Free Bernat Dino Tail Crochet Snuggle Sack Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn:
  • Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn (300g/10.5oz)
  • Colors: Pow Purple, Lemon Lime (for the tail and accents)
• Yarn Measurements:
  • 2 skeins of Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in Pow Purple
  • 3 skeins of Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in Lemon Lime
• Hook Size: U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook
• Needle: Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
• Pattern Measurements: Fit for kids ages 3-5.

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• RS – right side
• rep – repeat

Stitching Instructions for Making th Bernat Dino Tail Crochet Snuggle Sack Pattern:

Starting the Magic Ring:

• Magic Ring (adjustable ring): Start by making a magic ring. Wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a loop, and crochet into the loop.

Body of the Snuggle Sack:

• Round 1:
  • Make 6 sc into the magic ring.
  • Pull the tail of the yarn to tighten the ring.
  • Join with a sl st to the first sc to close the round. This will create the base of the snuggle sack.
• Round 2:
  • Ch 1, sc in the same stitch, then work 2 sc into each stitch around (12 stitches).
  • Join with a sl st to the first sc to close the round.
• Round 3:
  • Ch 1, sc in the same stitch, then sc in the next stitch. Repeat the pattern: 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch around (18 stitches).
  • Join with a sl st to the first sc to close the round.
• Round 4:
  • Ch 1, sc in the same stitch, then sc in the next two stitches. Repeat the pattern: 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the next two stitches around (24 stitches).
  • Join with a sl st to the first sc to close the round.
• Round 5-10:
  • Work sc in each stitch around (24 stitches), sl st to join at the end of each round.
  • Continue these rounds until the body reaches the desired length (this will create the main portion of the snuggle sack).

Creating the Dino Tail:

• Using Lemon Lime yarn, change colors to create the tail.
• Round 1:
  • Attach the Lemon Lime yarn to the last stitch of the body with a sl st.
  • Ch 2, hdc in the same stitch. Continue working hdc in each stitch around (24 stitches).
  • Join with a sl st to the first hdc to close the round.
• Round 2-6:
  • Ch 2, hdc in the same stitch, hdc in the next stitch. Repeat the pattern: 2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch around (36 stitches).
  • Join with a sl st to the first hdc to close the round.
  • Continue these rounds, working the tail to the desired length.
• Round 7 (Finishing the Tail):
  • Work dc in each stitch around (36 stitches). This will give a nice point to the tail.
  • Sl st to join to the first dc.

Shaping the Snuggle Sack:

• Now that the body and tail are complete, continue to add any decorative features like spikes or accents using the Lemon Lime yarn.
• Attach additional stitches or motifs using sc or hdc to form the features of a dino (spikes, eyes, etc.).
• Weave in all loose ends using the tapestry needle.

Final Assembly:

• Fold the completed snuggle sack in half, positioning the tail at the back.
• sl st or sc around the opening to close it, leaving a small hole for the child’s legs to slide through.

Finishing:

• Weave in any remaining ends and your Bernat Dino Tail Crochet Snuggle Sack is ready to use!

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