This crochet pattern includes instructions for making a toy approximately 24 × 17 cm (9.4 × 6.7 inches).

The toy is crocheted in separate parts and assembled. The paws are crocheted directly into the body as you work. The head is attached using a cotter pin joint. The ears, mouth, and light belly piece are sewn on.

Language: English (US crochet terms).

Finished size: approx. 24 × 17 cm / 9.4 × 6.7 in.
Final size may vary depending on yarn choice and crochet tension.

Yarn:
• Himalaya Dolphin Baby (100 g / 120 m)
– 2 skeins main color
– ½ skein additional color
– small amount of contrasting yarn for claws (e.g., black)

You may substitute with yarn of similar weight. Adjust hook size according to your tension.

Hook:
• 3.5 mm crochet hook

Additional materials:
• Safety eyes 18 mm
• Safety nose 26 × 21 mm (or larger if preferred)
• Plastic toy joint or two 40 mm disks with a cotter pin (for the head)
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Wide-eye needle
• Strong thread for sculpting and assembly
• Soft pastel and brush for eye tinting (optional)

Pattern details:
• 39 pages
• Over 65 step-by-step photos
• 15 video references included

Skill level:
Intermediate.

Pattern author: Olga Tseplyaeva