Oh, how my heart just skips a beat for the sheer joy of discovering a delightful crochet pattern online, especially when it’s as adorable as this little green dinosaur! It’s hard not to gush over it—I mean, we’re talking about crafting a dino buddy from scratch.
Who wouldn’t be thrilled? I uncovered this gem of a pattern, and honestly, it was like finding a treasure trove in the vast ocean of the internet. Its simplicity beckons even the novice crocheters among us, while seasoned artisans can appreciate the intricate details that bring this lil’ creature to life.
Crafting this dino, you’ll embark on a journey through loops and stitches that’s both soothing and exhilarating. Let’s not even get started on choosing the yarn. Imagine the shades of green! From the soft glow of mint to the rich depth of emerald, each promises to lend our dino a unique charm.
And let’s face it, who could resist those beckoning eyes? They seem to say, “Let’s go on an adventure!” As I sit hooked—pun absolutely intended—on this project, the world around me fades away. It’s just me, my crochet hook, and the endless possibilities of friendship with this enchanting dinosaur.
Designer: Vivir Vintage
Materials & Tools
- 3.5 Gauge green cotton yarn
- 3.5 Gauge white cotton yarn
- 3.5 Gauge yellow cotton yarn
- Fiberfill
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Embroidery needle
- 10 mm safety eyes
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Hdc – half double crochet
Arms x2
Using green cotton yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2-7: 1 sc in each stitch from the previous round (6)
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing. Fill half of the piece with polyester fiberfill.
Legs x2
Using green cotton yarn.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in Mr (5)
Rnd 2: 5 inc (10)
Rnd 3: BLO: 1 sc in each stitch from the previous round (10)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in each stitch from the previous round (10)
Rnd 5: 2 sc, 3 dec, 2 sc (7)
Rnd 6-9: 1 sc in each stitch from the previous round (7)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Fill only the foot part with polyester fiberfill.
Body
Using 6 strands of green cotton yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 1 inc. Repeat the sequence 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, 1 inc. Repeat this sequence 6 times (24)
Rnd 5-7: 1 sc in each stitch from the previous round (24)
Rnd 8: 2 sc, 1 dec. Repeat the sequence 6 times (18)
Rnd 9-10: 1 sc in each stitch from the previous round (18)
Rnd 11: 1 sc, 1 dec. Repeat this sequence 6 times (12)
Rnd 12-13: 1 sc in each stitch from the previous round (12)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Fill the piece with polyester fiberfill.
Back
Using 6 strand of yellow yarn.
Once the tail is sewn, crochet the back, Use pins to mark a line from round 12 of the head, passing through the central back of the body, and ending at the tail.
Insert the hook through the fabric and make sc from the tip of the tail to the top center of the head. Crochet in multiplies of 3 (27 stitches for example)
After finishing, chain 1, turn the work, and start crocheting in the third chain from the hook. In the first stitch, make: hdc, chain 3. hdc. In the second stitch, make: sl st. In the third stitch, make: sl st.
Repeat the sequence from end to end. Finish and hide all the threads.
Tail
Using green cotton yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: sc in each stitch from the previous round (6)
Rnd 3: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 4: sc in each stitch from the previous round (12)
Rnd 5: sc, 1 inc. Repeat the sequence 6 times (18)
Rnd 6: sc in each stitch from the previous round (18)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Fill with polyester fiberfill.
Head
Using green cotton yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: sc, 1 inc. Repeat the sequence 6 times (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, 1 inc. Repeat this sequence 6 times (24)
Rnd 5-8: sc in each stitch from previous round (24)
Rnd 9: 3 sc, 1 inc. Repeat this sequence 6 times (30)
Rnd 10-11: sc in each stitch from previous round (30)
Rnd 12: 4 sc, 1 inc. Repeat this sequence 6 times (36)
Rnd 13-15: sc in each stitch from previous round (36)
Place safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10.
Rnd 16: 4 sc. 1 dec. Repeat this sequence 6 times (30)
Rnd 17: 3 sc, 1 dec. Repeat this sequence 6 times (24)
Rnd 18: 2 sc, 1 dec. Repeat this sequence 6 times (18)
Rnd 19: sc, 1 dec. Repeat this sequence 6 times (12)
Fill the head with polyester fiberfill.
Rnd 20: 6 dec (6)
Close the last 6 stitches with a tapestry needle and hide thread.
Assembly
- Sew head on top of body.
- Sew the tail to the central lower back of the body.
- Sew arms on each side of the body.
- Sew legs to the outer bottom of the body.
- Use white cotton yarn to embroider te light mark in safety eyes.