Triceratops Dinosaur Amigurumi

Beginner difficulty

Beginner

1 hour

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Lefty

In this beginner amigurumi pattern we’ll be learning how to crochet the cutest triceratops you’ve ever seen! This step by step tutorial is great for learning the basics as you make an adorable mini dinosaur!

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Louie's Loops

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What you'll learn

What you'll need

Cotton Yarn

Weight

Colors

White
Color A
Crochet Hook Size G6 / 4.00mm

Crochet Hook

G6 / 4.00 mm

Safety Bead (x2)

6 mm

Darning Needle

Stuffing

Abbreviations

ch

Chain Stitch

st

Stitch

slst

Slip Stitch

sc

Single Crochet

inc

Increase

invdec

Invisible Decrease

FLO/BLO

Front / Back Loops Only

dc

Double Crochet

hdc

Half-Double Crochet

bo

Bobble Stitch (4-dc bobble)

mp

Mini Picot

Other Useful Info

Gauge

5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Finished piece is about 3” tall

Worked

In the Round unless otherwise stated

The Pattern

Use the checkboxes to track your progress
(1:23) The time codes match to the pattern video

01Body

[All in Color A] Magic loop

sc = Single Crochet
inc = Increase (sc 2 in one st)
(#) = How many stitches in the round (aka 'Rnd').

Rnd 1: sc 6 into the magic loop (6)

Rnd 2: [sc 1, inc 1] 3 times (9)

Rnd 3: [sc 2, inc 1] 3 times (12)

Rnd 4: [sc 3, inc 1] 3 times (15)

Rnd 5: [sc 4, inc 1] 3 times (18)

FLO = worked in the Front Loops Only
mp = Mini Picot (ch 2, slst in the first ch made to form a point)

Rnd 6: sc 6, working in the FLO, sc 1, [hdc 1, mp, hdc 1] repeat 5 times, sc 1 (18 [+5 mp])

Alternate Frill Option (Advanced)

Use the following Rnd, in place of Rnd 6 above, to create an alternate version of the frill crown which is slightly larger and has a white edging. I’ve made a second full length video for it which you can watch here!

*Note: dcinc = Double Crochet Increase (2dc in the same stitch)

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.

02Adding Eyes

To add the eyes I'll be using safety eyes to make things easier, but you can also use bullion knots (aka french knots) instead.

Bonus video tutorial for Bullion Knots here.

Add eyes into Rnd 3, sts 6 and 11. They should line up with the corner spikes of the frill.

03Horns

There are 2 ways to make the horns. The easiest way is to simply embroider the horns on by weaving a strand of white yarn from the inside between 2 adjacent stitches on the head, and double knotting from the inside to secure.

My favorite method, however, is to crochet the horns and attach on the inside in a similar method.

Crocheted Horns (make 3):
[All in White] Make a slip knot and Ch 2,
Skip the first ch and pull tight, sc 1 in 2nd ch.

Ch 1, cut the yarn and pull through leaving somewhat long ends to use for attaching.

Attach the horns by pulling your tail ends through 2 adjacent sts, and knotting on the inside. You can use a needle for this, but this can be done more easily by using your hook. Attach the horns in the following locations:

04How to Crochet a Bobble Stitch (bo)

Pro tip: Use more of a scooping motion when pulling through to more easily finish the stitch.

05Body Continued

Rnd 7: sc 6, working into the unused BLO from Rnd 5, sc 12 (18)

bo = Bobble Stitch (see above)

Rnd 8: sc 1, bo 1, sc 2, bo 1, sc 13 (18)

Rnds 9 - 11: sc in each st (18 x 3)

Rnd 12: sc 2, bo 1, sc 2, bo 1, sc 12 (18)

Rnd 13: sc in each (18)

invdec = Invisible Decrease (working in the FLO of the next 2 sts simultaneously, sc 1)

Rnd 14: [sc 1, invdec 1] 6 times (12)

Stuff mostly.

Rnd 15: invdec 1, sc 2, invdec 4 (7)

Rnd 16: invdec 1, sc 1, invdec 1, stop early (5)

Cut the yarn and pull through. Stuff fully using a stick or the back of your crochet hook before sewing closed. (See next section for detailed instructions)

06Sewing Closed

To sew closed, after stuffing fully, thread the tail end onto a darning needle. Work the needle and tail end through the FLO (front loops only) of the last 5 sts of the last Rnd of the body. Pull tightly to close shut, and hide the end back into the body before cutting it close.

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