SPENCER SPINOSAURUS AND BABY TOY DINOSAUR KNITTING PATTERN - MADMONKEYKNITS

Spencer the Spinosaurus and Baby Maddinosaurknits Knitting Pattern

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from madmonkeyknits creates two stuffed toy dinosaurs: Spencer the Spinosaurus (the larger adult version) and Baby Maddinosaurknits (the smaller companion piece). These are soft, cuddly knitted toys designed for intermediate knitters, featuring the distinctive characteristics of spinosaurus dinosaurs including their characteristic spines along the back.

Project Specifications and Sizing

Spencer the Spinosaurus measures approximately 65 cm in length and 50 cm in height when completed. Baby Maddinosaurknits is the smaller companion piece, measuring approximately 32 cm in length and 25 cm in height. Both toys are three-dimensional stuffed creations designed to be huggable and displayable.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This pattern utilizes fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The construction involves knitting various body pieces that are subsequently assembled and stuffed to create three-dimensional toy forms. The pattern incorporates color work using multiple yarn colors to create the dinosaur's distinctive features and markings. Safety joints are optionally used to create articulated, poseable limbs, adding dimension and playability to the finished toys.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs basic knitting stitches including:

• Knit (K) – the fundamental stitch forming the fabric base
• Purl (P) – used in combination with knit stitches for texture and shaping
• Stitch (ST) – referenced throughout for increases, decreases, and shaping techniques

Materials for Spencer the Spinosaurus

Yarn: Double knitting (DK) weight yarn in multiple colors totaling approximately 100g:

• Light Blue – 2 balls (primary body color)
• Dark Blue – 1 ball (contrast and detail)
• Black – small amount (eyes and details)
• Pink – small amount (accent details)
• White – small amount (accent details)

Needles and Notions: One pair of 3.00 mm knitting needles, approximately 250g of safety stuffing, one pair of 24 mm orange and lizard safety eyes (or orange cat eyes as alternative), and optional articulation using 2 x 35 mm safety teddy joints and 3 x 22 mm safety teddy joints for poseable limbs.

Materials for Baby Maddinosaurknits

Yarn: No. 8 perle cotton in multiple colors totaling approximately 10-12g:

• Light Blue – 2 balls or reels (primary body color)
• Dark Blue – 1 ball or reel (contrast and detail)
• Black – small amount (eyes and details)
• Pink – small amount (accent details)
• White – small amount (accent details)

Needles and Notions: One pair of 1.00 mm knitting needles, approximately 100g of safety stuffing, one pair of 10 mm orange and lizard safety eyes (or orange cat eyes as alternative), and optional articulation using 2 x 22 mm safety teddy joints and 3 x 12 mm safety teddy joints for poseable limbs.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to tackle multi-piece construction, color work, and toy assembly. The two-project format allows crafters to practice techniques on the smaller baby dinosaur before progressing to the larger Spencer piece.