Candy Corn Dinosaurs – Free Pattern Modifications

*** The below are free modifications to my Mini Tanner the Triceratops, Mini Stevie the Stygimoloch, and Mini Toby the Tarbosaurus patterns. You can find the original patterns here on my blog for free! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of the original patterns are also available for purchase here:

Continuing with the fun themed dinosaurs, and my kids obsession with candy corn, I thought this would be an adorable modification to a few of my dinosaur patterns. I used the mini version of the dinosaur patterns outlined here,

I used Premier Yarns Parfiat Chunky yarn to create these. You can find out more about the colors and difference in hook size that I used below.

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

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Candy Corn Dinosaur Modifications

ABBREVIATIONS

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

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.
• Body, head, legs, arms, tail, and strawberries require stuffing. Stuff as you work it to ensure each piece is completely filled.
• See tutorial photos.

PATTERN

Please review the above notes section for required materials, as they differ from the original pattern.

Using the original Mini Tanner the Triceratops, Mini Stevie the Stygimoloch, or Mini Toby the Tarbosaurus patterns, follow all pieces (except for spikes/horns) as written using tangerine as the main color and yellow as the accent color, as pictured. Substitute recommended size safety eyes to 12mm safety eyes.

MINI TANNER THE TRICERATOPS

Measurements: Approx. 8” tall while sitting and 11” tall while standing
Yardage: color A (tangerine): 118 yds, color B (yellow): 16 yds, color C (white): 6 yds

Small Horn

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

Using color B (shown as tangerine):

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

Using color C (shown as yellow):

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

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

Large Horns (make 2)

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

Using color B (shown as tangerine):

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Using color C (shown as yellow):

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

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

MINI STEVIE THE STYGIMOLOCH

Measurements: Approx. 8” tall while sitting and 11” tall while standing
Yardage: color A (tangerine): 98 yds, color B (yellow): 24 yds, color C (white): 11 yds

Front Horn

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

Using color B (shown as tangerine):

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

Using color C (shown as yellow):

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

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

Crown Horn – Small (make 2)

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

Using color B (shown as tangerine):

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

Using color C (shown as yellow):

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

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

Crown Horn – Medium (make 2)

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

Using color B (shown as tangerine):

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Using color C (shown as yellow):

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

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

Crown Horn – Large (make 2)

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

Using color B (shown as tangerine):

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

Using color C (shown as yellow):

R5-7: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

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

MINI TOBY THE TARBOSAURUS

Measurements: Approx. 8” tall while sitting and 11” tall while standing
Yardage: color A (tangerine): 113 yds, color B (yellow): 27 yds, color C (white): 8 yds

Spikes (make 7)

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

Using color B (shown as tangerine):

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Using color C (shown as yellow):

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R6: Fold the spike in half. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the first fold. (4 sts)

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

ASSEMBLY & FINISHING

Using the original Mini Tanner the Triceratops, Mini Stevie the Stygimoloch, or Mini Toby the Tarbosaurus patterns, assemble as written.

*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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