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Bob the Dinosaur by DROPS Design

Crocheted T-Rex dinosaur in DROPS Merino Extra
Fine. The piece is worked from nose to tail with one
seam. Theme: Soft toys.

DROPS Design: Pattern no me-077-bn

Yarn group B
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SIZE:
Height: approx. 18 cm = 7"
Length: approx. 18 cm = 7"
DROPS Children 37-21
MATERIALS:
DROPS Merino Extra Fine from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn
group B)
50 g color 31 forest green – for body
50 g color 41 olive – for legs and spines
And use:
Leftover black for the eyes.

CROCHET GAUGE:
20 single crochets in width and 20 rows in height = 10 x 10 cm =
4" x 4".

CROCHET HOOK:
DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5 MM = US E/4.
Hook size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm =
4", change to a larger hook size. If you get too few stitches on 10
cm = 4", change to a smaller hook size.

ACCESSORIES: Wadding.

Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here

Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn
here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter
here
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Yarn prices (per 06.08.2021)

Yarn (weight) Content United States
DROPS Merino Extra Fine uni colour (50g) 100% Wool 4.20 USD
DROPS Merino Extra Fine mix (50g) 100% Wool 4.20 USD

You can get the yarn to make this pattern from 8.40$*.

(*) Pattern prices are calculated from the smallest size / cheapest colour. You will find a prices table in this print to help
you calculate the price for other sizes.

All yarns are DROPS yarns. Color charts and updated retailer lists at www.garnstudio.com

Pattern for DROPS Children 37-21

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EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:

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CROCHET TIP (for chain stitches):

1 chain stitch should equal 1 single crochet in width. Make sure the chain-stitch loop is pulled up the
hook so it is not tight. If the chain stitches are tight the pattern will be tight in sections with a lot of
chain stitches.

CROCHET TOGETHER:
Work 2 single crochets together to 1 single crochet:
Insert the hook through the first stitch and pick up the strand, insert the hook through the next
stitch and pick up the strand (= 3 loops on the hook), make 1 yarn over and pull it through all 3 loops
(= 1 stitch decreased).

LOOP STITCH:
Sew with a single black strand. The eye is embroidered over rows 1 and 2 on the face and there are 5
stitches between each eye. See diagram showing how to work loop stitch.

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START THE PIECE HERE:

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DINOSAUR – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:

The piece is worked from nose to tail with one seam under the body. First you work 4 legs. Then the
dinosaur is started at the nose followed by the head. The neck and body are continued from the
head, attaching the legs as you go. Then the under-body is worked and tail and the back crocheted

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together. The spines along the back are worked to finish.

FRONT LEGS:
Work 2 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm = US E/4 and olive - read CROCHET TIP.
In the first chain stitch work 5 single crochets, making a small circle of stitches. Finish the circle with
1 slip stitch in the first single crochet, closing the circle and finishing ROUND 1.
ROUND 2: Work 1 chain stitch then 2 single crochets in each stitch. The round is finished with 1 slip
stitch in the first single crochet = 10 stitches on the round. Cut the strand and change to forest
green.
ROUND 3: Work 1 chain stitch, * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in the next
stitch, * work from *-* to end of round (= 15 stitches). Finish with 1 slip stitch in the first single
crochet on the round.
ROUNDS 4-9: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in all stitches. Finish with 1 slip stitch in the first
single crochet on the round (= 15 stitches). Cut the strand and pull it through the last loop.
Work 2 legs like this and fill with wadding.

BACK LEGS:
Worked as FRONT LEGS, but work one more round with olive before changing to forest green.

NOSE:
Work 2 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm = US E/4 and forest green - read CROCHET TIP.
In the first chain stitch work 5 single crochets, making a small circle of stitches. Finish the circle with
1 slip stitch in the first single crochet, closing the circle and finishing ROUND 1.
ROUND 2: Work 1 chain stitch, then 2 single crochets in each stitch (= 10 stitches). Finish with 1 slip
stitch in the first single crochet on the round.
ROUND 3: Work 1 chain stitch, * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in the next
stitch, * work from *-* to end of round. Finish with 1 slip stitch in the first single crochet on the round
(= 15 stitches).
ROUND 4: Work 1 chain stitch, * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the
next 2 stitches *, work from *-* to end of round. Finish with 1 slip stitch in the first single crochet on
the round (= 20 stitches).
ROUND 5: Work 1 chain stitch, * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the
next 3 stitches *, work from *-* to end of round. Finish with 1 slip stitch in the first single crochet on
the round (= 25 stitches).
ROUND 6: Work 1 chain stitch, * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the
next 4 stitches *, work from *-* to end of round. Finish with 1 slip stitch in the first single crochet on
the round (= 30 stitches).
ROUNDS 7-11: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in all stitches. Finish with 1 slip stitch in the
first single crochet on the round (= 30 stitches).
ROUND 12: Work 1 chain stitch, * 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, work the next 2
single crochets together – read CROCHET TOGETHER in descriptions above *, work from *-* until
there are 2 stitches left. Work 1 single crochet in each of the last 2 stitches and finish with 1 slip
stitch in the first single crochet on the round (= 23 stitches in the circle).
ROUND 13: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in all the stitches. Finish with 1 slip stitch in the
first single crochet on the round (= 23 stitches).

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FACE:
From here you continue working back and forth.
ROWS 1-4: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the 23 stitches. Turn.
ROWS 5-6: Work 1 chain stitch, work 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in each
stitch until there is 1 stitch left and 2 single crochets in the last stitch (= 2 increased stitches per row
and 27 stitches). Turn.
ROWS 7-8: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in each stitch. Turn.
Now embroider 2 eyes on the face using LOOP STITCH – read description above.

NECK:
Along the side of the FACE there are 8 rows; you now continue back and forth along both sides of
the face; i.e. a total of 16 rows:
ROW 1: Work 2 single crochets in the last row worked on the face, * 1 single crochet in each of the
next 2 rows, 2 single crochets in the next row *, work from *-* to end of row = 22 stitches. Turn.
ROW 2: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in each stitch. Turn.
ROW 3: Work 1 chain stitch, 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in each stitch until
there is 1 stitch left, 2 single crochets in the last stitch (= 2 stitches increased). Turn.
Continue with ROWS 2 and 3 until you have worked a total of 6 rows (= 26 stitches). Turn.

BODY:
Now the 2 front legs are attached to the body, working back and forth.
ROW 1: Work 1 chain stitch, 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the next
4 stitches, fold one of the front legs double and lay it on the body so the next 6 single crochets are
worked through 3 layers, work 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches (= mid-front/between
the legs), fold the other front leg double and lay it on the body so the next 6 single crochets are
worked through 3 layers, 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, 2 single crochets in the last
stitch (= 28 stitches). Turn.
ROW 2: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in all stitches. Turn.
ROW 3: Work 1 chain stitch, 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in each stitch until
there is 1 stitch left, 2 single crochets in the last stitch (= 2 stitches increased). Turn.
Continue with ROWS 2 and 3 until you have worked a total of 5 rows on the body (= a total of 32
stitches on ROW 5). Turn.
ROW 6: On this row you increase for the stomach as follows:
Work 1 chain stitch, 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the next 8
stitches, * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in the next stitch *, work from *-* a
total of 7 times, work 2 single crochets in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the next 7
stitches, 2 single crochets in the last stitch (= 10 stitches increased and 42 stitches on the row).
Turn.
ROW 7: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in all stitches. Turn.
ROW 8: On this row you also increase for the stomach as follows:
Work 1 chain stitch, 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the next 16
stitches, * 2 single crochets in the next stitch, 1 single crochet in the next stitch *, work from *-* a
total of 4 times, 1 single crochet in each of the next 16 stitches, 2 single crochets in the last stitch (=
6 stitches increased and 48 stitches on the row). Turn.

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ROW 9: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in all stitches. Turn.

ROW 10: Work 1 chain stitch, 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in each stitch until
there is 1 stitch left, 2 single crochets in the last stitch (= 2 stitches increased and 50 stitches on the
row). Turn.
ROW 11: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in all stitches. Turn.
ROW 12: Work 1 chain stitch, 2 single crochets in the first stitch, 1 single crochet in each stitch until
there is 1 stitch left, 2 single crochets in the last stitch (= 2 stitches increased and 52 stitches on the
row). Turn.
ROW 13: Now attach the back legs to the body. Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the
first 15 stitches, fold one of the back legs double and lay it on the body so the next 6 single crochets
are worked through 3 layers, work 1 single crochet in each of the next 10 stitches (= mid-
front/between the legs), fold the other back leg double and lay it on the body so the next 6 single
crochets are worked through 3 layers, work 1 single crochet in each of the last 15 stitches. Turn.

UNDER-BODY:
ROWS 1-3: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in all stitches. Turn.
ROW 4: On this row you decrease for a flat bottom as follows:
Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the first 18 stitches, * crochet together the next 2
single crochets - read CROCHET TOGETHER in description above *, work from *-* a total of 8 times,
work 1 single crochet in each of the last 18 stitches (= 8 stitches decreased and 44 stitches on the
row). Turn.
ROW 5: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in all stitches. Turn.
ROW 6: On this row you also decrease for a flat bottom as follows:
Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the first 14 stitches, * crochet together the next 2
single crochets *, work from *-* a total of 8 times, work 1 single crochet in each of the last 14 stitches
(= 8 stitches decreased and 36 stitches on the row). Turn.
ROW 7: Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in all stitches. Turn.
ROW 8: On this row you also decrease for a flat bottom as follows:
Work 1 chain stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the first 14 stitches, * crochet together the next 2
stitches *, work from *-* a total of 4 times, work 1 single crochet in each of the last 14 stitches (= 4
stitches decreased and 32 stitches on the row). Cut and fasten the strand.

ASSEMBLY:
Fold the bottom double, length-wise, and sew together stitch for stitch.

TAIL:
Use crochet hook size 3.5 mm = US E/4 and forest green. Along the sides of the UNDER-BODY
there are 8 rows (on each side of the seam) and you now work back and forth along both sides; a
total of 16 rows:
ROW 1: Work 1 single crochet in each row (= 16 stitches). Turn.
ROW 2: Work 1 chain stitch, crochet together the first 2 single crochets, work 1 single crochet in
each stitch until there are 2 stitches left and work together the last 2 single crochets (= 2 stitches
decreased). Turn.
Work ROWS 1 and 2 for a total of 12 rows and with 4 stitches left on the last row. Cut and fasten
the strand.

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BACK:
Use crochet hook size 3.5 mm = US E/4 and forest green. Work 1 row of single crochets along the
whole opening on the back, starting by the tail as follows:
ROW 1: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch or row – from the tail to the top of the head and back
along the other side to the tail. There are approx. 45 stitches on each side of the back and 90
stitches around the whole opening. Turn.
Now fill the dinosaur with wadding while continuing as follows:
ROW 2: Fold the dinosaur double and work a row of single crochets through both layers, from the
tail to the head, so the back is closed = approx. 45 stitches. Cut and fasten the strand.

SPINES:
Using olive and crochet hook size 3.5 mm = US E/4, start at the tip of the tail and work as follows:
* Work 1 single crochet, skip 1 stitch and work in the next stitch: 2 double crochets, 1 treble
crochet, 2 chain stitches, 1 treble crochet and 2 double crochets. Skip 1 stitch and work 1 single
crochet in the next stitch *, work from *-* a total of 2 times, then repeat from *-* up the back but
skipping 2 stitches instead of 1 as far as the head.
When there are too few stitches to repeat by the head, finish with single crochets. Cut and fasten
the strand.

Diagram for DROPS Children 37-21

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