Crochet Baby Derpy Dinosaur Amigurumi Pattern For Keychain & Bag Charm

Whip up your hooks and yarn because you're about to bring the cutest Crochet Baby Derpy Dinosaur Amigurumi to life! Perfect as a quirky keychain or a charming bag charm, this pint-sized Dino buddy is all set to add a dash of fun wherever it goes. With a simple pattern that's a joy to follow, crocheters at any level can swiftly bring this little creature into the world.

Crochet Baby Derpy Dinosaur Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

• Light and dark yarn of the same color
• Black and pink yarn for facial embroidery
• Black beads for the eyes
• Blank keychain ring
• Stuffing material
• Crochet hook (3 mm recommended)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker (or a paper clip)
• Scissors

Body Pattern:

Round 1:

• Create a magic circle.
• Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch).
• Make 6 single crochets into the magic circle.
• Pull the tail to cinch the magic circle closed.

In Round 2 (Increase):

• Make 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 single crochets total).

Round 3 (Increase every alternate stitch):

• 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 2 single crochets in the next stitch; repeat ** around (18 single crochets total).

Round 4:

• Single crochet in each stitch around (18 single crochets total).

In Round 5 (Increase pattern):

• 1 single crochet in the next 5 stitches, 2 single crochets in the next stitch; repeat ** twice (21 single crochets total).

Round 6:

• Single crochet in each stitch around (21 single crochets total).

Round 7 (Increase pattern):

• 1 single crochet in the next 6 stitches, 2 single crochets in the next stitch; repeat ** twice (24 single crochets total).

For Rounds 8 and 9:

• Single crochet in each stitch around (24 single crochets total).

Round 10 (Beginning of decrease):

• 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then make an invisible decrease; repeat around (18 single crochets total).

Round 11:

• 1 single crochet, invisible decrease; repeat around (12 single crochets total).

For Round 12 (Closing round):

• Decrease in each stitch around. Work in back loops only if you want a flat bottom (6 single crochets total).
• Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for closing the hole.

Tail Pattern

Round 1:

• Create a magic circle.
• Make 4 single crochets into the magic circle.
• Pull the tail to cinch the magic circle closed.

For Round 2 (Increase pattern):

• 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 2 single crochets in the next stitch; repeat around (6 single crochets total).

Rounds 3 to 5:

• Continue with single crochets in each stitch or follow the increase pattern as instructed until the desired length of the tail is reached. Finish off and leave a tail for sewing.

Spikes:

• Create a slip knot, chain 2, and then slip stitch in the second chain. Repeat to create a row of spikes. Sew this along the back, starting from the head to the tip of the tail.

Facial Features and Finishing Touches:

• Add embroidered facial features or attach beads for eyes.
• Sew on the tail and spikes to the body.
• Attach the keychain loop at the top.
• Optionally add blush to the cheeks using pink yarn.

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