12 Crochet Dinosaur Free Patterns
Kids go wild for dinosaurs, and a crochet dinosaur is one of the best handmade gifts you can give. They are fun to make too. Spikes, plates, horns and little arms all add character, and you can make them in any color you like.
We opened and checked all 12 free patterns below. You will find a T-rex, three stegosaurus options, a triceratops snuggler, a brontosaurus, a parasaurolophus and more. Each one lists the skill level, yarn and hook, so you can pick the right dino fast.
Crochet Dinosaur Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Crochet hook set (2 mm to 6 mm)
- Green, blue or rainbow amigurumi yarn
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes (6 mm to 12 mm)
- Locking stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Small sharp scissors
1. Mini Archie the Ankylosaurus
Photo: Nicole Chase
Archie is a chunky little ankylosaurus, about 5 inches tall sitting or 7 inches standing. He has embroidered white nails and gray bumps on his back plate. The pattern uses single, half double and double crochet, with photos to guide you.
- Designer: Nicole Chase
- Skill level: Easy (rated advanced beginner)
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Brodie the Stegosaurus
Photo: Mariska Vos-Bolman / DIY Fluffies
Brodie is a quick and easy stegosaurus made for beginners. In cotton he is about 4 inches, and in chenille he grows to about 9 inches. He is made with single crochet, increases and decreases, and there is a full video tutorial plus photos for adding the plates and legs.
- Designer: Mariska Vos-Bolman / DIY Fluffies
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Sport cotton (#2) or super bulky chenille (#6)
- Hook: 2.5 mm (B/1) or 5 mm (H/8)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Danny the T-Rex
Photo: Petra Salisbury / Cuddly Stitches Craft
Danny is a detailed T-rex, about 8.25 inches tall sitting and 11.25 inches standing. The pattern uses a wide range of stitches, including treble crochet and surface crochet. It gives hook sizes for sport, DK and worsted yarn, so you can size him up.
- Designer: Petra Salisbury / Cuddly Stitches Craft
- Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Yarn: Sport (#2); DK (#3) or worsted (#4) also work
- Hook: 2.5 mm (B/1)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Triceratops Snuggler
Photo: Ana Figueiredo / Little Crochet Farm
This big, soft triceratops is about 16.4 inches tall. It is made with super bulky chenille, so it is very cuddly. The frill uses front and back post double crochet, and the claws are little bobbles. The designer calls it beginner friendly.
- Designer: Ana Figueiredo / Little Crochet Farm
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Super bulky chenille (#6)
- Hook: 6 mm (J) and 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Phoebe the Parasaurolophus
Photo: Jillian Hewitt / Spin a Yarn Crochet
Phoebe is a pink parasaurolophus, the dino with the long crest on its head. She is about 7 inches tall in worsted yarn. Want her bigger? The designer suggests heavier yarn or two strands of worsted with a bigger hook. Step photos show the joins and assembly.
- Designer: Jillian Hewitt / Spin a Yarn Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Rainbow Stegosaurus
Photo: Jade / Sweet Softies
This no-sew stegosaurus is made in super bulky velvet yarn. The free pattern is for the small size, about 6 inches across. A bigger 10-inch size and photo references come in the paid PDF. Rainbow spikes make it a happy, colorful gift.
- Designer: Jade / Sweet Softies
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Super bulky chenille (#6)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. T. Rex Amigurumi
Photo: Huipei Zhang / Pocket Yarnlings
This small T-rex is made with fingering or sport yarn, in green and yellow or dull green and light brown. Bobble stitches add texture, and the eyes are French knots. The designer calls it beginner friendly, though a little ambitious.
- Designer: Huipei Zhang / Pocket Yarnlings
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Fingering or sport (#1–#2)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Brontosaurus Dinosaur
Photo: StringyDingDing
The long-necked brontosaurus is a classic, and this one comes in a main color with a contrast color and an optional white chest. It is mostly single crochet. Many readers have posted photos of their finished dinos in the comments.
- Designer: StringyDingDing
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Dudly Dinosaur
Photo: Marleen Hartog
Dudly is about 8 inches tall with the suggested DK yarn. The pattern is described as easy and gives two hook options. It is a free Ravelry download and a nice pick for a first dino.
- Designer: Marleen Hartog
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E) or 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free Ravelry download
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Baby Brachiosaurus
Photo: Jana Whitley
A sweet long-necked baby dino made with worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. It is a free Ravelry download, and lots of crocheters have rated it.
- Designer: Jana Whitley
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free Ravelry download
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Stellan and Stanley Dinosaurs
Photo: Red Heart / Yarnspirations
This Red Heart pattern gives you a pair of dinosaur friends, made with Red Heart Amigurumi yarn. It is rated easy and is a free PDF with no sign-up needed. Finished sizes and hook size are listed inside the PDF.
- Designer: Red Heart / Yarnspirations
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Red Heart Amigurumi (see pattern)
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Hello Stegosaurus
Photo: Ali / The Button Ship
This two-color stegosaurus is about 12 inches long. The designer is honest that it is a tricky, non-standard pattern, so save it for when you feel confident. The result is a lovely, unique dino with plenty of photos to help.
- Designer: Ali / The Button Ship
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First dino ever? Start with #2 or #9. Both are simple and quick.
- Want a big snuggle toy? #4 is over 16 inches of soft chenille.
- Hate sewing? Try #6, the no-sew rainbow stegosaurus.
- Love T-rex? Go with #7 for small or #3 for a detailed big one.
- Ready for a challenge? #3 and #12 will test your skills.
FAQ
How do you crochet dinosaur spikes?
Most spikes are small cones or triangles worked in rows or rounds, then sewn along the back. Some patterns, like #6, work the spikes right into the body so there is no sewing. Stuff spikes lightly or not at all so they stay pointy and do not flop.
What yarn is best for a crochet dinosaur?
Worsted acrylic is easy, cheap and comes in every color. Cotton gives crisp details for small dinos. For a soft, cuddly dino, chenille or velvet yarn like in #4 and #6 is lovely, but the stitches are harder to see, so it is better once you know the basics.
How long does it take to crochet a dinosaur?
A small dino like #2 in cotton can take a couple of hours. A mid-size worsted dino takes about one to three evenings. Large or detailed ones like #3 and #4 can take a weekend or more, mostly because of the extra parts like legs, plates and horns.
Pick a dino, grab your favorite green yarn and have a roaring good time.