Free Brontosaurus Dinosaur Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn:
  • WeCrochet Brava Worsted (100% Premium Acrylic, Worsted Weight (4))
    • Color: Avocado (approx. 33 yds/30 m or 15 g/0.5 oz)
• Hook Size: 3.5 mm Clover Amour Crochet Hook
• Safety Eyes: 2 x 9 mm
• Accessories: 38mm Carabiner Clip
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Needles & Tools:
  • Clover Chibi Bent Tip Tapestry Needle / Yarn Needle
  • Clover Mini Patchwork Scissors
  • Multiple Clover Locking Stitch Markers
• Finished Pattern Measurements: Approximately 5” tall (excluding carabiner clip).

Abbreviations (U.S. Terminology):

• CH: Chain
• FLO: Front Loops Only
• FO: Finish Off
• MC: Magic Circle / Magic Ring
• PM: Place Marker
• SC: Single Crochet
• SCDEC: Single Crochet Decrease
• SCINC: Single Crochet Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
• SK: Skip
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• ST: Stitch

Special Stitches

• Invisible Join:
  • Used to finish off rounds seamlessly.
  • Steps: FO leaving a 5–6 inch tail, weave the tail through the second stitch and into the last stitch to close the round neatly.
• Yarn Under Single Crochet:
  • A variation of SC for a tighter finish.
  • Steps: Insert hook, yarn under (instead of over), pull through loops.
• SC Join:
  • Cleaner joining method for yarn changes.
  • Steps: With slip knot on hook, insert hook into stitch, YO, pull through, and complete SC.

Stitching Instructions for Making Brontosaurus Dinosaur Amigurumi Pattern:

Head & Body (Worked in One Piece):

• Round 1: Start with an MC, SC 6 into the circle, pull tight to close, and PM at the beginning of the round. (6 ST)
• Round 2: SCINC in each ST around. (12 ST)
• Round 3: (SCINC, SC 1) repeat around. (18 ST)
• Round 4: (SCINC, SC 2) repeat around. (24 ST)
• Round 5: (SCINC, SC 3) repeat around. (30 ST)
• Rounds 6-10: SC in each ST around. (30 ST)
• Round 11: (SCDEC, SC 3) repeat around. (24 ST)
• Round 12:(SCDEC, SC 2) repeat around. (18 ST)
  • Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6-7, spacing them approximately 6 ST apart.
  • Stuff the head lightly with polyester fiberfill.
• Round 13: (SCDEC, SC 1) repeat around. (12 ST)
• Round 14: SCDEC around. (6 ST)

Transition to Body:

• Round 15: SCINC in each ST around. (12 ST)
• Round 16: (SCINC, SC 1) repeat around. (18 ST)
• Rounds 17-22: SC in each ST around. (18 ST)
  • Stuff the body firmly as you go.
• Round 23: (SCDEC, SC 1) repeat around. (12 ST)
• Round 24: SCDEC around. (6 ST)
  • FO with an Invisible Join and weave in the tail securely.

Legs (Make 4):

• Round 1: Start with an MC, SC 6 into the circle. (6 ST)
• Round 2: SCINC in each ST around. (12 ST)
• Rounds 3-5: SC in each ST around. (12 ST)
  • Stuff lightly with polyester fiberfill.
  • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail:

• Round 1: Start with an MC, SC 4 into the circle. (4 ST)
• Rounds 2-4: SC in each ST around. (4 ST)
• Round 5: (SCINC, SC 1) repeat around. (6 ST)
• Rounds 6-12: SC in each ST around. (6 ST)
  • Stuff lightly with polyester fiberfill.
  • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Neck:

• Round 1: Start with an MC, SC 6 into the circle. (6 ST)
• Round 2: SCINC in each ST around. (12 ST)
• Rounds 3-8: SC in each ST around. (12 ST)
  • Stuff lightly with polyester fiberfill.
  • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly Instructions:

• Attach the Neck to the Body:
  • Use the long tail from the neck to sew it securely to the body’s top center.
  • Align stitches evenly and use SC Join if needed for a clean connection.
• Sew the Head to the Neck:
  • Position the head on top of the neck, ensuring proper alignment.
  • Stitch evenly using the neck’s tail yarn and SC Join for a neat look.
• Attach the Legs:
  • Position two legs at the front bottom and two at the back bottom of the body.
  • Use the long tails left from each leg to sew them securely to the body.
• Attach the Tail:
  • Sew the tail at the back center of the body using its long tail.
  • Ensure the tail aligns with the body for balance.
• Carabiner Clip: Attach the carabiner clip to the top of the neck or back by looping and securing.

Final Touches:

• Use a Yarn Needle to weave in any loose ends neatly.
• Shape the amigurumi by redistributing stuffing and smoothing out the stitches.
• Optional: Add facial features (smile or nostrils) with embroidery using black thread.

Enjoy your completed Brontosaurus Dinosaur Amigurumi!

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