From the late Jurassic period, these “covered lizards” may have lacked a bit in the brain-to-body ratio department, but are still a crowd favorite with their impressive sets of defensive bony plates and spiked tails. The body was pitched forward with the head no higher than a few feet off the ground, allowing the tail more free range to fend off a hungry Allosaurus.

Materials & Tools

• Bulky-weight yarn in green (225 yds/206m), tan (150 yds/138m), and black (10 yds/10m)
• 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