How to Make an Adorable Crochet Baby Dino
Crochet Baby Dino is an adorable little creation that brings joy and charm to anyone lucky enough to encounter it. With its soft, pastel-colored yarn and intricately stitched details, this tiny dinosaur is sure to melt hearts and spark smiles wherever it goes. Perfect for a gift or as a cute addition to your own collection, Crochet Baby Dino is a delightful reminder of the magic that handmade crafts can bring into our lives.
Its dainty size and endearing design make it a beloved keepsake that will be treasured for years to come. So, if you're looking for a whimsical touch to brighten your day or someone else's, look no further than Crochet Baby Dino – a tiny creature with a big personality!Materials
- Weight 6 yarn
- Size J/6.0mm crochet hook
- Stuffing
- Safety eyes or felt eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations
- mr = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st = stitch
- FO = fasten off
This pattern uses weight 6 blanket yarn. Any yarn may be used, but your crochet hook size will be different. Use a hook 1-2 sizes smaller than your yarn calls for. This pattern is in US crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds and using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch is recommended.
Note: Safety eyes are NOT recommended for children who are three years old or younger.
Head & Body
These are worked as one piece, starting at the top of the head.
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-11 (5 rows): 36 sc
R12: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Place safety eyes between rows 9-10 about 6 stitches apart.
R13: 30 sc
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R16: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R17: 12 sc
Stuff head firmly.
R18: 12 inc (24)
R19: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R20-23 (4 rows): 30 sc
R24: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R25: 24 sc
R26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R27: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R28: 6 dec
Stuff firmly, FO, sew hole shut.
Arms
Make two.
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 sc BLO
R4: 12 sc
R5: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Stuff arms, FO, and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew onto the body just under the neck about 6 visible stitches apart.
Feet
Make two.
R1: 8 sc in a magic ring
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: 16 sc BLO
R4-6 (3 rows): 16 sc
R7: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
Stuff foot, FO, and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew onto the body directly below the arms. I like to sew them about 3 rows up from the base of the body.
Snout
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: 18 sc
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew between the eyes about two rows up from the neck. Stuff as you sew.
Tail
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R4: 4 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc (16)
R5: 5 sc, 6 inc, 5 sc (22)
R6: 22 sc
FO and stuff. Sew onto the back of the dinosaur, centered between the legs between rows 4-9.
Spikes
Make 5.
R1: 4 sc in a magic ring
R2: 4 inc (8)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 4 (12)
R4: 12 sc
FO and do not stuff. Sew down the back of the dino, starting at the top of the head. I leave about 2 visible stitches between each spike.