Crochet Mini Dolphin Amigurumi

Crocheting a Mini Dolphin Amigurumi is like bringing a little splash of ocean magic into your hands! With soft yarn and a hook, you can create a cute and cuddly dolphin friend that fits in the palm of your hand. The intricate stitches and details come together to form a miniature masterpiece that is bound to put a smile on anyone's face. Whether you're gifting it to a loved one or keeping it for yourself, this tiny crochet creation is sure to make a big impact with its charm and sweetness. So grab your yarn, gather your hooks, and let the joy of crochet bring this delightful dolphin to life!

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 here, carry on to the next step for 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.

Completion

Your mini dolphin is complete!