Mini Parker the Parasaurolophus – Free Dinosaur Crochet Pattern

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After sharing my full size Parker the Parasaurolophus dinosaur crochet pattern, I immediately got started on the next dino… Mini Parker the Parasaurolophus! I’ve had so much fun creating these crochet dinosaur patterns, and Mini Parker is no exception! Of all of my dinosaur amigurumi, the Parasaurolophus is probably my personal favorite.

If you’re new to crocheting amigurumi, you can find some helpful tips and tricks here. To create this cute dinosaur, I used WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted yarn. In addition, you’ll need a 4.0mm (G) crochet hook, tapestry needle/yarn needle, scissors, safety eyes (if desired), and poly-fil stuffing. You can find all of these over on my Amazon page here.

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

We Crochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted

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

I’d love to see what you make with this tutorial! Don’t forget to share a photo of your finished work in your Ravelry projects and my Facebook group!

Mini Parker the Parasaurolophus

PATTERN SPECIFICS

Measurements: Approximately 5.5” tall (sitting) or 7.5” tall (standing)
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G)
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight:  Medium (4), Worsted
Yarn Used:  WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (blush): 70 yds, color B (fairy tale): 26 yds, color C (white): 2 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

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. (unless otherwise specified) Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
  • Body, head, crest, 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 blush):

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

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

R3: *2SC 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 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (28 sts)

R6-10: 1 SC in each st around. (28 sts)

R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R12-16: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R18: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

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

Fill with stuffing.

Head

Using color B (shown as fairy tale):

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

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

R3-4: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Using color A (shown as blush):

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front of the face. The 9 sts between the two st markers sit flat and indicate the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R8 and R9, with 7 sts between. Embroider around eyes for additional detail, if desired. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R17: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R20: *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.

Crest

Using color B (shown as fairy tale):

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

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

R3: 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 1 SC in next st. (18 sts)

R4-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R10: 1 SC in next st, SC2tog, SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 13 sts. (16 sts)

R11: SC2tog, SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 12 sts. (14 sts)

*Note that R12 has fewer stitches than the previous and is not a “complete” round. You will not work in every stitch from R11.

R12: 1 HDC in each of the next 3 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 10 sts. Leave the final stitch unworked. (14 sts)

Fill crest with stuffing.

*Note that R13 will not begin in the final stitch that was left unworked.

R13: Fold the crest closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (6 sts)

R14-15: Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in each st across. (6 sts)

R16: Ch 1, turn, SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts, SC2tog. (4 sts)

R17-19: Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in each st across. (4 sts)

R20: Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in next st, SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. (3 sts)

R21-25: Ch 1, turn, 1 SC in each st across. (3 sts)

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

Legs (make 2)

Using color B (shown as fairy tale):

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 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (21 sts)

Using color A (shown as blush):

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (21 sts)

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R8: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

R10-14: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R15: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)

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

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as fairy tale):

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)

Using color A (shown as blush):

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-11: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R12: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

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

Tail

 Using color A (shown as blush):

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

 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)

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

 R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

 R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

 R9: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

 R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

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

 Fill with stuffing.

ASSEMBLY & FINISHING

See tutorial photos.

 Align the final row of the crest to R3-4 of the head, where the color change starts. Be sure that the HDC sts in R12 of the crest are facing up when attaching. Secure the flat piece of the crest to the head. Secure the edge of the stuffed piece to the head to prevent it from folding over.

Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R10-16 of the bottom of the head.

Attach legs over R4-5 of body, with each inside end of the legs touching in the middle. 

Using color D (shown as white), embroider 3 nails on each leg, over R3-5, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.  

Attach tail over R5-9, on the back of the body.

Attach arms over R10-16 on each side of the body, in line with the back of each leg. 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 13 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

Using color D (shown as white), embroider 3 nails on each arm, over R3-4, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.

 *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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3 Comments

  1. Thank you so much for all these wonderful dinosaur patterns! The worst thing about them is deciding wich one to make next ^^

  2. Oh gosh, I am grabbing these and going to get a head start for next year for my grandson. I am going to maybe try and do a busy book also, I think he would smile his beautiful smile. My crooked fingers need to hold up for now, God willing but YOU have given these beautiful patterns and written so well and I thank you so very much. May you and yours be Blesses this Christmas and coming year <3

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