Cast off 

Pectoral (side) Fins 

Knit 2 of these, one for each side of your fish.

Cast on 20 stitches

R1 - Knit
R2 - Knit

R3 - K2 together across the row (12 stitches)
R4 - K2 together across the row (6 stitches)
Cast off 

Making up 

Position your fins on your fish and stitch in place using the cast off tail.  Weave in the cast on tail and trim. 

Other Fin Suggestions

1. Felt - you could cut fin shapes out of felt and stitch them into position.

2. Crochet - you could crochet some fins.

3. Knit - you could pick up some stitches and knit out some fins.