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Little Dino & Egg Amigurumi Pattern

Little Dino & Egg Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 HoursTime Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Whimsical Buddy

Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Little Dino & Egg Amigurumi Pattern

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This little guy makes the most heartwarming gift for a new baby or a dinosaur-loving toddler. He looks absolutely precious sitting on a shelf, and the egg adds such a sweet, interactive touch for play.

Why You'll Love This Little Dino & Egg Amigurumi Pattern

I honestly couldn't stop smiling while making those tiny orange spikes! The way the body and tail work together to make him sit up so sturdily is really satisfying. Plus, using two colors for the limbs gives him that classic 'paws' look without any extra sewing.

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Switch Things Up

There is something just so nostalgic about dinosaurs, isn't there? I remember being obsessed with them as a kid, and making this pattern felt like a little trip back in time. I decided to go with a classic green and orange combo because it feels so vibrant and fun, but I've seen people make these in soft pastels for nurseries and they look absolutely darling.

One thing I discovered while making my prototype is that the tension really matters for the egg. If you crochet too loosely, the stuffing might peek through the white yarn. I actually went down half a hook size just for the egg to keep it looking crisp and smooth. Also, don't be afraid to get creative with the face! I added a tiny little 'v' stitch for the nostrils and a slightly lopsided smile, which I think gives him so much more personality. It’s those little handmade touches that really make a project your own. I can't wait to see how yours turns out!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ If you don't stuff the tail firmly enough before sewing it on, the dinosaur might tip backward instead of sitting upright.✗ The safety eyes need to be exactly 18 stitches apart; if they're too close, he'll look a bit startled rather than cute and friendly.✗ When flattening the arms and legs to close them, make sure your stitches line up perfectly or the feet will point in the wrong direction when attached.✗ If you don't leave a long enough tail on the spikes, you'll find it really tricky to sew them in a straight line down the curved back.

Little Dino & Egg Amigurumi Pattern

Meet your new favorite prehistoric pal! This little green dinosaur is the perfect size for hugging and comes with his very own little egg to protect. You'll love seeing his personality come to life as you stitch those bright orange spikes and cute little feet. It's a wonderful project for anyone who loves whimsical creatures and wants to make something truly special for a nursery or a bookshelf. He has such a sturdy, sitting pose that makes him look great wherever you place him.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Little Dino & Egg Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Medium weight yarn in a vibrant Green for the main body and limbs
  • 02
    Medium weight yarn in a bright Orange for the spikes and feet details
  • 03
    Medium weight yarn in White for the dinosaur egg

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5 mm crochet hook size
  • 02
    A pair of 10mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for assembly
  • 05
    Stitch markers to track rounds
  • 06
    Pins for positioning parts before sewing

Progress Tracker

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— 1. Head :

Round 1 :

Start with Green yarn and work 8 sc into a magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

Work 4 x (1 sc, 1 inc) around (12)

Round 3 :

Work 12 x (1 sc, 1 inc) around (24)

Round 4 :

Work 8 x (2 sc, 1 inc) around (32)

Round 5 :

Work 8 x (3 sc, 1 inc) around (40)

Round 6 :

sc in every st around (40)

Round 7 :

sc in every st around (40)

Round 8 :

sc in every st around (40)

Round 9 :

sc in every st around (40)

Round 10 :

sc in every st around (40)

Round 11 :

sc in every st around (40)

Round 12 :

sc in every st around (40)

Round 13 :

sc in every st around (40)

Round 14 :

sc in every st around (40)

Round 15 :

Work 20 x (1 sc, 1 inc) around (60)

Round 16 :

sc in every st around (60)

Round 17 :

sc in every st around (60)

Round 18 :

sc in every st around (60)

Round 19 :

sc in every st around (60)

Round 20 :

sc in every st around (60)

Round 21 :

sc in every st around (60)

Round 22 :

sc in every st around (60)

Info :

Place safety eyes between Rounds 18 and 19, leaving a gap of 18 stitches between them.

Round 23 :

Work 6 x (8 sc, 1 dec) around (54)

Round 24 :

Work 6 x (7 sc, 1 dec) around (48)

Round 25 :

Work 6 x (6 sc, 1 dec) around (42)

Round 26 :

Work 6 x (5 sc, 1 dec) around (36)

Round 27 :

Work 6 x (4 sc, 1 dec) around (30)

Round 28 :

Work 6 x (3 sc, 1 dec) around (24)

Round 29 :

Work 6 x (2 sc, 1 dec) around (18)

Round 30 :

Work 6 x (1 sc, 1 dec) around (12)

Round 31 :

6 x dec around, then FO (6)

— 2. Body :

Round 1 :

Using Green yarn, make 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 x inc around (12)

Round 3 :

6 x (1 sc, 1 inc) around (18)

Round 4 :

6 x (2 sc, 1 inc) around (24)

Round 5 :

6 x (3 sc, 1 inc) around (30)

Round 6 :

6 x (4 sc, 1 inc) around (36)

Round 7 :

6 x (5 sc, 1 inc) around (42)

Round 8 :

6 x (6 sc, 1 inc) around (48)

Round 9 :

6 x (7 sc, 1 inc) around (54)

Round 10 :

sc in every st around (54)

Round 11 :

sc in every st around (54)

Round 12 :

sc in every st around (54)

Round 13 :

sc in every st around (54)

Round 14 :

sc in every st around (54)

Round 15 :

6 x (7 sc, 1 dec) around (48)

Round 16 :

sc in every st around (48)

Round 17 :

sc in every st around (48)

Round 18 :

sc in every st around (48)

Round 19 :

sc in every st around (48)

Round 20 :

sc in every st around (48)

Round 21 :

6 x (6 sc, 1 dec) around (42)

Round 22 :

sc in every st around (42)

Round 23 :

sc in every st around (42)

Round 24 :

sc in every st around (42)

Round 25 :

sc in every st around (42)

Round 26 :

sc in every st around (42)

Round 27 :

6 x (5 sc, 1 dec) around (36)

Round 28 :

sc in every st around (36)

Round 29 :

sc in every st around (36)

Round 30 :

sc in every st around (36)

Round 31 :

6 x (4 sc, 1 dec) around (30)

Round 32 :

sc in every st around (30)

Round 33 :

6 x (3 sc, 1 dec) around (24)

Round 34 :

sc in every st around (24)

Round 35 :

sc in every st around (24)

Round 36 :

sc in every st around (24)

Round 37 :

6 x (2 sc, 1 dec) around (18)

Round 38 :

sc in every st around (18)

Round 39 :

sc in every st around (18)

Round 40 :

sc in every st around (18)

Round 41 :

sc in every st around (18)

Info :

Stuff the body firmly as you work. FO and leave a long tail for sewing to the head.

— 3. Tail :

Round 1 :

Using Green, work 6 sc into a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Work 4 inc and 2 sc around (10)

Round 3 :

Work 2 inc and 8 sc around (12)

Round 4 :

sc in every st around (12)

Round 5 :

6 x (1 sc, 1 inc) around (18)

Round 6 :

sc in every st around (18)

Round 7 :

sc in every st around (18)

Round 8 :

sc in every st around (18)

Round 9 :

6 x (2 sc, 1 inc) around (24)

Round 10 :

sc in every st around (24)

Round 11 :

sc in every st around (24)

Round 12 :

sc in every st around (24)

Round 13 :

sc in every st around (24)

Round 14 :

sc in every st around (24)

Round 15 :

6 x (3 sc, 1 inc) around (30)

Round 16 :

sc in every st around (30)

Round 17 :

sc in every st around (30)

Round 18 :

sc in every st around (30)

Round 19 :

sc in every st around (30)

Round 20 :

sc in every st around (30)

Round 21 :

6 x (4 sc, 1 inc) around (36)

Round 22 :

sc in every st around (36)

Round 23 :

sc in every st around (36)

Round 24 :

6 x (5 sc, 1 inc) around (42)

Round 25 :

sc in every st around (42)

Info :

FO and leave a long tail. Fill the tail firmly with stuffing.

— 4. Arms (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

With Orange yarn, 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 x inc around (12)

Round 3 :

4 x (2 sc, 1 inc) around (16)

Round 4 :

sc in every st around (16)

Round 5 :

sc in every st around (16)

Round 6 :

sc in every st around (16)

Round 7 :

4 x (2 sc, 1 dec) around (12)

Round 8 :

Switch to Green yarn and sc around (12)

Round 9-25 :

sc in every st around for 17 more rounds (12)

Round 26 :

Stuff the bottom lightly, flatten the opening, and sc through both layers to close (6)

Info :

FO and leave a long thread for sewing.

— 5. Legs (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

With Orange yarn, 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 x inc around (12)

Round 3 :

6 x (1 sc, 1 inc) around (18)

Round 4 :

sc in every st around (18)

Round 5 :

sc in every st around (18)

Round 6 :

sc in every st around (18)

Round 7 :

Switch to Green yarn and sc around (18)

Round 8-22 :

sc in every st around for 15 more rounds (18)

Round 23 :

Fill the bottom section, flatten the top edge, and sc through both layers to close (9)

Info :

FO and leave a long tail for assembly.

— 6. Back Spikes (Make 5) :

Round 1 :

With Orange yarn, 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

sc in every st around (6)

Round 3 :

2 x (2 sc, 1 inc) around (8)

Round 4 :

sc in every st around (8)

Round 5 :

2 x (3 sc, 1 inc) around (10)

Round 6 :

2 x (4 sc, 1 inc) around (12)

Round 7 :

2 x (5 sc, 1 inc) around (14)

Round 8 :

2 x (6 sc, 1 inc) around (16)

Round 9 :

2 x (7 sc, 1 inc) around (18)

Info :

FO and leave a long tail to attach to the body.

— 7. Egg :

Round 1 :

Using White yarn, 6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 x inc around (12)

Round 3 :

sc in every st around (12)

Round 4 :

sc in every st around (12)

Round 5 :

2 x (5 sc, 1 inc) around (14)

Round 6 :

2 x (6 sc, 1 inc) around (16)

Round 7 :

2 x (7 sc, 1 inc) around (18)

Round 8 :

3 x (5 sc, 1 inc) around (21)

Round 9 :

sc in every st around (21)

Round 10 :

sc in every st around (21)

Round 11 :

6 x (4 sc, 1 inc) around (30)

Round 12 :

sc in every st around (30)

Round 13 :

6 x (5 sc, 1 inc) around (36)

Round 14 :

sc in every st around (36)

Round 15 :

sc in every st around (36)

Round 16 :

sc in every st around (36)

Round 17 :

6 x (5 sc, 1 dec) around (30)

Round 18 :

sc in every st around (30)

Round 19 :

6 x (4 sc, 1 dec) around (24)

Round 20 :

sc in every st around (24)

Round 21 :

6 x (3 sc, 1 dec) around (18)

Round 22 :

sc in every st around (18)

Round 23 :

6 x (2 sc, 1 dec) around (12)

Round 24 :

6 x dec around, then FO and weave in the end (6)

Assembly Instructions

  • Secure the head to the body at the neck opening, making sure the face is pointing forward.
  • Position the arms on both sides of the body around Round 34 and sew them firmly in place.
  • Attach the legs to the lower part of the body, specifically between Rounds 5 and 11 on each side.
  • Fix the tail to the back of the body, centering it perfectly between the two legs for stability.
  • Line up the five orange spikes along the center of the head, back, and tail, then sew them down.
  • Use black thread to embroider a simple smile and tiny nostrils on the snout to give him character.

Important Notes

  • 💡When working the rounds for the head, use a stitch marker to keep track of the start, as the shaping changes significantly.
  • 💡Stuff the body very firmly as you go, especially near the neck, to prevent the head from wobbling.
  • 💡For the arms and legs, only fill the bottom orange sections lightly so they can lay flat against the body.
  • 💡The spikes look best when they are stuffed just a tiny bit to give them a 3D shape before sewing.
  • 💡If you're making this for a small child, ensure the safety eyes are double-checked for security or embroider the eyes instead.

I hope you have as much fun making this little dinosaur as I did! There's something so rewarding about seeing all those separate pieces come together into a chubby, friendly prehistoric friend. Whether he's guarding his egg on a shelf or becoming a child's new best friend, he's sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. Don't forget to share your finished dinos with the community—I'd love to see what colors you choose for your spikes! Happy crocheting, and enjoy every stitch of your new creation! 🧶✨🦖

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FAQs

How do I make sure the dinosaur sits upright?

The secret is in the tail! Make sure you stuff the tail very firmly and sew it low enough on the body so it acts like a kickstand, balancing the weight of the head.

Can I use safety eyes smaller than 10mm?

You can, but 10mm gives him that classic 'kawaii' look. If you go smaller, you might want to place them a stitch or two closer together to maintain the cute proportions.

The arm count seems low, will it still reach the egg?

Yes! The arms are designed to be long and slender. When you sew them on at Round 34, they naturally curve forward to 'hold' the egg against the belly.

What kind of yarn is best for this project?

I recommend a cotton or cotton-blend DK yarn. It gives great stitch definition which makes those increases and decreases on the snout look really clean and professional.