Oh, what a treat I’ve stumbled upon this time! Imagine – a crochet rendition of the magnificent Ankylosaurus. There’s something absolutely endearing about turning such a robust and ancient creature into a cuddly little companion. With its detailed tail club and iconic armored back, this pattern brings the prehistoric straight to your living room!
I can’t help but feel a flutter in my chest every time I see this little dino. Perhaps it’s that mix of nostalgia, thinking back to my childhood obsession with these massive creatures, and the sheer joy of crafting. As you dive into this pattern, I urge you to embrace every knot and stitch. You’re not just making a toy; you’re breathing life into history.
And for those out there who, like me, have a soft spot for these prehistoric giants, you’re in for a delightful journey. Trust me, once you’re done, you’ll have more than just a toy; you’ll have a story, a memory, and a piece of art.
Designer: Handmade by Halime
Materials
- Cotton and acrylic blend DK weight yarn; Scheepjes Soft fun. For the main color it is enough with 25 g.
- Colors:: moss (green 2606), wheat (beige 2533), pecan (brown 2491), lace ( white 2426)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill
- Stitch marker, scissors and embroidery needle
- Security eyes 8 mm
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
Sc – single croche
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Bo – booble stitch
Rnd – rounds
x – repeat x times
Head Shield
Work with brown color. Turn the piece after each row.
*After the 1 chain (ch), you will start crochet on the second chain form the hook.
Make 7 chains.
Row 1: start on the second chain from the hook; 6 sc (6)
Row 2: 1 ch*, 6 sc (6)
Row 3: 1 ch*, inc, 4 sc, inc (8)
Row 4: 1 ch*, 8 sc (8)
Row 5: 1 ch*, inc, 6 sc, inc (10)
Row 6-8: 1 ch*, 10 sc (10)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing to the head.
Head
Start with being color.
Make 7 chains.
Rnd 1: start on the second chain from the hook; 5 sc, 3 sc in last chain, turn and work on the opposite side of the chain, 4 sc, inc (14)
Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, (inc) x 3, 4 sc, (inc) x 2 (20)
Rnd 3: 20 sc (20)
Rnd 4: 1 sc, inc, 3 sc, change to green color: 2 ssc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc (24)
Rnd 5-6: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 7: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 8: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Place 8 mm security eyes between round 6 and 7. It should be 10 stitches between the eyes. Place the head shield with pins before attaching the eyes – just to check if eye placement is okay.
Rnd 10: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff the head with filling. Keep rest of the rounds (after back loops) flat.
Rnd 12: in BLO: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 13: (dec) x 6 (6)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the body.
Body
Work with green.
Make 8 chains.
Rnd 1: start on the second chain from the hook; 6 sc, 3 sc in last chain, turn and work on the opposite side of the chain, 5 sc, inc (16)
Rnd 2: inc, 5 sc, (inc) x 3, 5 sc, (inc) x 2 (22)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (28)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 (34)
Rnd 5: 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 4 sc (42)
Rnd 6: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 7-10: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 11: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 12: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 13: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 14: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc (30)
Stuff the body with filling and continue as you go.
Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 17: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 18: (dec) x 6 (6)
Fasten off and leave a yarn tail. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each stitch and pull it tight to close. Then weave in the yarn ends.
Legs x4
Start with green color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Before each booble stitch change to white color. And then change back to green color in all single crochets:
Rnd 3: in BLO: 2 sc, (1 bo, 1 sc) x 3, 4 sc (12)
Rnd 4-9: 12 sc (12)
Stuff the legs lightly only up to round 6.
Rnd 10: (dec) x 6 (6)
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each stitch and pull it tight to close. Rest of the yarn tail you will use to sew the legs to the body.
Tail
Start with brown color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 4: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Rnd 5: 12 sc (12)
Add some stuffing if needed.
Rnd 6: (dec) x 6 (6)
Change to green color.
Rnd 7-9: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 10: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 11: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 12: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 13: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the body.
Horns x4
Work with white color.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4)
Rnd 2: 4 sc (4)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the head. Do not stuff.
Body Shield
Start with brown color.
Turn the piece after each row.
Make 11 chains.
Row 1: start on the second chain form the hook; 10 sc (10)
*After the 1 chain (ch), you will start crochet on the second chain from the hook:
Row 2: 1 ch*, inc, 8 sc, inc (12)
Row 3: 1 ch*, 12 sc (12)
Crochet the booble stitches in beige color.
Row 4: 1 ch*, 1 sc, 1 bo, (2 sc, 1 bo) x 3, 1 sc (12)
Row 5: 1 ch*, 12 sc (12)
Row 6: 1 ch*, 1 sc, (2 sc, 1 bo) x 3, 2 sc (12)
Row 7: 1 ch*, 12 sc (12)
Row 8: 1 ch*, 1 sc, 1 bo, (2 sc, 1 bo) x 3, 1 sc (12)
Row 9: 1 ch*, 12 sc (12)
Row 10: 1 ch*, 1 sc, (2 sc, 1 bo) x 3, 2 sc (12)
Row 11: 1 ch*, 12 sc (12)
Row 12: 1 ch*, 1 sc, 1 bo, (2 sc, 1 bo) x 3, 1 sc (12)
Row 13: skip first st, 9 sc, dec (10)
Row 14: skip first st, 1 sc, 1 bo, (2 sc, 1 bo) x 2, 1 sc (9)
Row 15: skip first st, 6 sc, dec (7)
Row 16: skip first st, (1 sc, 1 bo) x 2, dec (5)
Row 17: skip first st, 2 sc, dec (3)
Row 18-20: 1 ch*, 3 sc (3)
Row 21: skip first st, dec (1)
Fasten off and leave a extra long tail to sew to the body and tail.
Assembly
- Press the head against the body, and sew it together from the round where the back loops are. Place the head on rounds 6-11 of the body.
- Attach the tail to the body from round 6, centered at the back. Add some stuffing before closing up.
- Attach two legs on each side of the body from round 9-10. Approx. 5-6 stitches between them. Make sure the toes facing forward.
- Attach the head shield on the head, starting from where the beige color ends and green color starts, to the neck.
- Attach the body shield where the head shield ends on the neck, to the tail.
- Attach the horns to the side of the head. Two on each side. The top one will be placed at the edge of the head shield. The second one will be placed 1 stitch below.