Crochet Mini Dinosaur
Crochet Mini Dinosaurs are such a delightful little craft project to work on. From their tiny scales to their adorable button eyes, creating these cute creatures brings so much joy and creativity into your day. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, the step-by-step process of crafting your own mini dinosaur allows you to experiment with different colors and stitches, making each one unique and special. These tiny treasures make wonderful gifts for loved ones or charming decorations for your space, adding a touch of whimsy and handmade warmth to any room. So grab your yarn and hook, let your imagination run wild, and get ready to create your very own crochet mini dinosaur to brighten up your day!
Yarn used
Hobbii Baby Snuggle in Powder Blue and Light Blue
Other Items used
- 8mm safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Poly fill
- Stitch markers
*Please note that safety eyes are NOT recommended for children under the age of 3 years.
Abbreviations and stitches
• MR: Magic ring
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• SC: Single crochet
• Inc: Increase (Stitch 2 SC into the stitch)
• Dec: Decrease using the invisible method
• (...) x n: Repeat instructions in brackets n times
**This pattern uses US Crochet Terms**
Pattern
Head/ Body
R1: 8 SC in a MR(or ch 2, 8 SC in 1st ch)
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: 16 SC
R4: 7 SC, inc, SC, inc, 6 SC (18)
R5: 18 SC
R6: 5 SC, 4 dec, 5 SC (14)
R7: 3 SC, 4 dec. 3 SC (10)
R8: 10 inc (20)
Insert safety eyes between R4-R5, 5-6 sts apart
Stuff the head
R9: 20 SC
Make 1 or 2 SC to get to back of the body (move stitch marker here as new end of round)
R10: Inc, 19 SC (21)
R11: 21 SC
R12: Dec, 19 SC (20)
R13: 10 dec (10)
Stuff the body
R14: 5 dec (5)
Spikes
Insert hook one stitch in front of centre top of head (i.e. one stitch in front of starting magic ring)
Ch 3; starting in 2nd ch from hook: SC 2 back along chainSk one round on head, sl st into next round on head/body
Repeat steps all the way down the back