J27-0025 Crochet Animals Big & Small

Crochet a menagerie that will spark the imagination! Kids of all ages will love playing with these colorful critters. Even adults will enjoy having smaller stuffed friends. Note the animal sizes before you begin.

Choose from four huggable dinosaurs that were inspired by actual reptiles that roamed the Earth during prehistoric times. With the exception of the Cosmo Dino, these are the mainly “big’ animals.

Crochet a puppy and a lion. Each one has its own irresistible personality.

For a quicker project, create smaller-sized amigurumi animals. We’ve included a monkey, blue bird, elephant, and frog.

Have fun crocheting each and every one!

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patterns

1 - LITTLE BABY MONKEY
Kids of any age will enjoy having this colorful little monkey as a friend. He sports a contrast color body for a bit of whimsy.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 1 skein 0964 Primary A, 1 skein 0528 Medium Purple B, small amount 0320 Cornmeal C

2 - LITTLE POLKA-DOT ELEPHANT
Polka-dots are perfect for our pokey amigurumi elephant. Crochet him in bright colors for bigger kids, or even fun-loving adults.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 1 skein 0334 Buff A, small amounts of 0310 Monet B, 0505 Aruba Sea C, 0528 Medium Purple D

3 - LITTLE HOPPY FROG
This happy, silly-faced frog is perfect for kids of all ages.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 1 skein each 0368 Paddy Green A, 0672 Spring Green B, small amount of 0319 Cherry Red C, 0311 White D

4 - LITTLE BLUE BIRDIE
Everyone knows that blue birds bring happiness, and this little bird is no exception. She’s ready to celebrate birthdays, graduations, or even a new apartment.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 1 skein each 0886 Blue A and 0505 Aruba Sea B, small amount 0320 Cornmeal C

5 - BUFFY BEAR
Buffy enjoys wearing a vest and trendy scarf. Crochet this bear in your child’s favorite colors.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 1 skein each 4334 Buff Fleck A, 360 Café B, small amount 312 Black C.
Made also with RED HEART® “Stripes®”: 1 skein 930 Posh Stripe D Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9] and 4.5 mm [US G-6] Two 5/8” safety eyes, polyester fiberfill.

6 - PLAYFUL POOCH
This easy-going doggy looks very fashionable in his two-color vest.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 2 Skeins 336 Warm Brown A; 1 skein each 4334 Buff Fleck B, 385 Royal C, 341 Light Grey D, 312 Black E, and 311 White F.

7 - PEACEFUL LION
Give this adorable lion to a child and hear squeals of delight—but you won’t hear even a little roar from this calm, friendly lion.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Intermediate
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 2 Skeins 324 Bright Yellow A; 1 skein each 798 Sunshine Print B, 311 White C, 312 Black D, and 672 Spring Green E.

8 - COSMO DINO
This little guy is fashioned after the small meat-eating Compsognathus. His name is Cosmo, for short.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Intermediate
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 1 skein each 530 Orchid A, 311 White B, 312 Black C, 319 Cherry Red D, 254 Pumpkin E

9 - BEDTIME DINO
Made to look like the duck-billed dinosaurs that lived 95 million years ago, this crocheted creature is ready to take a nap with any sleepy kid.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 3 skeins 631 Lt. Sage A; 1 skein each 668 Honeydew B, 311 White C, 312 Black D, 505 Aruba Sea E.

10 - LOVABLE STEGOSAURUS
Originally from the Jurassic period, this cuddly dinosaur is irresistibly cute.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Interemediate
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 2 skeins 885 Delft Blue A, 1 skein each 964 Primary B, 311 White C, 312 Black D.

11 - TAME TRICERATOPS
This colorful three-horned dino is extremely huggable and always ready to play.
Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Interemediate
Made with RED HEART Super Saver in 2 Skeins 961 Woodsy A; 1 skein each 254 Pumpkin B, 311 White C, and 312 Black D.