my creative space: dinosaur amigurumi

My little man is completely crazy about dinosaurs at the moment... I mean totally obsessed!! And when I saw this dinosaur crochet pattern on Amigurumi Patterns, I just couldn't help myself!

crochet dinosaur
:: crochet dinosaur

I used the pattern as a guide. I used 8ply wool, used a 4.0 mm crochet hook and made a slightly bigger dinosaur! I also added the spikes on the back, I'm not sure if he's historically correct or there is an actual dinosaur that looks like that but it doesn't matter because my little man just loves his new dinosaur... ROAR :)

dinosaur love
:: a bit of dinosaur love

I'm really enjoying learning about all the different dinosaurs! My gosh I can't believe that there were so many different and weird looking ones with names I can't possibly pronounce! Looks like I'm getting a second education through my little man :)

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28 comments:

  1. Gorgeous dinosaur!!


    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  2. Beautiful dinosaur! What is it with boys & dinosaurs?! This gives me food for thought for the upcoming big birthday. PS my boy was nagging me to play with your boy this morning :-)

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    1. Thanks JO! My M has been asking after your M too.. so sweet! Another play date is needed soon I think :)

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  3. Isn't it fun? The dinos make my head spin. My 7yo's favorite is still the anklyosaurus because of the club on the tail--and he got to TOUCH a fossilized club at the science museum. Brilliant!

    Awesome dinosaur, and really, who's to say there wasn't one that looked just like that? :-)

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    1. Thanks Amy... That is so cool that you sone got to touch a fossil... what a lucky duck!!! How exciting! :)

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  4. Awesome!!!
    I know so many little people who'd adore this dino.

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  5. Wow - he's awesome! Love it :-)

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  6. aww, he is so cute! thanks for the link to the amigurumi patterns, i've never been there and i like what they have :)

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  7. He is way cute, and that dinosaur is just gorgeous! How clever you are. I haven't attempted any amigurumi patterns yet...
    Having two sons i'm also aware of this dinosaur obsession.

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  8. It's funny how boys are so drawn to dinosaurs, isn't it? For Cohen it was love at first sight. Same as trucks, earth movers and trains. It surprised me!

    Your dino is awesome. I love how all the crochet bits come together in the end to form such a sweet toy. I'm sure he will be well loved! :)

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    1. I know... it is really funny hey!!? The cars have been totally shoved aside for now :)

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  9. I love that last photo of your wee man facing off with the dino - it says is all. Clever Mummy!

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  10. Your version is great! I'm thrilled the patterns on my website are so creatively used and make your little boy happy! I love the picture of him with his dinosaur!

    Enjoy crocheting and hope to see you again!

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    1. Thank you... I will definately be making more amigurumi :)

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  11. so cute! and your little guy looks like he loves it.x

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  12. So cute! But looks a little complicated to make! Well done! I have been doing some drawing/sketching/painting this week, but I sold my digital camera and so I can't post it before I get my new one. Have a nice day!

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    1. BTW looks like your little man really, really loves it. I was also a big fan of dinosaurs when I was young :)

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    2. I am very envious.. I wish I had time to do some painting.. crocheting is a little less messy with a little man around :)

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  13. love the spikes down his back ~ totally makes the character!
    hugs to you :)
    xx

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  14. Very cool little dino! I'm amazed at how much dinosaur information my daughter retains--she's definitely schooling me!

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    1. Ha ha ha I am looking forward to being re-schooled :)

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  15. Who would have thought a dinosaur could actually be cuddly!

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  16. I love this little dinosaur dude! He is so adorable, and obviously quite loved by your little man. Makes my fingers itch to crochet up a little arigurumi myself...it's been a while. Thanks for playing along with my Pinterest challenge xx

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  17. Ah fab! how clever are you! I wouldn't know where to start! I love the bumps down dino's back! and what gorgeous hair your little man has too! Lisax

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  18. I am officially in awe of you Lamina! Is there anything you can't make!?
    Lovely to be back here reading. :)
    Ronnie xo

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