Crochet Tutorial: Yellow Dinosaur with Blue Wings – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful yellow dinosaur amigurumi wears striped blue overalls, green garden sandals, a tiny crossbody satchel, a blue bow, and a daisy flower on the head. The design also includes blue wings, a spiky tail, sleepy white eye patches, embroidered flowers, a carrot motif, a watering can, a sun hat, a carrot basket, and a tiny garden gnome for a complete playful display.

 

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Finished Size

Using medium weight yarn and a 3.0 mm crochet hook, the standing dinosaur measures about 13 inches tall from feet to bow, about 7 inches wide across the body, and about 5 inches deep from snout to tail. The accessories are small display pieces made to match the proportions in the photo.

Skill Level

This pattern is best for confident beginners to intermediate crocheters. Most pieces use single crochet in spiral rounds. The special look comes from shaping, color changes, neat sewing, and careful placement of small details.

Materials

• Yellow yarn: main dinosaur body, head, snout, arms, legs, feet, tail, and toes.
• Turquoise blue yarn: overalls, hat, bow, wing lining, and some stripe rows.
• Medium blue yarn: overall stripes, tail spikes, wing details, and bow shading.
• Light blue yarn: hat ribbon and decorative stripes.
• White yarn: eye patches, daisy petals, gnome beard, hat flower, and watering can flower.
• Green yarn: sandals, leaves, flower stems, carrot tops, and gnome base.
• Brown yarn: satchel, strap, basket, sandal soles, and small garden details.
• Orange yarn: carrots and flower centers where needed.
• Pink, red, lavender, and cream yarn: tiny embroidered flowers and ladybugs.
• Gray yarn: watering can.
• Red yarn: gnome hat and ladybugs.
• Black yarn or safety eyes: pupils and ladybug dots.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for amigurumi pieces.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, straps, carrot tops, and small details.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Two green safety eyes, 12 mm to 14 mm, plus black pupils if using layered felt or plastic eyes.
• Two small cream buttons for the overalls straps.
• One small orange or tan button for the satchel flap.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and embroidery needle.

Abbreviations Used

• MR: magic ring.
• ch: chain.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• inc: 2 single crochet in the same stitch.
• dec: invisible decrease over the next 2 stitches.
• BLO: back loop only.
• FLO: front loop only.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• R: round or row.
• FO: fasten off.

Gauge and Tension

For the dinosaur, 6 single crochet stitches and 7 rounds should measure about 1 inch when worked firmly with medium weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. The fabric should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

If your stitches are loose, go down a hook size. If your fabric is too stiff to shape, go up slightly. Keep the same hook throughout the body pieces so the proportions remain balanced.

Important Notes Before Starting

• Work most pieces in continuous spiral rounds unless the pattern says to join.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, especially in the snout, feet, body, neck, and head.
• For a neat toy, use invisible decreases and sew with matching yarn tails.
• Pin every piece in place before sewing. The sleepy eyes, large snout, overalls, wings, and sandals create the character of this dinosaur.

Main Dinosaur Body

The body is worked from the lower belly upward. It should be rounded and pear-shaped, wide at the hips and narrower at the shoulders. The overalls will cover most of the lower body, but the yellow sides should remain visible.

Yellow Body Base

1. R1: With yellow yarn, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11-R18: Sc around for 8 rounds. 60 sts.
12. R19: Sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
13. R20-R22: Sc around. 54 sts.
14. R23: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
15. R24-R26: Sc around. 48 sts.
16. R27: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
17. R28-R30: Sc around. 42 sts.
18. R31: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
19. R32-R33: Sc around. 36 sts.
20. R34: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
21. R35: Sc around. 30 sts.
22. R36: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.

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Stuff the body firmly, keeping the bottom wide and rounded. The upper opening should be centered because the long neck will grow from this point.

Long Neck

1. R37: BLO, sc around. 24 sts.
2. R38-R45: Sc around for 8 rounds. 24 sts.
3. R46: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 21 sts.
4. R47-R49: Sc around. 21 sts.
5. R50: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
6. R51-R53: Sc around. 18 sts.

Stuff the neck very firmly so it can support the large head and snout. Do not close. Leave a long tail for sewing the head to the neck later.

Head

The head is rounded at the back with a large forward snout attached separately. The head should sit slightly angled downward so the sleepy eyes look soft and friendly.

Round Yellow Head

1. R1: With yellow yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9-R16: Sc around. 48 sts.
10. R17: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
11. R18: Sc around. 42 sts.
12. R19: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
13. R20: Sc around. 36 sts.
14. R21: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
15. R22: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.

Stuff the head firmly, keeping the front slightly flatter where the snout will attach. Leave a long tail. Do not close completely until the snout and eyes are pinned and checked.

Large Rounded Snout

The snout is the most recognizable part of this dinosaur. It is long, oval, and rounded at the front. It should project forward from the lower face.

1. R1: With yellow yarn, ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain, sc 5, inc in last st. 16 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 28 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 5, repeat sc 2, inc twice. 34 sts.
5. R5-R12: Sc around. 34 sts.
6. R13: Sc 15, dec, sc 15, dec. 32 sts.
7. R14-R16: Sc around. 32 sts.
8. R17: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 28 sts.
9. R18: Sc around. 28 sts.

Stuff the snout firmly, especially the front bulb. Flatten the open edge slightly into an oval. Pin the snout from R11 to R20 of the head, centered on the lower face. Sew securely around the open edge.

Nostrils

• With yellow yarn one shade darker, make 2 small raised nostrils.
• For each nostril: MR, 5 sc, sl st to close, FO with a long tail.
• Sew one nostril on each side of the snout front, around R5-R6 of the snout.
• Add one short curved stitch under each nostril to make it look gently raised.

Sleepy Eye Patches and Eyes

The dinosaur has oversized white sleepy eye patches with green eyes and black pupils. The patches sit diagonally, giving a gentle droopy expression.

White Eye Patch, Make 2

1. R1: With white yarn, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side, sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 26 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 26 sts.
5. R5: Sc 7, hdc 5, dc 3, hdc 5, sc 6. 26 sts.

FO and leave a long tail. The slightly taller side of R5 should sit toward the outside top of each eye patch to create a drooping almond shape.

Green Eye Discs, Make 2

1. R1: With green yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.

FO and leave a tail. Sew each green disc onto the lower center of a white patch. Add black safety eyes or crochet black pupils.

Black Pupils, Make 2 If Not Using Safety Eyes

1. R1: With black yarn and 2.5 mm hook, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Sl st to close, FO, and sew to the center of each green disc.

Pin the eye patches above the snout, leaning slightly downward toward the middle. Sew them securely. Use one small white stitch on each pupil as a highlight if desired.

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Legs and Feet

The dinosaur has chunky yellow legs and wide feet with three rounded front toes. The green sandals with brown soles sit around the feet, so the toes should remain visible.

Legs, Make 2

1. R1: With yellow yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R10: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. R11: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 21 sts.
7. R12-R15: Sc around. 21 sts.
8. R16: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
9. R17-R18: Sc around. 18 sts.

Stuff firmly. Flatten the top slightly and leave a long tail for sewing to the lower body.

Feet, Make 2

1. R1: With yellow yarn, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 26 sts.
4. R4: BLO, sc around. 26 sts.
5. R5-R7: Sc around. 26 sts.
6. R8: Sc 8, dec 5 times, sc 8. 21 sts.
7. R9: Sc 7, dec 4 times, sc 6. 17 sts.
8. R10: Sc around. 17 sts.

Stuff the foot firmly. Sew the open back of each foot to the lower front of each leg. Shape the feet so they point slightly outward like the photo.

Front Toes, Make 6

1. R1: With yellow yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. R6: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.

Stuff lightly, FO, and close. Sew three toes across the front of each foot. Place the center toe slightly forward and the side toes angled outward.

Arms

The arms are slim, rounded, and hang down at the sides of the overalls. They should be lightly stuffed so they remain soft and slightly curved.

1. R1: With yellow yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. R6: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 10 sts.
5. R7-R20: Sc around. 10 sts.

Stuff only the lower half. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 5 sc. FO with a long tail. Sew one arm to each side of the body just below the neck, letting the arms rest over the sides of the overalls.

Tail

The tail points backward and slightly upward. It begins wide at the body and narrows to a rounded tip. Blue spikes sit along the top of the tail and continue visually toward the back.

1. R1: With yellow yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 6 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 9 sts.
5. R5: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R6: Sc around. 12 sts.
7. R7: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
8. R8: Sc around. 15 sts.
9. R9: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
10. R10: Sc around. 18 sts.
11. R11: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 21 sts.
12. R12-R15: Sc around. 21 sts.
13. R16: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
14. R17-R18: Sc around. 24 sts.

Stuff firmly but keep the tail flexible. Pin the wide end to the back of the body at the lower waist, above the overalls line. Sew around strongly so the tail can hold its lifted shape.

Blue Tail Spikes, Make 3

1. R1: With medium blue yarn, MR, 4 sc. 4 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 4 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 6 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 6 sts.
5. R5: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 8 sts.
6. R6: Sc around. 8 sts.

FO and leave tails. Do not stuff heavily. Sew the spikes along the top of the tail, with the largest visual point nearest the body and the smallest near the tip.

Blue Wings

The wings are small, decorative, and attached to the upper back. Each wing has a yellow outer edge, blue inner panel, and darker blue vein lines.

Wing Outer Shape, Make 2

1. R1: With yellow yarn, ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side, sc 7, inc. 20 sts.
2. R2: Sc 2, hdc 4, dc 3, inc in next 3 sts, dc 3, hdc 4, sc 1. 23 sts.
3. R3: Sc 3, hdc 5, dc 4, inc in next 4 sts, dc 4, hdc 2, sc 1. 27 sts.

FO and leave a long tail. Fold the wing slightly so it curves like a leaf. Make one wing mirror the other by placing the starting tail on the opposite side before sewing.

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Blue Inner Wing Panel, Make 2

1. R1: With turquoise blue yarn, ch 7. Starting in second ch, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work other side, sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
2. R2: Sc 2, hdc 3, dc 2, inc in next 3 sts, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1. 17 sts.

Sew one blue panel onto each yellow wing. With medium blue yarn, embroider two diagonal vein lines from the wing base toward the outer edge.

Striped Blue Overalls

The overalls are worked as a removable-looking garment directly fitted around the lower body. They are wide at the hips with a bib on the front and two shoulder straps with buttons.

Overall Pants Body

Begin at the lower body circumference. Use turquoise blue and medium blue to create the horizontal stripes shown in the photo.

1. R1: With turquoise blue yarn, ch 61, join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist. Ch 1, sc in each ch around. 60 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 60 sts.
3. R3: Change to medium blue, sc around. 60 sts.
4. R4: Change to turquoise blue, sc around. 60 sts.
5. R5: Change to light blue, sc around. 60 sts.
6. R6: Change to turquoise blue, sc around. 60 sts.
7. R7: Change to medium blue, sc around. 60 sts.
8. R8-R12: Continue alternating turquoise, light blue, and medium blue every round. 60 sts.
9. R13: Sc 8, dec, repeat around using turquoise blue. 54 sts.
10. R14-R15: Stripe evenly in blue shades. 54 sts.
11. R16: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
12. R17-R18: Stripe evenly. 48 sts.

Slide this overall section onto the dinosaur body before the legs are permanently placed, or sew it around the body if the toy is already assembled. The top edge should sit just below the arms.

Overall Leg Openings

• Mark 12 stitches at the front center and 12 stitches at the back center for the crotch area.
• With turquoise yarn, join at one side opening and sc around the first leg opening for 24 sts.
• Work 3 rounds of sc, changing blue shade each round.
• Repeat for the second leg opening.
• Sew the small center crotch gap closed neatly with blue yarn.

Front Bib

1. R1: Join turquoise yarn to the front top edge of the overalls, centered on the belly. Sc 16 across. Ch 1, turn. 16 sts.
2. R2-R8: Sc across, ch 1, turn. 16 sts.
3. R9: Dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts.
4. R10-R11: Sc across. 14 sts.

FO and weave in ends. The bib should sit on the chest below the neck, leaving yellow sides visible.

Shoulder Straps, Make 2

1. With turquoise yarn, ch 28.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 27.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 27 again.

Sew one strap to each upper corner of the bib. Cross the straps over the shoulders or angle them straight back as shown. Sew the back ends to the top back of the overalls. Add one small cream button to each front strap base.

Overall Embroidery

• Carrot on bib: Use orange yarn to stitch a small carrot shape on the left side of the bib. Add three green straight stitches at the top.
• Pink flower on bib: Use pink yarn for five small lazy daisy petals and yellow or cream yarn for the center.
• Lower flowers: On the lower left pants area, embroider red, cream, orange, and yellow flowers with green stems.
• Stripe definition: Add a few medium blue surface stitches between stripes if you want stronger contrast.

Green Garden Sandals

The sandals have brown soles, green straps, and tiny red ladybugs on top. They sit under the yellow feet and leave the three toes visible.

Brown Sole, Make 2

1. R1: With brown yarn, ch 9. Starting in second ch, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 6, inc. 18 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 30 sts.

FO and leave a tail. Sew the sole under each foot, keeping the front rounded and visible.

Green Sole Border

• Join green yarn to the edge of each brown sole.
• Sc evenly around the sole, placing 2 sc at the front curve and heel curve where needed.
• Sl st to finish and weave in ends.

Green Toe Strap, Make 2

1. With green yarn, ch 18.
2. Starting in second ch, sc 17.
3. FO and leave tails.

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Place each strap across the top of the foot behind the toes. Sew both ends to the side of the sole.

Green Ankle Strap, Make 2

1. With green yarn, ch 24.
2. Starting in second ch, sc 23.
3. FO and leave tails.

Wrap each ankle strap around the lower leg where the foot meets the leg. Sew the ends at the outside ankle.

Tiny Ladybugs, Make 2

1. R1: With red yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 12 sts.

FO and flatten slightly. Sew one ladybug to the outer top of each sandal. Use black yarn to make a small head, center line, and two tiny dots.

Blue Bow on Head

The bow sits on top of the head, slightly to the back left. It has two rounded loops and a wrapped center.

Bow Loops

1. With medium blue yarn, ch 13.
2. R1: Starting in second ch, sc 12, ch 1, turn.
3. R2-R5: Sc across. 12 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Pinch the rectangle in the middle to form two loops. Wrap yarn tightly around the center 8 to 10 times. Secure at the back.

Bow Center Band

1. With turquoise yarn, ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch, sc 5.
3. FO and wrap around the pinched center.

Sew the bow to the top of the head. Make sure it stands upright and is visible above the eyes.

Daisy Flower and Leaves on Head

Daisy Center

1. With yellow yarn and 2.5 mm hook, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. FO and leave a tail.

Daisy Petals

• Join white yarn to any stitch of the yellow center.
• Ch 4, starting in second ch, sc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st into next center stitch.
• Repeat around to make 12 petals.
• FO and weave in the white end.

Green Leaves, Make 2

1. With green yarn, ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch, sc 1, hdc 2, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1.
3. FO and leave a tail.

Sew the leaves behind the daisy. Sew the flower to the right side of the dinosaur’s head near the bow.

Brown Crossbody Satchel

The satchel hangs across the dinosaur’s chest from one shoulder to the opposite hip. It is square, brown, and has a small flap with a button and carrot charm.

Satchel Front and Back, Make 2

1. With brown yarn, ch 13.
2. R1: Starting in second ch, sc 12, ch 1, turn.
3. R2-R10: Sc across, ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
4. FO first panel. Do not fasten off second panel.

Place both panels together. Sc around three sides through both layers, leaving the top open. Add 2 sc in each lower corner. FO and weave in ends.

Satchel Flap

1. Join brown yarn to the back top edge, sc 12 across. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R5: Sc across. 12 sts.
3. R6: Dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
4. R7: Sc across. 10 sts.

Fold the flap over the front. Sew a small orange or tan button to the front center. Make a small loop with brown yarn on the flap if you want it functional.

Satchel Strap

1. With brown yarn, ch 70.
2. Starting in second ch, sc across. 69 sts.
3. FO and leave tails.

Sew one end of the strap to each side of the satchel. Place the strap diagonally across the dinosaur from left shoulder to right hip, matching the photo. Tack the strap lightly at the shoulder so it stays in place.

Carrot Charm on Satchel

• With orange yarn, ch 5.
• Sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1 along the chain to form a tiny carrot.
• Add three tiny green stitches at the top.
• Sew the carrot just below the satchel button.

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Blue Sun Hat Accessory

The hat lies beside the dinosaur in the photo. It is turquoise blue with a wide brim, light blue ribbon, and a white daisy decoration.

Hat Crown

1. R1: With turquoise yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: BLO, sc around. 42 sts.
9. R9-R13: Sc around. 42 sts.

Wide Brim

1. R14: FLO, sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
2. R15: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
3. R16: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
4. R17: Sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
5. R18: Sc around. 66 sts.

FO and shape the brim flat. Add a light blue ribbon by chaining 58 and sewing it around the crown base.

Hat Daisy

• Make one small daisy using the same method as the head daisy, but use 8 white petals instead of 12.
• Sew the daisy to the front side of the ribbon.

Gray Watering Can Accessory

The small watering can sits beside the dinosaur. It has a rounded gray body, curved handle, spout, and a white daisy on the front.

Watering Can Body

1. R1: With gray yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R9: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. R10: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R11: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO and close the top. Flatten the bottom slightly so the can stands.

Watering Can Spout

1. R1: With gray yarn, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. R2-R7: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. R8: Sc 1, inc, repeat twice, sc 1. 7 sts.

Stuff very lightly or leave unstuffed. Sew the narrow end to the side of the can, angled upward. Shape the opening outward.

Watering Can Handle

1. With gray yarn, ch 22.
2. Starting in second ch, sc 21.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 21 again.

Sew one end near the upper back of the can and the other near the lower back to form a curved handle.

Small Daisy on Can

• With yellow yarn, MR, 5 sc for the center.
• Join white yarn, ch 3, sl st back to center stitch, repeat 5 times for petals.
• Sew the flower to the front of the can.

Mini Carrot Basket Accessory

Basket

1. R1: With brown yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO, sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
6. R8: Sc around in reverse single crochet if you know it, or regular sc for a simple rim. 18 sts.

FO and shape into a tiny open basket. For the handle, ch 18 with brown yarn and sew one end to each side.

Mini Carrots, Make 3

1. R1: With orange yarn, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat twice, sc 1. 7 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 7 sts.
5. R5: Sc 2, inc, repeat twice, sc 1. 9 sts.

Stuff lightly and close the top. Add green yarn tops by making three short chains of 4 to 5 stitches from the carrot top. Place the carrots in the basket and tack them with a few stitches.

Basket Flower

• Make one lavender flower with five small petals and a yellow center.
• Sew it to the front of the carrot basket.

Tiny Garden Gnome Accessory

The gnome is a small red-hatted decoration placed near the basket. It has a green base, white beard, round nose, and pointed red hat.

Gnome Body

1. R1: With green yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R8: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly and leave the top open for the hat to sit over it.

White Beard

1. With white yarn, ch 9.
2. R1: Starting in second ch, sc 8, ch 1, turn.
3. R2: Dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
4. R3: Dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts.
5. R4: Dec twice. 2 sts.

FO and sew the beard to the front of the green body.

Round Nose

1. R1: With cream yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 6 sts.

FO and sew the nose at the top center of the beard.

Red Hat

1. R1: With red yarn, MR, 4 sc. 4 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 4 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 6 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 6 sts.
5. R5: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 8 sts.
6. R6: Sc around. 8 sts.
7. R7: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 10 sts.
8. R8: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
9. R9: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 14 sts.
10. R10: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 16 sts.
11. R11: Sc around. 16 sts.

Stuff the tip lightly. Sew the hat over the top of the gnome body so it overlaps the nose slightly.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the snout to the lower front of the head first.
2. Sew the white eye patches above the snout, then add the green eyes and black pupils.
3. Attach the head to the stuffed neck. Angle it slightly forward and secure with many stitches.
4. Sew the legs to the lower body, then sew the feet to the legs if not already attached.
5. Sew three toes to each foot.
6. Fit the overalls around the lower body and sew them in place discreetly at the back and side seams.
7. Add the front bib, shoulder straps, and cream buttons.
8. Sew the arms to the sides, letting them rest naturally over the overalls.
9. Sew the tail to the back, then attach the blue tail spikes.
10. Sew the wings to the upper back, one on each side of the spine.
11. Add the sandals, straps, and ladybugs to the feet.
12. Add the bow, head daisy, embroidered flowers, carrot motif, and satchel.
13. Place the watering can, sun hat, carrot basket, and gnome around the finished dinosaur for display.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face from the front before making final knots. The large snout should be centered, the eye patches should angle down softly, and the green eyes should sit low on the white patches. This creates the gentle sleepy expression seen in the photo.

Use yellow yarn to shape the snout if needed. Insert the needle from the underside of the head to one nostril, pull gently, then move to the other nostril and repeat. This creates a soft sculpted muzzle without changing the friendly shape.

For the final face, add tiny white highlights to the black pupils. Add short yellow shaping stitches around the mouth area only if needed. Keep the expression simple and sweet.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not soak the toy if you used buttons, safety eyes, or wire-free shaped accessories.
• Press gently with a towel to remove moisture.
• Air dry flat in a shaded place.
• Keep the toy away from high heat because it can affect shaping and stuffing.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The neck is firmly stuffed and supports the head.
• The snout is centered and securely sewn.
• The eye patches are even and angled downward.
• The overalls sit smoothly around the round belly.
• The straps have two cream buttons at the front.
• The satchel strap crosses the chest diagonally.
• The wings are attached evenly on the upper back.
• The tail points backward and slightly upward.
• Each sandal has a green strap and a red ladybug.
• The small garden accessories are shaped and stable for display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, store the dinosaur upright or lying on its back with the snout supported. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of the head, wings, bow, or hat brim.

If dust gathers on the stitches, use a soft dry brush and brush in the direction of the crochet rounds. For the tiny flowers and carrot details, dab gently instead of rubbing.

If the overalls or accessories flatten over time, reshape them with your fingers after lightly misting with water. Let everything dry completely before storing.

For long-term display, keep the dinosaur away from direct sunlight. Strong sunlight may fade the yellow body, blue overalls, green sandals, and red ladybugs.

Finishing Message

Your yellow dinosaur with blue wings is now complete. With its garden outfit, flower details, tiny satchel, sandals, hat, watering can, carrot basket, and gnome friend, this project makes a cheerful handmade display piece for spring, summer, or any cozy crochet collection.