The Jurassic Friends Kids Afghan is a fun and playful addition to our blog crochet along series, and we’re so excited to bring this one to life with you. Featuring bold dinosaur silhouettes and bright, cheerful colors, this design is perfect for little ones and just as enjoyable to make.
Beginning April 1, 2026 we’ll be releasing 10 rows each week so you can follow along at a steady, manageable pace from start to finish.
You can join the crochet along for free right here on the blog, or grab the full ad free PDF version at 50% off during the CAL. Both right hand and left hand versions are included, making it easy for everyone to jump in and enjoy the process.
Stay tuned, the first set of rows will be posted April 1, and we can’t wait to see your Jurassic Friends come to life! 🦖💚 Whether you’re making this for a child, grandchild, or a little dinosaur lover in your life, this is going to be such a fun one to watch grow week by week.
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What you need for the Jurassic Kids Afghan:
· *Premier Basix Worsted Weight Yarn or any Worsted Weight #4: White 2112yds, Yellow 282yds, Green 212yds, Red 195yds, Brown 146yds
· *Size 5mm (H) Hook
o Favorites: Furls, Tulip, Clover
Size: 60” x 40”
Gauge: 10 stitches x 10 rows = 3” x 3”
Blocks: 200 x 133
To give you a little inspiration, here are some completed versions from our tester group. All of them turned out absolutely adorable and really bring these playful dinosaur friends to life.
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Sholach Overlay Mosaic Afghan
A beautiful example of overlay mosaic crochet with rich texture, cozy winter vibes, and stunning detail throughout.
🧩 New to Overlay Mosaic Crochet?
If this is your first time trying overlay mosaic crochet, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! You can check out our step-by-step tutorial that walks you through everything from reading the chart to working those signature mosaic stitches.
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