Don the Diplodocus Crochet Amigurumi Pattern (English)

Don the diplodocus spends all day grazing on the soft foliage from the tops of trees and stripping the bark further down. This wears his teeth out pretty quickly but it’s ok, they just keep growing back. He is 17 inches long and 6 inches tall (when made with the recommended materials).

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

The 9 page pattern is intermediate skill level and is available in US terminology. It is clear to follow with detailed instructions and lots of pictures for step by step making and assembly. There are also picture instructions for colour change, back loop only and invisible finish.

The following stitches/techniques are used in this pattern:
US Terminology - slip stitch, magic ring, single crochet, half double crochet, increase, decrease (sc2tog), colour change, back loop only, invisible finish

Pattern Language: English

Size Information

Don is 17 inches long and 6 inches tall (when made with Aran/worsted weight yarn)

Materials List

• Yarn: I have made Don using Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran (Aran/worsted weight yarn) - colour and weight details in pattern
• Hook: 4mm (G) crochet hook
• Stuffing: I use polyester filling
• Safety eyes: I have used 9mm plastic safety eyes, but you can embroider the eyes on if you prefer
• Yarn needle
• Pins
• (A stitch marker and row counter are useful)

Additional Details by the Author

(This pattern is for personal use only, not to be resold or rewritten in any way. I am happy for you to sell the finished toy, but please credit the design to me.)