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Amigurumi dinosaurs are some of the cutest and most fun projects for crochet lovers. These adorable dinosaurs are perfect for gifts, kids, or as decorative pieces for your home. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through creating a simple, beginner-friendly dinosaur amigurumi using basic crochet stitches.

You can easily customize the size, colors, and details to make your dinosaur unique.

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Materials Needed for Dinosaur Amigurumi

To create your Dinosaur Amigurumi, gather the following materials:

  • Yarn: Choose medium-weight (category 4) yarn for a soft, squishy dinosaur.
    • Main Color (MC): 100-150 grams (for the body and head).
    • Accent Color: 50 grams (for the spikes or details).
  • Crochet Hook: Size 3.5mm (E-4) or 4mm (G-6), depending on your yarn choice.
  • Polyester Fiberfill: For stuffing the dinosaur.
  • Safety Eyes: 8-12mm (or you can embroider the eyes with black yarn).
  • Tapestry Needle: For sewing parts together and weaving in ends.
  • Scissors: For trimming yarn.
  • Stitch Marker: Optional, to mark the beginning of each round.

Choose soft yarn for a cuddly feel, and pick colors you like for the body, spikes, and any other details. You can use variegated yarn for a fun, multi-colored dinosaur or stick with solid colors for a more traditional look.

Stitches Used in the Pattern

  • Magic Ring (MR)
  • Chain (CH)
  • Single Crochet (SC)
  • Increase (INC): 2 SC in the same stitch to increase.
  • Decrease (DEC): Work 2 SC together to decrease.
  • Slip Stitch (SL ST)

Amigurumi projects are typically worked in continuous rounds, so be sure to use a stitch marker or a piece of contrasting yarn to mark the beginning of each round.

Step-by-Step Instructions for the Dinosaur Amigurumi

The dinosaur amigurumi is made by crocheting several separate parts (body, head, legs, tail, and spikes) and then sewing them together at the end.

Part 1: Crocheting the Body

  1. Start with a Magic Ring using your main color (MC).
  2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochets (SC) into the magic ring.
    • Total: 6 SC
  3. Round 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch around (increase in every stitch).
    • Total: 12 SC
  4. Round 3: Work 1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch (increase), repeat around.
    • Total: 18 SC
  5. Round 4: Work 1 SC in the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch (increase), repeat around.
    • Total: 24 SC
  6. Round 5: Work 1 SC in the next 3 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch (increase), repeat around.
    • Total: 30 SC
  7. Rounds 6-12: Work 1 SC in each stitch around.
    • Total: 30 SC

This forms the round body of the dinosaur. You can make the body larger or smaller by adding or removing rounds. Once the body is done, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Part 2: Crocheting the Head

  1. Start with a Magic Ring using your main color.
  2. Round 1: Work 6 SC into the magic ring.
    • Total: 6 SC
  3. Round 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch around.
    • Total: 12 SC
  4. Round 3: Work 1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch (increase), repeat around.
    • Total: 18 SC
  5. Round 4: Work 1 SC in the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch (increase), repeat around.
    • Total: 24 SC
  6. Rounds 5-9: Work 1 SC in each stitch around.
    • Total: 24 SC
  7. Round 10: Work 1 SC in the next 2 stitches, SC 2 together (SC DEC), repeat around.
    • Total: 18 SC
  8. Round 11: Work 1 SC in the next stitch, SC 2 together (SC DEC), repeat around.
    • Total: 12 SC
  9. Round 12: Work SC 2 together (SC DEC) in each stitch around.
    • Total: 6 SC

Stuff the head with fiberfill before closing. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Part 3: Crocheting the Legs (Make 4)

  1. Start with a Magic Ring using your main color.
  2. Round 1: Work 6 SC into the magic ring.
    • Total: 6 SC
  3. Round 2: Work 2 SC in each stitch around.
    • Total: 12 SC
  4. Rounds 3-5: Work 1 SC in each stitch around.
    • Total: 12 SC

Stuff the legs lightly with fiberfill. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Part 4: Crocheting the Tail

  1. Start with a Magic Ring using your main color.
  2. Round 1: Work 4 SC into the magic ring.
    • Total: 4 SC
  3. Round 2: Work 1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch (increase), repeat around.
    • Total: 6 SC
  4. Round 3: Work 1 SC in the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch (increase), repeat around.
    • Total: 8 SC
  5. Rounds 4-10: Work 1 SC in each stitch around.
    • Total: 8 SC

Stuff the tail lightly with fiberfill. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Part 5: Crocheting the Spikes

The spikes add character to the dinosaur. You can make as many as you like, depending on how spiky you want your dinosaur to be.

  1. Spike 1: Chain 2, work 3 SC into the first chain. Turn your work.
  2. Spike 2: Chain 2, work 4 SC into the first chain. Turn your work.

Repeat this process for as many spikes as you want (5-7 spikes). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Assembling the Dinosaur Amigurumi

Now that all the parts are crocheted, it’s time to assemble your dinosaur.

  1. Attach the Head: Use a tapestry needle and the long tail left on the head to sew it securely onto the top of the body.
  2. Attach the Legs: Position the four legs evenly at the base of the body. Sew each leg onto the body, making sure they are evenly spaced.
  3. Attach the Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body.
  4. Attach the Spikes: Sew the spikes along the top of the dinosaur, starting at the back of the head and running down the back to the tail.

Adding the Eyes and Face Details

  1. Safety Eyes: If using safety eyes, insert them between Rounds 6 and 7 on the head, spacing them about 5-6 stitches apart.
  2. Embroider the Eyes (Optional): If you prefer, use black yarn to embroider small eyes onto the head.
  3. Mouth: Use black yarn to embroider a small smiling mouth below the eyes for an adorable finishing touch.

Finishing the Dinosaur Amigurumi

Once you’ve sewn all the parts together and added the face details, your dinosaur amigurumi is complete!

  1. Weave in Ends: Use your tapestry needle to weave in any remaining loose ends.
  2. Shaping: Gently shape the dinosaur by adjusting the fiberfill and smoothing out any uneven areas.

Customizing Your Dinosaur Amigurumi

There are many ways to customize your dinosaur amigurumi to make it unique:

Change the Colors

Use different colors for the body, spikes, and legs to create a more vibrant or playful dinosaur.

Add Stripes or Spots

Crochet small circles or stripes and sew them onto the dinosaur’s body for added character.

Vary the Size

You can make the dinosaur larger or smaller by using different yarn weights and adjusting the number of increases and rounds for each part.