Dinosaur Softie Free Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver in Guava for the body, and a contrasting yellow).
• Yarn Measurements: Approximately 150-200 yards of main color (green/guava) and 50-75 yards of contrasting color (yellow).
• Hook Size: G (4.0 mm) crochet hook.
• Finished Size: Approximately 9 1/2″ tall when sitting (excluding spikes).
• Needle: Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends.
• Other Supplies:
  • Poly-Fil for stuffing.
  • 2 safety eyes (12 mm).
  • Stitch markers.

Abbreviations:

• mr: Magic ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• sc2tog: Single crochet two stitches together (decrease)
• st(s): Stitch(es)

Special Stitches:

• Magic Ring (mr): A technique for starting projects worked in the round. Creates a tight, adjustable loop.
• Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog): Insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull through, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through all three loops on the hook.

Pattern Measurements:

• Head & Body Circumference (largest section): 48 stitches (approximately 12-13″ circumference).
• Arms & Legs (widest point): 18-24 stitches.
• Tail: Grows incrementally to 20 stitches at the base.
• Spikes: Flattened triangular shapes, 16 stitches at widest point.

Step-by-Step Instructions for the Dinosaur Softie Pattern:

Head and Body (Worked in one piece from top to bottom)

Use green yarn (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver in Guava)

• Round 1: Make a magic ring (mr), ch 1, and work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring.
  • (6 sc)
• Round 2: Increase each stitch by working 2 sc in each stitch.
  • (12 sc)
• Round 3:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next stitch], repeat 6 times.
  • (18 sc)
• Round 4:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (24 sc)
• Round 5:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (30 sc)
• Round 6:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (36 sc)
• Round 7:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 5 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (42 sc)
• Round 8:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 6 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (48 sc)
• Rounds 9-19: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 11 rounds.
  • (48 sc)
• Placing Eyes: Place 12 mm safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, approximately 6 stitches apart.
• Begin Stuffing: Start stuffing the head and continue to stuff as you go.
• Round 20:[sc2tog, 1 sc in next 6 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (42 sc)
• Round 21:[sc2tog, 1 sc in next 5 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (36 sc)
• Round 22:[sc2tog, 1 sc in next 4 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (30 sc)
• Round 23:[sc2tog, 1 sc in next 3 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (24 sc)
• Round 24: Work sc2tog all around.
  • (12 sc)
• Round 25: Increase each stitch by working 2 sc in each stitch.
  • (24 sc)
• Round 26:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (30 sc)
• Round 27:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (36 sc)
• Rounds 28-42: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 15 rounds.
  • (36 sc)
• Round 43:[sc2tog, 1 sc in next 4 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (30 sc)
• Round 44:[sc2tog, 1 sc in next 3 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (24 sc)
• Round 45:[sc2tog, 1 sc in next 2 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (18 sc)
• Round 46:[sc2tog, 1 sc in next stitch], repeat 6 times.
  • (12 sc)
• Round 47: Work sc2tog around.
  • (6 sc)
• Finish off: Leave a long tail and weave in the ends.

Muzzle

• Round 1: Make a magic ring (mr), ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring.
  • (6 sc)
• Round 2: Increase each stitch by working 2 sc in each stitch.
  • (12 sc)
• Round 3:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next stitch], repeat 6 times.
  • (18 sc)
• Round 4:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (24 sc)
• Round 5:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (30 sc)
• Round 6: Work 1 sc in each stitch around.
  • (30 sc)
• Round 7:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (36 sc)
• Round 8: Work 1 sc in each stitch around.
  • (36 sc)
• Finish off: Leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with yellow yarn

• Round 1: Make a magic ring (mr), ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring.
  • (6 sc)
• Round 2: Increase each stitch by working 2 sc in each stitch.
  • (12 sc)
• Round 3:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next stitch], repeat 6 times.
  • (18 sc)
• Rounds 4-5: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds.
  • (18 sc)
• Switch to green yarn.
• Round 6: Work 1 sc in each stitch around.
  • (18 sc)
• Round 7:[sc2tog, 1 sc in next stitch], repeat 6 times.
  • (12 sc)
• Rounds 8-12: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 5 rounds.
  • (12 sc)
• Finish off: Leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2)

Start with yellow yarn

• Round 1: Make a magic ring (mr), ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring.
  • (6 sc)
• Round 2: Increase each stitch by working 2 sc in each stitch.
  • (12 sc)
• Round 3:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next stitch], repeat 6 times.
  • (18 sc)
• Round 4:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (24 sc)
• Rounds 5-7: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 3 rounds.
  • (24 sc)
• Switch to green yarn.
• Round 8: Work 1 sc in each stitch around.
  • (24 sc)
• Round 9:[sc2tog, 1 sc in next 2 stitches], repeat 6 times.
  • (18 sc)
• Rounds 10-15: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 6 rounds.
  • (18 sc)
• Finish off: Leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail

• Round 1: Make a magic ring (mr), ch 1, and work 4 sc into the ring.
  • (4 sc)
• Round 2:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next stitch], repeat 2 times.
  • (6 sc)
• Round 3: Work 1 sc in each stitch around.
  • (6 sc)
• Round 4:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches], repeat 2 times.
  • (8 sc)
• Round 5:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches], repeat 2 times.
  • (10 sc)
• Round 6:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches], repeat 2 times.
  • (12 sc)
• Rounds 7-11: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 5 rounds.
  • (12 sc)
• Finish off: Leave a long tail for sewing.

Spikes (Make 6)

• Round 1: Make a magic ring (mr), ch 1, and work 4 sc into the ring.
  • (4 sc)
• Round 2:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next stitch], repeat 2 times.
  • (6 sc)
• Round 3:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches], repeat 2 times.
  • (8 sc)
• Round 4:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches], repeat 2 times.
  • (10 sc)
• Round 5:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches], repeat 2 times.
  • (12 sc)
• Round 6:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 5 stitches], repeat 2 times.
  • (14 sc)
• Round 7:[2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next 6 stitches], repeat 2 times.
  • (16 sc)

Assembly

• Arms and Legs: Stuff lightly and sew them to the sides of the body in a sitting position.
• Muzzle: Attach the muzzle to the front of the head, just under the eyes, and stuff as you go.
• Tail: Attach to the bottom back of the body.
• Spikes: Flatten each spike into a triangular shape and sew them onto the back of the dinosaur: one on the tail, one on the body, and others along the back for decoration.

Your Dinosaur Softie is now complete! Enjoy your adorable crocheted creation!

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