The Apatosaurus model was made using KnitPicks Palette fingering weight yarn in colors Turmeric (MC) and Semolina (CC) using 2.25 mm (US size 1) needles, BUT…

This toy is designed to be made in any yarn weight you choose. The pattern includes yarn requirements for fingering and worsted weight yarn, as well as approximate finished dimensions in those yarns.

Estimated sizes in fingering weight:
Full length 22 in (55 cm)
Height 6 in (15 cm)

Estimated sizes in worsted weight:
Full length 38.75 in (97 cm)
Height 9.75 in (24.375 cm)

The 17 page pattern includes written pattern, instructions for techniques used and photos demonstrating key points of the toy’s construction.

Techniques used include knitting in the round and short rows.