Good news for amigurumi lovers! Here’s a crochet dino, one of the most beautiful and beloved crochet animals. This crocheted dino plush is the perfect blend of cuteness and creativity. While it may seem complex, it’s a great project for beginners. Those looking to enter the world of amigurumi can start with this crochet dino plush. Crocheted dinosaurs, one of the most popular amigurumi, are now available for free. The reason they’re so popular is because they’re beginner-friendly. Everything is so easy to make, and there aren’t many details. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step dino crochet pattern.
Crochet dino plush
Via: vales.enchanted.hook
Abbreviastion:
MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
slst: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
dc inc: double crochet increase
dec: decrease
inc: increase
FLO: front loop only
BLO: back loop only
Puff: puff stitch
BB3: bobble stitch made by 3 incomplete double crochet
Materials:
Chenille yarn (or any yarn of your choice)
3.5mm hook (or any hook fitting your yarn)
Fiber filling
Black and white cotton yarn
Needle for sewing
Scissors
Stitch marker
Safety eyes (14mm)
Depending on your tension or used yarn, you may add or remove sc before you make the bobble stitches for the nostrils to have them in right position.
Head
In main color.
Chain 7. Start from 2nd ch from the hook.
R1. inc, 4sc, 4 sc in the last ch, on the other side of the chain 4sc, inc (16)
R2. inc, 5sc, (1sc,inc)x2, 4 sc, inc, 1sc (20)
R3. 2sc, inc, BB3, 4sc, BB3, inc, 2sc, inc, 6sc, inc (24)
R4-7. 24 sc (4 rounds) (24)
R8. 4sc, FLO 8 inc, 12 sc (32)
R9. 4sc, (1sc,inc)x8, 12 sc (40)
R10-11. 40 sc (2 rounds) (40)
R12. (dec,8sc)x4 (36)
Insert the safety eyes between round 8-9 with 5 inc in between.
Stuff the muzzle firmly and the head as you go.
R13. (4sc,dec)x6 (30)
R14. (3sc,dec)x6 (24)
R15. (2sc,dec)x6 (18)
R16. (1sc,dec)x6 (12)
R17. dec x6 (6)
FO and leave a tail to close the hole using the FLO of round 17.
The increases on R8 and R9 should be in the center.
Depending on your tension you can adjust it by adding or removing sc before the increases.
Body
In main color.
Stuff as you go.
R1. MR 8 sc
R2. inc x8 (16)
R3. (inc,sc)x8 (24)
R4. (2sc,inc)x8 (32)
R5-9. 32 sc (5 rounds) (32)
R10. (2sc,dec)x8 (24)
R11-12. 24 sc (2 rounds) (24)
R13. (1sc,dec)x8 (16)
R14. 16 sc (16)
FO and leave a tail to sew the head.
Arms X2
In main color.
R1. MR 6 sc
R2. inc x6 (12)
Use contrast color for the puff stitches.
R3. sc, inc, (puff,inc)x4, sc, inc (18)
R4. 3sc, 6 dec, 3 sc (12)
R5. 3sc, 3dec, 3sc (9)
R6-10. 9 sc (5 rounds) (9)
Do not overstuff.
Fold in half (back to front) and work 4 sc through both sides.
Leave a long tail to sew.
Legs X2
In main color.
R1. MR 8 sc
R2. 2 inc, 4 hdc inc, 2 inc (16)
Use contrast color for the puff stitches.
R3. (1sc,inc)x2, (puff, inc)x4, (1sc,inc)x2 (24)
R4. 6sc, 6dec, 6sc (18)
R5. 6sc, 3dec, 6sc (15)
R6-8. 15 sc (3 rounds) (15)
Stuff and FO. Leave a long tail to sew.
Tail
In main color.
R1. Magic ring 6 sc
R2. 6 sc
R3. (inc,sc)x3 (9)
R4. 9 sc (9)
R5. (2sc,inc)x3 (12)
R6-8. 12 sc (3 rounds) (12)
R9. (inc,3sc)x3 (15)
R10. 15 sc (15)
R11. (inc,4sc)x3 (18)
R12. (2sc,inc)x6 (24)
R13. (3sc,inc)x6 (30)
Stuff firmly.
FO and leave a tail to sew.
Assembly
• Sew the head to the body, between R6 and R10 of the head.
• Sew the arms to the body between R10 and R13.
• Sew the legs between R4 and R7 with 4 sc in between.
• Sew the tail to the body between R4 and R11.
Face shaping and eye details
For the face shaping: Insert the needle in point 1, come out through point 2, insert the needle in point 3 and come out through point 4. Then insert the needle through point 5 and come out through point 6 – one stitch to the side of point 1. Pull the tail until you reach your desired result and fasten off.
For the eye details: Cut a tail of the white cotton yarn and embroider the sclera. Then cut a tail of the black cotton yarn and embroider the eyelid/eyelashes and eyebrows.
Spikes
Attach your yarn at the tip of the tail and slst.
Then; (sc, hdc, hdc, sc, slst)x8 or until you reach the R15 on back of the head.
Here is the crochet dino plush ready!
