This crochet pattern includes instructions for making a plush toy.

The body is crocheted in one piece. All four legs are crocheted directly into the body as you work. The head is attached using a cotter pin joint, allowing it to turn. The ears and tail are sewn on during assembly.

Language: English (US crochet terms).

Finished size: approx. 30 cm (11.8 inches) using the recommended materials and tools. Final size may vary depending on yarn choice and crochet tension.

Yarn:
• Himalaya Dolphin Baby (100 g / 120 m)
– 80329 (blue) – approx. 1.5 skeins
– 80318 (red) – 1 skein
– 80301 (white) – approx. 0.5 skein
– 80325 (gray) – small amount (for belt)
– 80317 (beige) – 1 skein (for head, tail, ears; may be substituted)

You may substitute with similar plush yarn; adjust hook size according to your tension.

Hook:
• 3.5 mm

Additional materials:
• Safety eyes 18 mm
• Safety nose 23 × 18 mm or 26 × 21 mm
• Cotter pin joint for head, 45 mm
• Stuffing (fiberfill / hollow fiber)
• Stitch markers
• Long doll needle
• Strong thread for sculpting
• Glue
• White felt (for emblems)
• Scissors

Pattern details:
• 27 pages
• Over 61 step-by-step photos
• 10 video links with visual explanations

Skill level: Intermediate.
Basic toy crocheting skills are required. The pattern does not include crochet lessons.

Abbreviations (US crochet terms):

• MR – magic ring
• INC – single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• SC – single crochet
• DEC – single crochet decrease (2 sc crocheted together)
• SLST – slip stitch
• CH – chain stitch

Pattern author: Olga Tseplyaeva