This cute dolphin is easy to make and only requires knowledge of a few crochet stitches. Perfect for beginners or as a quick project to use spare yarn.

Size
When made up, the dolphin is approximately 16cm long and 4cm
wide.

Stitches needed (UK terms)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
FLdc = double crochet through front loop only
FLdc2tog = double crochet 2 together through front loop only
htr = half treble crochet
inc = increase by dc into the same stitch again but this time through
both loops
mc = magic circle
slst = slip stitch
slst2tog = slip stitch 2 together
tc = treble crochet

Materials
Colour 1: Paintbox Yarns, cotton aran, 100% cotton, 4.5mm
colour 663, Summer Sky Blue, 10g OR
colour 626, Spearmint green, 10g OR
colour 643 Tea rose, 10g
Colour 2: Paintbox Yarns, cotton aran, 100% cotton, col 201, pure
black, short stand for eye detail
Stuffing material: Recycled polyester fibre, 7g

Needles
3mm crochet hook
Large eye blunt yarn needle

All my designs are my own originals, based on cartoons or drawings.
I try to make them up with vegan-friendly and eco-friendly materials. The yarn is 100% cotton and the stuffing material is recycled.

Feel free to make up the designs for sale - I’d appreciate a credit for DesignsbyDrKate - but please do not reproduce, publish or sell the pattern itself.