Crochet Triceratops Dinosaur Amigurumi: A Whimsical Craft Project

Crochet Triceratops Dinosaur Amigurumi is an adorable craft project that brings a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your home. With its colorful yarn and detailed stitching, this little dinosaur will quickly become a beloved companion for both kids and adults alike. Imagine the joy of creating this charming creature with your own hands – a delightful way to unwind and tap into your creativity.
Materials
Fine yarn Yarnart Jeans (160 m / 50 g; 55% cotton, 45% acrylic)
2.0-2.5 mm crochet hook (Tulip)
8 mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill
Scissors and sewing needle
Size
If you use the recommended materials, your finished crochet triceratops will be about 15 cm (5.9″).
Skill Level
Intermediate
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
Step-by-Step Pattern
Crochet in continuous rounds, unless otherwise specified. Mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker.
Head
Start 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 after Round 24. Make sure that stitch marker is in the middle of the chin.
Continue
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.