Triceratops AmigurumiLogin to save pattern
Overview
In this lesson we’ll be crocheting a Triceratops! The first of my mini dino themed patterns. This pattern is very succinct and can be made with almost no sewing together needed. It is accessible for beginners, but I always suggest browsing through Crocheting 101, my free intro crocheting course, for complete beginners!
Created by
Louie’s Loops
Difficulty
Easy
Time
~ 45 min
What you'll create
What you'll need
Get the kit!
Get the full dino kit for this pattern including all the materials and tutorials to make 5 different dinos in a variety of colors!
Abbreviations
st
Stitch
FLO/BLO
Front / Back Loops Only
Other Useful Info
Gauge:
5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Finished piece is about 4.5” tall
Worked in the Round:
Unless otherwise stated
Useful Tutorials:
The Lesson
Note:
These boxes are checkboxes
- (07:45)
These time codes correlate to the video for this lesson
01
The Horns (make 3)
- (01:21)
[All in White]
Ch 2, Working in the BLO of the 2rd ch from the hook, sc 1
Ch 1, cut the yarn and pull through to sew along the neck and back.
Note:
m.p = Ch 2, working in the BLO of the 2nd ch from the hook, sl.st 1
02
The Body
- (06:38)
[All in Main color]
Ch 2 or use the magic loop method
Rnd 1
Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook or into magic loop (4)
Rnd 2
sc 1, inc, working in BLO, sc 1, working in both loops, inc (6)
Rnd 3
inc in each st (12)
Rnd 4
[sc 3, inc] repeat 3 times (15)
Rnd 5
[sc 4, inc] repeat 3 times (18)
Rnd 6
sc 6, working in FLO, sc 1, [hdc 1, m.p, hdc 1] repeat 5 times, sc 1 (18 [+5 m.p])
Alternate Frill Option
Use the following Rnd to create an alternate version of the frill crown which is slightly larger and has a white edging. I’ve even made a second full length video for it which you can watch here!
Rnd 6*
sc 6, working in FLO, sc 1, hdc 1, dcinc 1, dc 1, dcinc 1, dc 2, dcinc 1, dc 1, dcinc 1, hdc 1, sc 1 (22)
Using a strand of white yarn begin going around the outer stitches of the frill towards the center. When you reach the center hide the end down through the center of the frill and into the body. Repeat this same process on the opposite side of the frill so that the white stitches are both pointing inward towards the center of the face.
Rnd 7
sc 6, working in BLO from Rnd 5, sc 12 (18)
Rnd 8
sc 1, bo, sc 2, bo, sc 13 (18)
(08:18) Add eyes and horns.
Rnd 9 – 11
sc in each st (18 x 3)
Rnd 12
sc 2, bo, sc 3, bo, sc 11 (18)
Rnd 13
sc in each st (18)
Rnd 14
[sc 1, invdec] repeat 6 times (12)
Stuff slightly.
Rnd 15
invdec, sc 2, invdec 4 (7)
Stuff fully.
Rnd 16
invdec, sc 1, invdec, sc 1, sl.st 1 (5)
Cut the yarn and pull through. Sew together
Soooo CUUUUUTE! I just made it and it’s all cute and wistfully staring up at me, saying, “can I have a buddy?” Of course, cute I must make A HERD for you to be with 😀
My Brother is obsessed with Dino, so this was just perfect to make him a little gift. : )
thats so cool I made raimbow ones I got a rainbow one and Im working on a red orange yellow green blue purple and pink one
This was so fun to make! Would you ever consider making more dinosaur patterns? I’d love a little Stego friend for my Triceratops!
Whoops, I meant tiny dinosaur patterns! I love your Bronto design too, but he’s not quite pocket-sized >v<
Hey Rachel! I’m working on some new patterns now actually! They’ll be out very soon!
Are these in UK or US terms please?
US terms
Louie, I just wanted to say Thank You for all these dino patterns.
They go very well with the volcano and trees I’ve made.
And my grandsons really love the set.
Thank you so much for all your hard work in making the patterns.
Hey! I love this pattern, but my only suggestion would be that for the rounds 9-11 where yourjust doing the same thing severala times, can you put a checkbox for each round? like for that step have 3 check boxes?
i made it sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute
its cool
I love the dinosaur patterns! Thank you so much.
I’m trying ti download the pdf but it’s not showing up for me 🙁
thats so cool I made raimbow ones I got a rainbow one and Im working on a red orange yellow green blue purple and pink one
Hey I have a question, how do you get your bobbles so prominent? Mine seem to barely poke out but yours are like little feet!
I wondered if, since this is a free pattern, I could sell these little guys on Etsy, or would you prefer me not to. Btw they are so cute and a great pattern.
So fun I made one for my brothers along with the t-Rex pattern as well! They loved them. Your patterns are amazing <3
This pattern is weird and confusing, my project didn’t even turn out remotely right. Will try again but I’m very frustrated.
I take it back, I’m just stupid lmao
My membership level is suppose to contain printer friendly PDFs, but it always brings me to the change member ship level page. Am I missing something here?
I’m going to be making a lot of these. They are soooo cute! Everyone loves them and wants one. It was very easy. So far I have made two of each frill type.
I’ve made three and named them Tri, Sarah, and Tops
I made the pattern but somehow I didn’t get legs! I followed the pattern so am not sure what I did wrong. Watching the video you have legs but this doesn’t. What am I missing?
Ever mind I figured it out with ing the video.