Bubble Dino - Free Amigurumi Pattern

Meet the Bubble Dino, an irresistibly cute amigurumi project that’s as fun to make as it is to cuddle! Crocheted with KnitPal Tweed Twinkles yarn in playful, speckled colors, this plump little dinosaur brings joy with every stitch. Designed using simple rounds, invisible decreases, and easy shaping techniques, Bubble Dino is perfect for beginners ready to level up or seasoned makers looking for a quick and adorable gift. Whether made for little hands, dino lovers, or your own collection, this cheerful creature is sure to spark smiles.

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What You’ll Need

• Yarn: KnitPal Tweed Twinkles DK (weight #3 - 79% acrylic/21% polyester, 87 yds per 50 g)
  Color A: approximately 25 g of Cyan Blue
  Color B: approximately 15 g of Creamy White
• Hook: US E / 3.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Notions:
  Scissors
  Stitch marker
  Tapestry needle
  Sewing pins
  2-Plastic safety eyes - 8mm
  Stuffing for toys

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Details

• Skill Level: Easy
• Measurements: 4.3" (11 cm) tall
• Gauge:
  A 10-round gauge swatch = 3.75" (9.5 cm) in diameter with 3.5 mm hook
  Swatch: 
  Rnd 1: 6sc in Magic Ring
  Rnd 2: 6inc = 12sc
  Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 = 18sc
  Rnd 4: (2sc, inc) x 6 = 24sc
  Rnd 5: (3sc, inc) x 6 = 30sc
  Rnd 6: (4sc, inc) x 6 = 36sc
  Rnd 7: (5sc, inc) x 6 = 42sc
  Rnd 8: (6sc, inc) x 6 = 48sc
  Rnd 9: (7sc, inc) x 6 = 54sc
  Rnd 10: (8sc, inc) x 6 = 60sc

Abreviations

• dec: invisible decrease (see below)
• inc: increase (work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch)
• rnd(s): round(s)
• sc: single crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• (...) x #: repeat whatever is between the brackets the number (#) of times stated
• = #sc: indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round

Special Stitches

Invisible Decrease (dec) 
Insert hook in FRONT LOOP ONLY of next two stitches (which results in two more loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook

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Notes

• Unless noted otherwise, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up each round.

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Pattern

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BODY

Color A.
Rnd 1: 6sc in Magic Ring
Rnd 2: 6inc = 12sc 
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 = 18sc 
Rnd 4: (2sc, inc) x 6 = 24sc
Rnd 5: (3sc, inc) x 6 = 30sc
Rnd 6: (4sc, inc) x 6 = 36sc
Rnd 7: (5sc, inc) x 6 = 42sc
Rnds 8-19 (12 rnds): 42sc Insert eyes between rnds 17 and 18, 7 sts apart.

Rnd 20: (5sc, dec) x 6 = 36sc
Rnd 21: (4sc, dec) x 6 = 30sc
Rnd 22: (3sc, dec) x 6 = 24sc Stuff Body and continue to stuff as you go.
Rnd 23: (2sc, dec) x 6 = 18sc
Rnd 24: (sc, dec) x 6 = 12sc
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. With a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through the front loop of each stitch of the last rnd and pull to close the opening. Secure the yarn and hide the end within the Body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEGS (MAKE 4) 

Color B.
Rnd 1: 6sc in Magic Ring
Rnd 2: 6inc = 12sc
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 = 18sc
Rnds 4-6 (3 rnds): 18sc
Rnd 7: (sc, dec) x 6 = 12sc
Rnds 8-9 (2 rnds): 12sc

Stuff Leg lightly.

Flatten the top of the Leg and sc opposite sides together to close (6sc).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the Leg to the Body.

TAIL

Color A.
Rnd 1: 6sc in Magic Ring
Rnd 2: 6sc
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 3 = 9sc
Rnd 4: (2sc, inc) x 3 = 12sc
Rnd 5: 12sc
Rnd 6: (3sc, inc) x 3 = 15sc Rnd 7: (4sc, inc) x 3 = 18scRnd 8: (5sc, inc) x 3 = 21sc
Rnd 9: (6sc, inc) x 3 = 24sc
Rnds 10-11 (2 rnds): 24sc

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the Tail to the Body.

 

SPIKES (MAKE 5)

Color B.
Rnd 1: 6sc in Magic Ring
Rnd 2: 6inc = 12 sc
Rnds 3-4 (2 rnds): 12sc

Flatten the opening of the Spike and sc opposite sides together to close (6sc).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the Spike to the Body.

ASSEMBLY

Place a small amount of stuffing into the Tail and attach it to the back of the Body using sewing pins. Make sure it is centered properly. Sew the Tail in place, adding more stuffing if needed. Secure the yarn end and hide it inside the Body.