Say hello to the adorable Dolphin, a design that brings the beauty and playfulness of these beloved marine creatures to life. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out on your crafting journey, this pattern offers a delightful challenge that will result in an enchanting finished product. With its clear instructions and step-by-step guidance, you’ll be creating your very own cuddly dolphin in no time. So grab your hooks and yarn, and let’s embark on an underwater adventure as we dive into this fabulous and free crochet pattern!
Materials
Himalaya baby dolphin yarn
4.5 mm crochet hook
10 mm safety eyes
BODY
Use pink yarn
Row 1: 6sc in MR (6)
Row 2: (1sc, 1inc) * 3 (9)
Row 3: 9sc (9)
Row 4: (2sc, 1inc) * 3(12)
Row 5: 3sc, 6inc, 3sc (18)
Row 6: (2sc,1inc) * 6 (24)
Row 7: (3sc, 1inc) * 6 (30)
Row 8 – Row 13: 30sc (30)
Row 14: (3sc, 1dec) * 6 (24)
Row 15: 24sc (24)
Row 16: (2sc, 1dec) * 6 (18)
Row 17: 6sc, (1sc,1dec) * 4 (14)
Row 18: 14sc (14)
Row 19: (5sc, 1dec) * 2 (12)
Row 20: 12sc (12)
Place the safety eyes between row 6 and row 7 at about 8sts (or 10 sts) apart. Start stuffing.Keep stuffing as you go.
Row 21: (2sc, 1dec) * 3 (9)
Row 22: 9sc (9)
Row 23 (1sc, 1dec) * 3 (6)
Row 24: 6sc (6)
Row 25: 6inc (12)
Row 26: 12inc (24)
Row 27: 6sc, sk 12sts, 6sc (12)
Row 28: (2sc,1dec) * 3 (9)
Row 29: (1sc, 1dec) * 3 (6)
Row 30: 3dec (3)
Cut and secure the yarn.
Go back to row 27, use pink yarn, insert 1sc:
Row 1: 12sc(12)
Row 2: (2sc,1dec) * 3 (9)
Row 3: (1sc, 1dec) * 3 (6)
Row 4: 3dec (3)
Cut and secure the yarn.
FIN (Make 2)
Use pink yarn
Row 1: 4sc in MR (4)
Row 2: 4sc (4)
Row 3: 1sc, 2inc,1sc (6)
Row 4: 1sc, 4inc, 1sc (10)
Row 5: 10sc (10)
Cut and secure the yarn. Sew the fin to the body.
DORSAL FIN
Use pink yarn
Row 1: 4sc in MR (4)
Row 2: 4sc (4)
Row 3: 1sc, 2inc,1sc (6)
Row 4: 2sc, 1inc, 1sc, 1inc, 1sc (8)
Row 5: 8sc (8)
Cut and secure the yarn. Sew the fin to the body.
Finally, you can find the video tutorial step by step for this dolphin here:
