Free Crochet Masterclass: Little Plush Dinosaur
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In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet a cute little plush dinosaur using amigurumi techniques. You can use any plush yarn suitable for amigurumi, such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce, Wolans Bunny Baby, or similar.
Materials Needed:
- Plush yarn in two colors (choose your preferred combination)
- Crochet hook (size 4-4.5 mm)
- Safety eyes for the toy
- Toy filler (stuffing)
- Stitch markers
- Needle for sewing details
- Scissors
All of these materials can be purchased online or at your local craft store.
Abbreviations:
- KA – Magic ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- (…) x n – Repeat n times
Crochet Pattern for the Little Plush Dinosaur
Legs
- Make 6 sc in a magic ring (KA).
- Increase: 6 inc (12).
3-4. Continue with 2 rows of 12 sc (no changes).
Arms
- Make 6 sc in a magic ring (KA).
- 1 sc, inc.
3-5. Continue with 3 rows of 12 sc (no changes).
Tail
- Make 6 sc in a magic ring (KA).
- Increase: 6 inc (12).
- 1 sc, inc (18).
- 2 sc, inc (24).
5-7. Continue with 3 rows of 24 sc (no changes).
Spikes (Dorsal Ridge)
- Make 4 sc in a magic ring (KA).
- Increase: 4 inc (8).
3-4. Continue with 2 rows of 8 sc (no changes).