Soft & Cuddly Crochet Stegosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

The Crochet Stegosaurus Pattern is an adorable way to create a cute, plush dinosaur friend.  The stegosaurus has a round body, with charming, spiky scales on its back and small legs for added cuteness. It’s easy to follow and perfect for adding a playful touch to any room or as a gift for dinosaur enthusiasts. The simple stitches and detailed instructions make it accessible even for those new to crochet. Bring this prehistoric cutie to life with just a little yarn and love!

Why Love This pattern?

1.  Adorable Design: The pattern results in a cute and lovable stegosaurus plushie, perfect for gifting or collecting.
2. Accessible Materials: The tutorial uses readily available materials such as a 5 mm hook, yarn needle, and common yarn types, making it easy to gather supplies.
3. Clear Instructions: The video offers step-by-step guidance, making it accessible for beginners who are learning to crochet.
4. Customizable Colors: With the option to choose different colors for the body and scales, crafters can personalize their stegosaurus to their liking.
5. Completeness: The tutorial covers every part of the stegosaurus, from the body to the scales and legs, ensuring a thorough crafting experience.

Crochet Stegosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Needed

• 5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Two colors of yarn (one for the body, one for the scales)
• Stuffing
• 12 mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)

Body

1. Magic Ring:
   • Make a magic ring using the two-chain method: slip knot, 2 chains, do all sc into the first chain.
   • Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring
2. Rounds:
   • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
   • Round 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
   • Rounds 4-6: sc around (18 per round)
   • Round 7: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
   • Round 8: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
   • Round 9: 6 sc, 18 sc (increase one side) (24)
   • Round 10: sc around (24)
   • Round 11: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (30)
   • 
   • Round 12: sc around (30)
   • Round 13: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (36)
   • Round 14: 12 sc, (sc, dec) repeat 4 times (20)
   • Insert the 12 mm safety eyes between rounds 3-4 and 4-5.
3. Stuffing and Assembly:
   • Start stuffing the body as you crochet further rounds.
   • Round 15: (3 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (16)
   • Round 16: sc around (16)
   • Round 17: (2 sc, dec) repeat 4 times (12)
   • Round 18: sc around (12)
   • Round 19: (sc, dec) repeat 4 times (8)
   • Stuff the remaining portions.
   • Round 20: dec around (4)
   • Leave a tail for sewing and sew the end shut.

Legs (make 4)

1. Magic Ring:
   • Make a magic ring.
   • Round 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
2. Rounds:
   • Round 2: 4 inc (8)
   • Round 3: sc around (8)
   • Leave a tail for sewing and pull through.

Scales (make 4)

1. Magic Ring:
   • Make a magic ring using your secondary color.
   • Round 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
2. Rounds:
   • Round 2: 4 inc (8)
   • Round 3: sc around (8)
   • Leave a tail for sewing and pull through.

Assembly

1. Sew Scales:
   • Position the scales on top of the body, starting just behind the head and finishing on the tail.
   • Use the tail from the magic ring to position and the other end to sew scales onto the body, tying off each scale securely.
2. Sew Legs:
   • Position legs on either side of the bottom of the body.
   • Sew each leg to the body using the yarn tails, hiding excess yarn inside the body.

Finishing

• Ensure all threads are sewn in and hidden.
• Add any final stuffing needed and securely tie off any loose ends.

Completed Piece

• Your adorable stegosaurus plushie is now complete! Enjoy your crochet creation.

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