Crochet Dolphin Applique and Granny Square Free Crochet Pattern- Ocean Themed Blanket

This is the fourth square I have designed for my Ocean Afghan! I hope you are enjoying the squares!

You can find the Granny Square pattern as well as all the details to make the Ocean Afghan here.

I won’t delay with any more words. Here’s the quick pattern for this little guy!

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Materials

Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice worsted weight yarn in sky blue

G hook

6mm safety eye (can be substituted by making a french knot with black yarn)

Tapestry needle and scissors for fastening off

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Notes: 

SC increase: 2 SC in same stitch

Pattern

Body

Row 1: Chain 15, SC into second chain from hook and into next 5 stitches, SC increase into next 4 stitches, SC into last 4 stitches, turn

Row 2: Chain 1, HDC into the next 16 stitches, turn your work (there will be two stitches left that will not be worked in)

Row 3: Chain 1, SC into next 11 stitches, slip stitch into the last 5 stitches, do not fasten off, turn your work 90 degrees to work on the tail

Tail (picture shows where you will start) 

Chain 1, 3 SC across, turn

Chain 1, SC increase, SC, SC increase, turn

Chain 1, SC increase, 3 sl st, SC increase, fasten off

Top fin

Attach yarn 7th stitch counting back from row 3 (see picture)

Chain 1, SC into next 3 stitches, turn

Chain 1, SC decrease, SC, turn

Chain 1, SC decrease, SC onto the side (see picture), fasten off

Bottom fin

Attach yarn to bottom portion, counting 7 stitches back (see picture)

Chain 1, SC in next two stitches, turn

Chain 1, SC decrease, fasten off

Eye

Attach safety eye to Row 2, two stitches to the left OR Using black yarn, create french knot