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A Roaring Good Time with 25 Free Crochet Dinosaur Patterns

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April 6, 2022 By amanda Leave a Comment

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Dinosaurs are just one of those things that will also be a fan favorite among childrens and adults alike. Thereโ€™s just something so alluring about their inherent mystery. Of course, no one has ever seen a dinosaur before, but we can piece together what they would have looked like from their bones. Creative interpretations abound and these 25 free crochet dinosaur patterns are prime examples! 

Some patterns are more realistic and some patterns really take the cake for creativity. We have gathered together 25 free crochet dinosaur patterns of all different shapes, sizes, color, and species for you to enjoy. The best part is that there are no broken links here, and no second rate designs. All the patterns we have curated for you are of top notch quality, so you can get started crocheting right away!

So how do you crochet a dinosaur anyway? If you are new to the world of crocheting stuffed animals, then it can certainly be intimidating. The good news is that the vast majority of free crochet dinosaur patterns require only single crochet stitches and thatโ€™s usually the first stitch that beginner crocheters learn! Now you can build upon your skills by learning how to crochet in rounds, how to change colors, and how to attach the pieces of your stuffed animal together.

There are more than just stuffed animals here though! The dinosaur craze has gone far beyond the realm of toys and wandered into the rest of the home too. You will find free crochet dinosaur patterns for wearables, accessories and home decor items too. These patterns include things like hats, sweatshirts, blankets, baskets, and more. The more dinos the merrier! 

So what are you waiting for? Scroll down and see all these daring dinos for yourself!

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The Best Free Crochet Dinosaur Patterns

Dinosaur Brontosaurus Amigurumi

My heart skips a beat when I see this chubby little brontosaurus couple. I love the contrasting spots on their backs, the rosy cheeks, and the white patch on the belly. The free crochet pattern includes a helpful tip for getting the legs to look more flush with the body instead of sticking out like a sore thumb. 

Designer: StringyDingDing

Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)

Click here for the free amigurumi dinosaur pattern!

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Dewey the Dinosaur

Donโ€™t get bogged down by free crochet dinosaur patterns that are hyper realistic. If you consider yourself to be a beginner crocheter, then youโ€™d be better off attempting a simpler design first. This simplicity doesnโ€™t make Dewey the Dinosaur any less cute and it will be a less frustrating time for you too. 

Designer: Chai Coffee Crochet

Yarn: (DK Weight #3)

Click here for the free amigurumi dinosaur pattern!

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Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket

How cute is this Cuddle Up Dinosaur Blanket? The corner to corner crochet technique gives this blanket a nice texture and a solid fabric with no holes. Of course, the best part is that there is a little hood complete with dinosaur spikes running down the back. There are even little pockets to keep your hands cozy too. 

Designer: Moogly

Yarn: Caron One Pound (Aran Weight #4)

Click here for the free pattern!

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Dinosaur Beanie

If your little one loves to stomp around and roar like a dinosaur, then they are sure to enjoy this crochet dinosaur beanie. The dinosaur spike hat design features a 3 color scheme presented in a color block fashion. The motley crew of colors is then brought together in the braided ties that dangle from the earflaps. How precious!

Designer: Crafty Creations

Yarn: Charity (Saprotex) Double Knit Pullskein (DK Weight #3)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Dinosaur Granny Square Blanket

Colorful dinosaur appliques play leapfrog with solid colored granny squares in this stunning blanket design. The rich color scheme and the adorable appearance of the dinosaurs make this pattern an instant classic. Any dinosaur fan would be thrilled to receive such a beautiful blanket to snuggle up with! 

Designer: Mariaโ€™s Blue Crayon

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (Aran Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Stellan and Stanley Dinosaur

Choose between spots and stripes for this dashing dino pair. And if you canโ€™t decide, then I guess youโ€™ll just have to make both! Stellan and Stanley are both made from a single skein of cake yarn that has all 4 colors. Of course, you could always choose to use yarn scraps instead, and I think that it would turn out amazing! 

Designer: Nancy Anderson for Yarnspirations

Yarn: Red Heart Amigurumi (Fingering Weight #1)

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Crochet Triceratops Dinosaur

Orange creamsicle and cotton candy pink conspire together to create a whimsical triceratops. I love the silhouette of this one and I think that the color choices are spot on. The original pattern calls for fingering weight yarn, but you could always opt for a thicker yarn and a larger hook as long as you donโ€™t mind a bigger dino. 

Designer: Halime ร–zel

Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Safran (Fingering Weight #1)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Bernard the Dinosaur

Itโ€™s clear to see that Bernard the Dinosaur has a keen sense of fashion. I just love it when the free crochet dinosaur patterns come with little clothes. And donโ€™t even get me started on those buck teeth and rosy cheeks! Iโ€™m not exactly sure what sort of dinosaur he is supposed to be, but he sure is a cute dino.ย 

Designer: Irene Strange

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Aran Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Long Neck Dinosaur Basket

If you get carried away and make too many of these free crochet dinosaur patterns, then you may be lacking in places to store them. This tapestry crochet basket is the perfect place, of course! With just single crochet stitches and simple color changes you too can create this cute two color container. 

Designer: Winding Road Crochet

Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown USA (Super Bulky Weight #6)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Pistachio the Dinosaur

Pistachio the Dinosaur is a peculiar little fellow with all different colored spikes running from his head to his tail. He can also be distinguished by the spots on his right leg. This design is a lovely example of the big impact that a non-traditional color scheme can have. Click the link below and scroll down the page for the English translation of the pattern. 

Designer: Ezgi The Girl with the Curls

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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 Dinosaur Baby Cardigan

Add spikes and a tail to a basic baby cardigan and youโ€™ve got yourself one adorable dino design. Of course, the color changes are also an important choice here. Two contrasting shades of green look great, but you could also try with blue or red. The pattern is made using just basic stitches that are sometimes worked into only the front loops or only the back loops.

Designer: Traverse Bay Crochet

Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids (Aran Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Dinosaur Pajama Eater

Have you heard of a pajama eater before? Itโ€™s a cute and clever place for kiddos to store their pajamas when they change clothes in the morning. And it looks infinitely better than having the pajamas strewn about the floor! You can crochet this friendly dino Pajama Eater using just single and double crochet stitches.

Designer: MB Stitches

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)

Click here for the free pattern!

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Happy Monroe Dinosaur Amigurumi

Monroe the dinosaur is ready to party. His adorable party hat and cupcake accessory make him instantly recognizable as a birthday-themed stuffed animal. What better present could there be for a dinosaur-obsessed kiddo on their special day? Customize the colors to match the intended recipientโ€™s favorites!

Designer: LovelyCraft

Yarn: (Sport Weight #3)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Mini Triceratops Amigurumi

Thereโ€™s just something about making a large creature appear small thatโ€™s ridiculously adorable. Case in point – these terrifically tiny triceratops! Follow along with the video and written patterns to see how to create these little cuties. You can try the pattern with a thicker yarn and a larger hook if youโ€™d like to attempt to make a larger size. 

Designer: Club Crochet

Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Colorful Mini Dino

What these dinos lack in limbs, they more than make up for in cuteness! The bright colors and contrasting spikes are so cheerful and eye-catching. These dinos are quite simple and quick to make, so they would be great for Easter basket stuffers, party favors, or โ€œjust becauseโ€ gifts to cheer someone up. 

Designer: Handmade by Ani

Yarn: Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8 Ply (DK Weight #3)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Squish-a-Saurus Crochet Dinosaur

The Squish-a-Saurus Crochet Dinosaur is the perfect size for hugging and cuddling. The generous size of the body and limbs makes it easier to assemble, as smaller designs can become quite fiddly! It would be a good choice for a first amigurumi project for a beginner crocheter. 

Designer: Sarah Zimmerman for Yarnspirations

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Worsted Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Stevie the Stygimoloch

It seems like some of the more popular dinosaurs like t-rexes and triceratops get all the spotlight. If your child is a true dino aficionado like one of my sons is, then he is sure to appreciate this more obscure dinosaur design. The Stygimoloch is instantly recognizable for the hard plate on top of its head. (Just donโ€™t ask me how to pronounce its name!) 

Designer: Nicole Chase Crochet

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Brian the Brachiosaurus

Brian the Brachiosaurus is a friendly herbivore dinosaur with blue skin and yellow spots. The imaginative color scheme is sure to make kids smile, donโ€™t you think? Itโ€™s one of our free crochet dinosaur patterns that is crocheted in the ragdoll style. The pattern is worked flat in two pieces (front and back) and then joined together with a bit of stuffing in between. 

Designer: Spin a Yarn Crochet

Yarn: Bernat Super Value (Aran Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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T-Rex Backpack Buddy

A keychain sized t-rex can easily hang from a childโ€™s backpack with the addition of a carabiner. The t-rex also has a backpack of his own – how precious! The adorable little backpack is actually functional, so itโ€™s the perfect place to store little notes of encouragement for your kids before you send them off to school.

Designer: The Loopy Lamb

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Toby the Tarbosaurus

Sweet pastel blue and orange are an adorable color choice for babies and young children. These colors also serve to really soften the overall appearance of the dinosaur and remove all traces of scariness. This dinosaur is a good size for cuddling – not too big and not too small either! 

Designer: Nicole Chase Crochet

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Little Dino

Say hello to this adorable little dino. His exaggerated proportions (an oversized body and undersized limbs) bring to mind kawaii-style cartoons. The tiny arms are crocheted directly into the body, so you only have to break out the sewing needle for the tail and the spikes running down the dinoโ€™s back. 

Designer: Toffoletta

Yarn: (DK Weight #3)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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T-Rex

As a general rule, the smaller something is, the more cute it becomes! That certainly feels true for our tiny t-rex friend here. All traces of that characteristic t-rex ferociousness vanishes in the face of its stubby little limbs and uplifted eyebrows. And the best part is that this little guy is so quick to crochet! 

Designer: Amidorable Crochet

Yarn: Patons Astra Yarn (DK Weight #3)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Desk Dinos

This dinosaur trio is ready to adorn your desk. Each dino design has two complementary colors used in striped and color block patterns. The dinosaurs are similar in size and shape, but each one brings something special to the table. These desk decorators were originally designed as Fatherโ€™s day presents – what a nice idea!

Designer: Irene Strange

Yarn: Let’s Get Crafting Knitting & Crochet Acrylic DK (DK Weight #3)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Terrifying T-Rex

Hereโ€™s another one of our free crochet dinosaur patterns thatโ€™s made in the ragdoll style. The simple body shaping makes this dino resemble a cartoon. Thatโ€™s a real win for crocheters who are new to crocheting stuffed animals! And it certainly doesnโ€™t make them any less adorable than their round counterparts. 

Designer: Spin a Yarn Crochet

Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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Pickles the Pterodactyl

You know, no one actually knows what dinosaurs looked like. Sure, we have dug up their bones so we are familiar with the bone structure, but whoโ€™s to say that dinosaurs werenโ€™t actually purple with blue tummies, yellow wings, and green feet? This pterodactyl pattern is pure fun – and a great way to use up yarn scraps too. 

Designer: Sweet Oddity Art

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Worsted Weight #4)

Click here for the free crochet pattern!

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What a roaring good time! Thanks for coming along with me on this wild ride of free crochet dinosaur patterns. Did you have a favorite pattern from this list? Or, perhaps, a favorite crochet dinosaur pattern that didnโ€™t make this list? Tell me all about it in the comments below!

I look forward to seeing you all again next week for another free crochet pattern round-up. I hope that you all have as much fun reading these posts as I do writing them! Do make sure and click follow so you can get notified when the next post is live. 

Wait, one more thing! Donโ€™t forget to save this page to your Pinterest board for crochet or add a bookmark in your browser. This is one free crochet pattern round-up that you will definitely be using again and again. 

Happy Crocheting! 
Amanda

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