How to Crochet Large Dinosaur Plushie for Kids
Looking for a desk buddy and huggable support toy? Learn how to crochet this cute and big dinosaur plushie using chenille yarn with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Joss Fabrics. With a 24 cm size, this sitting kawaii dinosaur is worth crocheting for a little one’s birthday. You can choose from a green and blue color combo or any other.
It works up fast thanks to the bulky yarn. So, if you are interested in crocheting this dinosaur plushie by yourself, continue reading this post till the end!
About the Designer: The designer behind this crochet butterfly bow project is @tejidosjossropa – from sweater to scruchies and cowls, everything she crochets is admirable. She always shows professionalism in her crochet designs and always choose a right color-combo.But sometimes she also gives the amigurumi a try and you see, they out to be adorable.
Note: In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Chenille Amigurumi Dinosaur Plushie
Skill Level: Intermediates. Need magic ring, single crochet stitches, and working in rounds to shape the body, head, and limbs. Increasing and decreasing stitches for shaping. Advanced finishing touches like attaching safety eyes, embroidering small features like nostrils, and sewing parts. This amigurumi plushie is all-in-one amigurumi project.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 51 minutes. (Perfect for learning all the fundamental amigurumi techniques while bringing smiles to little faces with a lovely animal amigurumi)
Personalization Tips: Choose from green and brown, and pink and blue color-combos as presented by the tutor. Using the worsted or DK yarn, you can also crochet this amigurumi dinosaur plushie in a small size.
Pattern Type: The on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Used
Gather the following crochet supplies for crocheting this dinosaur plush:
- Chenille Yarn Brand: Revés Derecho Approximate Thickness: ~5mm Length per skein: ~120m
- Colors Used:
- Green (body)
- Beige (details)
- Optional colors like light blue and purple for variation
- Quantity:
- ~80g for the body
- ~20g for the details
- Colors Used:
- Crochet Hook Size: 6mm (used to create tight and closed stitches, even though the yarn label recommends 7-9mm hooks)
- Synthetic Stuffing Used to fill the body, head, arms, legs, and tail to shape the dinosaur.
- Safety Eyes
- Types Used:
- Round (for one dinosaur)
- Oval (for another dinosaur; optionally painted with white nail polish or pre-painted versions)
- Types Used:
- Cotton Thread (Thinner Thread)
- Black: Used for embroidering the upper part of the eyes.
- White: Used for embroidering below the eyes for added detail.
- Wool Needle
- Used for sewing and embroidery work to attach components and add finishing touches.
- Scissors
- Used for cutting yarn and thread.
- Pins
- Larger pins for securing thicker chenille material during assembly.
- Silicone
- Optional: Used to secure embroidered parts like the white thread under the eyes, ensuring they stay in place.
- Blush or Eyeshadow
- Pink eyeshadow or blush is applied to the cheeks for added decoration.
- White Nail Polish (Optional)
- Used to paint dots on oval safety eyes if not pre-painted.
Stitch Guide
The following are the crochet techniques used for crocheting this amigurumi dinosaur:
- Magic Ring (or Magic Circle): Begin your project with a magic ring to create a tight, adjustable center for crocheting in the round.
- Single Crochet (SC): Insert the hook, yarn over, pull through the stitch, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
- Increasing Stitches: Make two single crochets in the same stitch to increase and shape larger parts of your project.
- Decreasing Stitches: Crochet two single crochet stitches together to decrease and create tapering shapes.
- sl st (slip stitch): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.
