Have fun with this adorable Crochet Dolphin Amigurumi project that's perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters! This tutorial will guide you through making a cute and cuddly dolphin plushy, complete with tail fins and playful eyes.
Crochet Dolphin Amigurumi
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.
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