Welcome, or welcome back to my blog! I’m excited to share my brand new cuddle me pattern with you, Triceratops cuddle me pattern”. I took a few months off from creating or designing new cuddlers because of burnout, and my creative juices just weren’t flowing. During that time,
I believe my last cute snuggler was my cuddle me mouse, that has done super well.
If you haven’t heard yet, Kismet Yarn has made me their brand ambassador! They sent me a box full of new colourful yarn to play with.
When I saw the super soft light blue cotton-acrylic blend, I knew I had to create a new cuddle me pattern with it. The Kismet 50/50 is perfect if you’re looking for a 50/50 blend of cotton and acrylic. This fiber is ideally soft and pillowy, making it perfect for nursery pieces and stuffed animals. I used a 3.5mm crochet hook to make this ‘Triceratops Cuddler’ and the ‘Triceratops amigurumi’ pattern.
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I’m also planning to create more cuddlers with this yarn. I’ll be re-making a couple of my old patterns and designing full amigurumi patterns to go with them. Keep an eye out for these upcoming patterns!
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Rose the Kitten is the latest free pattern available on my blog! I made her using Kismet Mandela Blanket yarn in White and the new Kismet Velvet Plush yarn. This pattern is perfect for making items to sell at your next market or as a thoughtful, handmade gift for someone special.
Chip the Otter is an adorable amigurumi critter that I crocheted using the incredibly soft Kismet Velvet yarn, which gives him the cute fuzzy appearance. His pattern is free on my blog, so you can create your very own Chip. The pattern allows you to crochet him in a sitting position or lying down on his back, adding to his cuteness.
Ben the Tiger is a great example of the versatility of my patterns when it comes to using different-weight yarns. These patterns can be easily adjusted to accommodate various yarn weights, making them suitable for a wide range of projects and preferences.
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What you will need to crochet this Otter:
- Scissors
- Stuffing 70g
- 14 mm safety eyes / 18mm for Velvet yarn
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
Hook sizes:
3.5mm- Double knit / light worsted weight
3.5mm- Parfait Chunky / Kismet velvet plush
Yarn Needed:
Double knit/ light worsted weight yarn
- Colour B: Blue 70g / 140m
- Colour W: White 15g / 30m
- White/ Black/ embroidery thread for the eyes
ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: INCrease
- DEC: DECrease
- DC: Double Crochet
- TC: Trebble Crochet
- BO: Bobble stitch
- SLP: Slip stitch
- MC: Magic Circle
- FO: Finish off
- BLO: Back loop only
Repeat the stitch sequence between (…..) by the amount stated next to it. The pattern is written in US terms
The amount of each stitch at end of each round is shown in the […] Working in continuous rounds with your stitch marker
My previous Free pattern:
Ben the amigurumi tiger is my latest pattern, which is completely free! which you can access the pattern HERE.
When I created Ben, I wanted to crochet a tiger that was both adorable and unique. And I wanted you to be able to make him in three different textures of yarn – acrylic, cotton, and velvet – to bring him to life. Specifically, I used Alize Velluto, Charity DK, and Elle cotton 4ply to make him.
I know that some people prefer to work with different yarn weights, which is why I made sure that the pattern is easily adjustable. If you want to use a different-weight yarn, it’s no problem at all. The pattern is designed to be flexible and adaptable.
One of the things that makes Ben so special is his color changes. He has a few different color changes throughout his design, which makes him even more unique. But don’t worry – the paid pattern for Ben is color-coded, so you’ll know exactly when to switch colors. It’s user-friendly and easy to understand.
Overall, I think Ben is one of the standout patterns from my new range. I put a lot of love and care into designing him, and I truly believe that you’ll enjoy making him. So why not give it a try? He might just become your new crochet project too!
You can always save him for later!
Here is the free pattern for crochet snuggler
LEGS (Make Four)
You will be using the W: White yarn when doing the (BO) Bobble stitch for the claw, watch the video HERE.
Colour B: (Blue) Colour W: (white)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: SC, W:(SC, BO, SC) SC, W:(SC, BO, SC) SC, W: (SC, BO, SC), SC in the next 6 stitches [18]
5:SC in each stitch around [18]
6: (1 SC, DEC) x6 [12]
7-18: SC in each stitch around [12] *12 Rounds* – stuff the arms
Pinch the leg flat between your thumb and index finger and slip stitch or SC 6 across closing the bottom of the leg. FO and weave in the yarn tail of each leg.
Head:
Colour B: (Blue)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
6: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]
7: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
8: (6 SC, INC) x6 [48]
9: (7 SC, INC) x6 [54]
10-16: SC in each stitch around [54]
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(If using safety eyes: Place eyes between round 12/13, 8 stitches apart)
17: (7 SC, DEC) x6 [48]
18: (6 SC, DEC) x6 [42]
19: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
20: (4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
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21: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24] -stuff head
22: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
23: (1 SC, DEC) x6 [12]- Stuff the head fully at this point
24: BLO, SC in each stitch around [12] *Mark the back loop with a stitch marker
25: (DEC) x6 [6]
FO, Weave in the end. Reconnect your yarn with a slip stitch and Chain 2 at the marker you left at round 24.
Did you know?
Although it might appear dangerous, Triceratops was actually a slow-moving herbivore that used its beak-like jaw and slicing teeth to pluck and chew tough plants that other dinosaurs couldn’t eat. It roamed in what’s now western North America during the Cretaceous period
BODY:
The body requires no stuffing, working in DC stitches.CH2 at the beginning of each round doesn’t count as a stitch. Slip stitch at the top of each CH2 when starting the next round.
26: CH 2,DC in each stitch around [12]
27: CH2, (1 DC, INC) x6 [18]
28: CH2, {Place leg 1 (2 DC, INC) x2}, (2 DC,INC) x1, {Place leg 2 ( 2 DC, INC) x2}, (DC, INC) x1 [24]
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NOTE: (When crocheting the arms into the body)
Make sure the claws of your Dino
is facing towards the head when placing them against the body
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He can also easily be made in a velvet yarn.
29: CH2, (3 DC, INC) x6 [30]
30: CH2, (4 DC, INC) x6 [36]
31: CH2, (5 DC, INC) x6 [42]
32-34: CH2, DC in each stitch around [42] *3 Rounds*
35: CH2, (5 DC, DEC) x6 [36]
36: CH2, DC in each stitch around [36]
37: CH2, (4 DC, DEC) x6 [30]
38: CH2, DC in each stitch around [30]
Slip stitch to the edge of the body to attach the legs, see notes.
Note: Make sure the arms are on the sides when you fold the bottom of the body in half. If your round doesn’t end at the corner when folding your body in half, slip stitch across till you reach it.
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ATTACHING THE LEGS:
Attach the legs while closing the bottom of the body. Place the leg next to the stitches of the body. Insert your hook through all three stitches, pull up a slip stitch, repeat x5, slip stitch the opening between the legs [3], place the second leg next to the body, and slip stitch 6 times through the body and leg till you have reached the other corner, end with a slip stitch and weave in the ends. [15]
MUZZLE:
Colour B: (Blue)
1: CH11, 2 SC in the 2nd st from the hook, SC in next 8sts, 4 SC in the last sts of the chain, now on the opposite side of the chain, SC in the next 8 sts, 2SC in the last stitch [24]
2:(3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
3: SC in each stitch around [30]
4: SC next 3sts, BO in the next stitch, SC 7, BO in the next stitch, SC last 18sts [30]
5-7: SC in each stitch around [30] *3 Rounds*
FO, Leave a long yarn tail for sewing – Stuff the muzzle
Attach the muzzle with a whip stitch between rounds 14/18 counting from the top of the head. The safety eyes should be just behind the nostrils. (Remember that the nostrils should show upwards)
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HEADPIECE:
Colour B: (Blue)
1: CH32, DC in the 2nd st from the hook, DC in the next 4sts, {3 TC in the next stitch, DC in the next 5 stitches} x 3 [37] – Leave a long yarn tail to attach the headpiece onto the head.
Connect the White yarn to make the top edge of the headpiece:
2: SC in the next 6 sts, {BO in the next stitch, SC in the next 7sts} x2, SC in the last 6 stitches [37] FO and weave in the ends.
Attach the Headpiece:
The bobble stitches will create a “Bucket”, using your index finger, you can push the bobble stitch to the outside.
HEADPIECE:
Attach the Headpiece:
Pin the headpiece across the top of the head, it has four points, they should be evenly placed on either side of the MC at the top of the head. The headpiece should go across the MC.
Using the blue strand of yarn, whip stitch across each stitch at the bottom of the headpiece.
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HORN ON MUZZLE: (Make one)
Colour W: (White)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3-5: SC in each stitch around [12]- Stuff the horn * 3 Rounds*
FO, Weave in the end, leaving a strand of yarn to attach the horn to the center of the muzzle between the nostrils.
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HORNS ON HEAD: (Make two)
Colour W: (White)
1: MC, 5 SC [5]
2: SC in each stitch around [5]
3: (INC) x5 [10]
4-5: SC in each stitch around [10] * 2 Rounds*
6: (SC, INC) x5 [15]
7: SC in each stitch around [15] – Stuff the horns
FO, Weave in the end, leaving a strand of yarn to attach the horns on top of the head between the two points of the head piece on either side.
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TAIL:
Colour B: (Blue)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: SC in each stitch around [12]
4: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
5-9: SC in each stitch around [18] *5 Rounds*
10: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
11-13: SC in each stitch around [24] *3 Rounds*
14: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
15-20: SC in each stitch around [30] *6 Rounds* Stuff the tail
21: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]
22-26: SC in each stitch around [36]* 5 Rounds *
FO, leave a long strand of yarn to sew the tail onto the back of your dino.
Attach the tail between the second and sixth rounds of DC rounds.
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And you are done!!
