Crochet Adorable Crocodile

Crocheting an adorable crocodile is a delightful project that allows you to explore your creative side while making something cute and unique. Using soft yarn and a crochet hook, you can bring this charming creature to life with its big eyes and snappy smile. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this whimsical design is sure to bring a smile to your face and make a fun addition to your amigurumi collection. So grab your yarn, cozy up on the couch, and let's crochet this lovable crocodile together!
MATERIAL
Schachenmayr Catania 50 g/137 yds, Sport Yarn, 5ply, crochet hook C, 2 black beads or a pair of safety eyes, polyester fiber fill stuffing, yarn needle.
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St= stitch
Sc=single crochet
Sl st= slip stitch
Rnd= round
Dc= double crochet
dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
inc = increase stitch (two single crochets into one stitch)
Rnd=Round
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
ANLEITUNG
BODY and HEAD
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle.
Rnd 2: sc in each of next 6 sts.
Rnd 3: *sc in next st, inc* (9 sts).
Rnd 4: sc in each of next 9 sts.
Rnd 5: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (12 sts).
Rnd 6-8: sc in each of next 12 sts.
Rnd 9: *sc in next st, inc* (18 sts).
Rnd 10-11: sc in each of next 18 sts.
Rnd 12: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (24 sts).
Rnd 13-15: sc in each of next 24 sts.
Rnd 16: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (30 sts).
Rnd 17-19: sc in each of next 30 sts.
Rnd 20: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (36 sts).
Rnd 21-22: sc in each of next 36 sts.
Rnd 23: *sc in each of next 5 sts, inc* (42 sts).
Rnd 24-33: sc in each of next 42 sts.
Rnd 34: *dec, sc in each of next 5 sts* (36 sts).
Rnd 35-37: sc in each of next 36 sts.
Rnd 38: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (30 sts).
Rnd 39: sc in each of next 30 sts.
Rnd 40: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts* (24 sts).
Stuff the body.
Rnd 41-43: sc in each of next 24 sts.
Rnd 44: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (30 sts).
Rnd 45: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (36 sts).
Rnd 46-49: sc in each of next 36 sts.
Rnd 50: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (30 sts).
Rnd 51: sc in each of next 30 sts.
Rnd 52: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts* (24 sts).
Rnd 53-55: sc in each of next 24 sts.
Rnd 56: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts* (18 sts).
Rnd 57: sc in each of next 18 sts.
Stuff the head.
Rnd 58: *dec, sc in next st* (12 sts).
Rnd 59: dec 6 times.
Cast off.
EYE (2x)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle.
Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts).
Rnd 3-4: sc in each of next 12 sts.
Cast off.
EYELID (2x)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle.
Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts).
Rnd 3: sc in each of next 12 sts.
LEGS (4x)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle.
Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts).
Rnd 3 (in the back loop): sc in each of next 12 sts.
Rnd 4-6: sc in each of next 12 sts.
Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Stuff legs.
NOSTRIL (2x)
Rnd 1: ch 6.
Rnd 2: sc in each of next 5 sts. Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.
SPIKES
Row 1: Crochet a chain the length of the back of your Dragon.
Row 2: *ch3, sc in the second st from hook, dc and hdc tog, c in next st*.
Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.
FINISHING
Sew spikes onto the body.
Position eyes and nostrils and sew it to the crocodile´s body.
Embroider teeth with white yarn.