Crochet Baby Dino
Crochet Baby Dino is an adorable little creation that brings joy and charm to anyone lucky enough to encounter it. With its soft, pastel-colored yarn and intricately stitched details, this tiny dinosaur is sure to melt hearts and spark smiles wherever it goes. Perfect for a gift or as a cute addition to your own collection, Crochet Baby Dino is a delightful reminder of the magic that handmade crafts can bring into our lives. Its dainty size and endearing design make it a beloved keepsake that will be treasured for years to come. So, if you're looking for a whimsical touch to brighten your day or someone else's, look no further than Crochet Baby Dino – a tiny creature with a big personality!
Materials:
- Weight 6 yarn
- Size J/6.0mm
- Stuffing
- Safety Eyes or felt eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
- mr = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st = stitch
- FO = fasten off
This pattern uses weight 6 blanket yarn. Any yarn may be used, but your crochet hook size will be different. Use a hook 1-2 sizes smaller than your yarn calls for. This pattern is in US crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds and using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch is recommended.
*Safety eyes are NOT recommended for children who are three years old or younger.
Head & Body
These are worked as one piece, starting at the top of the head.
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-11(5 rows): 36 sc
R12: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Place safety eyes between rows 9-10 about 6 stitches apart.
R13: 30 sc
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R16: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R17: 12 sc
Stuff head firmly.
R18: 12 inc (24)
R19: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R20-23(4 rows): 30SC
R24: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R25: 24 sc
R26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R27: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R28: 6 dec
Stuff firmly, FO, sew hole shut.
Arms – make two
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 sc BLO
R4: 12 sc
R5: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Stuff arms, FO, and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew onto the body just under the neck about 6 visible stitches apart.
Feet – make two
R1: 8 sc in a magic ring
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: 16 sc BLO
R4-6(3 rows): 16 sc
R7: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
Stuff foot, FO, and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew onto the body directly below the arms. I like to sew them about 3 rows up from the base of the body.
Snout
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: 18 sc
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew between the eyes about two rows up from the neck. Stuff as you sew.
Tail
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R4: 4 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc (16)
R5: 5 sc, 6 inc, 5 sc (22)
R6: 22 sc
FO and stuff. Sew onto the back of the dinosaur, centered between the legs between rows 4-9.
Spikes (Make 5):
R1: 4 sc in a magic ring
R2: 4 inc (8)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 4 (12)
R4: 12 sc
FO and do not stuff. Sew down the back of the dino, starting at the top of the head. I leave about 2 visible stitches between each spike.