Crochet Mini Dinosaurs are such a delightful little craft project to work on. From their tiny scales to their adorable button eyes, creating these cute creatures brings so much joy and creativity into your day. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, the step-by-step process of crafting your own mini dinosaur allows you to experiment with different colors and stitches, making each one unique and special.

Yarn Used

Hobbii Baby Snuggle in Powder Blue and Light Blue

Other Items Used

• US G/4.5mm Crochet Hook
• 8mm safety eyes
• Yarn needle
• Poly fill
• Stitch markers

Please note that safety eyes are NOT recommended for children under the age of 3 years.

Abbreviations and Stitches

• MR: Magic ring
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• SC: Single crochet
• Inc: Increase (Stitch 2 SC into the stitch)
• Dec: Decrease using the invisible method
• (...) x n: Repeat instructions in brackets n times
This pattern uses US Crochet Terms

Pattern

Head/ Body

R1: 8 SC in a MR
(or ch 2, 8 SC in 1st ch)
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: 16 SC
R4: 7 SC, inc, SC, inc, 6 SC (18)
R5: 18 SC
R6: 5 SC, 4 dec, 5 SC (14)
R7: 3 SC, 4 dec, 3 SC (10)
R8: 10 inc (20)

Insert safety eyes between R4-R5, 5-6 sts apart

Stuff the head

R9: 20 SC
Make 1 or 2 SC to get to back of the body (move stitch marker here as new end of round)
R10: Inc, 19 SC (21)
R11: 21 SC
R12: Dec, 19 SC (20)
R13: 10 dec (10)

Stuff the body

R14: 5 dec (5)

Close and cut the yarn, leaving a short tail. Use the tail to sew the hole closed.

Spikes

Insert hook one stitch in front of the centre top of head (i.e., one stitch in front of starting magic ring)

Ch 3; starting in 2nd ch from hook: SC 2 back along chain
Sk one round on head, sl st into the next round on head/body
Repeat steps all the way down the back

Close and cut the yarn, and weave in the ends