Take a daring step into the wild world of dinosaurs with this cute amigurumi triceratops! Featuring lovely colors as well as exquisite details like spikes and horns, this amigurumi triceratops is a perfect addition to any dinosaur lovers collection. Make it today with our crochet pattern!
To crochet this amigurumi triceratops you need:
- Fine yarn Yarnart Jeans (160 m / 50 g; 55% cotton, 45% acrylic)
- 2.0-2.5 mm crochet hook by Tulip
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Scissors and sewing needle
If you use the same yarn and hook, your finished crochet triceratops will be about 15 cm (5.9″).
Skill level: intermediate
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Amigurumi Triceratops
Free Dinosaur Crochet Pattern
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
(..) = repeat the instructions in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches
Crochet in continuous rounds, unless otherwise specified. Mark the beginning of each round with stitch marker.
Head:
Crochet with blue yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7-9: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 10: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 11-13: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 14: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 15-16: sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 7 st, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 18-19: sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 20: (sc in next 8 st, inc) repeat 6 times [60]
Rnd 21: sc in all 60 st [60]
Rnd 22: sc in next 9 st (both loops), sc in next 42 st in back loops only, sc in next 9 st (both loops) [60]
Rnd 23: (sc in next 8 st, dec) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 24: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
Crochet additional sc in next st. Make sure that stitch marker is in the middle of the chin.
Rnd 25: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 14 and Rnd 15 (12 stitches in between the eyes).
Rnd 26: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 27: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Crochet additional sc in next st. Mark the following stitch as the beginning of next round.
Stuff with fiberfill.
Rnd 28: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 29: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Stuff.
Rnd 30: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 31: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Cut off leaving a small tail. Weave in the yarn tail in front loops of the rest 6 stitches with your hook or sewing needle, then pull to close the hole. Hide the end.
Bony frill:
Work with blue yarn in front loops you left when crocheting Rnd 22 of the head. Keep the head of triceratops facing you.
I can’t! Your patterns are too adorable!
Loved the pattern,the look is amazing .Plan to start today, with all mighty grace.Would post if could get it completed.Thanks a million for the kick start this morning.Thankyou once again.Hopeyou have a great time.
He is really cute. Thanks so much.
I am signed in! Why can’t I download the PDF?
Online version of this pattern is free, but if you want to print or download it, you have to buy PDF version.
It would be nice if the PDF download worked. If I click on it I am sent to the page to buy what was supposed to be a free pattern.
Online version of this pattern is free, but if you want to print or download it, you have to buy PDF version.
Looks good! Will give it a try! 👍
Cute 🥰
Hermoso, pronto lo haré para mí nietito. Muchas gracias!!!
Muito lindo!!!
All I can say is WOW!!!!!!! Your designs are truly amazing.
Perhaps you can clue me in as to how to download this “free” pattern? I can’t print the pattern, only the comments and the “download PDF” option takes me to a $3.99 downloadable pattern.
Thanks!
Online version of this pattern is free, but if you want to print or download it, you have to buy PDF version.
Olá o PDF é pago mas é só vc clicar na foto do amigurumi que vc quer que a receita aparece em baixo
Sieht richtig süß aus. Kommt auf meine Projekteliste. Freu mich schon, den Dino zu häkeln.
Hermosos patrones gracias por publicarlos
This little dinosaur is just adorable. I can’t wait to make this sweet little guy.
How did you wrap the yellow crochet thread around the frill part on the head ?
I don’t understand how you “crochet additional sc in next st” but the stitch count doesn’t change by 1… am I missing something?
Yes, it doesn’t change because you don’t make any increases by crocheting sc in next st.
hhi oh how much i love all of the rest of your Amigurumi To day -crochet patterns!!
I’m happy with the result, but I had two problems with the pattern: First was the additional stitches in the body and the head. Once added, they changed the count — although the next row did not reflect that changed count. AND there was never an explanation of why those extra stitches were needed, or what they were for. Puzzling.
The second problem was attaching the head. The head on mine was really too heavy for the body, so to solve that I used a section of chopstick to create a spine. That worked. Then it was just difficult figuring out where the head would fit and how to really secure it there. (I hope my great-grandson will actually PLAY with this triceratop, so I don’t wanted him to behead it at his first outing.)
(Also, I tried to add a photo to this comment, but was not able to do that. Take my word for it: He is very cute!)
Looks so cute! Cant wait to try it!
Please help – I dont understand either. Does this additional sc mean crochet 2 sc into same stitch (ie the first stitch of the next round)or does it mean the same as crochet 1sc then sc 6 (or sc7) decrease at the start of the round then sc 6 dec for rest of the round? I thought it might be designed to line up the decs but then you are a stitch short at the end of the round??
Additional sc = sc in next st
Thanks I did work it out in the end😊
Stuck on forelegs. Any way to start with magic circle?
I found if you work into the nubs at the back of the first chain when you turn you can clearly see the ‘v’ s of the chain to continue. I’d also say use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round it really helps.
Hi I am making this with some leftover cotton from another project which is coming out much bigger than your version so I would like to make it from yarn art as suggested too. Please could you indicate how much of the main colour is required as I have to order online to get yarn art thread and dont want to over order or have to reorder and get a different dye lot? Thanks x
Hi 🙂 2 skeins are enough.
Ok thanks😊
All I see is the instructions for the head and the frill. Then the pattern just stops and the comments start. Yes, I made an account. Yes I am signed in. Am I missing a page 2? Or is it because I am on a mobile? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Please sign in to see the whole pattern.
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