Gallimimus by Megan Kreiner

Gallimimus

Crochet
June 2019
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
5.0 mm (H)
350 - 400 yards (320 - 366 m)
13" long x 4" wide x 11" tall (33 x 10 x 28cm)
US
English
Errata available: mkcrochetandknits.com

Gallimimus, meaning “chicken mimic,” was the largest member of the ornithomimid (“bird mimic”) family of dinosaurs and lived during the late Cretaceous period. Bearing a striking resemblance to modern day ostriches, it was probably covered in feathers, sported a long, slender, beak-like snout (similar to the beak of a duck), and could reach speeds of 29 to 34 miles per hour.

Materials & Tools

  • Bulky-weight yarn in tan (225 yds/206m), ivory (75 yds/69m) and black (2 yds/2m)
  • Hook size H (5mm) or I (5.5mm)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Large straight or marking pins
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • (2) 12mm plastic safety eyes
  • Stitch markers / safety pins
  • Optional: 18-in. (46cm) 18-gauge paper-wrapped stem wire

Errata:
Gallimimus, pg 67 - Body & Tail (Turn at end Row 7)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc 2 in next 2 sts, sc across until 2 sts remain, sc 2 in next 2 sts. Turn. (20 sts)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc 2 in next 2 sts, sc across until 2 sts remain, sc 2 in next 2 sts. Do not turn. (24 sts)