Bronto The: Dinosaur [PDF]

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DINOSAUR Shhhh… If you’re quiet, you might be able to hear the thundering footsteps of this fierce little dino. But do not despair, Bronto (meaning thunder) just prefers to eat leaves and snuggle all day. The perfect companion!

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1 skein of any color yarn (worsted weight/4ply) Size C-2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook 6 mm black plastic safety eyes Polyester fiberfill Tapestry needle (for fastening off) Stitch markers

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TERMINOLOGY ch: chain sc: single crochet inc: single crochet increase (sc 2 in next stitch) dec: single crochet decrease (sc next 2 stitches together) MR: magic ring rep: repeat between ** the indicated number of times

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You may use any yarn weight and hook size, as long as it creates neat stitches such that the fiberfill will not show through. Work in continuous rounds throughout. Do not join or turn unless otherwise stated. Use of stitch markers is recommended. 1|P a g e

HEAD & NECK This piece starts at the top of the head working in continuous rounds. R1: R2: R3: R4: R5:

6 sc in MR (6) 1 inc in each (12) *1 sc, 1 inc* rep 6 times (18) *2 sc, 1 inc* rep 6 times (24) 8 sc, place stitch marker (to mark a space for the eyes), 8 sc, place stitch marker, 8 sc (24) R6-R7: 1 sc in each (24) Add safety eyes between R5 and R6 where you placed your stitch markers. R8: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (18) R9: 3 sc, 6 dec, 3 sc (12) Stuff head. R10-19: 1 sc in each (12) R20: 1 more sc (just so everything lines up nicely) (1) Place a stitch maker at the stitch immediately following R20. This will later be referred to as “stitch 1”. Fasten off and stuff neck.

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BODY This piece starts at the top of the hump using a foundation chain to create an oval (see diagram).

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BODY (cont.) Foundation Chain: Ch 7 R1: Starting at second chain from hook, sc 5 in back loops of foundation chain, 3 sc in last stitch, rotate chain, sc 4 in front loops, 1 inc in last front loop (14) R2: 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (19) R3: 1 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc (24) R4: 2 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc (29) R5: To join body and head piece (see diagram and photos) QUICK TIP! 12 sc (of the body), dec stitch 13 (body) R5 is essentially a and stitch 1 (head) decrease using one sc together, 11 sc (head), from each piece. dec stitch 1 (head) and stitch 13 (body) together, 13 sc (body), 1 inc, 2 sc (42)

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R6: 39 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc R7: 40 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc R8/R9: 39 sc, ch 6 (skip 6 sc to create the hole for the tail), 43 sc

(43) (44) (44/44)

TAIL R10: R11:

1 sc in each (44) 1 sc in each, stop 1 stitch early so you’re centered at his back and start R12 (43) R12: ch 5 (skip 7 sc to create the hole for the leg), 7 sc, ch 5 (skip 7sc), 1 sc, ch 5 (skip 7 sc), 7 sc, ch 5 (skip 7 sc), 1 sc (36) R13: *4 sc, 1 dec* rep 6 times (30) R14: *3 sc, 1 dec* rep 6 times (24) R15: *2 sc, 1 dec* rep 6 times (18) R16: *1 sc, 1 dec* rep 6 times (12) R17: 6 dec (6) QUICK TIP! Close off and weave in end. Stuff body using the holes for Stuff generously! It helps him hold his the legs. shape.

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Going clockwise, rejoin yarn at the leg of the sc adjacent to the end of the tail chain (see picture).

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dec the leg of the adjacent sc and 1st stitch of the body together, 5 sc (of the body), 6 sc (of the tail chain) (12) R2: 2 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc (11) R3: 2 sc, 1 dec, 7 sc (10) R4: 2 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc (9) R5: 2 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc (8) R6: 2 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (7) R7: 2 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc (6) R8: 2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (5) R9: 2 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc (4) Close off and weave in end. Stuff body and tail using the holes for the legs. R1:

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LEGS Going clockwise, rejoin yarn at the leg of the sc adjacent to the end of the leg chain (see picture).

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dec the leg of the adjacent sc and 1st stitch of the body together, 6 sc (of the body), 5 sc (of the leg chain) (12) R2-R5: 1 sc in each (12) Stuff leg. R6: 6 dec (6) Close off and weave in end. Repeat for each leg. R1:

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FINISHING None! That’s the best part of this seamless, no-sew pattern. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Melanie at [email protected]

The pattern and pictures may not be copied, reproduced, published, or distributed in any form. You may sell finished products made with this pattern, but please provide design credit to Knot Too Shabby Crochet.

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