Jurassic Granny Squares
These cute little Jurassic animal granny squares are all started the same by making a circle for each design in the animal colour, then turning into a square using a background colour.
They come in four sizes and are compatible with the pick and mix cardigan, cardi, sweater, poncho and romper. Or can also be used to make blankets, cushions, wall hangings or anything you choose.
The circle part can also be used to make appliques!
The squares can be made into the following patterns SWEATER, ROMPER, CARDIGAN, PONCHO, CARDI, PLAYSUIT
The ad free PDF that also includes the Large 6.5” and extra large 8.5” size can be found here
The circle granny square pattern can be found here make the circle part the colour of the animal you want to make.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
MATERIALS
Dk / weight 3 yarn I used Paintbox Simply DK in Vanilla Cream for the background colour (276 metres per 100g) and various different colours for the creatures. Each square will take between 20-60 metres of yarn in total.
4 ply yarn in black and white for the eyes on the 4, 5 and 6.5” or dk for the 8.5”
3 and 4 mm crochet hooks
Needle
Scissors
WARNING: Ensure small parts are sewn securely.
WRITTEN IN ENGLISH US TERMS WITH ABBREVIATIONS FOR UK
sc = single crochet (double crochet UK)
hdc = half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)
dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)
tr = treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)
sc2tog / sc3tog = sc 2/3 stitches together (double crochet 2/3 stitches together UK)
hdc2tog = hdc 2 stitches together (half treble 2 together UK)
slst = slip stitch
blo = back loop only (crochet into the back loop of the stitch
[ ] = in the same stitch
* * = repeat between
ch = chain
GAUGE
9 dc x 4 rows = 2” x 2”
NOTES
Check each creature size before completing the square as some have changes to the normal pattern.
All parts apart from the eyes are made with dk / weight 3 yarn and 4mm hook unless stated.
EYES
The eyes are made the same for each animal.
If making small, medium and large use a 3mm hook and black 4 ply yarn.
If making extra large use dk black yarn and 4mm hook
Round 1: In a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)
Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew one white line for small, medium and large and two white lines for extra large.
SMALL 4” / MEDIUM 5” SQUARE
Make the circle using green. Then change to the main colour and make round 5 as below. VIDEO
Round 5: ch3, 1 dc in the same, ch1, (work in blo) [2 dc] in the next stitch, hdc 1, sc 5, hdc 1, *[2 dc] in the next, ch1, [2 dc] in the next, hdc 1, sc 5, hdc 1* repeat once more, [2 dc] in the next, ch1, (working in both loops) [2 dc] in the next, hdc 1, sc 5, hdc 1, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch1 corner space to start the next round. (44) Continue to round 6 of the square.
SPIKES
Join main colour of dino in the first front loop from round 5
Working in the front loops, ch1, [sc, hdc] in the same, [3 dc] in the next, [hdc, sc] in the next, *slst 3, [sc, hdc] in the next, [3 dc] in the next, [hdc, sc] in the next* x 4, slst in the last. Fasten off.
Join a darker colour to the bottom of the first spike and surface slst around the back loops of the spikes.
(In blo) Slst 7, *skip 1, slst in the stitch below the slst below, skip 1, slst 7* repeat to the end of the spikes. Fasten off.
MUZZLE
Using beige
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch2, 14 dc into the circle, pull tight. (14) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
MUZZLE HORN
Make one using white
Row 1: ch4, slst in the second chain from the hook, sc 1, [2 hdc] in the last. (4) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
HEAD HORNS
Make two using white
Row 1: ch5, slst in the second chain from the hook, sc 1, hdc 1, [2 dc] in the last. (5) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew the muzzle at the bottom centre, sew the muzzle horn above, sew the eyes at each side of the horn, sew some eyebrows if wanted. Sew the head horns at each side of the centre spike.
SMALL 4” / MEDIUM 5” SQUARE
Make the circle using brown
TRUNK
Using brown
Ch12, hdc in the third chain from hook, [2 hdc] in the next, hdc 1, dc 7. (11) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
TUSKS
Using white
1st: ch10, slst in second chain from hook, [2 sc] in the next, sc 7. (9) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
2nd: ch10, sc in second chain from hook, sc 6, [2 sc] in the next, slst in the last. (9) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
EARS
Make two starting with beige
Round 1: Ch4, [2 sc] in the second chain from hook, sc 1, [4 sc] in the last, working along the other side, sc 1, [2 sc] in the last, slst to first. (10) Fasten off.
Round 2: Join brown, ch1, [2 hdc] in the first 2, hdc 1, [2 hdc] in the next 4, hdc 1, [2 hdc] in the last 2, slst to the first. (18) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew the top of the trunk starting just below round 1, sew the horns at each side of the trunk, sew the eyes above the horns, sew some eyebrows if wanted. Sew the ears at each side.
HAIR
Cut 4, 4 inch strands of yarn. Fold the strands of yarn in half and pull the center part way through the top middle stitch of the head, so it's about an inch through forming a loop, then pull the tail ends of yarn through the loop and tighten, snip ends to around 2cm. Separate strands for a fluffy look (I did this by running a needle through each strand) VIDEO
SMALL 4” / MEDIUM 5” SQUARE
Make the circle using green
SPIKE 1
Using green
Row 1: ch5, slst in the second chain from hook, hdc 1, dc 1, [2 dc] in the last. (5) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
SPIKE 2&3
Using green
Row 1: ch4, slst in the second chain from hook, hdc 1, [2 dc] in the last. (4) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
SPIKE 4
Using green
Row 1: ch3, slst in the second chain from hook, [2 hdc] in the last. (3) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
SPIKE 5
Using green
Row 1: ch3, slst in the second chain from hook, hdc 1. (2) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
MUZZLE
Using beige
Round 1: Ch5, [3 hdc] in the third chain from hook, hdc 1, [6 hdc] in the last, working along the other side, hdc 1, [3 hdc] in the last, slst to first. (14)
Round 2: ch1, [2 sc] in the first 3, sc 1, [2 sc] in the next 6, sc 1, [2 sc] in the last 3, slst to the first. (26) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew two nostrils on the muzzle, sew the muzzle at the bottom. Sew the eyes above the muzzle, sew some eyebrows if wanted. Sew the spikes in order, with spike 1 at the centre top.
SMALL 4” / MEDIUM 5” SQUARE
Make the circle using green
HEAD PEAK
Using green
Ch5, hdc in the third chain from the hook, hdc 1, [3 sc] in the last, working along the other side, hdc 2. (7) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
BEAK
Using dark green
Ch5, sc in the second chain from the hook, sc 1, hdc 1, [6 hdc] in the last, working along the other side, hdc 1, sc 2, ch2, slst in the second chain, slst to the first. (12) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew the head peak at the centre top of the head, sew the beak at the centre bottom, sew the eyes at each side of the beak, sew some eyebrows if wanted.
Small 4” / Medium 5” square
Make the circle using green
Make round 1-3 in green, then change to the main colour.
NECK
Row 1: ch5, hdc in the third chain from hook, hdc 2. (3) Turn
Row 2-3: ch1, hdc 3. (3) Turn
Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew the eyes and eyebrows if wanted. Sew a mouth. Sew some spots in darker green.
Small 4” / Medium 5” square
Make the circle using green
HEAD BUMP
Using green
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch2, 7 hdc into the circle, pull tight. (7) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew the head bump at the top of the head. Sew the eyes at the top of the head, with approx 1 row of green above, sew some eyebrows in black. Sew nostrils below the eyes, sew a mouth in black, sew teeth in white.
SMALL 4” / MEDIUM 5” SQUARE
Make the circle using yellow
MUZZLE
Using beige
Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch2, 16 dc into the circle, slst to the first and pull tight. (16) Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew a black nose.
EARS
Using beige make two
Row 1: ch4, sc in the second chain from hook, sc 2. (3) Turn
Row 2: ch1, sc all. (3) Turn
Row 3: ch1, sc3tog. (1) Fasten off
Join yellow at the bottom right,
Ch1, sc 4 up the side, [sc, ch2, sc] at the top, sc 4 down the other side. Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
TEETH
Make two using white
Ch5, slst in the second chain from hook, sc 1, hdc 2. Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew a nose and small black spots on the muzzle, sew the muzzle at the bottom centre, sew the teeth below the muzzle. sew the eyes above the muzzle, sew some eyebrows if wanted. Sew the ears at each corner of the head. Sew some stripes in dark brown.
SMALL 4” / MEDIUM 5” SQUARE
Make the circle using green
FRILL
Starting with yellow make two
Row 1: Ch12, sc in second chain from hook, sc 10. (11) Turn
Change to green
Row 2: ch1, [sc, ch2, sc] *skip 1, [sc ch2, sc] in the next* repeat to end. Fasten off with a long end for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
Sew orange lines on the yellow of the frill before sewing into place. Sew the eyes and eyebrows if wanted. Sew nostrils and mouth with black, sew teeth in white.
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