I've made Dylan the dolphin using a super chunky #6 weight plush yarn. This is ideal for a soft and huggable toy and is a quick make - you can make your dolphin in a few hours. Dylan can also be made in a smaller weight yarn, with a smaller crochet hook.

The pattern is clear to follow with detailed instructions and lots of pictures for step by step making and assembly. There are also picture instructions for invisible finish.

I've made Dylan using super chunky weight yarn and a 5mm (H) crochet hook. He is 11.5 inches long in super chunky plush yarn (in Aran weight yarn he is 7 inches long).

The following stitches/techniques are used in this pattern: slip stitch, magic ring, single crochet, half double crochet, increase, decrease (sc2tog), invisible finish

(This pattern is for personal use only, not to be resold or rewritten in any way. I am happy for you to sell the finished toy, but please credit the design to me.)