Crochet Beautiful Dolphin
Crocheting a beautiful dolphin can be such a fun and rewarding project! The smooth curves and playful nature of dolphins make them a charming choice for creating a whimsical crochet piece. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, working on a dolphin pattern can be a delightful way to unwind and let your creativity flow. The finished product is not only cute but also makes a lovely handmade gift for friends or family who appreciate unique and thoughtful crafts. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to crochet up a splash of joy with a beautiful dolphin!
Materials:
2 mm crochet hook
yarn in white, blue or any color you choose
Needle for sewing
Stuff
Scissors
Small black beads for eyes
Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crocehet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
St: Stitch
inc : increase
dec: decrease
F/O: Fasten off
BLO: back loop only
R: Round/Row
Rep= repeat
Body:
Bottom part:
Using white
R1: ch2, starting from second chain from hook, 2 sc (2)
R2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc (3)
R3: ch 1, turn, inc, sc, inc (5)
R4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc3, inc (7)
R5: ch 1, turn, inc, sc5, inc (9)
R6: ch 1, turn, inc, sc7, inc (11)
R7-24: ch 1, turn, sc in each sts (11)
R25: ch 1, turn, dec, sc7, dec (9)
R26: ch 1, turn, sc in each sts (9)
R27: ch 1, turn, dec, sc5, dec (7)
R28: ch 1, turn, sc in each sts (7)
R29: ch 1, turn, dec, sc3, dec (5)
R30-33: ch 1, turn, sc in each sts (5)
R34: ch 1, turn, dec, sc, dec (3)
R35: ch 1, turn, sc in each sts (3)
F/O
Upper Part:
Use blue ( any color you like)
R1: ch2, starting from second chain from hook, 2 sc (2)
R2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc (3)
R3: ch 1, turn, inc, sc, inc (5)
R4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc3, inc (7)
R5: ch 1, turn, inc, sc5, inc (9)
R6: ch 1, turn, inc, sc7, inc (11)
R7: ch 1, turn, sc in each sts (11)
R8: ch1, turn, 3 sc, BLO 5 sc, 3 sc (11)
R9: ch1, turn, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc (13)
R10: ch1, turn, sc in each sts (13)
R11: ch1, turn, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 3 sc (15)
R12: ch1,turn, sc in each sts (15)
R13: ch1,turn, 3 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 3 sc (17)
R14: ch1, turn, sc in each sts (17)
R15: ch1, turn, 3 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 3 sc (15)
R16: ch1, turn, 3 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 3 sc (13)
R17: ch1, turn, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc (11)
R18-24: ch1, turn, sc in each sts (11)
R25: ch1, turn, dec, sc7, dec, turn (9)
R26: ch1, turn, sc in each sts (9)
R27: ch1, turn, dec, 5 sc, dec (7)
R28: ch1, turn, sc in each sts (7)
R29: ch1, turn, dec, 3 sc, dec (5)
R30-33: ch1, turn, sc in each sts (5)
R34: ch1,turn, dec, sc, dec (3)
R35: ch1, turn, sc in each sts (3)
F/O
Dorsal Fin:
Use blue
R1: MR, 5 sc (5)
R2: sc around (5)
R3: inc, 3 sc, inc (7)
R4: inc, 5 sc, inc (9)
R5: inc, 7 sc, inc (11)
R6: sc around (11) + sl st
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Side fins (make 2):
use blue
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2-3: sc around
R4: inc around(8)
R5: sc around (8) + sl st
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Finishing:
- Sew upper and bottom parts of body ( BLO row is in outside). Stuff before sewing them completely.
Sew dorsal fin on top of body ( 5 rows from BLO)
- Sew side fins
Crochet the tail
Tail:
Starting from first stitch of last row of body
ch7, Starting from second chain from hook 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, slst in the next st, ch7, Starting from second chain from hook 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, slst in the next st
Attach eyes