Crochet Longneck Dinosaur Pattern
If you're looking for a fun and engaging project, consider giving the Crochet Longneck Dinosaur a try! This adorable pattern combines the nostalgia of dinosaurs with the charm of handmade crochet creations. With its long neck and cute details, this dinosaur will make a delightful addition to any toy collection or a unique gift for a dinosaur enthusiast.
Crocheting the Longneck Dinosaur can be a rewarding and relaxing experience, allowing you to unleash your creativity and create something truly special. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, this project is sure to bring a smile to your face and warm your heart as you bring this charming dinosaur to life stitch by stitch.
Materials
- One color of 4 ply yarn
- One pair of 9mm safety eyes
Crochet Hook
- 3.5mm
Extras
- Stitch marker
- Poly-fill
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- st - stitch
- sts - stitches
- hdc - half double crochet stitch
- dec - decrease a stitch (*insert hook into next st, yarn over, draw up a loop* twice, yarn over and draw through all three loops on the hook)
- *repeat directions inside* as many times as indicated
This pattern is worked in rounds; use a stitch marker to mark the end of your rounds.
Tail/Body
(Piece is made working from the tip of the tail to the chest.)
With body color, make a slip ring. Sc to join. Sc 4 additional times into the ring. (4)
Rounds
- R1-R3 Sc in each sc around (4)
- R4 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (6)
- R5-R7 Sc in each sc around (6)
- R8 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (9)
- R9-R10 Sc in each sc around (9)
- R11 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (14)
- R12-R15 Sc in each sc around (14)
- R16 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* four times then 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the last sc (19)
- R17-R18 Sc in each sc around (19)
- R19 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (29)
- R20-R34 Sc in each sc around (29)
- R35 *dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (19)
- R36 Sc in each sc around (19)
- R37 *dec, 1 sc in next sc* around
Stuff the body. Next, continue with R37 until hole closes.
Sew in loose ends
Neck
With body color make a slip ring. Sc to join. Sc 6 additional times into the ring. (6)
Rounds
- R1 2 sc in each sc around (12)
- R2-R15 Sc in each sc around (12)
- R16 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)
- R17 Sc in each sc around (18)
- R18 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts around (24)
- R19 Sc in each sc around (24)
Stuff the neck and sew the open end to the body
Head
With body color make a slip ring. Sc to join. Sc 6 additional times into the ring. (6)
Rounds
- R1 2 sc in each sc around (12)
- R2-R6 Sc in each sc around (12)
Place safety eyes on the head and stuff. Sew the head onto the neck
Legs (Make 4)
With body color make a slip ring. Sc to join. Sc 6 additional times into the ring. (6)
Rounds
- R1 2 sc in each sc around (12)
- R2-R11 Sc in each sc around (12)
Stuff the legs and sew them onto the body