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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 small, apple-themed dinosaur amigurumi called Appletosaurus using DK-weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The design includes four legs, a rounded body, a long tail, a separate head, a tiny leaf and stem, plus three sizes of decorative spots. Clear round-by-round instructions and photo references guide you through joining the legs, shaping and finishing techniques.

Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn invisible closing and invisible decreases, plus how to attach parts neatly using long tails. The finished toy stands about 10 cm tall when made with the suggested yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it mixes a playful apple theme with classic amigurumi shaping that always delights. I enjoy how the small details, like the leaf and spots, let me add personality and color contrast to every piece I make. I find the join-the-legs-to-body technique really satisfying — it creates a seamless, stable base that looks professionally finished. I also love that the pattern includes clear photos and instructions for invisible closing and decreases, which makes finishing a pleasure.

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 customizing this pattern by changing the main color to create different fruit-dino hybrids; a yellow body makes a perfect 'banana-saurus' and a green body suggests a pear-inspired friend.

I often swap the DK yarn for a slightly thicker yarn and a larger hook to make a chunkier, cuddle-ready version; this adjusts proportions nicely and gives a softer finish.

For a tiny keychain version I use a fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook, and reduce stuffing for a flatter, lightweight result that is perfect on a bag.

I sometimes embroider facial details or add a tiny felt smile instead of using safety eyes for a softer toddler-safe toy.

Try adding small accessories like a crocheted scarf, mini hat, or a stitched-on apple seed for extra character and play value.

I also like to experiment with yarn textures: a slightly fuzzy yarn adds a whimsical furry look, while a cotton DK produces a crisper, more defined stitch appearance.

If you want poseable limbs, consider sewing a short length of florist wire or pipe cleaner into the legs before stuffing, which gives subtle bendability while staying hidden.

To make a themed set, create several Appletosaurus in varying sizes and colors and arrange them as a playful tabletop display or nursery shelf group.

I recommend testing eye placement and tail position before fully sewing — small shifts can dramatically change the expression and balance of your amigurumi.

Don’t be afraid to mix yarn brands and colors; I frequently use left-over DK scraps to add colorful spots and trims that make each Appletosaurus uniquely mine.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using stitch markers during rounds can cause you to lose track of the beginning of rounds; place a marker at the start of each round and move it up as you go to maintain accurate counts. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go can make shaping difficult and lumpy at the end; stuff gradually during increases and decreases so the shape forms evenly and smoothly. ✗ Skipping the invisible decrease technique will leave visible gaps and a sloppy seam; follow the invisible decrease steps carefully and practice on a scrap before applying to the final piece. ✗ Joining the legs incorrectly or asymmetrically will affect balance and posture; follow the joining sequence exactly and pin or hold legs in position before sewing to ensure correct alignment. ✗ Placing safety eyes too early or too close together can distort the head shape; insert safety eyes between the specified rounds and counts, then check placement visually before securing them.

Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Appletosaurus — a cute apple-shaped dinosaur amigurumi that pairs bright colours with simple shaping. This pattern walks you through crocheting legs, body, head, tail, leaf, stem and decorative spots with clear rounds and helpful photos. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a whimsical desk companion, you will enjoy stitching the little details that bring this toy to life.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Appletosaurus Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK (DK/light worsted) - Matador (red) - main color (small amount, approx 50g recommended)
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK (DK/light worsted) - Grass Green - accent color for leaf and spots (small amount, approx 10g)
  • 03
    Stylecraft Special DK (DK/light worsted) - Gingerbread - small amount for stem (approx 5-10g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Two 6 mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Yarn needle
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Polyester fibrefill (stuffing)
  • 07
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Techniques used in this pattern :

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 :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2 :

inc each st around (12)

Rnd 3 :

in BLO sc each st around (12)

Rnd 4 :

sc each st around (12)

Info :

Cut yarn and weave in ends (photo 1)

— Body :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2 :

inc each st around (12)

Rnd 3 :

*1sc, inc* rep 6 times (18)

Rnd 4 :

*2sc, inc* rep 6 times (24)

Info :

In the next round we will join the legs to the body.

Rnd 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)

Rnd 6 :

2sc, 9sc around leg 1, 3sc, 9sc around leg 2, 3sc, 9sc around leg 3, 3sc, 9sc around leg 4, sc (48) (photo 5)

Rnd 7 - 11 :

sc each st around (48) (5 rnds)

Rnd 12 :

*7sc, inc* rep 6 times (54)

Rnd 13 - 20 :

sc each st around (54) (8 rnds)

Rnd 21 :

*7sc, dec* rep 6 times (48)

Rnd 22 :

*6sc, dec* rep 6 times (42)

Rnd 23 :

*5sc, dec* rep 6 times (36)

Info :

Start to stuff firmly and continue to stuff as we decrease.

Rnd 24 :

*4sc, dec* rep 6 times (30)

Rnd 25 :

*3sc, dec* rep 6 times (24)

Rnd 26 :

*2sc, dec* rep 6 times (18)

Info :

Stop stuffing here.

Rnd 27 :

sc each st around (18)

Rnd 28 :

*1sc, dec* rep 6 times (12)

Rnd 29 :

sc each st around (12)

Rnd 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 :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2 :

inc each st around (12)

Rnd 3 :

*1sc, inc* rep 6 times (18)

Rnd 4 :

*2sc, inc* rep 6 times (24)

Rnd 5 - 9 :

sc each st around (24) (5 rnds)

Rnd 10 :

6sc, *sc, dec* rep 4 times, 6sc (20)

Rnd 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.

Rnd 12 - 18 :

sc each st around (16) (7 rnds)

Info :

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

— Tail :

Rnd 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Rnd 2 :

*sc, inc* rep 3 times (9)

Rnd 3 - 4 :

sc each st around (9) (2 rnds)

Rnd 5 :

*2sc, inc* rep 3 times (12)

Rnd 6 - 7 :

sc each st around (12) (2 rnds)

Rnd 8 :

*3sc, inc* rep 3 times (15)

Rnd 9 - 10 :

sc each st around (15) (2 rnds)

Rnd 11 :

6sc, 3inc, 6sc (18)

Rnd 12 - 13 :

sc each st around (18) (2 rnds)

Info :

Finish the final rnd with a slst to join. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Head and tail shown in (photo 10)

— Leaf :

Rnd 1 :

ch8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, dcinc, dc, hdc, sc, 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.

Step 1 :

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).

Step 2 :

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)

Step 3 :

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

Step 4 :

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

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the leaf to the stem using the long tail: sew the leaf half way up the stem with a few small stitches, then secure it in the centre of the dip (photo 13, 14 and 15).
  • Position and stuff the head firmly then sew it to the body over rounds 18–22 using the long tail; adjust placement until the Appletosaurus balances correctly (photo 16).
  • Stuff the tail firmly and sew it onto the rear of the body over rounds 14–19, making sure the three increases from round 11 face towards the top for correct shaping (photo 17).
  • Use the long tails of the spots to sew them to each side of the rear of the body, spacing them evenly for a natural look (photo 18).
  • Weave in all remaining ends securely and make a few securing stitches through the bottom to ensure the tummy remains slightly raised and stable.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round, especially during shaping and increases or decreases.
  • 💡Stuff firmly while decreasing to maintain a smooth shape, but avoid overstuffing which can distort the stitches and curves.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to check balance and symmetry; small adjustments before sewing will save reworking later.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go where possible to make finishing neater and easier at the end of the project.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes between the recommended rounds and counts, and check placement visually before securing them permanently.

This Appletosaurus pattern brings a playful apple twist to classic amigurumi shaping, creating a lovable mini dino that stands at about 10cm tall. It combines concise rounds with helpful photos so you can stitch confidently from start to finish. Perfect for gifting or decorating a shelf, this little friend is quick to make and full of character. 🧶🍎😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

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

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect final size and stitch tension; choose a suitable hook for your yarn and expect a proportional size change.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know basic amigurumi techniques such as magic ring, invisible decrease and joining pieces.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and pace.

What size safety eyes are recommended?

Two 6 mm safety eyes are recommended and are used in the head between rounds 7 and 8, spaced ten stitches apart.