This cute dolphin amigurumi is a cheerful ocean crochet project for beginners who love soft sea animal designs. With its rounded body, tiny fins, and sweet handmade look, this little dolphin is lovely for nursery decor, handmade gifts, ocean-themed collections, or a relaxing crochet session. The pattern is simple, friendly, and fun to make in classic blue, pastel colors, or any ocean shade you love.
Pattern by: @amiguworld
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Abbreviations:
R = round
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
ch = chain
FO = Fasten off/finish off
FLO = Front loops only
BLO = Back loops only
[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
To crochet an amigurumi Dolphin, you need:
– Yarn (2.5mm): light blue, blue, black
– Size of eyes: 8mm
– Fiberfill for stuffing
– Sewing needle and scissors
Amigurumi Dolphin
Free Crochet Patterns
Body
Start with green yarn
| R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
| R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
| R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
| R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 | [24] |
| R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 | [30] |
| R 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 | [36] |
| R 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 | [42] |
| Insert the eyes between rounds 8-9, 6sts apart | |
| R 8-14: 42 sc (7 rounds) | [42] |
| R 15: (5 sc, dec) x 6 | [36] |
| R 16: (4 sc, dec) x 6 | [30] |
| R 17: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
| R 18: (6 sc, dec) x 3 | [21] |
| R 19: (5 sc, dec) x 3 | [18] |
| R 20: (4 sc, dec) x 3 | [15] |
| R 21: (3 sc, dec) x 3 | [12] |
| Stuff with fiberfill | |
| R 22: (2 sc, dec) x 3 | [9] |
| R 23: (1 sc, dec) x 3 | [6] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn and hide the tail.
🐬 Make another dolphin friend next!
Arms (make 2)
Start with blue yarn
| R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
| R 2: inc x 4 | [8] |
| R 3-4: 8 sc (2 rounds) | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail
Start with blue yarn
Make Mr: (1 sc, hdc, [dc, up 2 ch, slst, dc], hdc, 1 sc) x 2, slst
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Congratulations, your Cute Dolphin Amigurumi is finished!
Now you have a sweet little ocean friend for your crochet shelf, nursery decor, handmade gift box, or sea animal amigurumi collection. Try making it in blue, gray, pink, or pastel yarn to create your own playful dolphin family.
Happy crocheting!
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