Free Crochet Big Rainbow Fish Pattern

Missing information

The creator of the pattern does not specify a crochet hook size. When I contacted the author, I was told that the gauge didn't matter (as stated on the pattern) so any hook size of my choosing would do, although she did suggest G or H. I have used G with success. However, at the end of crocheting the body of the fish, we end with a row of 8 stitches. The next row, #72, we attach Color A and crochet a row that ends up being 23 stitches. The way the instruction read, it is as though stitches to work on are missing, and looking at the photo, I'm guessing that there ought to be extra chain stitches added to work on. Row #72, as is, makes no sense. I am not a beginner, so I am able to fill in where I can see information is missing, but this transition from row 71 to 72 is beyond me. I hope the author can shed light on this and perhaps edit the instructions.

• Let’s take a look at Row 72 of the Big Rainbow Fish. You’ll be working the row in a bit of a round. You should have 19 sts at the end of Row 72 and 23 sts at the end of Row 73. Working into the back loop only, join A with a sc, sc into the same loop again, sc in next 6, work 3 sc into both front and back loops of last stitch, working into the front loops only, sc in next 6, work 2 sc in last front loop. Turn. Row 72: Working in blo, join A with a sc, sc in same, sc in next 6, 3sc in both loops, working in flo, sc in next 6, 2sc in last. Turn.

  spinrite2024-11-18T21:39:28.000+00:00

I have question on the tail as well, the instructions are not making any sense to me

I’m confused about the tail portion of this pattern. Is there a video on this section? Please advise.