How to Crochet an Adorable Crocodile

Crocheting an adorable crocodile is a delightful project that allows you to explore your creative side while making something cute and unique. Using soft yarn and a crochet hook, you can bring this charming creature to life with its big eyes and snappy smile. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this whimsical design is sure to bring a smile to your face and make a fun addition to your amigurumi collection.

Materials Needed

Schachenmayr Catania 50 g/137 yds, Sport Yarn, 5ply, crochet hook C, 2 black beads or a pair of safety eyes, polyester fiber fill stuffing, yarn needle.

Abbreviations

• Ch = chain
• St = stitch
• Sc = single crochet
• Sl st = slip stitch
• Rnd = round
• Dc = double crochet
• Dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
• Inc = increase stitch (two single crochets into one stitch)

Skill Level

Easy

Instructions

Body and Head

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle.

Rnd 2: sc in each of next 6 sts.

Rnd 3: *sc in next st, inc* (9 sts).

Rnd 4: sc in each of next 9 sts.

Rnd 5: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (12 sts).

Rnd 6-8: sc in each of next 12 sts.

Rnd 9: *sc in next st, inc* (18 sts).

Rnd 10-11: sc in each of next 18 sts.

Rnd 12: *sc in each of next 2 sts, inc* (24 sts).

Rnd 13-15: sc in each of next 24 sts.

Rnd 16: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (30 sts).

Rnd 17-19: sc in each of next 30 sts.

Rnd 20: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (36 sts).

Rnd 21-22: sc in each of next 36 sts.

Rnd 23: *sc in each of next 5 sts, inc* (42 sts).

Rnd 24-33: sc in each of next 42 sts.

Rnd 34: *dec, sc in each of next 5 sts* (36 sts).

Rnd 35-37: sc in each of next 36 sts.

Rnd 38: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (30 sts).

Rnd 39: sc in each of next 30 sts.

Rnd 40: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts* (24 sts).

Stuff the body.

Rnd 41-43: sc in each of next 24 sts.

Rnd 44: *sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* (30 sts).

Rnd 45: *sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* (36 sts).

Rnd 46-49: sc in each of next 36 sts.

Rnd 50: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts* (30 sts).

Rnd 51: sc in each of next 30 sts.

Rnd 52: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts* (24 sts).

Rnd 53-55: sc in each of next 24 sts.

Rnd 56: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts* (18 sts).

Rnd 57: sc in each of next 18 sts.

Stuff the head.

Rnd 58: *dec, sc in next st* (12 sts).

Rnd 59: dec 6 times.

Cast off.

Eye (2x)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle.

Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts).

Rnd 3-4: sc in each of next 12 sts.

Cast off.

Eyelid (2x)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle.

Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts).

Rnd 3: sc in each of next 12 sts.

Legs (4x)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic circle.

Rnd 2: inc 6 times (12 sts).

Rnd 3 (in the back loop): sc in each of next 12 sts.

Rnd 4-6: sc in each of next 12 sts.

Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff legs.

Nostril (2x)

Rnd 1: ch 6.

Rnd 2: sc in each of next 5 sts. Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Spikes

Row 1: Crochet a chain the length of the back of your Dragon.

Row 2: *ch3, sc in the second st from hook, dc and hdc tog, c in next st*.

Cast off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Finishing Touches

Sew spikes onto the body.

Position eyes and nostrils and sew them to the crocodile's body.

Embroider teeth with white yarn.