POMS & POSIES // SEA FRIENDS // AMIGURUMI PATTERN
DEWEY THE
DOLPHIN
BEFORE YOU DIVE IN - 01 STANDARD FLUKE - 04
DOLPHIN - 02 FINS - 05
HEART FLUKE - 03 FACTS & CONSERVATION - 06
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ABBREVIATIONS MATERIALS
mc - magic circle
st/s - stitch/es 7 mm crochet hook
ch - chain super bulky (6) yarn
sc - single crochet
polyester toy stuffing
inc - increase
dec - decrease large darning needle
sc3tog - single crochet three stitches together scissors
FO - fasten off
stitch marker/s
YO - yarn over
12 mm safety eyes
PATTERN NOTES
This amigurumi pattern is worked in a continuous round; do not sl st or ch 1 to join at the
end of each round.
Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
Bernat blanket yarn can be a bit delicate if you have not worked with it before. Pull gently
to close your magic circle and when closing your work. If you feel resistance, gently wiggle
the yarn tail until it gives or you risk it breaking.
Maintain tight sts throughout so stuffing does not show through.
This pattern offers two different tail fluke options; the heart fluke on page 3 or the
standard fluke on page 4.
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design.
BODY
FROM NOSE TO TAIL END
R1 : 6 sc in mc ( 6 )
R2 : [ sc, inc ] x 3 ( 9 )
R3 : sc in each st ( 9 )
R4 : 3 sc, inc x 3, 3 sc ( 12 )
R5 : 3 sc, inc x 6, 3 sc ( 18 )
R6 : 3 sc, [ sc, inc ] x 6, 3 sc ( 24 )
R7 - 8 : sc in each st ( 24 ) 2 rounds
Tip : You can skip R8 if you would like a
chubbier face for your dolphin.
R9 : [ 3 sc, inc ] x 6 ( 30 )
R10 : sc in each st ( 30 )
R11 : 2 sc, inc, [ 4 sc, inc ] x 5, 2 sc ( 36 )
R12 - 18 : sc in each st ( 36 ) 7 rounds
R19 : 2 sc, dec, [ 4 sc, dec ] x 5, 2 sc ( 30 )
R20 - 21 : sc in each st ( 30 ) 2 rounds
R22 : [ 3 sc, dec ] x 6 ( 24 )
R23 - 24 : sc in each st ( 24 ) 2 rounds
Note : Place safety eyes between R7 - 8
approximately 12 sts between across
the top. Stuff your dolphin and add
more as you finish the following
rounds.
R25 : sc, dec, [ 2 sc, dec ] x 5, sc ( 18 )
R26 - 27 : sc in each st ( 18 ) 2 rounds
R28 : [ sc, dec ] x 6 ( 12 )
R29 : sc in each st ( 12 )
R30 : [ 2 sc, dec ] x 3 ( 9 )
R31 : [ sc, dec ] x 6 ( 6 )
R32 : inc x 6 ( 12 )
Do not FO. Continue to your choice of
fluke instructions on page 3 or 4.
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HEART FLUKE
CONTINUATION OF BODY
R33 : [ sc, inc ] x 6 ( 18 )
R34 : [ 2 sc, inc ] x 6 ( 24 )
R35 - 36 : sc in each st ( 24 ) 2 rounds
Fold tail in half horizontally and place
a st marker in the middle. Each fluke
will be worked in 12 sts.
First Fluke
R37 - 38 : sc in each st ( 12 ) 2 rounds
R39 : dec x 6 ( 6 )
FO. Do not stuff. Weave tail end
through FLO of the last 6 sts and pull
gently to close.
Second Fluke
Attach new yarn with a slip knot to the
hook; leave a long enough tail for
sewing the gap between the flukes
closed after finishing R39.
Attach yarn with a sc next to the first
fluke.
R37 - 38 : sc in each st ( 12 )
R39 : dec x 6 ( 6 )
FO. Do not stuff. Weave the tail end
through FLO of the last 6 sts and pull
gently to close. Use the tail from
attaching the second fluke to whip st
the gap between the flukes closed.
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STANDARD
FLUKE
CONTINUATION OF BODY
R33 : inc x 12 ( 24 )
R34 : sc in each st ( 24 )
Fold tail in half horizontally and place
a st marker in the middle. Each fluke
will be worked in 12 sts.
First Fluke
R35 : sc in each st ( 12 )
R36 : [ 2 sc, dec ] x 3 ( 9 )
R37 : [ sc, dec ] x 3 ( 6 )
R38 : sc in each st ( 6 )
FO. Do not stuff. Weave tail end
through FLO of the last 6 sts and pull
gently to close.
Second Fluke
Attach new yarn with a slip knot to the
hook; leave a long enough tail for
sewing the gap between the flukes
closed after finishing R38.
Attach yarn with a sc next to the first
fluke.
R35 : sc in each st ( 12 )
R36 : [ 2 sc, dec ] x 3 ( 9 )
R37 : [ sc, dec ] x 3 ( 6 )
R38 : sc in each st ( 6 )
FO. Do not stuff. Weave the tail end
through FLO of the last 6 sts and pull
gently to close. Use the tail from
attaching the second fluke to whip st
the gap between the flukes closed.
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PECTORAL
FINS
MAKE 2
R1 : 6 sc in mc ( 6 )
R2 : sc in each st ( 6 )
R3 : [ sc, inc ] x 3 ( 9 )
R4 - 5 : sc in each st ( 9 ) 2 rounds
R6 : 3 sc, sc3tog, 3 sc ( 7 )
Do not stuff. Fold in half and work 3 sc
across the top closing the hole; one st
will be unworked. FO leaving a long
enough tail for sewing fins onto the
body.
Sew pectoral fins diagonally on the
sides of body roughly between R13 -
15 with the rounded side facing
backward.
DORSAL FIN
MAKE 1
R1 : 6 sc in mc ( 6 )
R2 : sc in each st ( 6 )
R3 : sc, sc 3 in the same st, 4 sc ( 8 )
R4 : 2 sc, sc 3 in the same st, 5 sc ( 10 )
R5 : 3 sc, sc 3 in the same st, 6 sc ( 12 )
FO leaving a long enough tail for
sewing the fin onto the body
approximately around R17 - 21.
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FACTS
GET TO KNOW DEWEY
There are 42 identified species of dolphin and 7 species of porpoises.
Dolphins can be found all over the world and in different aquatic environments - that
includes oceans, estuaries and freshwater environments. Did you know the Amazon
River is home to four species of river dolphin?
Much like little ones, dolphins love to blow bubbles! They use bubbles to herd their
prey into a tight area before diving in. They also use their tales to wack their prey which
stuns it and makes it easier to catch.
Dolphins have their own language. They use a variety of whistles, clicks and squeaks
that allow them to communicate with each other and help to navigate their
environment and locate prey.
Dolphins are highly intelligent creatures. Similar to humans, they have the ability to
recognize themselves in a mirror and have been observed using tools to hunt. They
have also been observed "playing football" with pieces of seaweed, fetching it back and
forth.
Dolphins sleep with one eye open. They can shut off one side of their brain while they
sleep with one eye open looking out for the pod in case danger approaches.
CONSERVATION
Noise pollution from ships, the gas and oil industry, and under water construction is a
big concern for dolphins and whales as it interferes with their ability to communicate,
reproduce and locate food. What can you do? Support legislature to restrict and
oppose oil development. Your opinion matters.
Fishing gear is another big threat to dolphins. They are killed accidentally as bycatch in
gill nets, drift nets, long lines and trawls. Bycatch is the primary cause of mortality in
dolphins. The fishing nets deployed by tuna ships kill dolphins unintentionally in high
numbers. What can you do? Avoid consumption of tuna and limit other seafood
consumption.
What else can you do to help dolphins? Keeping the oceans clean and free of pollution
is one major step we all can take part in. To keep dolphins in the ocean where they
belong, avoid buying tickets to captive dolphin shows or any park that has captive
dolphins or whales. Instead, support eco-tourism and enjoy seeing dolphins in the wild.
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THANK YOU!
I hope you enjoyed making Dewey the
Dolphin! I would love to see your own
creations, so please tag me in your
posts on IG @pomsandposies. Feel
free to contact me with any questions
you might have about the pattern.
Megan Cho
pomsandposies@gmail.com
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