Get ready to crochet the cutest dinosaur friend with this free Amigurumi Triceratops pattern! Perfect for dino enthusiasts of all ages, this little guy features a charming frill, adorable horns, and a squishy body. He’s designed to be a delightful project for crocheters looking for a fun and engaging amigurumi experience. Grab your hook and let’s bring this prehistoric pal to life!
Why Every Dino Lover Needs This Adorable Amigurumi Triceratops
This charming Triceratops isn’t just a toy; it’s a handmade treasure that brings a smile to anyone’s face. Whether you’re making it for a child’s cuddle companion, a unique desk buddy, or a thoughtful gift, its endearing design and soft texture make it irresistible. Our detailed pattern ensures a smooth crafting journey, resulting in a durable and lovable amigurumi dinosaur that will be cherished for years to come.
Worsted weight yarn in Cream/Light Beige (horns, nose)
Small amount of Pink embroidery floss (cheeks)
3.0mm crochet hook
6mm safety eyes (black)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
R: Round/Row
(): Repeat instructions in parentheses
[]: Total stitches at the end of the round/row
Instructions
Head & Body (Olive Green Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: 6 inc [12]
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
R7-12: 36 sc (6 rounds) [36]
Insert safety eyes between R9 and R10, approximately 6 stitches apart. Start stuffing firmly as you go.
R13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
R16: (1 sc, dec) x 6 [12]
R17: 12 sc [12]
R18: 12 inc [24]
R19: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R20-22: 30 sc (3 rounds) [30]
R23: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R24: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
R25: (1 sc, dec) x 6 [12]
R26: 6 dec [6]
FO, weave in tail to close the opening.
Inner Frill (Olive Green Yarn)
Ch 21.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 19 sc across. Ch 1, turn. [20]
R2: 20 sc. Ch 1, turn. [20]
R3 (Scallop edge): Ch 1, turn. *Sl st in next st, (sc, 2 dc, sc) in next st, sl st in next 2 sts*. Repeat 5 times across. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Outer Frill (Dark Brown Yarn)
Ch 25.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 23 sc across. Ch 1, turn. [24]
R2: 24 sc. Ch 1, turn. [24]
R3 (Scallop edge): Ch 1, turn. *Sl st in next st, (sc, 2 dc, sc) in next st, sl st in next 3 sts*. Repeat 4 times across. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Horns (Cream/Light Beige Yarn – Make 2)
R1: 4 sc in MR [4]
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 [6]
R3: 6 sc [6]
R4: (1 sc, dec) x 2 [4]
Lightly stuff. FO, leave tail for sewing.
Nose Bump (Cream/Light Beige Yarn – Make 1)
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: 6 inc [12]
R3: 12 sc [12]
R4: 6 dec [6]
Stuff lightly. FO, weave in tail to close.
Legs (Olive Green Yarn – Make 4)
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2-3: 6 sc (2 rounds) [6]
Lightly stuff. FO, leave tail for sewing.
Assembly
Cheeks: Using pink embroidery floss, embroider small oval blush marks under each eye.
Frill: Place the Inner Green Frill on top of the Outer Brown Frill, aligning the straight edges. Sew them together along the straight edge. Then, sew the combined frill to the back of the Triceratops’ head, positioning it just behind the eyes and arcing around the back of the head.
Horns: Sew the two Cream Horns to the top of the head, slightly above and behind the eyes.
Nose Bump: Sew the Cream Nose Bump to the center of the snout, below the level of the eyes.
Legs: Sew the four Olive Green Legs evenly spaced around the bottom of the body.
