Unleash your creativity and crochet skills with our Happy Dinosaur Amigurumi Free Pattern. This adorable amigurumi project is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters looking to create a charming toy. Whether you’re crafting it for your little one or as a thoughtful gift, this cheerful dinosaur will surely bring smiles and warmth.
In this comprehensive guide, we provide step-by-step instructions, complete with helpful tips, to help you bring this lovable dinosaur to life. With the right materials and a dash of imagination, you’ll soon have a cuddly companion that’s bound to become a treasured keepsake.
Let’s dive into the world of crochet and create a Happy Dinosaur Amigurumi that’s sure to brighten up anyone’s day!
Materials Needed:
To create this adorable dinosaur amigurumi, you will need the following materials:
Caramelka Print yarn by Kamtex (175m/50g) in various colors for the body and spikes
A 1.5mm crochet hook for the body and a 2mm crochet hook for the spikes and eyes
8mm safety eyes
Thin black thread for embroidering facial features
Scissors, needles, pins, and stuffing material
The finished toy measures approximately 16 cm in height when using the specified materials
Abbreviations:
sc – single crochet
ch – chain
inc – increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – decrease (work 2 sc together)
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
PATTERN
HEAD
Row 1: Start with 10 ch, in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 3 sc in the same st, sc in the next 7 ch, then work 3 sc in the last ch, sc in the next 7 ch on the opposite side. (20)
Row 2: (inc, 1 sc) repeat 10 times. (30)
Row 3: (2 sc, inc) repeat 10 times. (40)
Rows 4-6: Work 40 sc.
Row 7: 2 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 7 sc, 6 sc. (36)
Rows 8-10: Work 36 sc.
Row 11: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (30)
Rows 12-14: Work 30 sc.
Row 15: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (24)
Rows 16-18: Work 24 sc.
Row 19: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (18)
Rows 20-21: Work 18 sc.
Row 22: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (12)
Row 23: Dec 6 times. (6)
Place the safety eyes between rows 9 and 16, leaving 1-2 sc between them.
LEGS-BODY
Row 1: Work 5 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: (inc, 1 sc) repeat 5 times. (10)
Row 3: (inc, 1 sc) repeat 10 times. (20)
Rows 4-9: Work 20 sc.
Row 10: Connect both legs together and work a total of 40 sc around both.
Row 11: Work 40 sc.
Row 12: 12 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 9 sc. (38)
Row 13: 11 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 8 sc. (36)
Row 14: 8 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 9 sc. (34)
Row 15: 9 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 7 sc. (32)
Row 16: 8 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec, 7 sc. (30)
Row 17: 8 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec, 5 sc. (28)
Row 18: 7 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 6 sc. (26)
Row 19: 7 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 5 sc. (24)
Row 20: 6 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 5 sc. (22)
Row 21: 6 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 4 sc. (20)
Row 22: 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 4 sc. (18)
Rows 23-47: Work 18 sc.
Row 48: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (12)
Row 49: Dec 6 times. (6)
ARMS
Row 1: Work 5 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: (inc, 1 sc) repeat 5 times. (10)
Rows 3-12: Work 10 sc.
EYES
Row 1: Work 6 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: (inc, 1 sc) repeat 6 times. (12)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
SPIKES
Row 1: Chain 30. In the 2nd chain from the hook, work 5 sl st, then make 1 sl st in each remaining chain.
TAIL
Row 1: Work 6 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (9)
Row 3: Work 9 sc.
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (12)
Rows 5-7: Work 12 sc.
Row 8: (3 sc, inc) repeat 3 times. (15)
Rows 9-12: Work 15 sc.
Your adorable dinosaur amigurumi is complete! Enjoy your crochet project, and feel free to get creative with colors and details to make it uniquely yours.
