• Pocket Dino


    Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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Pocket Dino

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Pocket Dinos are legendary for their love of partying. They organize epic dance-offs and they spin tunes using leaves as turntables. Creatures of all shapes and sizes are welcome to their celebration.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

This no-sew pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms, complete with clear instructions and  pictures to help you along the way. Pocket Dino is crocheted in the round/continuous spirals without joining the rounds. I suggest using a stitch marker or different color yarn to keep track of each round. Pocket Dino is crocheted in super bulky chenille yarn and is approximately 3 inches tall from top of biggest spike. Be aware that size may vary depending on the yarn and hook size used. Gauge is not particularly important, just be consistent with the tension you are using. And most importantly, have fun!

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Video Tutorial

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Birthday

January 12, 2024

Likes

Bright Colors and Dance Music

Dislikes

Gloomy Weather

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Pocket Dino Pattern Essentials

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Techniques

Abbreviations

  • sc – single crochet
  • st/sts – stitch(es)
  • inc – increase (add 2 single crochet stitches into a stitch)
  • dec – decrease (join 2 single crochet stitches into 1)
  • ch – chain
  • R1- round 1
  • (  ) – repeat this group of stitches
  • BLO – back loop only
  • FLO – front loop only

Pocket Dino Pattern Example

If a line is written with a single “inc”, “dec” or “sc” – make one single crochet increase, decrease, or single crochet into one stitch only.

(inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
(2 single crochets in one stitch, then single crochet in the next stitch) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches

(dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
(join 2 single crochets into 1, and then single crochet in next 2 stitches) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches

Right Hand Bobble Video Tutorial
Left Hand Bobble Video Tutorial

Small Bobble: (3 dc bobble) Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook – repeat 1 more time. There will be 4 loops on the hook at this time. Yarn over, draw through all 4 remaining loops on the hook. (Don’ t forget to pop your bobble out)

Bobble: (5 dc bobble) Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook – repeat 3 more times. There will be 6 loops on the hook at this time. Yarn over, draw through all 6 remaining loops on the hook. (Don’ t forget to pop your bobble out)

Right Hand Pocket Dino Crochet Along Video Tutorial
Left Hand Pocket Dino Crochet Along Video Tutorial

If you’d like to use worsted weight yarn, use a E (3.5mm) crochet hook and 8mm safety eyes. Pocket dino is about 2 inches tall in a small amount of worsted weight.
If you’d like to use a bulky (5) weight worsted, use an H hook and 12mm safety eyes. Pocket dino is about 3 inches tall in bulky worsted weight.

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Pocket Dino Full Pattern

HEAD/BODY

  • Using main color

    Watch the step-by-step video tutorial for the head and body.

  • Make a slipknot and chain 4
  • R1: sc in the second chain from hook, sc, 3 sc in the last chain, working down the other side of the chain, sc, inc {8 sts}
  • R2: (inc) 8 times {16 sts}
  • R3: sc in next 2 sts, (3 sc, sc in next 3 sts) 3 times, 3 sc, sc {24 sts}
  • R4: sc BLO in next 24 sts {24 sts}
  • R5-8: sc in next 24 sts {24 sts}
  • R9: (dec) 3 times, sc in next 5 sts, FLO small bobble, sc in next 4 sts, FLO small bobble, sc, (dec) 3 times {18 sts}

    Watch the step-by-step video tutorial for R9.

  • R10 we will work on the tail.

    Watch the step-by-step video tutorial for R10.

  • Optional: before starting to crochet, place a stitch marker in the back loop of the 1st and 4th stitch.
  • We will start by working into the first 4 stitches to make rows of the tail and then continue on with the round after the tail is complete.
  • I broke down the tail in rows so you can keep track.
  • R10-Row 1: sc FLO in next 4 sts, ch 1, turn. {4 sts}

    Row 2-10: crochet in both loops.

  • Row 2: sc in next 4 sts, ch 1, turn {4 sts}
  • Row 3: (dec) 2 times, ch 1, turn {2 sts}
  • Row 4: sc in next 2 sts, ch 1, turn {2 sts}
  • Row 5: dec, ch 1, turn {1 st}
  • Row 6: sc, ch 1, turn {1 st}
  • Row 7: inc, ch 1, turn {2 sts}
  • Row 8: sc in next 2 sts, ch 1, turn {2 sts}
  • Row 9: (inc) 2 times, ch 1, turn {4 sts}
  • Row 10: sc in next 4 sts, ch 1 {4 sts}
  • Step-by-step help for R10 continued: Place your hook in the first stitch of the tail and then the first back loop of R10 (the marked stitch).
  • Connect with a single crochet.
  • Continue that down the tail to connect.
  • R10 continued: (connect stitch of the tail into the next blo stitch with a sc) 4 times
  • sc through both loops of the next 14 sts {18 sts}
  • Place 12mm safety eyes between R6 and R7, leaving 4 stitches open in between eyes.
  • Begin to stuff and continue as you crochet. Try to keep the top flat as you stuff.
  • Note: the first stitch of R11 is the first stitch of the tail.
  • R11: sc in next 6 sts, (dec) 6 times {12 sts}
  • Last chance to stuff here.
  • R12: (dec) 6 times {6 sts}
  • Fasten off and close the body.
  • Optional: Add a piece of yarn of a contrasting color under the eyes.

    Watch the step-by-step video tutorial for the cheeks.

  • NEXT: Spikes

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