how to crochet a Cute Dinosaur – crochet patterns, tutorial and guides
Crocheting a cute dinosaur is a fun and adorable project! Here’s a simple guide to help you create your own amigurumi dinosaur.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn:
- Green (for the body)
- Light green or white (for the belly)
- Black or safety eyes (for the eyes)
- Red (for details like spikes or accents, optional)
- Crochet hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm, depending on your yarn
- Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
- Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
- Stitch markers: Optional but helpful for tracking rounds
Crochet Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- MR: Magic ring
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Dinosaur Head & Body (worked as one piece)
- Round 1: Using green yarn, start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
- Rounds 5-9: Sc around (24) for 5 rounds to form the head.
- Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
- Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 12: Sc around (12).
- Round 13: 1 sc, inc around (18) to start the body.
- Rounds 14-18: Sc around (18) for 5 rounds.
- Round 19: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 20: dec around (6).
- Fasten off and stuff the head and body.
2. Legs (Make 2)
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
- Round 3: Sc around (9) for 2 rounds.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the legs.
3. Arms (Make 2)
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Rounds 2-3: Sc around (6) for 2 rounds.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the arms to keep them more flexible.
4. Tail
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (6).
- Round 3: Sc around (6).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (8).
- Rounds 5-6: Sc around (8) for 2 rounds.
- Fasten off and stuff the tail lightly.
5. Spikes (Optional)
- Use red or a contrasting color yarn. Start with a magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
- Next round: inc in each stitch (8).
- Crochet more spikes based on the size of the dinosaur (about 3-4 spikes).
- Sew them onto the back of the dinosaur from head to tail.
6. Belly Patch (Optional)
- Using light green or white yarn, ch 6.
- Row 1: Sc in the second chain from the hook and across (5 sc).
- Row 2: 1 sc, inc in the middle (6 sc).
- Row 3: Sc across (6 sc).
- Fasten off and sew onto the belly of the dinosaur.
Assembly
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Sew the tail to the back of the body.
- Add the spikes along the back of the dinosaur if using.
- Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes using black yarn.
- Embroider a small smile or mouth using black yarn.
Final Touches
- Adjust the shape and placement of the parts to make your dinosaur as cute as possible.
- You can add small details like tiny spots on the body or other fun accents.
Now you have your own cute dinosaur amigurumi! Perfect for keychains or as a cute toy!
