Crochet Mini T-rex
Oh, the Crochet Mini T-rex is just the cutest little creation you'll ever see! With its tiny arms and big adorable eyes, it's hard not to fall in love with this dino friend. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, making your own Crochet Mini T-rex will surely bring a smile to your face. Imagine having this miniature dinosaur sitting on your desk or hanging out on your bookshelf — it's bound to be a conversation starter! Plus, you can get creative with different colors and yarn textures to make your T-rex truly unique. So grab your crochet hook and let's bring this charming prehistoric creature to life one stitch at a time!
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: body color (BC), spike color (SC), and white.
E crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
1 set of 6mm black safety eyes
BODY:
Rd 1: With BC, 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24)
Rd 5: sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 6: sc in next 6 sc, working in front loops only, sc in next 12 sc, working in both loops, sc in next 6 sc. (24)
Rd 7: sc in next 6 sc, working in back loops of Rd 5, (sc2tog) 6 times, working in both loops, sc in next 6 sc. (18)
Rds 8-10: sc in each sc around. (18)
INSERT SAFETY EYES IN RD 5.
Rd 11: sc in next 6 sc, bubble st in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, bubble st in next sc, sc in next 3 sc.
Rds 12-14: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 15: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
STUFF BODY FIRMLY.
Rd 16: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 16, pull tightly and secure. Using white, embroider teeth on BODY. Weave in ends.
LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With BC, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rw 2: Ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rw 3: Ch 1, working across straight edge of Rws 1 and 2, sc evenly across. (3)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew LEGS to BODY. Weave in ends.
TAIL:
Rd 1: With BC, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (6)
Rd 4: sc in each sc around. (6)
Rd 5: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (8)
Rd 6: sc in each sc around. (8)
Rd 7: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (10)
Rd 8: sc in each sc around. (10)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff TAIL firmly. Weave in ends.
SPIKES:
Rw 1: With SC, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch. (2)
Rws 2-5: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew SPIKES to BODY. Weave in ends.