Get ready to travel back in time—with yarn! This Dazzling Dino is a 10-inch burst of joy, featuring bright colors, cute spikes, and a tail made for cuddling. Designed with Premier Pixie Dust Brights yarn, this dino is soft, lightweight, and perfect for:
- Kids’ toys (safe, washable, and oh-so-huggable)
- Nursery decor (add a rainbow of dinos to a shelf!)
- Gift-giving (pair with a dinosaur book for extra smiles)
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
- Beginner-friendly: Simple stitches (sc, magic ring) with clear color changes.
- Quick project: Chunky yarn works up fast—great for last-minute gifts.
- Customizable: Swap colors to create a whole Jurassic squad
Let’s grab our hooks and hatch this dino
Materials You’ll Need
For one 10” dinosaur, gather:
- Yarn (Pixie Dust™ Brights – 3.5oz/100g each):
- A: Lucky Clover (2096-03) – 1 ball (body, legs, arms)
- B: Tangerine (2096-08) – 1 ball (spikes & nostrils)
- C: Bluebell (2096-09) – 1 ball (spots)
- D: Black (2096-11) – 1 ball (eyes & eyebrows)
- E: White (2096-06) – 1 ball (eye details)
- Hook: US Size F/S (3.75 mm)
- Notions:
- Tapestry needle
- Removable stitch markers
- Fiberfill stuffing
Stitch Guide & Abbreviations
Key Techniques:
- Magic Ring: Wrap yarn twice around finger, pull loop through, work stitches into ring, then tighten.
- Invisible Decrease (inv-dec): Insert hook into front loops only of next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (decrease)
Gauge & Sizing
Gauge: 18 sc x 18 rnds = 4” before stuffing.
Finished Size: 10” tall (adjust stuffing for firmer/softer results)
Step-by-Step Pattern
1. Legs (Make 2)
- With A (green), magic ring, then:
- Rnds 1-5: Increase to 30 sc.
- Rnds 6-18: Shape foot with decreases, switch to B (orange) for toes.
- Stuff firmly, leaving top unstuffed for attaching to body.
2. Body
- With A (green), magic ring, then:
- Rnds 1-9: Increase to 48 sc.
- Rnds 10-21: Decrease to 16 sc, stuffing as you go.
- Embroider nostrils with B (orange).
3. Arms (Make 2)
- With A (green), magic ring, work 6 sc, then increase to 9 sc. Leave ends unstuffed for sewing.
4. Tail
- With A (green), magic ring, increase to 42 sc for a long, curvy tail. Stuff firmly.
5. Spikes & Spots
- Spikes (6): With B (orange), ch 12, join into ring, and decrease to 6 sc.
- Spots (6 large, 5 small): With C (blue), work dc or sc into magic rings.
6. Eyes (Make 2)
- With D (black), magic ring, 3 sc. Add white stitches (E) for highlights
Assembly: Roar-some Finishing Touches
- Attach Limbs: Sew legs, arms, and tail to body.
- Add Spikes: Stitch along the dino’s back in a zigzag.
- Sew Spots: Scatter blue spots randomly for a playful look.
- Embroider Face: Stitch eyebrows (D) and nostrils (B)
Tips for Success
- Mark Rounds: Use stitch markers to track spiral rounds.
- Stuff Lightly: Overstuffing can distort small parts like spikes.
- Color Play: Try neon yarn for a glow-in-the-dark dino
Final Thoughts
This Dazzling Dino is guaranteed to spark imagination and smiles
