Crafting a Cute Crochet Dinosaur: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

How to Crochet a Dinosaur!

If you’re look­ing to embark on an adorable cro­chet project that will delight dinosaur lovers of all ages, you’ve come to the right place. This tuto­r­i­al will guide you through craft­ing a cute dinosaur amigu­ru­mi plushie. Whether you’re a sea­soned cro­cheter or a begin­ner, this project offers detailed instruc­tions and step-by-step guid­ance, ensur­ing every­one can enjoy cre­at­ing their per­fect pre­his­toric com­pan­ion. With the help of stitch mark­ers, you’ll nav­i­gate the basic stitch­es required to bring your mini dinosaur to life. You’ll also learn about col­or changes, mak­ing this delight­ful pat­tern suit­able for exper­i­ment­ing with dif­fer­ent yarn col­ors.

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I craft­ed this adorable cro­chet dinosaur as a spe­cial sur­prise for my child, and her face lit up with delight upon receiv­ing it. She cher­ish­es it dear­ly and proud­ly added it to her grow­ing cro­chet col­lec­tion.

One of the best parts about this project is that it’s an easy pat­tern designed with begin­ners in mind. It’s the per­fect oppor­tu­ni­ty for first-time amigu­ru­mi crafters to explore the mag­ic of cro­chet. If you’re new to amigu­ru­mi, you’ll find that using a mag­ic cir­cle will help cre­ate the plush toy’s head, a fun­da­men­tal skill in this craft. As you progress, you’ll see that even small chil­dren can appre­ci­ate the fin­ished results. You’ll have the tools to turn your basic cro­chet skills into adorable fan-favorite dinosaurs. The pat­terns includ­ed in this tuto­r­i­al are diverse, from a mini Ste­vie to a back­pack Bron­to.

Size: 9 inch­es for the length

Sup­plies: I hook

Vel­vet yarn

Blue, Dark Blue, and White yarn

10 mm 2 eyes

Abbre­vi­a­tions: 

ch=chain

dc=double cro­chet

hdc=half dou­ble cro­chet

sl st=slip stitch

Head: I hook for the entire pat­tern.

Rnd 1: In the Mag­ic Cir­cle, ch1, work 6 sc, sl st

Rnd 2: 2sc in each stitch around, ‑12 sc

Rnd 3: sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, ‑18 sc

Rnd 4: sc in the next two stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, ‑24 sc

Rnd 5: sc in the next three stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, ‑30 sc

Rnds 6–9: sc in each stitch around for 4 rounds, sl st in the last stitch on the last round, sl st

Insert the eyes on both sides. Go up about 6 rounds and attach the eyes on both sides. 

Rnd 10: sc in the next two stitch­es, 2sctog decrease in the next two stitch­es, *Repeat around, 

Rnd 11: sc in the next stitch, 2sctog decrease in the next two stitch­es, *Repeat around, 

Fill with poly­fil. 

Rnd 12: 2sctog decrease in the next two stitch­es until it clos­es

Body

Rnd 1: In the Mag­ic Cir­cle, ch1, work 6 sc, sl st

Rnd 2: 2sc in each stitch around, ‑12 sc

Rnd 3: sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, ‑18 sc

Rnd 4: sc in the next two stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, ‑24 sc

Rnds 5–11: sc in each stitch around for 7 rounds, sl st in the last stitch on the last round

Rnd 12: sc in the next two stitch­es, 2sctog decrease in the next two stitch­es, *Repeat around, 

Rnd 13: sc in the next stitch, 2sctog decrease in the next two stitch­es, *Repeat around, 

Fill with poly­fil. 

Rnd 14: 2sctog decrease in the next two stitch­es until it clos­es

Tail

Rnd 1: In the Mag­ic Cir­cle, ch1, work 4 sc, sl st

Rnd 2: 2sc in each stitch around, ‑8 sc

Rnd 3: sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, ‑12 sc

Rnds 4–5: sc in each each stitch around, twice, then end with a sl st

Leg, Make 2

Rnd 1: In the Mag­ic Cir­cle, ch1, work 4 sc, sl st

Rnd 2: 2sc in each stitch around, sl st ‑8 sc

Rnds 3–4: sc in each stitch around twice, end with a sl st

Hands, Make 2

Rnd 1: In the Mag­ic Cir­cle, ch1, work 4 sc, sl st

Rnd 2: 2sc in each stitch around, sl st ‑8 sc

Rnd 3: sc in each stitch around, sl st

Tum­my

Rnd 1: In the Mag­ic Cir­cle, ch1, work 5 sc, sl st

Rnd 2: 2sc in each stitch around, ‑10 sc

Rnd 3: sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, ‑15 sc

Rnd 4: sc in the next two stitch­es, 2 sc in the next stitch, ‑20 sc

Spine

Chain 34

In 3rd chain, yarn over, *insert hook in the chain, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, leave two loops on the hook, yarn over, *Repeat 2 more times, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops, 

***Ch 1, Skip two chains, in 3rd chain, sl st, 

Ch 2, yarn over, *insert hook in the chain, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, leave two loops on the hook, yarn over, *Repeat 2 more times, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops, 

***Repeat to the end, end with a sl st in the last chain. Fas­ten off. 

With yarn and nee­dle, Attach the Body and Head with yarn nee­dle and yarn, weave in and out with yarn. When sewing, tilt the head a lit­tle on a slant so the eyes look like it’s on the side. (Best shown on the video)

With yarn and nee­dle, Attach the tail on the bot­tom of the body, behind the head, with the eyes of the head fac­ing in the front. 

With yarn and nee­dle, Attach the hands on both sides of the body.

With yarn and nee­dle, Attach the spine on the back of the head, body, and tail. Start at the top cen­ter of the head and work your way down to the tail, sew on both sides of the spine to secure it. 

Option­al: You can add cheeks. Sew below the eyes with pink yarn a few times to cre­ate cheeks by sewing about 1 inch dash lines. Fas­ten off. 

Sew on the tum­my on the front of the body. Weave in all your ends. 

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What sets this amigu­ru­mi dinosaur project apart is the ver­sa­til­i­ty of the pat­terns pro­vid­ed. You can cre­ate a vari­ety of adorable dinosaurs, from a mini Ste­vie to a back­pack Bron­to. With clear and detailed instruc­tions, even begin­ners can make these delight­ful crea­tures. In addi­tion to basic stitch­es, you’ll learn the art of col­or changes to give your dinosaurs a vibrant and play­ful appear­ance.

These cute dinosaur amigu­ru­mi are ide­al to cre­ate a per­fect gift. They make great addi­tions to your amigu­ru­mi projects, and the pat­terns are eas­i­ly acces­si­ble via our free cro­chet pat­terns. If you’re new to amigu­ru­mi, don’t wor­ry; we have you cov­ered with step-by-step instruc­tions, mak­ing it an easy pat­tern suit­able for all skill lev­els.

Craft­ing these plush toys is made eas­i­er with stitch mark­ers to keep track of your work. One of the best fea­tures of this pat­tern is the mag­ic cir­cle, which allows you to start each piece in the round, giv­ing your dinosaurs a seam­less and pol­ished look. Whether you’re an inter­me­di­ate cro­cheter or new to the craft, the clear and con­cise instruc­tions ensure your suc­cess.

It’s the per­fect oppor­tu­ni­ty to try dif­fer­ent col­ors and exper­i­ment with your favorite yarn brands. Once you’ve com­plet­ed your mini dinosaur, these adorable crea­tures make great gifts for dinosaur lovers of all ages. Share your cre­ations on social media to inspire oth­er cro­cheters and to join a com­mu­ni­ty of amigu­ru­mi enthu­si­asts in our Face­book group. Craft­ing these amigu­ru­mi dinosaurs will be a great addi­tion to your cro­chet cre­ations, leav­ing you with charm­ing, hand­made toys that are sure to become per­son­al favorites. So, pick up your hook, explore new stitch­es, and let your cre­ativ­i­ty run wild with the count­less col­or choic­es avail­able.  

There’s some­thing for every­one, whether you’re drawn to tall dinos or pre­fer mak­ing more minia­ture cro­chet cre­ations. Fur­ther­more, using yarn in var­i­ous weights and fiber con­tent allows you to cus­tomize your amigu­ru­mi accord­ing to your pre­ferred style and final goal. Whether you want to craft a child’s toy, a delight­ful addi­tion to your phys­i­cal item col­lec­tion, or the ulti­mate fin­ish to your amigu­ru­mi projects, this tuto­r­i­al has it all. Join our Face­book group, where you can con­nect with fel­low cro­cheters, exchange help­ful tips, and explore the end­less pos­si­bil­i­ties of amigu­ru­mi pat­terns. Our guid­ance makes choos­ing the best yarn and col­ors eas­i­er, ensur­ing your cro­chet cre­ations are adorable. So, please pick up your cro­chet hook, get start­ed, and bring these amigu­ru­mi dinosaurs to life!

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