Step by Step Crochet Dinosaur Patterns

Head of Crochet Dinosaur: (light blue)

• R1: Use light blue, start with 6 sc in a magic ring. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R2: (2 sc in next stitch) * 6 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R3: Make (1 sc, 2 sc in next st), repeat 6 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R4: Make (2 sc, 2 sc in next st), repeat 6 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R5-8: Make 24 sc each round. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R9: Make (1 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc ), repeat 6 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R10: Make (1 sc, sc2tog), repeat 6 times. cut and weave the ends.

Body of Crochet Dinosaur: (light blue, white)

• R1: Use light blue, start with 6 sc in a magic ring. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R2: Work ( 2 sc in next stitch ) * 6 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R3: Make (1 sc, 2 sc in next st), repeat 6 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R4: Make 8 sc, change to white yarn: 2 sc. Then switch back to blue yarn, 8 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R5: Make 7 sc, change to white yarn: 4 sc. Then switch back to blue yarn, 7 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R6: Make 7 sc, change to white yarn: 4 sc. Then switch back to blue yarn, 7 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R7: Make 8 sc, change to white yarn: 2 sc. Then switch back to blue yarn, 8 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R8: Make 18 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R9: Make (1 sc, sc2tog), repeat 6 times.

Tail of Crochet Dinosaur: (light blue)

• R1: Use light blue, start with 4 sc in a magic ring. 1 ss, 1 ch.
• R2: Make (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) Repeat 2 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R3: Make (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) Repeat 3 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R4: Make (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) Repeat 3 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R5: Make (5 sc, 2 sc in next st) Repeat 2 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R6: Make 14 sc. cut and weave the ends.

Feet of Crochet Dinosaur:

Make 2 Front feet (light blue)

• R1: Use light blue, start with 6 sc in a magic ring. 1 ss, 1 ch.
• R2-4: Make 6 sc each round. cut and leave a tail

Make 2 Back Feet (light blue)

• R1: Use light blue, start with 6 sc in a magic ring. 1 ss, 1 ch.
• R2: Make (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) Repeat 3 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• R3-4: Make 9 sc each round. cut and leave a tail

Make 3 Horns of Crochet Dinosaur: (khaki)

• R1: Use khaki, start with 4 sc in a magic ring. 1 ss, 1 ch.
• R2: Make (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) Repeat 2 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
• R3: Make (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) Repeat 3 times. cut and weave the ends.

Assemble Crochet Dinosaur:

Attach the Head to the Body:

• Place the head on top of the body, making sure the edges align properly.
• Use a yarn needle and the light blue yarn tail from the head to sew the head to the body. Weave the yarn through both layers, stitching around the opening of the head and the first round of the body to attach them securely.
• Leave an opening on the body before attaching the head. Then, fill the body and the head with stuffing, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Once it is sufficiently stuffed, close the opening by sewing it closed

Attach the Feet to the Body:

• Place feet on each side of the body where you want to place them.
• Stuff the feet with fiberfill.
• Use hot melt adhesive to attach feet securely.

Attach the Tail to the Body:

• Stuff the tail with fiberfill.
• Place the tail at the back of the body, aligning it with the center.
• Use hot melt adhesive to attach the tail to the body.

Attach the Horns:

• Take each khaki horns and place them on the back of the body, aligning them in the desired position.
• Use hot melt adhesive to attach them securely at the back.

Attach the Eyes and Sew the Mouth:

• Use multi-purpose glue to attach both eyes and sew a mouth for your small dinosaur to add a realistic appearance.

Weave in Yarn Ends:

• After all the pieces are securely attached, weave in any remaining yarn ends using a yarn needle to hide them and make the dinosaur look neat.