Dinosaurs are a favorite of kids and kids at heart, and making crocheted dinosaurs is a lot of fun. From amigurumi dinosaurs to beanies and blankies featuring dinos, this post all about dinosaur crochet patterns is sure to inspire your next paleolithic project!
Why Crochet Dinosaurs?
Crochet dinosaurs are fun projects to do and they make great gifts. There are many ways to crochet dinosaurs. You can make them into big stuffed toys or small amigurumi. And if you’re new to amigurumi you can learn all about it in our Amigurumi Workshop.
You can also add dinosaur motifs to blankets and hats, or use dinos as inspiration for the color and embellishments on projects. Or you can make a dinosaur lovey, which is a dinosaur head with a security blanket body. So many fun options!
Materials Needed to Crochet Dinosaurs
Just like most other crochet projects, you don’t need a lot of materials or supplies to make crochet dinosaur projects.
Because a lot of these projects are meant to be used by children, you’ll want to choose a yarn that’s soft and easy to care for in the yarn weight suggested in the pattern.
You’ll also need a crochet hook of the size called for in the pattern or what you need to get the same number of stitches per inch as the pattern calls for. Note that amigurumi patterns often use a smaller hook that the yarn label might call for to make the stitches tighter so the stuffing won’t show through.
In addition to these essentials, it’s helpful to have a stitch marker if you’re working in rounds, a small pair of scissors, and a yarn needle or tapestry needle. For amigurumi dinosaur crochet patterns you will also need stuffing.
Some patterns may also call for safety eyes, but it is recommended not to use eyes in projects for babies and small children as they may get loose and become a choking hazard.
Free Crochet Dinosaur Patterns
This fun collection of dinosaur crochet patterns covers a lot of different options, from amigurumi dinosaurs to hats, blankets, and loveys. Many of these patterns are great for beginners, but those with more experience will find them to be a lot of fun, too. Let’s dig in!
Amigurumi and Plush Dinosaur Crochet Patterns
Probably the most popular style of crochet dinosaur is amigurumi, which is basically a toy or plush dinosaur. These projects often have a lot of small parts, but the end result is well worth the work.
Toby the Tarbosaurus
Designer: Nicole Chase
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
This cute dino is rated easy, or for advanced beginners. It’s worked mostly in single crochet and all of the pieces are worked in the round. The contrasting paw pads and spikes are a great way to use leftovers from another project.
Greg the Steg
Designer: A Purpose and a Stitch
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted
This little steg is a quick project that doesn’t take a lot of yarn and the body is worked in joined rounds. The pattern has a lot of pictures to help you put it all together.
Tanner the Triceratops
Designer: Nicole Chase
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
This triceratops is a beginner-friendly dinosaur amigurumi pattern. It’s easy to follow, and you’ll love the results! Most pieces are worked in the round and sewn together, and the pattern uses single crochet stitches.
Dinosaur Softie Pattern
Designer: 5 Little Monsters
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Use continuous rounds of single crochet to make the pieces for this cute softie. Choose any two colors you like or use leftover yarn from another project to make the feet and spikes.
Brontosaurus Dinosaur Amigurumi
Designer: Stringy Ding Ding
Yarn weight: (4) Medium
Suggested yarn: 24/7 Cotton
The dinosaur’s body is crocheted mostly in one piece. You start by making the back of the body flat, then working the head and neck in the round and joining to the back part to finish the body. Lots of photos help you understand just what to do!
Triceratops Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Designer: Ketti Toys, via Amiguroom Toys
Yarn weight: (2) Sport
Suggested yarn: Yarn Art Jeans
All of the pieces for this fun dinosaur crochet pattern are stitched separately in the round. Even the frill is made in rounds with a hole in the middle so it’s easy to attach to the back of the head.
Dinosaurs Rainbow Pattern
Designer: Mariya Kozlova, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (2) Sport
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Sport
This pattern was originally made with sport weight yarn for rather small dinosaurs, but you can work it with any weight yarn you like to make creatures of different sizes. The free pattern is a 17-page PDF so it’s full of all the details you need to make this project.
Dino Cuddles Pattern
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: DROPS Andes
This huge and huggable dinosaur crochet pattern is sure to become your little one’s new favorite. It’s worked with two strands of yarn held together and the body is worked in one piece from nose to tail, with the legs and spikes stitched separately.
Crochet Chonky Dinosaur
Designer: Rose and Lily
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me
Everyone loves a chonky dino! This egg-shaped critter is quick and easy to stitch and you can customize the size, colors, and how many spikes it has on its back.
Kevin the Dino Crochet Pattern
Designer: Elisa’s Crochet
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK
This free crochet pattern is perfect to use to create your little one’s first crochet dinosaur! Worked in lighter weight yarn it’s the perfect addition to a nursery mobile, or use super bulky yarn to make a cozy pillow.
Strawberry Tanner the Triceratops
Designer: Nicole Chase
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Bernat Velvet
The original Tanner the Triceratops pattern is linked above, but this cute variation deserves its own listing! Make a summery dino in pink velvet yarn embellished with horns that look like strawberries.
Egg-Laying Pterodactyl Pattern
Designer: Skein Spider
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Feels Like Heaven
This large dino with optional egg isn’t too difficult but it does have a lot of steps, which have been broken down into video tutorials. The design uses wire to hold the wings in place, which might be a new technique for you.
T-rex Amigurumi Pattern
Designer: Kristel Koevenig, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks High Desert Worsted
The T-rex is one of the most popular dinosaurs; any child will recognize it right away! This easy pattern is written in UK terms and uses felt and fabric paint for some of the embellishments.
The Friendly Dinosaur Pattern
Designer: The Friendly Red Fox
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Color Theory
The friendly dinosaur pattern is easy to make, and while it might not be a recognizable species, kids will love to cuddle with it all the same. Use whatever colors you have – you could even add stripes if you like!
Crochet Dinosaur Beanies and Hats
A hat inspired by a dinosaur might be just the thing to get a reluctant kiddo to wear a hat when it’s cold outside. Or you can use these for dress up and pretend play throughout the year. Let’s stitch some dinosaur beanie crochet patterns!
Triceratops Hat Pattern
Designer: BriAbby
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
This triceratops hat has a lot of details that make it fun to stitch and to wear. It’s sized from newborns through adults so you can make one for everyone in the family and do a themed photo shoot.
Double-Knotted Crochet Dinosaur Spike Hat Pattern
Designer: Eye Love Knots
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love
The easiest way to make a hat into a dinosaur hat is to take a basic beanie and add spikes, like this pattern does. The hat itself uses a fun variation on hdc to give it lots of texture and extra warmth.
Trex Crochet Hat Pattern
Designer: Brianna G Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft
This dinosaur hat is more like a hood, with a long piece in the back that covers the back of the head and the neck. The eyes that stick out from the sides of the head give it a lot of personality, as do the felt teeth sewn on the front.
Dinosaur Hat Pattern
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft
The original hat was made by breaking up a multicolored yarn into different colors, but you can do it with different skeins of yarn or using yarn leftovers. The colorwork uses intarsia and is charted in the pattern.
Carter’s Dinosaur Hat Pattern
Designer: The Green Dragonfly
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Sirdar Hayfield Bonus
This hat is made of half double crochet stitches with bold spikes that are also worked in hdc. If the size in the pattern (for a “fairly large headed 3 year old”) doesn’t work for you, add the spikes to any kid’s hat you like.
Newborn Dino Hat with Cape Pattern
Designer: Snovej
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
This sweet hat is perfect for a newborn baby shoot. It could be a dinosaur or a dragon, with the cape like a long tail going down baby’s back and the hat sitting on their head. It’s worked in dc so it’s a quick project, too.
Crochet Pterodactyl Dinosaur Hooded Scarf Costume Pattern
Designer: Mama of the Drama
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft
If you’re looking for a hat that doubles as a Halloween costume, this may be just the thing. This dino hat includes an attached scarf and mittens, so you can stay cozy through spooky season and beyond.
Crochet Dinosaur Blanket and Baby Lovey Patterns
Adding a dinosaur theme to a blanket or lovey for baby (or bigger kids!) is a lot of fun. Most kids go through a dinosaur phase, and these projects are a great way to bring that obsession into their lives in a big way.
Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket Pattern
Designer: Moogly
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron One Pound
This corner to corner crochet blanket has spikes along the back and hand holds on the corners so kids can use it as a cape, too. Whether they love dinosaurs, dragons, or both, this is a great project to make for kids (and you can also just work it in dc if you don’t want to do c2c).
Crochet Dinosaur Granny Square Blanket Pattern
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love
This sweet baby blanket is worked in solid granny squares in different colors, with darling dinosaur appliques added to some of the blocks. It was originally done as a crochetalong, so it’s all laid out in step-by-step instructions so you can complete the project with ease.
Filet Dinosaur Blanket Crochet Pattern
Designer: The Lavender Chair
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Worsted
If you’ve never tried the filet crochet technique before, this is a great project to give it a go! The pattern includes fully written out line by line text of the pattern as well as a chart if you’d rather work that way.
Dino Baby Lovey Pattern
Designer: Okie Girl Bling ‘n Things
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Cakes
This baby lovey uses waffle and crab stitches, both of which are suitable for advanced beginners. A cake yarn makes the striping easy, or use leftovers to make a wild lovey to fit a dinosaur.
Hug Me Triceratops Lovey Pattern
Designer: Nicole Chase
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Brava Worsted
The blanket part of this lovey is a granny square, and the triceratops has a lot of fun details that are engaging for baby and crocheter alike. Use a speckled yarn to make the blankie more fun or stitch it all in one color.
Dinosaur Lovey Blanket Pattern
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
The base of this lovey is a piece of fleece that is pierced with a special cutter to make holes in the edge so you can work stitches into it. The head and tail are stitched separately and sewn onto the “body” of the dino.
Are You a Beginner at Crochet Who Needs Help with the Basics?
When you’re first starting to crochet, it feels like there is so much to learn and it can be hard to know where to begin. From how to hold your hook to the basic stitches, everything is new and potentially confusing.
Enter the Crochet Fundamentals Workshop. This collection of videos makes learning to crochet and building up your skills so much easier. We cover the basics and beyond, and provide skill-building patterns to help boost your confidence.
Learn More about Amigurumi
If the dinosaur crochet patterns here have gotten you more interested in amigurumi, you can learn lots more about this fun genre of crochet in our Amigurumi Workshop.
This class teaches you all the techniques you need to make fun creatures and gives you simple patterns to practice or make your own.
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