Flippy the Pocket Dolphin is a quick, beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern perfect for creating adorable keychains, bag charms, or pocket-sized toys!

This minimalist PDF pattern is designed for a seamless crafting experience, featuring clear round-by-round instructions and helpful step-by-step photos to guide you through the process.

Pattern Details:
Language: English (US Terms)

Format: Printable PDF with high-quality photo tutorials

Pages: 6 pages of clean, easy-to-read layout

Size & Materials:
Finished Size: Approximately 3 inches (7.5 cm) long when using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Skill Level: Beginner

Yarn: Sport weight cotton yarn

Hook Size: 2.00 mm crochet hook

Other Tools: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, scissors, and an optional stitch marker.

Style Note: The sample is made using the hybrid yarn under (X-stitch) technique for a tight, neat amigurumi texture. However, the pattern works wonderfully with standard yarn over (YO) or any stitch style you prefer—just note that switching techniques may cause slight variations in your final size and tension.

Construction:
The dolphin’s body is worked in continuous rounds from the nose to the tail. The dorsal and pectoral fins are crocheted separately and sewn onto the body.

Copyright & Terms of Use:
© 2026 EmmaS Dolls. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. You may not share, distribute, translate, rewrite, or resell this pattern (in whole or in part) in any form.

You are welcome to sell the finished physical items you make from this pattern, provided they are handmade by you in a limited number and you give design credit to EmmaS Dolls.

Connect & Share:
I would love to see your projects! Please link your project page here on Ravelry, tag me on Instagram or Facebook @emmasdollsstudio, or use the hashtag #emmasdolls to share your finished pocket dolphins!