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Pattern Overview
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. A small hook size will reduce holes in
your work. All parts are made separately and sewn together using a tapestry needle.
Make this dinosaur in any colour. Follow our unique ‘Crochet Code’ to create this
amigurumi toy.

Dif culty
Motivated Beginner - Intermediate

Skills Required
Basic crochet skills are required to complete this pattern. You must be able to perform a magic
ring, crochet in a spiral, bobble stitch, single crochet, increase and decrease. You will also be
required to sew parts together with a tapestry needle.

Terminology
US Terminology - English

Key Abbreviations
sc Single Crochet
ch Chain
sts Stitches
mr Magic Ring
ss Slip Stitch
inc Increase
dec Decrease
FLO Front Loop Only
BLO Back Loop Only
BL Both Loops

Key Phrases
sc 3 = put one sc into the next 3 stitches
3 sc = put 3sc into the next single stitch
(sc 2, inc) x n = repeat the bracket “n” times
Inc = put two sc into the same stitch
Dec = crochet the following two stitches together

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 Hook Size Finished Size Toy
4.5mm crochet hook 36cm long
16cm wide
26cm high when sitting
Yarn
Super Bulky Yarn (6 weighted) (Finished size of the animal and quantity of
yarn will vary with yarn, hook size, tension
and technique)

Yarn Brand and Shades

Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky
1150-40 Corn our (120 grams / 157 yds)
1150-15 Tangerine (15 grams / 20 yds)

You Will Also Need

Toy stu ng
Tapestry needle
Scissors
16mm safety eyes (sparkly silver)
or Black Yarn to stitch on the eyes
Stitch Marker

Pattern Notes
Each round will display the total stitch count. When completing multiple rounds of the
same stitch count you will see the total number of rounds as well as the total number of
total stitches. For example: sc 42 stitches for rows 8-13 (6 rounds). This is a total of 252
stitches (6 rounds x 42 stitches = 252 total stitches).

Use a stitch marker or weave a contrasting length of yarn at the rst stitch of each
round. This will help mark the start of each round. Pull the yarn out after completing the
section of the pattern.

Colour Changing: Change colours on the last sc prior the new colour change round.

For young children it is recommended you stitch the eyes on using black yarn and a
needle. Safety eyes are a choking hazard for small children.

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CROCHET DINOSAUR HEAD
Starting at the nose and nishing at the back of the head.
Use 6 weighted yarn in colour 1150-40 Corn our

Round Instruction Stitch count

1 sc 8 into mr [8]

2 inc x 8 [16]

3 (sc 1, inc) x 8 [24]

4 sc 8, bobble into the next stitch. sc 6, bobble into the next [24]
stitch. Then sc 8

Bobble Guide

- YO (yarn over), insert your hook into the stitch. YO and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), YO and pull through 2 loops.
- YO, insert into the same stitch, YO and pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), YO and pull through 2 loops.
- YO, insert again into the same stitch, YO and pull up a loop (5 loops on your hook), YO and pull through 2 loops.
- You will have 4 loops on your hook. YO and pull through all 4 loops. Push the bobble out as you continue the round.
- Continue to crochet.

5-7 sc around [24]

(3 rounds = a total of 72 stitches)

8 sc 9, (inc x 6), sc 9 [30]

9 sc around [30]
10 sc 6, (sc 2, inc) x 6, sc 6 [36]
11 sc around [36]
12 sc 6, (sc 3, inc) x 6, sc 6 [42]
13-16 sc around [42]
(4 rounds = a total of 168 stitches)
17 (sc 5, dec) x 6 [36]
18 (sc 4, dec) x 6 [30]
19 (sc 3, dec) x 6 [24]
Do not tie o . After inserting the eyes, continue to crochet (see page 5)

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 CROCHET DINOSAUR HEAD
Eyes Option 1: If you are making the toy for a small child continue to crochet and nish the entire
project. Then use a length of yarn and tapestry needle to sew on the eyes. (See page 12)
Eyes Option 2: Safety eyes - Insert 16mm sparkly safety eyes between row 9 and 10. Place the
eyes directly behind the nostrils (8 stitches apart - counted on row 10)
TIP: Temporarily stu the animals head and insert the safety eyes. Check the position and then
remove the stu ng while you secure each eye

Round Instruction Stitch count

20 (sc 2, dec) x 6 [18]
Stu the head of the animal
21 (sc 1, dec) x 6 [12]
22 dec x 6 [6]
Sew closed and hide your yarn tail.

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CROCHET DINOSAUR BODY
Starting at the base and nishing at the neck.
Use 6 weighted yarn in colour 1150-40 Corn our

Round Instruction Stitch count

1 sc 8 into a mr [8]
2 inc x 8 [16]
3 (sc 1, inc) x 8 [24]
4 (sc 3, inc) x 6 [30]
5 (sc 4, inc) x 6 [36]
6 (sc 5, inc) x 6 [42]
7-10 sc around [42]
(4 rounds = a total of 168 stitches)
11 (sc 5, dec) x 6 [36]
12-13 sc around [36]
(2 rounds = a total of 72 stitches)
14 (sc 4, dec) x 6 [30]
15-16 sc around [30]
(2 rounds = a total of 60 stitches)
17 (sc 3, dec) x 6 [24]
18 sc around [24]
19 (sc 2, dec) x 6 [18]
20-22 sc around [18]
(3 rounds = a total of 54 stitches)
Tie o and leave a long tail for sewing. Stu the body of the animal.

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 CROCHET DINOSAUR ARMS
Starting at the hand and nishing at the shoulder.
Use 6 weighted yarn in colour 1150-40 Corn our

Round Instruction Stitch count

1 sc 8 into a mr [8]
2 inc x 8 [16]
3-4 sc around [16]
(2 rounds = a total of 32 stitches)
5 (sc 2, dec) x 4 [12]
6-7 sc around [12]
(2 rounds = a total of 24 stitches)
8 (sc 4, dec) x 2 [10]
9 sc around [10]
10 (sc 3, dec) x 2 [8]
Stu the hand only
11-12 sc around [8]
(2 rounds = a total of 16 stitches)
13 (sc 2, dec) x 2 [6]
14-15 sc around [6]
(2 rounds = a total of 12 stitches)
16 Do not tie o . Finish stu ng the hand. We will now close o [3]
the opening. Fold the opening at. Chain 1 and sc 3 closed.
Go through both loops of both sides.
Tie o and leave a long tail for sewing. Make 2 arms.

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 CROCHET DINOSAUR LEGS
Starting at the foot and nishing at the hip.
Use 6 weighted yarn in colour 1150-40 Corn our

Round Instruction Stitch count

1 sc 8 into mr [8]

2 inc x 8 [16]

3 (sc 1, inc) x 8 [24]

4-5 sc around [24]

(2 rounds= a total of 48 stitches)

6 (sc 2, dec) x 6 [18]

7-8 sc around [18]

(2 rounds = a total of 36 stitches)

9 (sc 4, dec) x 3 [15]

10 sc around [15]

11 (sc 3, dec) x 3 [12]

12 sc around [12]

Stu the foot only

13 (sc 4, dec) x 2 [10]

14-16 sc around [10]

(3 rounds = a total of 30 stitches)

17 Do not tie o . We will now close o the opening [5]

Fold the opening at. Chain 1 and sc 5 closed.
Go through both loops of both sides.

Tie o and leave a long tail for sewing. Make 2 legs.

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CROCHET DINOSAUR TAIL
Starting at the tip and nishing at the base.
Use 6 weighted yarn in colour 1150-40 Corn our

Round Instruction Stitch count

1 sc 6 into a mr [6]
2 (sc 1, inc) x 3 [9]
3 (sc 2, inc) x 3 [12]
4 sc around [12]
5 (sc 3, inc) x 3 [15]
6 (sc 4, inc) x 3 [18]
7 sc around [18]
8 (sc 2, inc) x 6 [24]
9 sc around [24]
10 (sc 3, inc) x 6 [30]
11 sc around [30]
12 (sc 4, inc) x 6 [36]
13 sc around [36]
Tie o and leave a long tail for sewing. Stu the tail.

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CROCHET DINOSAUR SPIKES
Starting at the tip and nishing at the base.
Use 6 weighted yarn in colour 1150-15 Tangerine

Round Instruction Stitch count

1 sc 6 into a mr [6]
2 (sc 1, inc) x 3 [9]
3 (sc 2, inc) x 3 [12]
4 sc around [12]
Tie o and leave a long tail for sewing. Make 6 spikes

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STITCHING THE DINOSAUR TOGETHER
- Stitch the legs to the base/midline of the body facing forward
- Stitch the arms to the midline of the body, two rows below the join of the neck
- Stitch the tail to the base of the body it should sit under the curve of the base
- Stitch the head to the body over rows 11-16 on the underside of the head
- Tip: Use pins to help position the parts. Check the position of the tail and legs by using a at
surface. Make sure the animal sits at before sewing. For plushie amigurumi I use 3 inch
plastic hairdressing roller pins.

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STITCHING THE DINOSAUR TOGETHER
- Position the spikes evenly apart.
- Each spike will be about 2 rows distance apart
- Position the 1st spike over rows 12-15. Then place the next two spikes down the centre of the
head
- There will be a larger gap between spike 3/4 to ensure they don’t touch at the bend of the
neck
- Place spike 4 at the back of the neck
- Place the last two spikes over the centre of the tail
- Hide your yarn tails.

EMBROIDERY
Eyes: If you did not use safety eyes take a length of black yarn and a tapestry needle and stitch
the eyes over row 9-10. Place the eyes 8 stitches apart - counted on row 10. Repeat stitching
over the rows until you reach your desired thickness. Hide your yarn tail.
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