Make your very own dolphin amigurumi using a soothing light blue yarn that promises a cuddly soft touch. Carefully fashioned with precise stitching, this little dolphin boasts a realistic charm enhanced by shiny black bead eyes that seem to bring it to life.
Crochet Dolphin Amigurumi
The petite size of this handmade treasure makes it an adorable companion for playtime adventures as well as a delightful accent to any room. Easy to make and love, it’s a perfect addition to any amigurumi collection or as a thoughtful gift.
What yarn is best for making the crochet dolphin?
Use light blue, medium-weight yarn for optimal softness and ease of handling.
Step by Step Pattern
Based on the information you provided from the video, here’s a detailed step-by-step crochet pattern to create a Dolphin Plushy:
Materials Needed:
- Crochet hook (5 mm)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Safety eyes (12 mm)
- Chunky yarn (Size 6, Premier Parfait recommended) in green or blue
- Polyester stuffing
Dolphin Pattern:
Tail Fins:
- Start with a magic ring using the two-chain method.
- Round 1: 5 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
- Round 2: Increase (inc; 2 sc in one stitch) in each stitch around (10 stitches total).
- Rounds 3-4: Sc around without any increases (10 stitches for each round).
- Finish the first fin, cut the yarn leaving a small tail, and pull through to secure.
- Repeat the steps for the second tail fin but do not cut the yarn on the second fin.
- Crochet the two tail fins together:
- Use the remaining loop from the second fin and start single crocheting around the edge of the first fin.
- After completing the round, continue sc around the second fin.
- Secure but do not fully close the gap between the fins; this will be sewn later.
Body:
- Round 5: Start shaping the tail with 10 decreases around.
- Add a bit of stuffing to the tail.
- Round 6: 3 sc, then a decrease, repeated twice (8 stitches total).
- Round 7: Sc around (8 stitches).
- Round 8: Sc around, with increases at specific points to start forming the body shape (details for increases depend on the placement and may vary based on tension).
- Continue to increase the size of the body as per the pattern, usually following a pattern of rounds with single crochets and strategic increases for shaping.
- Add safety eyes between rounds 26 and 27.
Finalizing Body:
- Fill the body with stuffing as needed, ensuring a consistent shape.
- Decrease in certain rounds to narrow down towards the nose.
- Final round: End with a decrease round, leave a long tail for sewing, and close the opening.
- Sew the opening shut, thread the yarn through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.
Fins (Dorsal and Side Fins):
- Head Fin:
- Round 1: 4 sc into a magic ring.
- Round 2: 4 increases (8 stitches total).
- Continue increasing each round until desired fin size is achieved, then sew onto the top of the dolphin.
- Side Fins:
- Repeat a similar pattern as the head fin but tailored for smaller side fins.
- Sew the fins to the sides of the dolphin’s body, beneath the eyes.
Completion:
- Add any additional stuffing required.
- Attach all fins securely.
- Weave in any remaining ends.
Follow these instructions to create your own dolphin. If you need additional guidance, check out this video tutorial.