DROPS Safran
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DROPS design: Pattern no e-011-bn
Yarn group A and C or A + A
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SMALL:
Measurements: approx. 4'' high x 5½'' long /
10 cm high x 14 cm long

Materials:
DROPS SAFRAN from Garnstudio
50 g color no 14, army green
50 g color no 31, lime
+ some black for eyes and mouth
DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3 mm - or size needed to get 24 dc = 10 cm in width.
ACCESSORIES: Some cotton wool for filling.

LARGE:
Measurements: approx. 14 cm/5½" high x 20 cm/8" long
Materials:
DROPS PARIS fra Garnstudio
50 g color no 05, light purple
50 g color no 58, powder pink
+ some black for eyes and mouth

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 4 mm - or size needed to get 17 dc = 10 cm in width.
ACCESSORIES: Some cotton wool for filling.

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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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DROPS Safran
DROPS Safran
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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in British English, please click here.
FILLING TIP:
Gradually fill some poly stuffing in the animal when working.

CROCHET TIP:
Beg every sc round with 1 ch (this does not replace first sc) and finish with 1 sl st in first sc from beg of round.
Turn every sc row with 1 ch - this ch does not replace first sc on row.

DECREASE TIP:
Dec 1 sc by working 2 sts tog.
This is done as follows: Insert hook in first st and pull thread through, insert hook in next st and pull thread through, make 1 YO and pull thread through all 3 sts on hook.

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SMALL DINOSAUR:
Worked from the top of head, down the neck, along the body and out to the tail. Work the legs separately and fasten. Work spikes at the end.
READ FILLING TIP!

HEAD, BODY AND TAIL:
Ch 4 with army green on hook size 3 mm / C and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch. READ CROCHET TIP!
ROUND 1: Work 6 sc in ch-ring.
ROUND 2: * Work 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 9 sc.
ROUND 3: * Work 1 sc in each of the first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc *, repeat from *-* the entire round = 12 sc. Turn piece and work back from WS.
ROW 4-6: Work 3 rows with 1 sc in every sc back and forth (= opening for snout, which is worked later).
ROUND 7: Now work in the round again (insert 1 marker at beg of round). Work the first 2 sc tog – SEE DECREASE, then 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc and work the last 2 sc tog = 10 sc.
ROUND 8-14: Work 1 sc in every sc in the round without finishing every round, then work 1 sc in each of the first 5 sts to end up mid on top of neck - now rounds beg her.
ROUND 15: 1 sc in each of the first 3 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 4 sc, 1 sc in each of the last 3 sc = 14 sc.
ROUND 16: Work the first 2 sc tog, then 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, and work the last 2 sc tog = 16 sc.
ROUND 17: Work 1 sc in each of the first 14 sc, turn with 1 ch. Then work back and forth a piece for chest.
ROW 18 (WS): Skip the first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 11 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 19 (RS): Skip the first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROW 20 (WS): Skip the first 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, turn with 1 ch.
ROUND 21: Now work in the round again - work sc around the entire opening - inc evenly so that there are 20 sc in total, then work until mid under belly.
ROUND 22: Work 1 sc in every sc but in 2 sc mid on top of back work 2 sc = 22 sc – insert 1 marker in the middle of these sc.
ROUND 23-25: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 26-29: Work 1 sc in every sc but dec 1 st on each side of marker mid on top of back (i.e. dec 2 sts on every round). After 29th round 14 sc remain.
ROUND 30-33: Work 1 sc in every st but dec 1 st mid on top of back (dec alternately before and after marker). After 33rd round 10 sc remain.
ROUND 34-36: Work 1 sc in every sc.
ROUND 37-42: Work 1 sc in every sc but dec 1 sc mid under tail on all rounds.
After round 42 there are 4 sts remaining. Cut the yarn, baste the yarn end around the opening, tighten tog and fasten.

SNOUT:
Work 10 sc with army green around the opening at the front of head. Work 1 round with 1 sc in every sc, then 1 round where all sc are worked tog 2 by 2. Cut the yarn, put some poly stuffing in snout, baste the yarn end around the opening, tighten tog and fasten.

LEG:
Ch 4 with army green and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: Work 5 sc in ch-ring.
ROUND 2: Work 2 sc in every sc = 10 sc.
ROUND 3-6: Work 1 sc in every sc, fasten off.
Work a total of 4 legs like this. Fill some poly stuffing in them and sew them to the underside of body.

SPIKES:
Work spikes on the back with lime on hook size 3 mm / C as follows: Work 1 sl st at the tip of tail, * ch 3, in the first ch work 1 dc, skip approx. 1 cm / ½'' and work 1 sc *, repeat from *-* until where tail beg. Continue to work as follows: * ch 3, skip approx. 1 cm / ½'' and work 1 sc *, repeat until mid back of head and finish with 1 sl st. Fasten off.

Embroider eyes and mouth with black.

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LARGE DINOSAUR:
Work as small dinosaur, but on hook size 4 mm /US 6 with Paris. Head, body and tail are worked with light purple. Snout, legs and spikes are worked with powder pink.
Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size only serve as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn converter, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the converter will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be converted separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

Click here to see our yarn converter

Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn converter, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn converter will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder (usually closest to the neckline), and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (48)

country flag Zuzana wrote:

Ďakujem za milý návod. Trochu som sa potrápila, lebo sa mi to celé krútilo. Prvý dinosaurus mal hlavu vzadu a chrbát na boku. Bolo to zúfalé. Pri druhom som si dávla pozor, nesledovala som návod úplne presne na očko a bolo to lepšie. Obdivujem tieto nápady na hračky, je to ťažká práca.

13.10.2023 - 11:52

country flag Kleine Dino wrote:

Dag, Vind het een moeilijk patroon om te lezen.. Ben nu bij toer 17 en daar staat 14 vasten haken keer met 1 losse haak dan heen en weer de borst maar hoe vaak moet je heen en weer haken voor de borst??

13.03.2023 - 10:53

DROPS Design answered:

Dag,

De zin over dat je dan heen en weer haakt voor de borst is als extra informatie, dus je kunt gewoon verder gaan met toer 18. Bij toer 21 staat dat je weer verder gaat in de rondte.

14.03.2023 - 20:44

country flag Dfabgnehsragvc wrote:

Cxbgrsjngd

07.12.2022 - 18:06

country flag Elyas wrote:

I am trying to complain about this poorly made tutorial but you cannot do that :) add pictures

07.12.2022 - 14:45

country flag Aaaaar wrote:

Round 4-6 what does any of this mean

25.02.2022 - 22:28

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Aaaaar, after you have worked round 3, turn and work now row 4 from WS with 1 st in each st all the row, turn and work 1 st in each st from RS (row 5), turn and work 1 st in each st all the row from WS (row 6), turn and work now round 7 (= as explained, joining with a sl st at the end of this round). Happy crocheting!

28.02.2022 - 10:58

country flag Sb wrote:

Hi I have been following the pattern as written, dc double crochet, and arrived at row 18 only to find that the filling is very exposed due to the open nature of the double crochet. when double checking with the photo it looks like a single crochet, sc throughout. Please clarify. Thanks

27.09.2021 - 23:20

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Sb, correct, the pattern is worked with double crochets UK-terminology this means single crochet in US-terminology, edit language by scrolling down the menu below the photo if needed and chosse English (US/in). Happy crocheting!

28.09.2021 - 08:07

country flag Nicole Rosanis wrote:

Toujours pas compris 8 à 14 en rod sans fermer????

14.09.2021 - 21:21

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Rosanis, tout à fait, à la fin de chaque tour, plutôt que de terminer par 1 maille coulée dans la 1ère maille du début de ce tour, déplacez votre marqueur (pour repérer la transition des tours) et crochetez 1 maille serrée dans la 1ère maille du tour précédent et continuez ainsi jusqu'à ce que le tour 14 soit terminé, puis crochetez encore 5 mailles serrées pour que les tours commencent désormais au milieu du cou pour le tour 15. Bon crochet!

15.09.2021 - 07:13

country flag Urda wrote:

Jeg forstår ikke hekletipset: «Hver omg med fm starter med 1 lm (denne erstatter ikke første fm) og avsluttes med 1 kjm i første fm på beg av omg.» Hvis man hekler en kjm i fleste fm på begynnelsen av omgangen: vil ikke den første fm av omgangen bli forskjøvet bortover til venstre? Eller skal man strikke en kjm OG fm i første maske på beg av omg?

22.08.2021 - 22:41

country flag Eline wrote:

Bij toer 21 staat haak dan tot midden onder de buik moet je dan nog een paar toeren rondhaken? Hoeveel toeren

13.07.2021 - 19:25

DROPS Design answered:

Dag Eline,

Nee, je hoeft geen extra toeren te haken, maar je haakt na toer 21 verder tot midden onder de buik. Vanaf toer 22 haak is het begin van de toer dus steeds midden onder de buik.

20.07.2021 - 17:38

country flag Evelien Vink wrote:

Wat een leuke dino, ik ben helaas al tweemaal opnieuw begonnen, maar de borst komt bij mij op de rug te zitten… ik snap er niks van! Het lijkt mis te gaan doordat je vanuit het midden van de hals heen en weer gaat haken, dan komt de borst toch automatisch op de rug? Ik zou eigenlijk vanuit het midden van de nek heen en weer moeten haken?

15.06.2021 - 20:52