Terrifying T-Rex Free Pattern

Materials Needed & Masurements:

• Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter (Robin’s Egg, Pale Yellow, Hot Pink), Loops & Threads Colorwheel (Light Coral), Generic cotton yarn for body color
• Hook Size: 3.5mm
• Safety eyes (optional)
• Embroidery thread (for details)
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Finished Size: About 20 cm (8 inches) tall and 15 cm (6 inches) wide

Pattern Breakdown:

• Body: Two panels, crocheted flat and joined together
• Spikes: Crocheted in the round, with 7-8 spikes depending on preference
• Legs and Arms: Crocheted flat, then sewn together and optionally stuffed
• Hair Bow (optional): Crocheted in two panels and assembled into a bow
• Assembly: Combine the body panels, add spikes, attach legs, arms, and facial features, and finish with a bow or other details.

Stitching Instructions for Making Terrifying T-Rex Pattern:

Body (Make 2 Panels):

• Start the first body panel:
  • With body color yarn (Generic cotton yarn), ch 15.
  • Row 1: In the 2nd ch from the hook, SC across (14). Turn.
  • Row 2-20: Ch 1, turn, SC across (14). Repeat for a total of 20 rows.
  • Row 21: Ch 1, turn, SC across, leaving the last stitch unworked. Fasten off and weave in ends.
• Repeat the same process for the second body panel.
  (You should have two identical body panels once completed.)

Spikes (Make 7-8):

• With Robin’s Egg yarn, ch 3.
• Rnd 1: In the 2nd ch from hook, 2 SC. In the next ch, 2 SC. In the last ch, 3 SC. Now turn and work down the opposite side of the foundation chain. (You’ll be working in the round.)
• Rnd 2: In the first stitch, 3 SC, then SC in the next 2 stitches. 2 SC in the last stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.
• Repeat until you have 7-8 spikes depending on your preference.
  (The spikes will be attached along the back of the body later.)

Legs (Make 2):

• With body color yarn, ch 7.
• Rnd 1: In the 2nd ch from hook, SC across (6). Turn.
• Rnd 2-7: Ch 1, SC across (6). Repeat for a total of 6 rounds.
• After completing the last round, fold the piece in half to form the leg. SC across the open edge (6 stitches). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Repeat for the second leg.
  (You should now have two legs, and these will be sewn to the body later.)

Arms (Make 2):

• With body color yarn, ch 5.
• Rnd 1: In the 2nd ch from hook, SC across (4). Turn.
• Rnd 2-5: Ch 1, SC across (4). Repeat for a total of 4 rounds.
• Once you’ve completed the rounds, fold the piece in half and SC the edges together to form the arm shape. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Repeat for the second arm.
  (The arms should be slightly smaller than the legs and will be sewn onto the body later.)

Assembly:

• Attach the Body Panels:
  • Line up the two body panels with the wrong sides facing each other.
  • Use SC to join them together around the edges, leaving a small gap at the top for stuffing.
  • Before closing the gap, stuff the body lightly with stuffing to give it some shape and firmness.
  • SC across the remaining opening to close it completely. Fasten off and weave in ends.
• Attach the Legs:
  • Position the legs at the bottom of the body. The legs should be placed on the front side of the body.
  • Using a tapestry needle, sew the legs onto the body securely. You can add a little stuffing to the legs for extra shape if desired. Fasten off and weave in ends.
• Attach the Arms:
  • Position the arms on either side of the body, just below the neck area.
  • Use the tapestry needle to sew them into place. Again, you can optionally stuff the arms lightly before sewing. Fasten off and weave in ends.
• Attach the Spikes:
  • Position the spikes along the back of the body, starting at the neck and moving down towards the tail.
  • Sew each spike securely into place using a tapestry needle. Space them evenly for a symmetrical look.

Facial Features:

• Eyes:
  • Use safety eyes (optional) or embroidery thread to stitch eyes.
  • Position the eyes on the head towards the upper portion. If using embroidery, make small black circles with a few stitches.
• Mouth and Nostrils:
  • Using black embroidery thread, stitch a small smiling mouth shape on the face.
  • For nostrils, make tiny vertical stitches near the top of the snout for a subtle detail.
• (Feel free to get creative with the facial expression for a more terrifying look.)

Hair Bow (Optional):

• With Pale Yellow yarn, ch 8.
• Row 1: SC across (7), turn.
• Row 2: Ch 1, SC across (7). Repeat for a total of 4 rows.
• Once you’ve completed the rows, fold the piece into a bow shape.
• Use a small piece of yarn to tie the center of the bow securely. This will form a 3D effect.
• Sew the bow to the top of the head or wherever you prefer on your T-Rex.

Finishing Touches:

• Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle.
• Ensure all pieces are securely attached.
• If you like, you can add additional details, such as teeth (small white beads or stitches), claws on the arms or legs, or texture on the spikes using embroidery.

Here is the Terrifying T-Rex pattern ready! Enjoy!

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