Back in my day, as a young crocheter – well, before I was the old hand at this I am today – dinosaurs captured my imagination like nothing else! And among them, the triceratops, with its three imposing horns and a frill, was always a favorite. So, imagine the rush of feelings when I came across this adorable triceratops amigurumi pattern.
Diving into this pattern was a wild ride. The intricate detailing, from the prominent horns to its stout legs, was both challenging and gratifying. With every stitch and knot, it felt as if I was time-traveling to an era long gone, recreating a gentle beast that once roamed our planet. The end product? A cuddly dino that seems to almost say, “Come, embark on a prehistoric journey with me.”
If you’ve ever been fascinated by these magnificent creatures or have kiddos who’re dino-crazy, this project is the perfect gateway into the land of the giants. So, let’s take a plunge into the Cretaceous period, shall we?
Pattern Designer: Conni Hartig
Materials
- 100% cotton yarn, size 10
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Black eyes
- 1.5 mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
St – stitch
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Hdc – half double crochet
Dec – decrease
Inc – increase
Rnd – round
Mr – magic ring
Notes
This pattern is designed to be crocheted in continuous rounds – do not close rounds or turn unless otherwise stated. Mark the first stitch of each rounds.
Head / Body
Use grey yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 1 inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 1 inc (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, 1 inc (24)
Rnd 5-8: 24 sc (4 rounds)
Rnd 9: 2 sc, 1 dec (18)
Rnd 10: 1 sc, 1 dec (12)
Rnd 11: dec x 6 (6)
Rnd 12: 1 inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 13: 1 sc, 1 inc (18)
Rnd 14: 2 sc, 1 inc (24)
Rnd 15-18: 24 sc (4 rounds)
Rnd 19: 2 sc, 1 dec) (18)
Rnd 20: 4 sc, 1 dec (15)
Rnd 21: 3 sc, 1 dec (12)
Rnd 22: 2 dc, 1 dec (9)
Rnd 23: 7 sc, 1 dec (8)
Rnd 24: 6 sc, 1 dec (7)
Rnd 25: 5 sc, 1 dec (6)
Rnd 26: 4 sc, 1 dec (5)
Rnd 27: 3 sc, 1 dec (4)
Rnd 28: 2 sc, 1 dec (3)
Legs x2
Use grey yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc, 1 inc (8)
Rnd 3-4: 8 sc (2 rounds)
Neck Comb
Use grey yarn.
Rnd 1: 3 sc in Mr, turn around
Rnd 2: inc x 3 (6), turn around
Rnd 3: inc x 6 (12), turn around
Rnd 4: 1 sc, 1 inc (18), turn around
Rnd 5: 2 sc, 1 inc (24), turn around
Rnd 6: (3 sl st) x 6, 1 ch, 1 Stb, 1 ch, 1 sl st in next st
Horns
Use white yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 ch
Rnd 2: 5 sl st
Horn on Nose
Use white yarn.
Rnd 1: 3 ch
Rnd 2: 2 sl st