Hi everyone, here is a very cute free crochet dolphin amigurumi pattern. This amigurumi pattern is designed for those looking for a crochet dolphin pattern that does not require sewing. It consists of one piece and you only make the fins separately. Since chenille yarn is used, it will have a soft structure. You can start crochet sea animals for your children with this cute dolphin. They will have a lot of fun while learning about animals.
Via: tildasbrixham
Terminology
slst: slip stitch
ch: chain
MR: magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
Materials
To make the dolphin featured on the title page:
Jellybaby chunky chenille
Black acrylic yarn for eyes (or safety eyes)
5mm hook.
Tapestry needle.
Stuffing of choice.
Mini crochet dolphin pattern
R1. MR of 6 sc (6)
R2. sc in each stitch around (6)
R3. 3sc, inc x3 (9)
R4. 3sc, inc x6 (15)
R5. sc in each stitch around (15)
R6. 9sc, (inc,1sc)x3 (18)
R7. (2sc,inc)x6 (24)
R8-11. sc in each stitch around (24)
If you are using safety eyes, add the eyes here between rows 5 and 6, or 6 stitches apart.
R12. (2sc,dec)x6 (18)
R13-14. sc in each stitch around (18)
R15. (1sc,dec)x6 (12)
R16-17. sc in each stitch around (12)
R18. dec 6 times (6)
R19-20. sc in each stitch around (6)
Do not fasten off off here, carry on to the next step the tail.
Continuing to the tail.
R21. inc 6 times (12)
R22. (1sc,inc)x6 (18)
R23. 5 sc
Stop here and fold the tail in half. You will now crochet through both sides of your work.
Put 1 dc into the next 3 stitches. Hdc into the next, and slst into the next.
Now we will hdc into the next stitch, and put 1 dc into the next 2 stitches.
For the last stitch, we will dc and then put a slst into the same stitch to finish off.
Fasten off.
Side fins
Attach yarn between rows 8-9. Ch 2, and put a dc back into the next stitch of the body.
Ch2, and slst into the same stitch you have just put the dc into.
Fasten off.
Repeat for the other side.
Dorsal fin
Attach yarn between rows 12-13. Ch 2, and put a dc back into the next stitch down into the body (towards the tail).
Ch 3 and slst into the same stitch you have just put the dc into.
Fasten off.
Your mini dolphin is complete!
