Knit your own dolphins with these fun and easy free knitting patterns. They are perfect for gifts, toys, and ocean-themed decorations!
If you love sea creatures and knitting, these patterns are ideal. You’ll find everything from cute and tiny dolphins to larger ones.
Dolphin Free Knitting Patterns
1. Jumping Dolphin Toy
Designed to add a splash of fun, this flippered friend is knitted flat and stuffed until it’s plump enough to bounce off the couch. This pattern is available on Ravelry by Reni Arndt.
2. Pocket Baby Grey Dolphin
Knit in one piece with minimal seaming, this smooth and simple design by Laurence M.V. Totelin is quick to make and easy to customize. Experiment with bold or pastel colors to match your toy collection.
3. Knitted Dolphin with Swimming Ring
This cheerful design from Let’s Knit Together features simple increases and decreases for shaping. It’s stuffed for a plump appearance, and it’s finished off with a stripy swimming ring around its middle.
4. Dolphin in Sunglasses
This pattern by letsknit is adorned with cheerful embroidered flowers. It is recommended for intermediate knitters due to the significant shaping involved. Both children and adults will adore this playful toy bursting with personality.
5. Mini Dolphins
Using intarsia techniques and wrap-and-turn methods, you can complete the body of this dolphin without needing to sew. It can be made quickly with only a small amount of yarn. This pattern is made by Annie Ahn.
6. Oversized Knitted Dolphin Free Pattern
A large and huggable version by knittingday that’s perfect as a cuddly pillow or fun room accent. This pattern is great if you want a bold sea creature to show off your knitting.
7. Loom Knit Dolphin
A great option by theloommuse for loom knitters, this dolphin pattern is both simple and creative. It’s an easy way to make a soft toy without using needles, perfect for all ages.
8. Adorable Dolphin Duo
This pattern by Edith Kristine Nielsen lets you knit two sweet dolphins with different looks. Whether you’re making them as toys or décor, it’s a fun project that works well in any color combo.