Crochet Triceratops Amigurumi Free Pattern For Beginners

Let's create your very own crochet triceratops amigurumi with this easy-to-follow free pattern. Perfect for anyone looking to try their hand at making something special, this pattern breaks down the steps to crochet a cute dinosaur.

Using everyday crafting materials and some crochet basics, you'll be able to whip up a playful triceratops in no time. Whether for a gift, decoration, or just for the fun of making it, this pattern is your gateway to crafting a delightful triceratops friend.

So, let's get our hooks ready and start this creative adventure together.

Crochet Triceratops Amigurumi

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Materials Needed:

• Premier Basics Chenille yarn in blush (main color) and white
• A 4.5 mm crochet hook and a 7 mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• 10 mm safety eyes
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Stuffing material

Body and Head:

Start with a magic circle using the main color yarn and your 7 mm hook.

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1. Round 1: Make 6 single crochets into the magic circle.
2. Round 2: Single crochet increase (2 single crochets into each stitch) all the way around.
3. Rounds 3-4: Single crochet in each stitch around.
4. Round 5: Single crochet in the first 4 stitches, single crochet increase in the next 4 stitches, then single crochet in the last 4 stitches.
5. Round 6: Single crochet in each stitch around (you should still have 16 stitches).
6. Round 7: Single crochet into the first 4 stitches, then [single crochet increase, single crochet] repeat 4 times, then single crochet into the last 3 stitches. You should have 21 stitches.
7. Rounds 8-9: Single crochet in each stitch around (21 stitches).
8. Round 10: Single crochet in the first stitch, then single crochet decrease (combine the next two stitches into one). Repeat around.
9. Rounds 11-15: Continue as per the pattern with increases and decreases as necessary to shape the head and the body.
10. Fill with stuffing material as you go to ensure a firm shape.

Legs:

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Create a magic circle with 4 single crochets for each leg.

1. Increase in rounds using a mix of single crochets and decreases to shape the legs.
2. Fill each leg with stuffing.
3. Sew the legs onto the body, making sure they are evenly spaced and allow the triceratops to stand.

Head Plate:

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Attach yarn to the head and create the head plate by working around post of stitches in the round indicated in your pattern.

1. Work in double crochet increases and subsequent rows to create the ridged effect.

Horns:

1. For the back two horns, create two magic circles with 4 single crochets, followed by increases and working even in rows.
2. For the front horn, start the same as the back horns but make it shorter.
3. Sew the horns onto the head as directed in the pattern.

Finishing Touches:

1. Add the safety eyes to the face.
2. Create toenails by wrapping yarn around the tips of each leg.
3. Optionally, embroider a mouth onto the face using embroidery floss.
4. Weave in all ends and trim any excess yarn.

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