Is this kit suitable for a total beginner?

Yes, but the brand recommends starting with a solid-color Woobles kit first. The multicolored yarn makes stitches harder to see, and the magic loop is the trickiest skill in amigurumi.

What is included in the kit?

The kit contains the yarn, a crochet hook, stuffing and the accessories needed to finish one small dinosaur, plus access to step-by-step video tutorials.

How big is the finished dinosaur?

It is a small plush, roughly palm-sized, made in the round with amigurumi stitches. Expect a collectible-size toy rather than a large stuffed animal.

Do I need to know the magic loop?

The first magic loop is already started for you, so you begin mid-project. You will still need to make magic loops on later rounds, and the tutorials show how.

How does it compare with other Woobles kits?

It uses the same hook, tutorials and beginner format as other Woobles animals. The difference is the variegated yarn, which is less forgiving than the solid colors in the starter kits.

How long does it take to finish?

Most beginners finish in a few sittings over an evening or two. The dinosaur is small and worked in continuous rounds, so there are no large panels to sew.

Where is the Fred the Dinosaur Rainbow Crochet Kit cheapest?

At Crafty Granny, for $29.95, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Fred the Dinosaur Rainbow Crochet Kit?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 326 ratings.

Where can I buy the Fred the Dinosaur Rainbow Crochet Kit?

21 stores we checked sell it, including The Woobles, The TCMU Store, Crafty Granny, Aldea Home & Baby, AH Baby Co.

Fred the Dinosaur Rainbow Crochet Kit

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What reviewers say

4.8 / 5326 ratings

Owners rate it very highly and call it a friendly introduction to amigurumi, with tutorials that carry beginners through each round. The main complaints are that the multicolored yarn hides stitches and that the magic loop remains fiddly even with a head start.

What people mention

InstructionsPraisedBuyers say the step-by-step videos make each stitch easy to follow, even with no prior crochet experience.
Yarn colorCriticisedThe multicolored yarn makes individual stitches harder to count than a solid color, which slows beginners down.
Magic loopMixedThe pre-started loop helps, but some owners still struggle to master the technique on later rounds.
Finished toyPraisedOwners describe the completed dinosaur as small, round and charming, and like the retro colorway.
Kit contentsPraisedReviewers appreciate that hook, yarn and accessories arrive together so nothing extra needs buying.

About the Fred the Dinosaur Rainbow Crochet Kit

Disco Fred the Dinosaur is a crochet kit that makes a small dinosaur from retro multicolored yarn. The kit comes pre-started, so you can begin practicing the main crochet stitch right away.

The multicolored yarn makes this kit harder than a first-time project. First-time crocheters may want to start with another Woobles beginner kit. If you have already finished a Woobles kit, this one is a good next step.

Step-by-step video tutorials come with the kit. The pre-started kits work for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters, and the tutorials have both versions.

Skill level

Beginner+

Recommended age

12+

Finished size

About 4 in (10.2 cm) tall; exact size depends on the crocheter

Yarn

The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn, multicolored

Hook

4 mm ergonomic crochet hook

Handedness

Works for right-handed and left-handed crocheters