Andy the Apatosaurus – Free Dinosaur Crochet Pattern

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I have been wanting to design a longneck dinosaur pattern for a while now, but I was having such a hard time deciding how I wanted to execute that while keeping the style similar to my other dinosaur patterns. A friend sent me a photo of an cartoon longneck dino that looks like he belonged with my collection, so that is exactly what I did!

I’m pleased to introduce Andy the Apatosaurus, the newest member of my dinosaur collection! Andy has now become the largest of my dinosaur patterns. I just love his chubby head!

If you like this pattern, you may be interested in all of my other dinosaur patterns. You can find my dinosaur patterns here.

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I would classify this pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Andy the Apatosaurus

ABBREVIATIONS

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

SPECIAL STITCHES

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

NOTES

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.

• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Head, body, legs, arms, and tail require stuffing. Stuff as you work it to ensure each piece is completely filled.
• See tutorial photos.

PATTERN

Body

Using color A (shown as blue):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)

R10-15: 1 SC in each st around. (54 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R17-18: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R20-21: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R22: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R23-25: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R27-30: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R31: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R32-34: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R35: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R36: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Head

Using color A (shown as blue):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-10: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R12: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R14: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R15: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around. (54 sts)

R16: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around. (60 sts)

R17: 1 SC in each of the next 32 sts. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the next 28 sts. (60 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front of the face. The 28 sts between the two st markers sit flat and indicate the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R14 and R15, with 14 sts between. Embroider around eyes for additional detail, if desired. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

 

R18: 1 SC in each st around. (60 sts)

 R19: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts. Repeat from * around. (66 sts)

 R20: 1 SC in each st around. (66 sts)

 R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts. Repeat from * around. (60 sts)

 R22-23: 1 SC in each st around. (60 sts)

 R24: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)

 R25: 1 SC in each st around. (54 sts)

 R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

 R27: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)

 R28: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

 R29: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

 R30: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

 R31: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

 R32: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

 R33: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

 Fill with stuffing.

 R34: *SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

 R35: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

 Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Legs (make 2)

Using color B (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Using color A (shown as blue):

R7-8: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R10: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (20 sts)

R13-20: 1 SC in each st around. (20 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R21: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (9 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as green):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Using color A (shown as blue):

R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R8: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R9: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)                                          

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R11-18: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R19: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (8 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Tail

Using color A (shown as blue):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-8: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R10-11:1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R12: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R13-14: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R15: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (21 sts)

R16: 1 SC in each st around. (21 sts)

R17: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R18: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing

ASSEMBLY & FINISHING

See tutorial photos.

Using color A (shown as blue), embroider 2 nostrils on head, over R3-5, leaving about 3 sts between the bottom of each nostril and 5 sts between the top of each nostril.

Using color B (shown as green), embroider an eyebrow 2 sts above each eye, across 3 sts.

Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R18-23 of the bottom of the head.

Attach legs between R8-9 of body, with 6 sts showing between.

Using color C (shown as white), embroider 3 nails on each leg, over R5-7, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.

Attach arms over R22-28 on each side of the body, At the top of the arms, leave approximately 9 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 18 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

Using color C (shown as white), embroider 3 nails on each arm, over R5-6, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.

Attach tail over R9-16 on the back of the body.

Using color B (shown as green), beginning on R3 of the tail, embroider lines as shown on every other row until you reach the body, with each row getting larger as you work. Continue embroidering lines up the back, leaving 2 rows between each line, with each line getting smaller as you go up.

Using color B (shown as green), embroider a line on each leg on R12 over 4 sts, and a line on R14 over 5 sts.

Using color B (shown as green), embroider a line on each arm on R10 over 3 sts, and a line on R12 over 4 sts.

Note: Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.

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Nicole

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