My niece's first birthday came up and I had tons of pink yarn left over from her baby shower. I had hoped that one of my other expectant friends would be having a girl, but alas, my niece was the only girl in the bunch. So I had all this pink yarn, taking up space in my stash, meaning I couldn't buy more yarn till I had room. What a dilemma!
I always wanted to make a dinosaur and I figured this was the perfect chance. The great thing about making things for young children is that they don't care what's popular or if your project comes out goofy looking. As long as it's something they get to play with, they're happy. So I use my niece to practice all these new patterns I've been dying to try. Hopefully, when she's old enough I'll be an old pro and can make things by request.
You can purchase this pattern from Gourmet Crochet. They have a range of whimsical patterns for sale. They also have non crochet patterns for those who prefer other forms of crafting. And their site has a link to pattern corrections which makes the going that much easier. So if you're looking for something cute, check out Gourmet Crochet. You won't be disappointed.
I used Bernat Baby Coordinates. One skein was more than enough for the triceratops. Because my niece is still young and loves to shove everything in her mouth, I embroidered the eyes instead of using store bought ones.
I did have to take the dino apart once since it wasn't looking right. Second time around, it turned out fine. Don't be afraid to take a project apart and start over.
I used blue number 10 crochet thread to embroider her eyes.
In all this little gal took me about a day to complete. That's including my starting and taking apart the first try.
Obviously, my dinosaur didn't look like the one on the pattern. But it's my first try and I'm pretty proud of the little gal.
Apparently, my little dinosaur was a hit. After opening her present, my niece immediately shoved the triceratops into her mouth.
I always wanted to make a dinosaur and I figured this was the perfect chance. The great thing about making things for young children is that they don't care what's popular or if your project comes out goofy looking. As long as it's something they get to play with, they're happy. So I use my niece to practice all these new patterns I've been dying to try. Hopefully, when she's old enough I'll be an old pro and can make things by request.
You can purchase this pattern from Gourmet Crochet. They have a range of whimsical patterns for sale. They also have non crochet patterns for those who prefer other forms of crafting. And their site has a link to pattern corrections which makes the going that much easier. So if you're looking for something cute, check out Gourmet Crochet. You won't be disappointed.
I used Bernat Baby Coordinates. One skein was more than enough for the triceratops. Because my niece is still young and loves to shove everything in her mouth, I embroidered the eyes instead of using store bought ones.
I did have to take the dino apart once since it wasn't looking right. Second time around, it turned out fine. Don't be afraid to take a project apart and start over.
I used blue number 10 crochet thread to embroider her eyes.
In all this little gal took me about a day to complete. That's including my starting and taking apart the first try.
Obviously, my dinosaur didn't look like the one on the pattern. But it's my first try and I'm pretty proud of the little gal.
Apparently, my little dinosaur was a hit. After opening her present, my niece immediately shoved the triceratops into her mouth.
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