Creating a tiny, adorable dolphin that fits right in the palm of your hand! With this crochet mini dolphin amigurumi pattern, you can do just that. Using soft yarn and a bit of stuffing, you'll stitch together a small ocean friend, perfect for playtime or decorating a shelf.
Crochet Mini Dolphin Amigurumi Pattern
This project is not only a great way to practice your crochet skills but also a fun and rewarding craft that will leave you with a cute and cuddly dolphin companion. Ideal for gifts or keeping for yourself, this mini dolphin will surely bring a wave of joy to anyone who sees it.
Materials Needed:
- 5 mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- 12 mm Safety Eyes
- Weight 6 Yarn: Choose blue or any preferred color for your dolphin
- Premier Pafa Chunky Yarn
- Stuffing
Body:
Starting the Body:
Make a Magic Ring.
- Chain 2 (the first chain acts as your magic ring).
- Single crochet 6 times into the magic ring.
Increasing Rounds:
Round 2:
- Single crochet in the first 2 stitches.
- Increase in the third and fourth stitch (2 single crochets in one stitch).
- Single crochet in the next 2 stitches.
- Repeat increase in the next two stitches. (Total: 8 stitches)
Round 3:
- Single crochet in the first 2 stitches.
- Decrease in the third and fourth stitch (skip the first stitch).
- Single crochet in the next 2 stitches.
- Repeat decrease. (Total: 6 stitches)
- Cut the yarn and pull through to finish off.
Forming the Tail:
Make a second tail part but do not finish off at the end.
- Attach the second tail part to the first by single crocheting around the first tail part, then continuing into the first stitch of the last round of the second tail part, and single crocheting around the second tail part.
Main Body Development:
Rounds 4-12:
- Follow specific instructions for each round to define the dolphin's body shape, gradually increasing and decreasing stitches as described from rounds 4 to 12.
Round 13: Creating the Dorsal Fin:
- Perform a series of crochet stitches including a bubble stitch to form the dorsal fin.
- Continue single crocheting around the remainder of the round.
Rounds 14-21:
- Continue developing the body with single crochets and special stitches for fin details, while decreasing stitches to shape the body and tail end.
Finishing Touches:
Insert the Safety Eyes:
- Place the safety eyes between rounds 18 and 19.
Stuff the Dolphin:
- Add stuffing mostly to the tail section during and after the body closure stitches.
Final Closures:
- Sew around the top of the dolphin to close the hole after the final crochet round.
- Optionally, shape the dolphin by threading yarn across the bottom and pulling to tighten.
- Finish by securing and hiding all yarn ends.
With these steps, your crochet mini dolphin amigurumi will be ready to charm any ocean or animal enthusiast! Enjoy your crafting!
Leave a Reply