Description
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Color – Self-Striping Plush Chenille
Himalaya Dolphin Baby Color is the multicolour version of the world's most loved chenille yarn. It is the same 100% micro-polyester super bulky yarn as the classic Dolphin Baby – the same cloud-like pile, the same velvety hand-feel – but dyed in soft gradients and colour runs that shift as you work. Stripes, ombré fades and gentle rainbows appear on their own in plain single crochet or stockinette, with no colour changes and no ends to weave in. Perfect for baby blankets, plush amigurumi and cosy home décor.
💡 Pro Tip & Alternatives: The colour repeat is long, so work your blanket in rows rather than rounds to see the full gradient develop. Singe the yarn tip lightly with a lighter before joining to stop the ends from shedding.
Want a solid colour to frame it? Pair it with Himalaya Dolphin Baby or Wolans Bunny Baby – identical thickness and texture, so borders and edgings match perfectly.
🧶 Project Estimates:
- Baby Blanket (approx. 30" x 30"): 5–6 balls.
- Large Amigurumi Toy: 2–3 balls.
- Scarf: 2 balls.
Why choose the Color version?
- Colourwork Without the Work: The gradient is dyed into the yarn, so a beginner's simplest stitch looks like a designer piece. No juggling multiple balls, no dozens of loose ends.
- Hypoallergenic Comfort: Micro-polyester is safe for newborns and allergy sufferers – all the warmth of a chunky blanket without the itch of wool.
- Velvet Finish: The dense chenille pile makes stitches pop and gives handmade toys that smooth, store-bought plush look.
- Fast Results: Super Bulky weight on a 6.5 mm needle or 4.5 mm hook – a blanket grows in a weekend, not a season.
Information
- Brand: HiMALAYA
- Content: 100% Polyester (micro-polyester chenille)
- Weight: 100 g (3.53 oz)
- Length: 120 m (131 yd)
- Yarn Weight: 6: Super Bulky
- Recommended needles: 6.5 mm (10.5)
- Recommended crochet hook: 4.5 mm (7)
- Care: Machine wash at 30 °C on a wool/delicate programme
Himalaya yarns are certified by OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. Free from harmful substances, safe for skin contact.
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✨ Let the yarn do the colourwork – meet Himalaya Dolphin Baby Color.