The light blue Pterodactyl model was made using KnitPicks Palette fingering weight yarn in color Sagebrush using 2.25 mm (US size 1) needles. The orange Pterodactyl model was made in worsted weight yarn using 3.75 mm (US size 5) needles and, as demonstrated, is large enough to carry off a Beanie Baby.

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:
Length 6.5 in (16.25 cm)
Wingspan 10 in (25 cm)

Estimated sizes in worsted weight:
Length 11.5 in (28.75 cm)
Wingspan 17 in (42.5 cm)

The 11 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.