Dolphin Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Knit Val Pierce's fun dolphin in sunglasses using DK yarn

Named after another person who loves big glasses, Elton is the cool dolphin that everyone will be talking about. Children and adults alike will fall in love with this knitted toy who is positively bursting with personality and having a whale of a time! This toy knitting pattern is ideal for intermediate knitters as there is a fair amount of shaping. This knitted dolphin is embellished with cheery embroidered flowers and there's plenty of scope for adapting the decorations to your child's favourite colours and themes.

Sizing

Length: 36cm

What you'll need

Yarn:Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK, (A) shade 0838 Grey, one 100g ball, (B) shade 965 Black, (C) DK yarn in lime green, oddment of each
Needles: 3.75mm double-pointed, 4mm straight
Safety toy stuffing
Scraps of brightly coloured yarn for embroidery (optional)
Buttons: star, mini, 30; star, gold, one
Safety eyes: black, two

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Knit
Purl
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k2tog

Meet the designer

Val Pierce is a great friend of Let's Knit and has designed for us for many years. She has also published several knitting books, specialising in toy and baby knitting patterns. If you enjoyed making this pattern, we think you'll enjoy making Val's dress up teddy, Arnie. View all of Val's patterns here.

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