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Ankylosaurus Bruno Amigurumi Pattern

Ankylosaurus Bruno Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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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 Ankylosaurus Bruno Amigurumi Pattern

Meet Bruno, the adorable ankylosaurus who's as serious as a samurai but as cute as a turtle! This pattern combines intermediate crochet techniques with detailed construction to create a prehistoric friend with personality. Bruno features movable parts thanks to cotter pins and wire elements, making him perfect for posing and play. The pattern includes bonus instructions for a miniature popcorn bucket, inspired by Bruno's love for cinema adventures.

Ankylosaurus Bruno Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

This comprehensive pattern includes step-by-step photo instructions and uses multiple yarn weights to achieve realistic textures. The finished dinosaur measures approximately 7cm high and 12cm long, making it a perfect pocket-sized companion.

Why You'll Love This Ankylosaurus Bruno Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern brings Bruno's personality to life through thoughtful details like his embroidered facial features and carefully positioned spikes. The engineering behind the movable head and posable tail makes this more than just a simple amigurumi - it's a functional toy that can express different moods and poses. The bonus popcorn bucket adds such a whimsical touch that perfectly captures Bruno's cinema-loving character, making this pattern a complete storytelling experience.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how you can personalize Bruno to make him uniquely yours! Try experimenting with different color combinations - imagine a rainbow ankylosaurus or one in your favorite team colors. You could also scale up the pattern using thicker yarn for a larger version, or create a whole dinosaur family by making multiple Brunos in different sizes.

Consider adding your own decorative elements like tiny felt flowers on his spikes for a garden-themed Bruno, or small fabric patches to give him a punk rock vibe. The popcorn bucket opens up endless possibilities too - you could create different movie snacks or even tiny movie tickets to complete the cinema scene.

I particularly enjoy seeing makers add their own facial expressions by adjusting the eye placement or embroidering different mouth shapes. Some crafters have even created little accessories like tiny scarves or hats to give Bruno seasonal looks throughout the year!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

βœ— Not stuffing the neck tightly enough which causes the head to droop or not hold position properly βœ— Forgetting to place stitch markers at the beginning of rounds leading to uneven shaping and miscounted stitches βœ— Making the safety eye placement too wide or narrow affecting the overall facial expression and character appearance βœ— Overstuffing the body making it difficult to attach limbs and creating an unnatural bulky appearance βœ— Skipping the wire insertion step resulting in a floppy tail that won't hold poses or positions

Ankylosaurus Bruno Amigurumi Pattern

Create your very own adorable Ankylosaurus Bruno with this delightful crochet pattern! This charming dinosaur features distinctive spikes along his back and a massive club tail, just like the real prehistoric creature. Bruno is perfect for dinosaur lovers and makes a wonderful gift for children or collectors. With his cute expression and sturdy build, this little tank of a dinosaur will become a treasured companion for movie nights and imaginative play adventures.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Ankylosaurus Bruno Amigurumi Pattern

β€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarnart Jeans 160m/50gr in brown color (Yarn A)
  • 02
    Alize Cotton Gold Batik 330m/100gr in light brown (Yarn B)
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold Tweed 330m/100gr in cream/beige (Yarn C)
  • 04
    Pink embroidery floss for cheeks
  • 05
    Black, white and pink embroidery thread for facial features

β€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 1.75mm (for main dinosaur)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 1.5mm (for small details)
  • 03
    10mm safety eyes
  • 04
    Stitch markers or pins
  • 05
    Yarn needle with blunt end
  • 06
    Regular sewing needle
  • 07
    Round-nose pliers
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Synthepus stuffing
  • 10
    Cotter pin T-shaped 25x2.0mm
  • 11
    Metal shim 3x20mm
  • 12
    Disk diameter 20mm
  • 13
    Steel wire 1.6mm diameter
  • 14
    Electrical tape

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β€” HEAD :

Round 1 :

11 loops, turning, 10sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (10l)

Round 2 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 8sc, inc (12l)

Round 3 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc (12l)

Round 4 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 10sc, inc (14l)

Round 5 :

1 loop, turning, 14sc only through front loops (14l)

Round 6-7 :

1 loop, turning, 14sc (14l)

Round 8 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 10sc, dec (12l)

Round 9 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc only through front loops (12l)

Round 10-11 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc (12l)

Round 12 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 10sc, inc (14l)

Round 13 :

1 loop, turning, 14sc only through front loops (14l)

Round 14-15 :

1 loop, turning 14sc (14l)

Round 16 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 10sc, dec (12l)

Round 17 :

1 loop, turning, 12sc only through front loops (12l)

Round 18 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 8sc, dec (10l)

Round 19 :

1 loop, turning, [dec]Ρ…2, 2sc, [dec]Ρ…2 (6l)

Round 20 :

1 loop, turning, 6sc (6l)

Round 21 :

1 loop, turning, 6sc only through front loops (6l)

Round 22 :

1 loop, turning, dec, 2sc, dec (4l)

Info :

Change to yarn B, crochet around perimeter counter-clockwise from start point

Round 23 :

22sc up; 10sc straight; 22sc down; 4sc straight (58l)

Round 24 :

4sc, dec, 10sc, dec, 18sc, dec, 10sc, dec, 8sc (54l)

Round 25-27 :

54sc (54l)

Round 28 :

[7sc, dec]Ρ…6 (48l)

Round 29 :

[6sc, dec]Ρ…6 (42l)

Round 30 :

[5sc, dec]Ρ…6 (36l)

Round 31 :

[sc, dec]Ρ…12 (24l)

Round 32 :

[dec]Ρ…12 (12l)

Round 33 :

[dec]Ρ…6 (6l)

β€” MUZZLE :

Round 1 :

5 loops, turning, 4sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook), 4sc (from the back of the chain) (8l)

Round 2 :

[sc, inc]Ρ…4 (12l)

Round 3 :

12sc, sl st in the 1st sc (12l)

β€” SPIKES :

Small Spikes (2 pcs) Round 1 :

2 loops, 4sc in 2nd loop from hook (amigurumi ring) (4l)

Round 2 :

4sc (4l)

Round 3 :

[inc]Ρ…4 (8l)

Round 4 :

[3sc, inc]Ρ…2 (10l)

Round 5 :

10sc (10l)

Round 6 :

[4sc, inc]Ρ…2 (12l)

Round 7-8 :

12sc (12l)

Big Spikes (2 pcs) Round 1 :

2 loops, 3sc in 2nd loop from hook (amigurumi ring) (3l)

Round 2 :

sc, inc, sc (4l)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc]Ρ…2 (6l)

Round 4 :

[inc]Ρ…6 (12l)

Round 5 :

[2sc, inc]Ρ…4 (16l)

Round 6 :

16sc (16l)

Round 7 :

[7sc, inc]Ρ…2 (18l)

Round 8-9 :

18sc (18l)

β€” BODY :

Back Round 1 :

14 loops, turning, 13sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook) (13l)

Round 2 :

1 loop, turning, 13sc (13l)

Round 3 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 11sc, inc (15l)

Round 4 :

1 loop, turning, 15sc only through front loops (15l)

Round 5 :

1 loop, turning, inc, 13sc, inc (17l)

Round 24 :

crochet 22sc, 13sc, 22sc on the back; crochet 13sc on the tail (70l)

Round 25-27 :

70sc (70l)

Round 28 :

[5sc, dec]Ρ…10 (60l)

Round 29 :

[8sc, dec]Ρ…6 (54l)

β€” LEGS :

Front Legs (2 pcs) Round 1 :

5 loops, turning, 4sc (starting from the 2nd loop from the hook), 4sc (from the back of the chain) (8l)

Round 2 :

3sc in the next loop, 6sc, 3sc in the next loop (12l)

Round 3 :

only through back loops 12sc (12l)

Round 4-5 :

[inc]Ρ…2, 3sc, {sc3tog}, 4sc (12l)

Round 15 :

[sc, dec]Ρ…4 (8l)

Round 16 :

[2sc, dec]Ρ…2 (6l)

Assembly Instructions

  • Stuff the head firmly and insert cotter pin between rounds 31 and 32, then attach to body neck opening
  • Sew front legs to body between rounds 29-30 with approximately 24 stitches distance between them using threaded bracing technique
  • Attach back legs between rounds 25-26 with approximately 16 stitches distance using the same bracing method
  • Connect the tail to the back at round 23, ensuring proper alignment and sewing any gaps closed
  • Attach all spikes and plates to the back in a checkerboard pattern along the remaining back loop lines
  • Embroider facial features including eyes, nostrils, mouth, and eyebrows using embroidery floss
  • Sew pink cheeks to the head and add any final decorative elements

Important Notes

  • πŸ’‘Use stitch markers consistently at the beginning of each round to maintain proper stitch count and shape
  • πŸ’‘Stuff the neck very tightly to ensure the head holds its position well when attached
  • πŸ’‘Wire insertion is optional but recommended for tail mobility - use caution as it's not suitable for young children
  • πŸ’‘The cotter pin system allows for head movement - skip this step if making for babies or young children
  • πŸ’‘Split yarn C in half when working on spikes and plates for a more delicate appearance
  • πŸ’‘Crochet tightly enough so that stuffing doesn't show through the stitches - use smaller hook if needed

This enchanting Ankylosaurus Bruno pattern brings prehistoric charm to your crochet collection! With his characteristic armor plating, club tail, and sweet cinema-loving personality, Bruno is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. The pattern includes detailed photo instructions and even a bonus popcorn bucket to complete his movie theater adventure. Every stitch tells the story of this little armored warrior who's as tough as he is adorable. πŸ¦• Happy crocheting! 🧢✨

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FAQs

Can I make this pattern without the wire and cotter pin elements?

Absolutely! The wire and cotter pins are optional features for movement. You can simply stuff the tail firmly and sew the head directly to the body for a static but equally adorable Bruno.

What size will my finished Ankylosaurus be?

The finished Bruno measures approximately 7cm (2.8 inches) high and 12cm (4.7 inches) long without the tail, making him a perfect pocket-sized companion.

Can I use different yarn weights than suggested?

Yes, but you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly. The pattern recommends sport weight yarn, but you can substitute with worsted weight and a larger hook for a bigger dinosaur.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This is an intermediate pattern that requires knowledge of basic stitches, increases/decreases, and some construction techniques. Beginners should be comfortable with amigurumi basics before attempting.

How do I attach the legs securely?

The pattern uses a threaded bracing technique with round-nose pliers for extra security. Detailed step-by-step photos guide you through this professional attachment method.