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Dragonfruiteratops Amigurumi Pattern

Dragonfruiteratops Amigurumi Pattern
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3-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting 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 Dragonfruiteratops Amigurumi Pattern

The Dragonfruiteratops is a delightful fusion of dinosaur charm and tropical fruit whimsy. This creative amigurumi features a sturdy four-legged body with a distinctive white underbelly decorated with black seeds, just like real dragonfruit. The bright pink body is accented with grass green spots and a spectacular ruffled collar that adds personality and flair to this prehistoric creature.

Dragonfruiteratops Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

With safety eyes and carefully placed horns, this little dinosaur has an endearing expression that will steal your heart. The pattern includes techniques for color changes, invisible decreases, and creating decorative elements like picot edging.

Why You'll Love This Dragonfruiteratops Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines two of my favorite things: adorable dinosaurs and vibrant tropical aesthetics! The Dragonfruiteratops is such a unique concept that stands out from typical amigurumi designs. I love how the color combination creates such a striking visual impact, and the ruffled collar adds that extra touch of personality. The pattern is detailed enough to create a polished finished product, yet enjoyable to work through without being overly complicated. Every time I complete one, I'm amazed at how the simple stitches come together to create such a charming and distinctive character that brings smiles to everyone who sees it.

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

Switch Things Up

I love putting my own creative spin on patterns, and this Dragonfruiteratops is perfect for customization! One of my favorite variations is changing the fruit theme entirely. Instead of dragonfruit colors, I've made a kiwi version using brown and bright green, with tiny yellow seeds embroidered on the green sections. You could also try watermelon colors with pink, green, and black seeds, or go for a passionfruit look with purple and yellow.

Another fun modification I enjoy is adjusting the size of the ruff collar. Making it fuller by adding extra rows creates a more dramatic prehistoric look, while keeping it smaller gives a sleeker, more modern appearance. You can even experiment with the picot edging by making larger or smaller picots, or replacing them with scallops or other decorative edges.

I've also played around with adding extra details like embroidered scales on the body, creating different horn shapes and placements, or even adding small wings to transform it into a dragon-fruit dragon hybrid. Some makers have added tiny claws to the feet using embroidery thread, which adds a nice finishing touch.

For a completely different aesthetic, try using variegated or ombre yarn for the body. The color transitions create beautiful effects that make each piece truly unique. You could also use sparkly or metallic yarn for a magical, fantasy-inspired version that catches the light beautifully.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not stuffing the legs firmly enough before attaching them to the body, which causes the dinosaur to be unstable and unable to stand properly on its own ✗ Forgetting to add safety eyes before closing the head completely, making it extremely difficult to insert them later without distorting the shape of the piece ✗ Skipping the invisible decrease technique and using regular decreases instead, which creates visible gaps and holes that detract from the smooth professional finish ✗ Attaching the ruff collar too high or too low on the head, which throws off the proportions and makes the dinosaur look awkward instead of balanced ✗ Not leaving long enough tails when finishing pieces, making assembly frustrating and potentially causing pieces to come loose over time with handling

Dragonfruiteratops Amigurumi Pattern

Bring this adorable Dragonfruiteratops to life with your crochet hook! This whimsical pattern combines the charm of a prehistoric dinosaur with the vibrant colors of dragonfruit. Featuring a bright pink body dotted with white seeds, grass green spots, and a delightful ruffled collar, this cute companion stands at 9cm tall. Perfect for dinosaur lovers and fruit enthusiasts alike, this pattern includes detailed instructions for creating all the charming details including horns, spots, and a distinctive ruff collar.

Intermediate 3-4 Hours

Materials Needed for Dragonfruiteratops Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK yarn in Bright Pink
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK yarn in Grass Green
  • 03
    Stylecraft Special DK yarn in White

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Two 6mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Black embroidery floss
  • 05
    Yarn needle
  • 06
    Fibrefill stuffing
  • 07
    Scissors

Progress Tracker

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— Legs (make four) :

Round 1 :

Using White: 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

— Body :

Round 1 :

Using White: ch9, sc in second ch from hook, 6sc, 3sc in next st, working down the other side of the ch, 6sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 6sc, 3inc, 6sc, 2inc (24)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 6sc, *sc, inc* rep 3 times, 6sc, *sc, inc* rep 2 times (30)

Info :

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

Round 4 :

With the body still on your hook, insert hook through any st in leg 1 and through the next st of rnd 3, complete sc, complete a further 2sc in this way, 6sc, 3sc through leg 2 and rnd 3, 3sc, 3sc through leg 3 and rnd 3, 6sc, 3sc through leg 4 and rnd 3, 3sc (30)

Info :

All four legs should now be attached to the body

Round 5 :

9sc around the remaining sts of leg 1, 6sc, 9sc round leg 2, 3sc, 9sc round leg 3, 6sc, 9sc round leg 4, 3sc (54)

Round 6 :

*8sc, inc* rep 6 times (60)

Round 7 :

*8sc, dec* rep 6 times (54)

Round 8-10 :

sc each st around (54) (3 rnds)

Info :

Change to Bright Pink

Round 11-17 :

sc each st around (54) (7 rnds)

Round 18 :

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

Round 19 :

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

Round 20 :

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

Info :

Start to add stuffing, ensuring each leg is stuffed firmly. Continue stuffing as we go

Round 21 :

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

Round 22 :

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

Round 23 :

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

Round 24 :

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

Round 25 :

dec 6 times (6)

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Close invisibly and weave in any ends

— Head :

Round 1 :

Using Bright Pink: 6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc each st around (12)

Round 3 :

*3sc in next st, sc, 3sc in next st, 3sc* rep 2 times (20)

Round 4-6 :

sc each st around (20) (3 Rnds)

Round 7 :

*4sc, inc* rep 4 times (24)

Round 8-10 :

sc each st around (24) (3 rnds)

Info :

Finish the final rnd with a slst to join. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Insert safety eyes either side of the head between rnds 6-7 and add stuffing

— Tail :

Round 1 :

Using Bright Pink: 6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

*sc, inc* rep 3 times (9)

Round 3 :

sc each st around (9)

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

sc each st around (12)

Round 6 :

5sc, 2inc, 5sc (14)

Round 7 :

sc each st around (14)

Round 8 :

6sc, 2inc, 6sc (16)

Round 9 :

sc each st around (16)

Info :

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

— Ruff :

Row 1 :

Using Bright Pink, leave a long starting tail: Ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 17sc, ch1 turn (18)

Row 2 :

sc, *inc, 2sc* rep 5 times, inc, sc, ch1 turn (24)

Row 3 :

sc each st in the row, ch1 turn (24)

Row 4 :

sc, *inc, 3sc* rep 5 times, inc, 2sc (30)

Info :

Fasten off and cut yarn. Using Grass Green, turn work and join yarn to last sc worked in row 4

Row 5 :

sc each st in row, ch1 turn (30)

Row 6 :

3sc, *picot, 4sc* rep 6 times, picot, 3sc (30sc, 7 picots)

Info :

Cut yarn and weave in all ends except for the beginning long tail

— Horns (make 3) :

Row 1 :

Using Grass Green: ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail

— Spots (make 6) :

Round 1 :

Using Grass Green: 6sc in MR close with a slst (6)

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail

Assembly Instructions

  • Using the black embroidery floss, stitch seeds randomly on the white section of the body to create the dragonfruit seed pattern
  • Attach the head to the front of the body over rounds 9-15, ensuring it's centered and secure
  • Attach the tail to the back of the body over rounds 11-16, positioning it so the dinosaur has good balance
  • Stitch the ruff around the head at the point where the head meets the body, starting and ending at round 11 on either side of the head
  • Sew one horn at the front of the head between rounds 3-4 for the nose horn
  • Sew the other two horns between rounds 7-8, spacing them roughly three stitches apart for the head crest
  • Finally, sew three spots onto each side of the body near the tail to complete the dragonfruit appearance

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially when attaching the legs to the body
  • 💡Stuff the legs firmly before attaching them to ensure the dinosaur can stand properly
  • 💡When changing colors from white to bright pink, carry the yarn inside if possible to avoid loose ends
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before stuffing and closing the head completely
  • 💡Leave long tails on all pieces for easier assembly and more secure attachment
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and symmetry
  • 💡The ruff can be adjusted to be more or less ruffled by how tightly you attach it

This adorable Dragonfruiteratops pattern brings together the prehistoric world and tropical vibes in the most delightful way! Designed by Candy Downs for Hooked on Candy, this pattern features clear instructions and helpful photos to guide you through each step. The finished dinosaur measures 9cm tall and makes a perfect gift for fruit lovers, dinosaur enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates unique handmade creations. With its vibrant colors and charming details, this little friend is sure to bring joy wherever it goes. 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🦕✨

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FAQs

What size will my finished Dragonfruiteratops be?

When made using the suggested Stylecraft Special DK yarn and 2.5mm crochet hook, your finished Dragonfruiteratops will measure approximately 9cm tall, making it a perfect pocket-sized companion.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size of your dinosaur. If you use a heavier weight yarn with a larger hook, your Dragonfruiteratops will be bigger, and lighter yarn with a smaller hook will make it smaller. Just ensure your stitches are tight enough so the stuffing doesn't show through.

Do I need to know invisible decreases to make this pattern?

While the pattern includes instructions for invisible decreases, which create a neater finish, you can use regular decreases if you're more comfortable with them. The pattern includes a detailed photo tutorial showing how to work invisible decreases if you'd like to learn this technique.

How do I attach the legs to the body without creating gaps?

The pattern includes detailed instructions and photos showing exactly how to join the legs to the body in Round 4. The key is to insert your hook through both the leg stitch and the body stitch at the same time, then complete the single crochet as normal. This creates a seamless join.

What's the best way to create the dragonfruit seeds on the white section?

Use black embroidery floss to stitch small seed shapes randomly across the white underbelly. You can use simple straight stitches or small V-shapes to represent the seeds. Space them naturally, just like they appear on real dragonfruit.

Can I make this pattern child-safe?

Yes! Instead of safety eyes, you can embroider the eyes using black yarn. Make sure all pieces are sewn securely, and check that there are no loose parts that could come off. This makes it safe for young children and babies.