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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 creates a tiny Appletosaurus — a playful amigurumi that looks like an apple with legs, a tail and a leafy stem. You will work small motifs (legs, head, tail, spots) and join them to form the body. The instructions include invisible closing and invisible decreases with step-by-step photos.

Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting or display, the finished piece measures about 10cm tall using the recommended yarn and hook. Materials and abbreviations are provided to make the pattern easy to follow.

Why You'll Love This Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple shapes into a charming character with very little fuss. I love the playful idea of combining an apple and a dinosaur — it always makes people smile. I also enjoy how the small motifs (spots, leaf and stem) let me add personality with color choices. The construction is clever and satisfying: joining the legs into the body creates a sturdy base that stands well.

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 many ways you can customize this Appletosaurus pattern.

I often change the main color to pink or yellow to create different fruity friends.

I sometimes use a thicker yarn and larger hook to make a chunky, snuggly version of the toy.

For a tiny keychain version I use a thinner yarn and smaller hook and shorten the tail by a few rounds.

I like swapping the green spots for felt circles or embroidered spirals for a different texture.

Try replacing safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a baby-safe toy that is machine washable.

I occasionally add tiny accessories like a crocheted bow or a miniature scarf to give each Appletosaurus personality.

Consider using variegated yarn for the body to create subtle color shifts across the rounds.

If you want a poseable tail, I add a short piece of floral wire inside before sewing it closed for gentle bending.

You can also create sets with different colored leaves and stems for seasonal or holiday variations.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining legs to the body will make placement uneven; mark the first stitch of each leg and the corresponding stitch on the body before you join to keep symmetry. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps and uneven shaping; stuff a little at a time and shape as you go so decreases pull the stuffing into place evenly. ✗ Pulling decreases too tight can distort the shape of the tummy; when using the invisible decrease keep tension consistent and adjust stuffing so the body keeps a rounded silhouette. ✗ Inserting safety eyes without checking placement can make the face look off-center; position eyes between rounds 7 and 8 and count ten stitches between them to ensure they sit symmetrically.

Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet apple-inspired dinosaur amigurumi with this friendly, detailed crochet pattern. You will enjoy shaping the tiny legs, tail and head while adding playful green spots and a leafy stem. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, assembly tips and photography to guide you through every step.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK - Matador (red) - DK weight yarn (use small amount for body and head)
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK - Grass Green (green) - DK weight yarn (small amount for spots and leaf)
  • 03
    Stylecraft Special DK - Gingerbread (brown) - DK weight yarn (small amount for stem)

— Tools Required

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

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— Materials :

Info :

Stylecraft Special DK in the following colours: Matador, Grass Green, Gingerbread. 2.5 mm Crochet Hook. Two 6mm safety eyes. Stitch markers. Yarn needle. Fibrefill.

— Size :

Info :

If made using the suggested yarn and hook size, the finished product is 10cm tall.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

Stitches are in US terms. MR = magic ring. ch = chain. st = stitch. sts = stitches. sc = single crochet. hdc = half double crochet. dc = double crochet. inc = increase. dec = decrease. FLO = front loop only. BLO = back loop only. slst = slip stitch. rep = repeat.

— Techniques :

Info :

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 :

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 :

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)

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 :

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

Info :

Head and tail shown in (photo 10).

— Tail :

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 :

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

— Leaf :

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 :

Row 1 :

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

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Leaf and stem shown in (photo 11).

— Spots :

Small Spots (make two) :

Rnd 1 6sc in MR close with a slst (6). Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Medium Spots (make two) :

Rnd 1 8sc in MR close with slst (8). Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

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).

Info :

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)

Info :

Stuff tail firmly and sew over rnds 14 - 19 ensuring the 3 increases from rnd 11 are towards the top (photo 17).

Info :

Sew the spots on each side towards the rear (photo 18).

Assembly Instructions

  • Using the long tails, attach the leaf half way up the stem with a few small stitches, then sew into the centre of the leaf dip to hold shape (see photos 13-15).
  • Stuff the head firmly and sew the head to the body over rounds 18-22; adjust placement until the Appletosaurus balances correctly on its legs (photo 16).
  • Stuff the tail firmly and sew it to the body over rounds 14-19, orienting the 3 increases from round 11 towards the top so the tail tapers properly (photo 17).
  • Use long tails from the spots to sew them onto each side toward the rear of the body, spacing them as shown in the reference photos (photo 18).

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round and key attachment points to keep track while joining pieces.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and firmly for a smooth shape but avoid overstuffing which can distort the amigurumi when decreasing.
  • 💡Weave in ends and secure attachment stitches well to prevent pieces from coming loose after play or handling.

This adorable Appletosaurus pattern brings a playful twist to amigurumi — a tiny dinosaur disguised as an apple. The pattern includes clear round-by-round instructions, helpful photos, and finishing tips to help you create a sturdy little companion. Perfect for gifts, shelf decor, or a pocket-sized friend. 🧶🍎✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

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

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and stitch gauge; adjust your hook size accordingly to achieve the desired proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic experience with amigurumi techniques (magic ring, invisible decrease, joining pieces) is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how much finishing and sewing is required.