Materials Needed:
- Suggested Yarn: Medium weight yarn #4 in the following colors: blue, white, yellow, pink
- Recommended Yarn Brand: Himalaya Everyday Super Lux with color codes: #73405 (blue), #73401 (white), #73420 (yellow)
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (recommend Hamanaka hook)
- Other Supplies:
- Scissors
- Pins
- Needles
- Fiberfill stuffing
- One pair of safety eyes (16 mm)
- Optional: Fabric for pillow insert
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic ring (magic circle)
- Ch: Chain stitch
- Ss: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet stitch
- Inc: Single crochet increase
- Dec: Single crochet decrease
- BLO: Back loop only
- FLO: Front loop only
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- […] x times: Repeat instructions x times
- (…): Number of stitches of each round
- {…}: Work instructions within brackets into the same stitch
Stitching Instructions for Making the Crochet Dinosaur Pillow Cover Patern:
Head and Body
- Round 1: MR, work 6 Sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight and close with a Ss. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. Repeat 6 times. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc, Inc) around. Repeat 6 times. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2, Inc) around. Repeat 6 times. (24)
- Rounds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around. Repeat 6 rounds to build height. (24)
- Round 11: (Sc in next 2, Dec) around. Repeat 6 times. (18)
- Round 12: (Sc, Dec) around. Repeat 6 times. (12)
- Round 13:(Dec) around. Repeat 6 times. (6)
- Stuff with fiberfill before the opening becomes too small.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head to the body later.
Arms (Make 2)
- Round 1: MR, work 6 Sc into the ring. Close with a Ss. (6)
- Rounds 2-5: Sc in each stitch around. Repeat 4 rounds to form the length. (6)
- Lightly stuff the arms, if desired, or leave unstuffed for flexibility.
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing to the body.
Legs (Make 2)
- Round 1: MR, work 6 Sc into the ring. Close with a Ss. (6)
- Round 2: (Sc, Inc) around. Repeat 3 times. (9)
- Rounds 3-6: Sc in each stitch around. Repeat 4 rounds. (9)
- Stuff with fiberfill for firmness.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Spikes (Make 5)
- Row 1: Ch 2, Sc in the second Ch from the hook. (1)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. (Sc, Inc) in the stitch. (2)
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (2)
- Row 4: Ch 1, turn. (Sc, Inc) in the next stitch. (3)
- Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (3)
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Tail
- Round 1: MR, work 4 Sc into the ring. Close with a Ss. (4)
- Round 2: (Sc, Inc) around. Repeat 2 times. (6)
- Rounds 3-10: Sc in each stitch around. Repeat 8 rounds. (6)
- Lightly stuff the tail to maintain a thin, flexible shape.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the body.
Eyes
- Insert 16 mm safety eyes into the head, approximately 5 stitches apart, between Rounds 7 and 8.
- Optional: Use white yarn or embroidery floss to add highlights for a more expressive look.
Assembly
- Attach the Head to the Body:
- Center the head on one end of the body. Use the long tail from the head to sew it securely to the body.
- Work around evenly to ensure a tight seam.
- Attach Arms and Legs:
- Position the arms on either side of the body, just below the head. Sew in place using the tails.
- Attach the legs at the bottom of the body, ensuring they are evenly spaced for balance.
- Sew Spikes to the Back:
- Starting from the top of the head, sew each spike along the centerline of the head and body. Leave equal spacing between each spike for a uniform look.
- Attach the Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body, aligning it with the row of spikes.
Finishing Touches
- Stuff the Body: Add fiberfill to the body cavity to achieve the desired firmness.
- Pillow Insert (Optional): Insert a fabric pillow or additional fiberfill for a plush finish.
- Close the bottom of the body with Sc, or sew it shut using a needle and yarn.
Enjoy your adorable crochet dinosaur pillow cover!
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