Festive Holiday Amigurumi Dolphin Crochet Pattern

Dive into holiday cheer with our enchanting Christmas Amigurumi Dolphin! This adorable crochet pattern lets you create a festive sea friend, complete with a tiny Santa hat and a charming garland. Perfect for adding a touch of marine magic to your seasonal decor, or as a heartwarming handmade gift. Get ready to crochet a splash of joy!

Why This Festive Dolphin Will Make Your Holidays Brighter

Crafting this Christmas Amigurumi Dolphin isn’t just about making a toy; it’s about creating a cherished memory. Its soft texture and playful holiday accessories bring warmth and smiles, making it an ideal festive decoration or a unique present for loved ones. This pattern is designed to be enjoyable, guiding you to a finished piece that truly embodies the spirit of the season.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Holiday Amigurumi Dolphin Crochet Pattern

Materials

Velvet yarn (or chunky chenille) in Deep Sky Blue
Velvet yarn (or chunky chenille) in White
Velvet yarn (or chunky chenille) in Christmas Red
Velvet yarn (or chunky chenille) in Forest Green
Crochet hook (e.g., 4.0mm-5.0mm, suitable for your yarn weight)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
6mm safety eyes
Black embroidery floss for mouth
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Small red beads (for garland)
Gold star string/ribbon (optional decoration)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
FO: fasten off

Instructions

Notes: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch in each round. Stuff firmly as you go.

Body (Start with Deep Sky Blue yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc in each st around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5-7: sc around (24)
R8: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R9-11: sc around (30)
R12: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R13-19: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R14 and R15, approximately 7-8 stitches apart. Embroider a small smile with black floss after stuffing is complete.
R20: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R21-22: sc around (30)
R23: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R24-25: sc around (24)
R26: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R27: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Start stuffing the body firmly.
R28: dec x6 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the front loop of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in end.

To achieve the white belly: Crochet a separate white oval panel that fits the belly area and sew it onto the blue body. Start with a chain, work sc around both sides of the chain, increasing at the ends to form an oval. Shape it to fit the bottom of the dolphin and sew securely.

Fins (Make 2 – Deep Sky Blue yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3-4: sc around (9)
R5: (sc, dec) x3 (6)
Sl st to first sc, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the fin.

Tail Flukes (Make 2 – Deep Sky Blue yarn)

R1: Ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain: 4 sc. (12)
R2: Inc, 4 sc, (inc) x3, 4 sc, inc (18)
Sl st, FO. (No need to leave a long tail on the first one, but leave on second).

Joining Tail Flukes

With the second fluke, do not FO. Ch 1, then sc across the stitches of the first fluke. Then sc across the stitches of the second fluke. (Approx 36 sc total).
R3: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R4: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R5: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Sl st, FO, leaving a very long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew to the back of the dolphin body.

Santa Hat (Start with Christmas Red yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R5: sc around (12)
R6: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R7: sc around (15)
R8: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
R9: sc around (18)
Sl st. Change to White yarn.

Hat Trim (White yarn)

Ch 1, sc in each stitch around the edge of the hat. Join with sl st. FO.
Make a small white pom-pom (or use a small white yarn ball) and sew it to the tip of the hat.

Garland/Collar (Forest Green yarn)

Ch 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25 sc).
FO, leaving tails for sewing. Evenly sew small red beads along the length of the green chain.

Assembly

Sew the Fins to the sides of the dolphin body, positioning them about halfway down the body.
Sew the Tail Flukes to the back end of the dolphin.
Sew the Santa Hat firmly onto the dolphin’s head.
Wrap the Garland/Collar around the dolphin’s neck area and secure with a few stitches.
If desired, drape a gold star string or ribbon around the dolphin for extra festivity, as shown in the image.