Looking for a free crochet dinosaur pattern? Here are 22 of them: cuddly T-rex, triceratops and stegosaurus toys, a long-neck brontosaurus, no-sew pocket dinos and mini ornaments, two dino loveys, a spike hat for every size, a baby cardigan, a basket and a cozy blanket. Every pattern is free in full on the designer's own site, with written rounds and stitch counts and no sign-up. Dinosaurs are one of the most-requested toys from kids, so any of these makes a sure-fire Christmas or birthday gift.
Most amigurumi dinos start the same way: 6 single crochet in a magic ring, then increase rounds for the head and body. If you can work in the round and stuff a shape, you can make the toys below. I've noted the yarn, hook, finished size and first round for each one so you can match a pattern to the yarn you already have. Several designers sell an optional ad-free PDF, but the full pattern is free on the page.
Classic amigurumi dinosaurs
The big favorites: T-rex, triceratops, stegosaurus and the long-neck. These are soft, sturdy toys sized for real play.
Tanner the Triceratops — The Nicole Chase. A chunky, sweet-faced triceratops in WeCrochet Brava Worsted on a 4mm (G) hook. He stands about 11.5 inches tall, or 8.5 inches sitting. Round 1 is 6 sc in a magic ring. The shaping is clear and the result looks polished.
Toby the Tarbosaurus — The Nicole Chase. A T-rex cousin with tiny arms and a big smile, in Brava Worsted on a 4mm hook. He's about 12 inches standing and uses 12mm safety eyes. A perfect match for Tanner if you want a pair.
Stevie the Stygimoloch — The Nicole Chase. A dome-headed dinosaur for the kid who already has a T-rex. Brava Worsted on a 4mm hook, about 10.5 inches standing. It starts with 6 sc in a magic ring.
Trevor Triceratops — The Loopy Lamb. A big 15-inch triceratops rated easy, in Brava Worsted on a 3.5mm (E) hook with 18mm safety eyes. Popcorn stitches make the little toes. Great for a toddler who likes a toy they can really hug.
Brodie the Stegosaurus — Mariska Vos (DIY Fluffies). One pattern, two sizes: a 4-inch version in sport-weight cotton on a 2.5mm hook, or a squishy 9-inch version in super bulky chenille on a 5mm hook. Round 1 is 6 sc in a magic ring, and there's a video to follow along.
Terrifying T-Rex — Spin a Yarn Crochet. A detailed 8-inch T-rex in Bernat Handicrafter worsted on a 3.5mm hook. It has about 16 small pieces, so it takes more sewing than most, but the finished dino looks great on a shelf.
Triceratops — Spin a Yarn Crochet. A sturdy four-legged triceratops about 8 inches high and 9.5 inches long, on a 3.25mm hook. The frill starts in rows: Row 1 is ch 6, sc 5. A good next step after your first amigurumi.
Brontosaurus Dinosaur Amigurumi — Stringy Ding Ding. The classic long-neck in medium (4) yarn on a 4mm hook, with 12mm safety eyes. Round 1 is 6 sc into a magic ring. The page has step photos for almost every round.
Dewey the Crochet Dinosaur — Chai Coffee Crochet. A friendly 8-inch dino in DK yarn on a 3mm hook, with 10mm safety eyes. The body begins as an oval around a chain of 10, which gives him a nice round belly.
Small dinos, no-sew minis and ornaments
Fast, scrap-friendly and perfect for stocking stuffers, party favors or the tree.
Tiny-Rex the Pocket Dino — Sweet Softies. A 3.5-inch no-sew T-rex that fits in a pocket, with a video tutorial. Round 1 is worked from a chain (12 sc). Make a handful in an evening.
Rainbow Stegosaurus — Sweet Softies. A no-sew stegosaurus in super bulky chenille on a 5mm hook, with rainbow back plates. Only the small 6-inch size is free; the bigger 10-inch size is in the paid PDF.
T-Rex Backpack Buddy — The Loopy Lamb. A little T-rex body made in one piece with no seaming, plus a tiny backpack for him to wear. Brava Worsted on a 3.5mm hook. Round 1 is 6 sc in a magic circle. Clip it to a school bag with ideas from our crochet keychain patterns.
Mini Dinosaurs — A Stitch Whimsy. A set of small dino ornaments in mercerized cotton on a 3.75mm or 4mm hook. The legs are worked right into the rounds, so there's less to sew on. Hang them with our amigurumi Christmas ornaments.
Colourful Mini Dino — Handmade by Ani. A 3-inch dino on a 3mm hook with 8mm safety eyes. This pattern is written in UK terms: "6 dc in magic circle" means 6 US single crochet. A cheerful scrap buster.
Dinosaur loveys and baby gifts
Soft dinos for the littlest fans. For babies, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes.
Hug Me Triceratops Lovey — The Nicole Chase. A 12-inch blanket square with a 4-inch triceratops head, in worsted on 4mm and 5mm hooks. Rated advanced beginner. More cuddle blankets are in our crochet lovey patterns.
Dino Baby Lovey — OkieGirl Bling'n'Things. A bigger 17-inch lovey with a dinosaur head, on 3.5mm and 5mm hooks. Round 1 is 6 sc in a magic circle. The pattern calls for 15mm safety eyes; swap in embroidered eyes for a baby.
Newborn Dinosaur Hat and Diaper Cover — A Stitch at a Time. A newborn photo-prop set in about 2 ounces of worsted on G and F hooks. The hat starts with 8 hdc in a ch-2 ring. The booties in the photos are a separate paid pattern. More sets are in our crochet diaper cover patterns.
Dinosaur Baby Cardigan — Traverse Bay Crochet. A two-color worsted cardigan with dino spikes down the back. The hook sets the size: F for 0–3 months up to I for 9–12 months. Row 1 is 47 hdc.
Dinosaur hats and wearables
Dinosaur Spike Hat — Lovable Loops. A beanie with a row of spikes in toddler, child and adult sizes. Worsted on a 5.5mm (I) hook, with a 4mm hook for the spikes. Round 1 is 11 dc in a magic circle. See more critters in our crochet animal hat patterns.
Dinosaur Hooded Scarf — Shooting Star Crafts. A hood with dino spikes and long scarf ends, worked in hdc rows on a 6mm hook in green and brown. The page doesn't list a yarn weight or size, so check your gauge against the wearer's head.
Dinosaur decor for kids' rooms
Dinosaur Crochet Basket — Winding Road Crochet. A 12-inch-wide toy basket with a dinosaur worked in tapestry crochet, on an 8mm (L) hook. Round 1 is 6 sc in a magic circle. A smart home for all those dinos. More storage is in our crochet basket patterns.
Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket — Moogly. A dino blanket in Caron One Pound on a 6.5mm (K) hook, from about 28 x 36 inches up to 38 x 48 inches. It's worked in corner-to-corner, and the written rows are on the page. Pair it with our crochet baby blanket patterns for a nursery set.
Frequently asked questions
What yarn is best for crochet dinosaurs?
Worsted-weight acrylic or cotton is the easiest to work with and holds its shape well. Use a hook a size or two smaller than the yarn label suggests so the stuffing doesn't show through. For big, squishy dinos, chenille or blanket yarn works up fast but hides stitches, so use stitch markers.
What is the easiest crochet dinosaur for a beginner?
Try a no-sew pattern like Tiny-Rex or the Rainbow Stegosaurus, or the T-Rex Backpack Buddy, whose body is made in one piece. If you've never made amigurumi before, start with our easy amigurumi patterns for beginners.
How do you make crochet dinosaur spikes?
Spikes are usually small triangles worked in rows or tiny cones worked in the round, then sewn along the back. Some patterns, like the spike hat, work them as a strip you sew on in one go. Stuff cone spikes lightly so they stand up.
Are crochet dinosaurs safe for babies?
For babies and toddlers, skip safety eyes and embroider the face, stuff firmly, and sew every spike and limb on very securely. Ornament-size minis are too small for little ones.
More cuddly crochet toys
Dinosaurs pair well with a classic crochet teddy bear, a little crochet penguin or a woodland crochet mushroom. For stocking-sized gifts, see our cheap crochet stocking stuffers, and finish a kid's gift with a matching crochet backpack.
