Cute Baby Dinosaur Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern You’ll Love
Designer: Cheri.co Crafts
Instagram: @chericocrafts
Etsy Shop: chericocrochet
Difficulty level: Advanced Beginner
Ready to crochet something soft, cozy, and irresistibly cute?
This free baby dinosaur amigurumi crochet pattern is designed by Cheri.co Crafts and stands out with its plush, huggable texture. Made with velvet-style yarn, this adorable dinosaur features chunky limbs, a soft tail, and oversized safety eyes that make it perfect for baby gifts, nursery decor, or comforting handmade plush toys. Its playful prehistoric style adds a fun twist to classic crochet animals. We sincerely thank Cheri.co Crafts for sharing this lovely design, and you’ll also find inspiring dinosaur ideas at the end of the pattern.
Want to see how this cuddly dinosaur is made? Scroll down to explore the original pattern source and details.
This is an advanced beginner amigurumi pattern, ideal for crocheters familiar with basic shaping and simple assembly. The plush yarn adds a unique texture while keeping the process enjoyable. If you love soft toy designs, you might also enjoy the cute mini panda amigurumi shared on our blog.
The pattern uses super bulky (weight 6) yarn like Bernat Blanket with a 5 mm hook, along with fiberfill, large safety eyes (around 30 mm), and basic tools. This creates a soft, chunky finish perfect for cuddly toys. For another cozy project, check out the sweet little fox amigurumi on our blog. For more detailed instructions, be sure to visit the designer’s Instagram. Don’t forget to explore the dinosaur inspiration ideas at the end of the pattern.
Materials
• Weight 6 yarn. (Bernat blanket)
• Desired hook size. (5mm)
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Safety eyes. Choose your size based on the size of your dino. I used 30mm.
• Poly fill or doll stuffing.
Abbreviations
MR- magic ring
sc- single crochet
inc- increase
dec- decrease
FO- fasten off
CC- color change
Xn- number of times to repeat
(N)- total stitches in your round
We’ll start with the baby dinosaur’s head, then move on to its body.
HOW TO CROCHET A BABY DINOSAUR AMIGURUMI
Head
1. 8 sc in mr (8)
2. 8 inc (16)
3. 16 sc (16)
4. (1sc, inc)x8 (24)
5. 24 sc (24)
6. (2sc, Inc)x8 (32)
7. 32 sc (32)
8. 23sc, 8inc, 1sc (40) (These increases will be the top of your head. Make adjustments to center them if necessary.)
9-10. 40sc 2 rounds (40)
11. (3sc, dec)x8 (32)
12. (2sc, dec)x8 (24)
Insert eyes between rounds 7-8. About 6 visible stitches apart.
13. 24sc (24)
Stuff firmly now.
14. 12 dec (12)
15. 6 dec (6)
FO, leave a tail and sew your hole shut.
Body
1. 8 sc in mr (8)
2. 8 inc (16)
3. (1sc, inc)x8 (24)
4. (2sc, inc)x8 (32)
5. 32 sc (32)
6. (3sc, inc)x8 (40)
7-8.40sc-2 rounds (40)
9. (3sc, dec)x8 (32)
10-12.32 sc – 3 rounds (32)
13. (2sc, dec)x8 (24)
14-16. 24sc – 3 rounds (24)
17. (1sc, dec)x8 (16)
18-19. 16sc-2 rounds (16)
Fold in half.
8sc through the top to close.
FO, leave long tail for sewing.
Note: I stuffed my body lightly only up to round 9. Leaving half the body unstuffed for a squishy feel.
Tail
Do not stuff.
1. 3 sc in mr (3)
2. 3 inc (6)
3. 6 inc (12)
4-5. 12sc 2 rounds (12)
6. (5sc, inc)x2 (14)
7. 14 sc (14)
8. (6sc, inc)x2 (16)
9. 16 sc (16)
10. (7sc, inc)x2 (18)
11. 18 sc (18)
12. (8sc, inc)x2 (20)
13. (9sc, inc)x2 (22)
14. 22 sc (22)
Fold in half, 11sc across the top to close.
FO. Leave tail for sewing.
Arms (2)
1. 6 sc in mr (6)
2. 6 inc (12)
3-9. 12sc – 7 rounds (12)
Stuff lightly, fold in half, 6sc across top to close. FO. leave tail for sewing.
Legs (2)
Stuff as you go. Stuff only to about round 8.
1. 8 sc in mr (8)
2. 8 inc (16)
3. (1sc, inc)x8 (24)
4. 24 sc (24)
5. 4dec, 16sc (20)
6. 20 sc (20)
7.7sc, 4dec, 5sc (16)
8-13.16sc-6 rounds
Fold in half. 8sc through the top to close.
(Make sure you fold from heel to toe.)
FO, leave tail for sewing.
Spikes (7)
Do not stuff.
1. 4 sc in mr (3)
2. (1sc,inc)x2 (6)
3. 6 sc (6)
Fold in half. 3 sc across top to close.
FO, leave tail for sewing.
Note: I made 7 spikes but you may use less depending on the size of your dino.
Assembly
1. Sew your body on to the middle bottom of your head.
2. Sew your arms diagonally on rounds 14-17 of the body.
3. Sew your legs slightly diagonally on rounds 6-11 of the body.
4. Sew your tail straight on the back of the body between rounds 6-7.
5. Sew your spikes down the middle of your head, back and tail. I placed 2 on the head, 3 on the back and 2 on the tail.
Here’s the adorable plush amigurumi dinosaur finished!
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