Mini Andy the Apatosaurus – Free Dinosaur Crochet Pattern

I had to make a mini version of my Apatosaurus crochet dinosaur pattern to add to my always growing dinosaur collection! Like my other long neck dinosaur pattern, Mini Andy is just like a Brontosaurus crochet pattern, and is such a fun project to make.

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

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Free Crochet Pattern for Mini Andy the Apatosaurus

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
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.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• 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.
• Body, head, legs, arms, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled.
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as teal):

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)

R7-14: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R16: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R18-19: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R21-24: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R25: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from *around. (15 sts)

R26: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

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

Fill with stuffing.

Head

Using color A (shown as teal):

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)

R4-6: 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)

R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (36 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The first sequence of sts between the first and second st markers indicates the top of the head. The second sequence of sts between the second and first st markers indicates the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R8 and R9, with 7 sts between. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

R12: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R13: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R17: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R19: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R22: *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 mint):

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)

Using color A (shown as teal):

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R16: 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 mint):

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 teal):

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

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

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: 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 teal):

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)

R9-10: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R12: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

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

Fill with stuffing.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Using color A (shown as teal), embroider 2 nostrils on head, over R2-3, leaving about 3 sts between each.

Using color A (shown as teal), embroider eyelids over the safety eyes.

Using color B (shown as mint), 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 R12-16 of the bottom of the head.

Attach legs between R5-6 of body, with each inside end of the legs touching in the middle.

Attach arms over R15-20 on each side of the body, in line with the back of each leg. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 10 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 16 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

Attach tail over R6-10, on the back of the body.

Using color B (shown as mint), embroider a line on the top of each leg on R9 over 4 sts, and a line on R11 over 5 sts.

Using color B (shown as mint), embroider a line on the outside of each arm on R7 over 3 sts, and a line on R9 over 4 sts.

Using color B (shown as mint), 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 C (shown as white), embroider 3 nails on each leg, over R4-6, leaving about 2 sts between each nail. Using color C (shown as white), embroider 3 nails on each arm, over R3-4, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.

I hope you enjoyed this free Brontosaurus crochet pattern!

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Tips & Tricks

• When making this crochet dinosaur pattern, use stitch markers to indicate the beginning of your continuous rounds.
• Use pins to hold the Brontosaurus crochet pattern pieces in place while sewing to ensure proper placement.
• This list of amigurumi tips and tricks are great to follow for this crochet dinosaur and all of your amigurumi projects!

Alterations

• Use a plush yarn like Parfait Chunky to create a larger amigurumi dinosaur with this free Brontosaurus crochet pattern.
• For a larger version of this pattern, without changing your yarn, check out my Andy the Apatosaurus crochet dinosaur.

More Free Dinosaur Crochet Patterns

I hope you’ve enjoyed this Brontosaurus crochet pattern and check out my full crochet dinosaur pattern collection, like my Mini Stevie the Stygimoloch, Mini Tanner the Triceratops, and Mini Toby the Tarbosaurus.

First published June 2022.