MR. PISTACHIO THE DINOSAUR by ezgissimo

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Abbreviations :

mr : Magic ring

sc : single crochet

ch : chain stitch

inc : increase (2 sc into the same

stitch )

dec : decrease

rnds : rounds

You will need :

Paintbox dk cotton lime green 429 50

gr.

Paintbox dk cotton seville orange 419

(small amount, aprox 2 gr.)

Paintbox dk cotton bubblegum pink 451

(small amount)

Paintbox dk cotton slate green 427

(small amount)

Paintbox dk cotton raspberry pink 444

(small amount)

Paintbox dk cotton dolphin blue 437

(small amount)

Paintbox dk cotton mustard yellow 424

(small amount)

crochet hook 3.00 mm

safety eyes 7 mm

fiberfill

tapestry needle

scissors

"The story began, when he saw his reflection on the water. He got shocked, because he

didn't look like a dinosaur. In reality, he looks like a giant pistachio with colourful spikes.

He could understand why the other dinosaurs were mean to him. He never used to join

them.

Because he is weird, it's impossible to say that he is a dinosaur. He is just different.

On that day, he just took his bag and hit the road to find his one's own kind. He believed

that he can be himself with them. Maybe, they can head into new adventures.

LEGS, BOSY AND HEAD

First Leg :

Start with lime green colour and make a magic ring

Rnd 1 : 6 sc

Rnd 2 : inc in all stitches (12)

Rnd 3 – 7 : sc in all stitches (12 )

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Second leg and body :

Start with a magic ring

Rnd 1 : 6 sc

Rnd 2 : inc all stitches (12)

Rnd 3 – 7 : sc in all stitches (12)

Don’t cut the yarn, we will join the legs.

Rnd 8 : after finishing the last sc of second leg, crochet 12 chains and connect

another

leg with slip stitch. Make a sc in same stitch and and continue crocheting around

two

legs and chain. 12 sc second leg, 12 sc over the 12 ch, 12 sc first leg, 12 sc back side

of

the 12 ch = so you will have 48 sc

Rnd 9 – 31 : 48 sc (23 rnds)

Start stuffing legs and continue stuffing while you go

Rnd 32 : 6 sc, dec (42)

Rnd 33 – 34 : sc in all stitches (42)

Rnd 35 : 5 sc, dec (36)

Rnd 36 : sc in all stitches (36)

Place safety eyes between 34. – 35. rounds and continue to stuffing. Embroider the

cheeks and the mouth (see the photo)

Rnd 37 : 4 sc, dec (30)

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Rnd 38 : 3 sc, dec (24)

Rnd 39 : 2 sc, dec (18)

Rnd 40 : 1 sc, dec (12)

Rnd 41 : dec (6)

Leave a long tail, cut the yarn, weave the end

TAIL :

Start with lime green colour and make a magic ring

Rnd 1 : 6 sc

Rnd 2 : sc in all stitches (6)

Rnd 3 : inc, 1 sc (9)

Rnd 4 : sc in all stitches (9)

Rnd 5 : inc, 2 sc (12)

Rnd 6 : sc in all stitches (12)

Rnd 7 : inc, 3 sc (15)

Rnd 8 : sc in all stitches (15)

Rnd 9 : inc, 4 sc (18)

Rnd 10: sc in all stitches (18)

Rnd 11: inc, 5 sc (21)

Rnd 12: sc in all stitches (21)

Rnd 13: inc, 6 sc (24)

Rnd 14: sc in all stitches (24)

Rnd 15: inc, 7 sc (27)

Rnd 16: sc in all stitches (27)

Rnd 17: inc, 8 sc (30)

Rnd 18: sc in all stitches (30)

Rnd 19: inc, 9 sc (33)

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Rnd 20: sc in all stitches (33)

Rnd 21: inc, 10 sc (36)

Rnd 22: sc in all stitches (36)

Rnd 23: inc, 11 sc (39)

Rnd 24: sc in all stitches (39)

Rnd 25: inc, 12 sc (42)

Rnd 26: inc, 13 sc (45)

Leave a long tail, cut the yarn, weave the end

ARMS : (make 2)

Start with a magic circle

Rnd 1 : 8 sc

Rnd 2 – 8 : sc in all stitches (8)

Leave a long tail, cut the yarn, weave the end

SPIKES ( make 7)

Start with a magic ring

Rnd 1 : 5 sc

Rnd 2 : sc in all stitches (5)

Rnd 3 : inc (10)

Rnd 4 : sc in all stitches (10)

Rnd 5 : 1 sc, inc (15)

Rnd 6 : sc in all stitches (15)

Leave a long tail, cut the yarn, weave the end

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DINOSAUR DOTS :

With slate green colour make a magic ring

1. dot : 6 sc in magic ring

2. dot : 8 hdc in magic ring

3. dot : 10 hdc in magic ring

FINISHING :

1. Sew the arms between the rounds 25 – 26

2. Sew the tail back of the body between to legs.

3. Sew the spikes as seen in the photo.

4. Sew the dots on the body

Mr. Pistacio is ready for new adventures.

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would be happy to meet your dinosaur.

I'm very curious about who will cross the

road with Mr.Pistachio and what he will

witness. If you are wondering, follow this

series.

To be continued…

All the best

Ezgi

blog : ezgissimo.blogspot.com