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Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a sweet Appletosaurus — an apple-shaped dinosaur amigurumi with a long neck, conical tail, leaf, stem and decorative spots. It uses Stylecraft Special DK and a small 2.5 mm hook to create a firm, neat fabric with defined shaping. The instructions include photo references and step-by-step guidance for invisible closing and invisible decreases.

Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will make four legs, a joined body, a head/neck piece, tail, leaf, stem and three sizes of spots. The finished toy measures approximately 10cm tall using the recommended yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines two of my favorite themes: fruit and dinosaurs, into one whimsical tiny toy that brings a smile. I enjoy the clever shaping that turns simple rounds into a recognisable apple-dinosaur silhouette. The pattern uses small, satisfying pieces and a join-as-you-go step for the legs that feels rewarding when it comes together. I also love that there are photo cues and tips for invisible closing and invisible decreases, which help you achieve a professional finish every time.

Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how you can customise this Appletosaurus by swapping colourways; try pastel tones for a softer nursery friend or deep jewel tones for a bold collectible.

I often adjust the size by changing yarn weight and hook size: bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a cuddly chunky version, while fine yarn creates a tiny keyring-sized dinosaur.

I sometimes embroider a smile or freckles on the face rather than using safety eyes for a fully handmade look that is toddler-safe.

I also experiment with different spot arrangements and sizes — add more spots, make a single large spot, or use contrasting thread for a stitched-on look.

Try adding a tiny crocheted scarf or a miniature hat to dress your Appletosaurus up for seasons or gifts.

If you want posable limbs, insert thin wire into the legs and tail before stuffing to allow gentle shaping and display poses.

I like to use felt for small decorative accessories like bows or tiny apples to attach to the stem for extra character.

Consider using variegated or speckled yarn for the body to give a textured, multicolour effect without changing colours mid-pattern.

To make a whole family, create different sizes by changing hook and yarn combinations and display them together as a fun set.

When gifting, personalise with a small embroidered name on the tummy or a matching crocheted gift tag for added charm.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining the legs to the body will make positioning difficult; place a marker and count carefully so each leg is attached evenly. ✗ Overstuffing the body before completing decreases can distort the shape and make finishing awkward; stuff gradually and continue stuffing only while decreasing to maintain smooth curves. ✗ Forgetting to insert safety eyes at the recommended rounds causes placement errors; add eyes between rounds 7-8 and check spacing of ten stitches before securing. ✗ Ignoring the instructions for invisible decreases results in visible gaps along shaping seams; follow the invisible decrease technique steps and practice on a swatch first. ✗ Not weaving in ends as you go leads to a messy finish and difficulty sewing pieces together; weave in or leave tidy long tails for sewing when instructed.

Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming Appletosaurus amigurumi with this clear, photo-supported pattern. You will crochet a playful apple-shaped dinosaur with a long neck, tail, leaf and spots using Stylecraft Special DK. Perfect as a thoughtful handmade gift or a cute desk companion, this pattern guides you through shaping, invisible decreases and assembly step-by-step. Follow the rounds exactly for a balanced, professional finish.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK - Matador (red) - main color (as listed in pattern)
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK - Grass Green - accent color for leaf and spots
  • 03
    Stylecraft Special DK - Gingerbread - accent color for stem
  • 04
    Fibrefill (filling / stuffing material)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Two 6mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Yarn needle
  • 05
    Fibrefill (stuffing)
  • 06
    Scissors

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— Techniques :

Infos :

How to close amigurumi invisibly: 1. Insert needle in the FLO of each stitch around. 2. Pull tight to close. 3. Insert needle through centre exiting a few rounds down. 4. Weave in the end and admire your work!

Info :

How to decrease invisibly: 1. Insert hook into FLO of first stitch. 2. Insert hook into FLO of next stitch. 3. Yarn over and pull through two loops. 4. Yarn over and pull through two loops again. Invisible decrease complete!

— Legs :

Info :

Using Matador

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc each st around (12)

Round 3 :

in BLO sc each st around (12)

Round 4 :

sc each st around (12)

Info :

Cut yarn and weave in ends (photo 1)

— Body :

Info :

Using Matador

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc each st around (12)

Round 3 :

*1sc, inc* rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

*2sc, inc* rep 6 times (24)

— Body cont... :

Info :

In the next round we will join the legs to the body.

Round 5 :

2sc, with the body still on your hook (photo 2) Insert hook through any st in leg 1 and through the next st of rnd 4 (photo 3) complete sc, complete a further 2sc in this way, 3sc, 3sc through leg 2 and rnd 4, 3sc, 3sc through leg 3 and rnd 4, 3sc, 3sc through leg 4 and rnd 4, sc (24)

Info :

All four legs should now be attached to the body (photo 4)

Round 6 :

2sc, 9sc around leg 1, 3sc, 9sc around leg 2, 3sc, 9sc around leg 3, 3sc, 9 sc around leg 4, sc (48) (photo 5)

Round 7-11 :

sc each st around (48) (5 rnds)

Round 12 :

*7sc, inc* rep 6 times (54)

Round 13-20 :

sc each st around (54) (8 rnds)

Round 21 :

*7sc, dec* rep 6 times (48)

Round 22 :

*6sc, dec* rep 6 times (42)

Round 23 :

*5sc, dec* rep 6 times (36)

Info :

Start to stuff firmly and continue to stuff as we decrease.

Round 24 :

*4sc, dec* rep 6 times (30)

Round 25 :

*3sc, dec* rep 6 times (24)

Round 26 :

*2sc, dec* rep 6 times (18)

Info :

Stop stuffing here.

Round 27 :

sc each st around (18)

Round 28 :

*1sc, dec* rep 6 times (12)

Round 29 :

sc each st around (12)

Round 30 :

dec 6 times (6)

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Info :

Complete invisible close up to step 2 (photo 6) Insert the needle into the centre, push it through the body coming out directly at the bottom (photo 7 and 8) Pull the yarn tight making a dip in the top of the body (photo 9) Make a few sts on the bottom to secure. This should also raise the tummy slightly. Weave in ends.

— Head :

Info :

Using Matador

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc each st around (12)

Round 3 :

*1sc, inc* rep 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

*2sc, inc* rep 6 times (24)

Round 5-9 :

sc each st around (24) (5 rnds)

Round 10 :

6sc, *sc, dec* rep 4 times, 6sc (20)

Round 11 :

4sc, *sc, dec* rep 4 times, 4sc (16)

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rnds 7 - 8 ten sts apart so they appear either side of the head.

Round 12-18 :

sc each st around (16) (7 Rnds)

Info :

Finish the final rnd with a slst to join. Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Round 8 :

*3sc, inc* rep 3 times (15)

Round 9-10 :

sc each st around (15) (2 rnds)

Round 11 :

6sc, 3inc, 6sc (18)

Round 12-13 :

sc each st around (18) (2 rnds)

Info :

Finish the final rnd with a slst to join. Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Info :

Head and tail shown in (photo 10)

— Tail :

Info :

Using Matador

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

*sc, inc* rep 3 times (9)

Round 3-4 :

sc each st around (9) (2 rnds)

Round 5 :

*2sc, inc* rep 3 times (12)

Round 6-7 :

sc each st around (12) (2 rnds)

Info :

Leaf and stem shown in (photo 11)

— Leaf :

Info :

Using Grass Green

Round 1 :

ch8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, dcinc, dc, hdc, work the following sts in the final st (sc, ch2, slst in 2nd ch from hook, sc) Now working down the other side of the ch, hdc, dc, dcinc, dc, hdc, sc, slst to join (16)

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

— Stem :

Info :

Using Gingerbread

Round 1 :

Row 1 Ch10, slst in 2nd ch from hook, 8slst (9)

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Info :

Leaf and stem shown in (photo 11)

— Spots :

Item Name (Small Spots) :

Using Grass green. Small Spots (make two) Rnd 1 6sc in MR close with a slst (6) Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Item Name (Medium Spots) :

Using Grass green. Medium Spots (make two) Rnd 1 8sc in MR close with slst (8) Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Item Name (Large Spots) :

Using Grass green. Large Spots (make two) Rnd 1 6sc in MR (6) Rnd 2 inc each st around close with slst (12) Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Info :

All spots shown in (photo 12)

— Assembly :

Info :

We will use the long tails to attach everything. Using a few small sts attach the leaf half way up the stem (photo 13) then sew in the centre of the dip (photo 14 and 15) Stuff head firmly and sew over rnds 18 - 22. You may need to adjust this positioning if you find your Appletosaurus won't balance correctly. (photo 16) Stuff tail firmly and sew over rnds 14 - 19 ensuring the 3 increases from rnd 11 are towards the top (photo 17) Sew the spots on each side towards the rear (photo 18)

Assembly Instructions

  • Using the long tails, attach the leaf halfway up the stem with a few small stitches, then sew in the centre of the dip (photo 13, photo 14 and 15).
  • Stuff the head firmly and sew it to the body over rounds 18-22; test balance and adjust placement if the Appletosaurus tips forward or back (photo 16).
  • Stuff the tail firmly and sew it to the body over rounds 14-19, ensuring the three increases from round 11 are oriented towards the top for correct shaping (photo 17).
  • Sew the spots on each side towards the rear of the body in a cluster as shown in the photos (photo 18).
  • Use the long tails from each piece to secure and weave in ends neatly after assembly to keep joins invisible and tidy.

Important Notes

  • 💡Insert safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8 spaced ten stitches apart so they sit either side of the head for correct expression.
  • 💡Stuff strongly around shaping areas but stop stuffing before the final decreases to allow a neat closure without lumps.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go and leave long tails when pieces are cut so you can use them for sewing parts together securely.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of rounds and count stitches after increases or decreases to maintain correct shaping.

This Appletosaurus pattern brings together playful design and tidy amigurumi techniques for a delightful little friend. It combines fruit-inspired charm with dinosaur whimsy in one tiny toy that is perfect for gifting or display. Happy crocheting and enjoy bringing your own Appletosaurus to life! 🧶🍎

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 10cm tall when using the recommended Stylecraft Special DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the finished size; adjust your hook size accordingly and be aware that shaping and stuffing will be affected.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic crochet skills plus familiarity with amigurumi techniques like invisible decreases and closing are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience level and how much time you spend on assembly and finishing.