For Gifts & Decor Cozy Crochet Dolphin Amigurumi Pattern

Splash into fun to Crochet Cozy Dolphin Amigurumi—your ticket to creating an ocean of cuddly cuteness for everyone to enjoy!

Make a splash with the comfiest sea creature ever—with our funny plushy Pattern! This fun and easy-to-follow pattern is your gateway to creating an adorable marine buddy that even Poseidon would envy. Perfect for snuggles, this cuddly dolphin can be a delightful playmate for kids or a quirky addition to your home decor.

Crochet Dolphin Amigurumi

The pattern’s simple instructions ensure that crocheters can pitch right in without getting lost at sea. Using soft and cozy yarns, this little guy is just waiting to be hugged and cherished. Whether as a heartfelt gift or a lovable addition to your crochet collection, this dolphin is guaranteed to bring waves of joy and giggles.

Tip:

For an extra touch of fun, use variegated yarn to give your dolphin a funky, multicolored look!

Materials Needed:

• Crochet hook (5 mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• 12 mm safety eyes
• Size 6 yarn (Premier Parfait Chunky Yarn or similar)
• Stuffing

Making the Tail Fins:

Start with a Magic Ring:

• using the two-chain method:
• Make a slip knot.
• Chain two.
• Perform five single crochets into the first chain for the first round.

Second Round:

• Make five increases (two single crochets in each stitch, totaling 10 stitches).

Third and Fourth Round:

• Single crochet around for two rounds.

Finishing the First Tail Fin:

• Leave a small tail, cut off the yarn, and pull through to finish.

Repeat:

•  steps 1-4 to make the second tail fin but do not finish off.

Joining the Tail Fins:

Connecting the Fins:

• Use a stitch marker on the last stitch of the second fin.
• Start single crocheting from the first completed fin, stitching across to the second fin where you have left the stitch marker.
• Continue to single crochet around the edge of the first fin.

Complete the Circle:

• Crochet around the second tail fin to join both fins together, ensuring they are evenly connected.

Seal the Tail:

• Perform 10 decreases around the joined fins.
• Stuff the tail section lightly before it gets too narrow.

Forming the Body:

Continuing from the Tail:

Round 7:

• Do three single crochets and a decrease twice (down to 8 stitches).

Round 8:

• Single crochet around.

After Round 9:

• Do a single crochet, then an increase, repeated four times (up to 12 stitches).

Rounds 10-11:

• Single crochet around.
• Continue increasing gradually until Round 15, planning the placement of increases to shape the body. Adjust stitch placement based on tension and desired curvature to ensure the top body shape is maintained.

Adding Safety Eyes and Stuffing:

Placing Safety Eyes:

• Place the safety eyes between Rounds 26 and 27.

Final Body Shaping:

• Continue increasing and decreasing as per pattern instructions to shape the body, adding stuffing gradually until the final size and shape are achieved.

Closing and Finishing:

Final Rounds:

• Decrease as necessary and close up the front of the head.
• Sew the nose shut using a yarn needle.

Fins:

Making the Head Fin and Side Fins:

• Start each fin with a magic ring.
• Follow the increases and decreases as described to make the head fin and each side fin.
• Sew each fin to the body, ensuring they are securely attached and positioned correctly.

Finish Off:

• Secure all yarn ends, trim excess, and tuck in any loose ends inside the plushy.