How to Crochet Mini-Dino!

This tutorial will walk you through all the steps to crochet your own Mini-Dino. You will need to know how to make a magic ring, single crochet stitches, invisible decreases, and slip stitches.

0:00 Intro
5:54 Materials
8:37 Body
1:02:44 Arms
1:05:04 Feet
1:08:36 Tail
1:15:28 Sew Arms to Body
1:19:27 Sew Tail to Body
1:25:39 Sew Feet to Body
1:37:03 Outro

[reneematthews]

First time ever crocheting and this is the only tutorial I could find that didn't make me want to throw my computer. Thank you so much for going through each step and not speeding it up to much.

[madlinochoa]

WRITTEN PATTERN:

MR= magic ring/magic circle
CC=change color
MC=main color
sc=single crochet
inc=increase
dec=decrease
BLO=back loop only

HEAD AND BODY-
R1: 6sc in MR
R2: 6inc (12)
R3: (1sc, inc)x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc)x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc)x6 (30)
R6-9: 30sc
R10: 11sc, 4dec, 11sc (26)
R11: 7sc, 6dec, 7sc (20)
R12: 5sc, 5dec, 5sc (15)
R13: MC-11sc, CC-4sc (15)
R14: CC- 4sc, MC-7sc, CC-4sc (15)
R15: CC-4sc, MC-1sc, inc, 3sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 2sc (18)
R16: 2sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 1sc, inc, 6sc, inc, 1sc (22)
R17: 1sc, inc, 14sc, CC-5sc, inc (24)
R18: CC- 1sc, inc, 5sc, MC-10sc, CC-4sc, inc, 2sc (26)
R19: CC-1sc, inc, 6sc, MC-15sc, inc, 2sc (28)
eyes between R7 and 8, 16 stiches apart, stuff head
R20: 2sc, inc, 24sc, inc (30)
R21: 21sc, CC-9sc (30)
R22: CC-1sc, inc, 7sc, MC-12sc, CC-6sc, inc, 2sc (32)
R23: CC-10sc, MC-2sc, inc 6sc, inc, 12sc (34)
R24: 2sc, inc, 28sc, inc, 2sc (36)
R25: (4sc, dec)x6 (30)
R26: (3sc, dec)x6 (24)
R27: (2sc, dec)x6 (18)
stuff body
R28: (1sc, dec)x6 (12)
R29: 6dec (6)
close

ARMS-
R1: 5sc in MR
R2-3: 5sc

FEET-
R1: 6sc in MR
R2: 6inc (12)
R3: BLO, 12 sc
R4: (1sc, inc)x6 (18)

TAIL-
R1: CC-4sc in MR
R2: (1sc, inc)x2 (6)
R3: MC-6sc
R4: (1sc, inc)x3 (9)
R5: CC-9sc
R6: 3sc, 3inc, 3sc (12)
R7: MC- 4sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 4sc (14)


sew the parts, and you have your own Dino!

[bhairavigovindarajan]

Thanks much for this tutorial. I am 10 years old. I have been crocheting for about a month now, and this was my second amigurumi. I am going to start following you from now on. You went slow and explained each step and did not fast forward at all.😘😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😍😍🥳🥳🥳🥳. I just finished and it looks amazing, except for the legs, they were not exactly matched, but I don’t care. I made this for my 5 year old brother. Once again, thank you much for this tutorial.

[slambert]

Commenting to say this is a great tutorial! I’ve made 2 Dino’s so far and they’ve both come out great. Sorry you’re getting some hate on this. It’s not hard to understand the work and skill it takes to rework a pattern to be small and still stay proportional. Thank you.

[serendavies-zbtf]

I love it!!! I decided to use a colour changing yarn and no colour changes and he turned out so well!! Thank you so much for this pattern, i am obsessed!

[HandmadeByMilo]

Just finished my first mini! I really appreciate the time dedicated towards the sewing process. I usually prefer low or no sew these days but this pattern was totally approachable. Thanks for developing a mini version of the very beautiful Timothy the T-Rex pattern!

[moma]

I am new to crocheting and was nervous about some of the reviews I read here, but this was a great tutorial. There was once where things weren’t looking as they should and when I figured it out, it was (as expected) my error. Counting is the vital part of this little guy. For best results I would suggest count as you do it and count before you begin the next row to ensure you’re starting off on the right foot.

Thank you for making very clear instructions, I had never changed colours in amigurumi before and the way you displayed it with different font colours and how you tied off made it a breeze! I would totally use your patterns again because of details like this that make it easier to succeed.

[tonyafreezeland]

Girl… I just have to say that it is so freaking to see someone who is so happy and excited..l absolutely love Love LOVE listening to you and learning from you. Thank you for making my day 🤗

[Bob_Wanda_in_Oly]

This Dino is sooo cute! I made him in green Bernat Baby Blanket yarn with lavender stripes and used a 6.0 mm crochet hook. He came out about 9” tall. I also added a crocheted face (eyes, nostrils, and mouth). Now I must make another one!

[LUCIANOARCANGELOARCANGELO]

Best tutorial in the I've never seen it in more detail, congratulations! I'm Brazilian and I don't speak a lick of English (I'm even using Google Translate) and I understood everything, thank you very much, you're wonderful, a diva!

[HobbyHorseLover_G]

Ty for this tutorial im 10 years old been crocheting for like 3 months made some amigurumi like octopuses this took me about 5 and a half hours tbh but I love him I’ve having a stall and probably will crochet a few for then but the first one I made goes to my mum like every other amigurumi I made!! Ty ❤

[susanseffens]

Just made one of these cuties for part of a baby gift. I’ll be putting embroidery eyes for safety but what a great pattern. Thank you for this tutorial. ❤️

[aleahchittum]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! You really took the time to explain the directions so it was easy to follow along. I’m making a bunch of these to give out to children at the hospital I volunteer at. They are so cute

[obsisaber]

I have made my first mini Dino in a bright bubblegum color and gave it to my dad and he absolutely loves it! And I’m planning to make some more. This tutorial was super easy to follow even as an advanced beginner.

[sxntivgo]

Made this for the guy I like and he ADORES it, thank you so so much 😭

[Smoothie]

I tried this for my frnd and must say it tutned out amazing...most of amigurumi tutorials are not made with normal yarn but chenille yarn which makes it hard to understand how small my project with normal yarn would be, thanks to this great tutorial i was able to make it 👍. Also i made a few changes, i didnt add stripes and made a tail 10rows instead of 7 i also embroidered the eyes on cuz i didnt have safety eyes rn. I am not a beginner to crochet but love to try out new things, i have made 2 dinos till now and they are amazing!

[AshleyFronk-lq]

Thank you so much! I have been crocheting for a while now, but am just barely getting into amigurumi. I can’t believe I just made this Mini Dino in real time with you (minus a few pauses here and there) and that it actually looks decent! That’s a true testament to your video and your ability to teach. Mine’s a little derpy due to the placement of the arms and legs, but not enough to remove and replace them, just enough to always remind me it was my first. 😉

[kristiwilliams]

Just finished my 1st dino. The upper arms are a bit wonky but I think cute over all. Thanks for being on here to teach people.❤❤ Thank you.

[Bea_T]

I was able to complete the pattern from start to finish in the span of one school day (it was one of those days where you come in just for attendance). It came out adorable! I used a lavender purple and this purple-blue mix yarn (Size 6, both from Bernat), and it's perfect cuddling size! I will definitely be making more for my friends. Amazing job!

[emilykinsella]

Such a cute pattern and wonderful video. Just finished my orange and black Dino for a gift. Can’t wait to see the future of this channel 👍