If you love dinosaurs and cute crochet projects, this free laying triceratops pattern is the perfect make! This adorable triceratops has a relaxed laying pose, making it extra cuddly and great for display, gifting, or adding to your growing dino collection.
Whether you use classic dinosaur colors or get creative with bright and fun shades, this triceratops is customizable and fun to crochet.
Grab your yarn and hook, and enjoy making your own soft dinosaur friend!
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
Bobble Stitch (BBL):
- Yarn over and insert hook into the next stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
(You now have 2 loops left on the hook.) - Repeat steps 1–3 in the same stitch 4 more times.
(You should now have 6 loops on your hook.) - Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.
- To make the bobble pop outward, single crochet in the next stitch tightly
You will be attaching some body parts using the "No Sew, SC Method"
No-Sew Single Crochet Attachment Method
The no-sew single crochet method is a simple way to attach amigurumi body parts while crocheting, instead of sewing them on later. This creates a clean, sturdy attachment and saves time during assembly.
How to Attach a Piece with Single Crochet
- Position the body part where you want it attached.
- Use stitch markers or pins to hold it in place if needed.(optional)
- Insert your hook through both layers:
- First through the Body Part
- Then through the matching stitch on the Main Body.
- Yarn over and pull through both pieces.
- Yarn over again and complete a normal single crochet.
- Repeat this process across the section you want attached.
Tools & Materials
●Yarn: yarn of your choice in two colors (a Main Color and a Secondary Color)
●Crochet Hook: Suitable for your type
●Needle
●Stuffing
●Safety Eyes (Optional)
●Stitch Marker (Optional)
Abbreviations
●CH - Chain
●SL ST - Slip Stitch
●SC - Single Crochet
●INC - Increase
●DEC - Decrease
●FO - Fasten Off
●MR - Magic Ring
●Bobble (Bobble is a 5 stitch bobble)
This pattern has been tested and works with multiple yarn types and textures.
***This pattern is created to attach the arms & legs as you go. It is important to make all the pieces in the order the are in the pattern***
ARMS (Make 2)
~In Main Color~
RND 1: 6SC in MR - (6)
RND 2: (INC) x 6 - (12)
***Switch to Secondary Color for the Bobble Stitch only, this will create your toes***
RND 3: 2SC, CC to Secondary Color Bobble, CC to Main Color SC) x 4, 2SC– (12)
RND 4: SC around – (12)
RND 5: (SC, DEC) x 4 - (8)
RND 6-9: SC around - (8) 678
~Stuff~
***This next round you will be finishing off the Arms, you may need to adjust your starting number of SC to get the arm centered so that the DEC/Toes are in the front***
RND 10: 2SC, Fold in half, SC, DEC, SC - (3)
~Fasten Off leaving small tail to weave in end~
LEGS (Make 2)
~In Main Color~
RND 1: 6SC in MR - (6)
RND 2: (INC) x 6 - (12)
RND 3: (SC, INC) x 6 – (18)
***Switch to Secondary Color for the Bobble Stitch only, this will create your toes***
RND 4: 5SC, (CC to Secondary Color Bobble, CC to Main Color SC) x 4, 5SC – (18)
RND 5: SC around – (18)
RND 6: (SC, DEC) x 6 - (12)
RND 7-11: SC around - (12)
~Stuff~
***This next round you will be finishing off the Feet, you may need to adjust your starting number of SC to get the Feet centered so that the DEC/Toes are in the front***
RND 12: 2SC, Fold in half making the point face the toes, SC across - (6)
~Fasten Off leaving tail to weave in ends~
Frill
~Starting in Main Color~
RND 1: CH 30, starting in 2nd CH from hook, (4SC, INC) x 5, 4SC, Ch 1, Turn. – (34)
RND 2: (4SC, 2INC) x 5, 4SC, Ch 1, Turn. – (44)
~Switch to Secondary Color~
RND 3: 6SC, (Bobble, 7SC) x 4, Bobble, 5SC – (44)
~SL ST and FO, leaving long enough tail to sew onto Head~
HORNS (Make 3)
~In Secondary color of your choosing~
RND 1: 6 SC in MR – (6)
RND 2: SC around – (6)
~SL ST and FO, leaving long enough tail to sew onto Head~
Tail
~In Main Color~
RND 1: 6SC in MR – (6)
RND 2: SC around – (6)
RND 3: 2SC, (INC) x 3, SC – (9)
RND 4-5: SC around – (9)
RND 6: 3SC, (INC) x 3, 3SC – (12)
RND 7-9: SC around – (12)
RND 10: 3SC, (INC) x 6, 3SC – (18)
RND 11-12: SC around – (18)
~SL ST and FO, leaving long enough tail to sew onto Body~
Head/Body
~In Main Color~
RND 1: 6SC in MR - (6)
RND 2: (INC) x 6 - (12)
RND 3: (SC, INC) x 6 - (18)
RND 4-5: SC around - (18)
RND 6: 6SC, 6INC, 6SC - (24)
RND 7: 6SC, (SC, INC) x 6, 6SC - (30)
RND 8: (4SC, INC) x 6 - (36)
RND 9-13: SC around – (36)
RND 14: (4SC, DEC) x 6 - (30)
~If using safety eyes add them in between rounds 7 & 8 about 8 stitches apart~
RND 15: (3SC, DEC) x 6 - (24)
RND 16: (2SC, DEC) x 6 - (18)
~Start stuffing, continue stuffing as you finish the last two rounds~
RND 17: (SC, DEC) x 6 - (12)
RND 18: SC around – (12)
RND 19: (SC, INC) x 6 – (18)
***Before you start this round you will need to add 2SC to get your starting point centered. You may need to adjust your that number of SC depending on your tension/yarn type. I like to make sure that it is centered Then, you will be attaching the Arms using the No Sew SC Method. ***
RND 20: 3SC, 3SC through arm and body, 6SC, 3SC through arm and body, 3SC – (18)
RND 21: (2SC, INC) x 6 – (24)
RND 22-23: SC around – (24)
RND 24: (3SC, INC) x 6 – (30)
RND 25-26: SC around – (30)
RND 27: (4SC, INC) x 6 – (36)
RND 28-30: SC around – (36)
***This round you be adding the Legs using the No Sew SC Method, you may need to adjust your starting and ending number of SC depending on your tension/yarn type.***
RND 31: 6SC, 6SC through the legs and body, 12SC, 6SC through legs and body, 6SC - (36)
RND 32: 4SC through Leg and Body, DEC, (4SC, DEC) x 5 – (30)
RND 33: (3SC, DEC) x 6 – (24)
RND 34: (2SC, DEC) x 6 – (18)
RND 35: (SC, DEC) x 6 – (12)
RND 36: (DEC) x 6 – (6)
~SL ST and FO, leaving enough tail to weave in ends~
ASSEMBLY
Frill- Attach to the Head in between rounds 11 and 12. I like to center it, and then on each side of the Head, then start at the top working a little on both sides as I work my way down. This helps to keep it even and to not stretch it out to far on the side. I try to have about 10 stitches left at the bottom of the Head, see photo
Horns- Slightly stuff. To attach the Horns to the Head, attach one to the center of the nose, across rounds 2-4. Then attach one behind each eye across rounds 9-11.
Tail- Stuff then sew onto the bottom of the Body in between rounds 3&4 . You can also attach to the back of the body across rounds 6-10.
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