Are you ready to embark on a Jurassic journey that’s bound to have you in stitches? Skip the same old sweater patterns and bypass the humdrum blankets. Hold onto your needles because we’ve got some dino-mite news for you! In this article, we’re diving headfirst into the world of dinosaur knitting patterns.
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to cozy up with a T-Rex stuffed animal, wrap yourself in a dinosaur-themed blanket, or strut your stuff in some triceratops accessories, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up a whopping 25 prehistoric-inspired dinosaur knitting patterns that’ll have you unleashing your inner dino-nerd with every stitch. From cuddly dinosaur plushies to snuggly blankets that could make a stegosaurus smile to wearables that will have you roaring with delight, we’ve got it all covered.
These dinosaur knitting patterns aren’t just for your personal enjoyment – they make fantastic gifts for any occasion that calls for a touch of whimsy and warmth. Imagine surprising a young dino-enthusiast on their birthday with a snuggly dino-spiked blanket or a pint-sized Pterodactyl plushie. And let’s not forget those holiday seasons; nothing says “Merry Rex-mas” quite like unwrapping a handmade dinosaur-themed accessory. Whether you’re gifting or indulging, these patterns have got you covered, from birthdays to baby showers, or just a cozy night in with your own dino-obsessed heart.
Get ready to embark on a knitting adventure like no other, where you’ll turn plain yarn into dino-tastic masterpieces that’ll make your crafting buddies dino-sore with envy. You’re just going to have to see these dinosaur knitting patterns for yourself in order to get what all the hype is about. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
Dino Hatch Blanket
Win “best present” award at the next baby shower you’re invited to with this delightful baby dino blanket. This pattern is a good introduction to colorwork in knitting since there are only 3 colors to juggle. Even better, the super bulky weight yarn makes it easy to see your stitches and makes this project work up fast.
Designer: Bernat Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Dino Jumper
A simple stockinette stitch jumper gets a stunning transformation with a little bit of colorwork. If your little one hates wearing their sweaters or coats when the weather turns sour, then why not make them something that they’ll be excited to wear? The dinosaur motif is sure to entice them and the soft baby yarn will keep them hooked!
Designer: Yarnsmiths
Yarn: YarnSmiths (UK) Create Baby DK (DK Weight #3)
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Dino Buddies
Do you know someone who is obsessed with stuffed animals? An adorable striped dino friend would be the perfect addition to their collection! These stuffies work up quickly with bulky weight yarn and I love the extra personality that they get from the variegated yarn.
Designer: Dakota Hermenau
Yarn: Bulky Weight #5
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Dino Claws Blanket
Let’s go a little abstract for the next one of our dinosaur knitting patterns. The elongated triangles in this modular design are made to resemble dinosaur claws. Created using short rows instead of colorwork, three claws are nestled inside each block of knitting. The blocks are all made separately with garter stitch and then sewn together.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Forever Fleece Finer (Bulky Weight #5)
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Dino Sweater
The only thing better than having a dinosaur on your sweater is having the dinosaur be part of your sweater! Just imagine the delight on a little kid’s face as they wave their arm about to make the dinosaur’s tail swing. This stockinette and rib stitch design is sure to impress kids and adults alike.
Designer: Erna De Groot
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Merino Extra Fine (DK Weight #3)
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Anky Dino
This velvety soft anklyosaurus is knit using thick and plush super bulky weight yarn. Blanket yarn is an excellent choice for knitting supersize stuffed animals that are also seriously soft. All the parts for this adorable dino are knit in the round using stockinette stitch.
Designer: Jacqueline Zema
Yarn: Bernat Blanket and
Bernat Velvet (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Dino Spike Baby Blanket
Signature dino spikes border this bright pink blanket on all 4 sides. You can keep the blanket itself plain like the original design or use this border on your favorite blanket pattern instead. You could even knit an applique to attach onto the blanket!
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Forever Fleece Finer (Bulky Weight #5)
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Dino Stripes Knit Hat
This dino stripes hat will keep your kiddo cozy and encourage their imagination at the same time. I love the bold color scheme and the playful stripes. The hat is knit in the round in stockinette stitch from the bottom up. You’ll go back and pick up stitches along your starting edge to add the earflaps.
Designer: Melody Rogers
Yarn: Red Heart Baby Hugs Medium (Aran Weight #4)
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No Internet Cowl
Do you recognize the iconic dinosaur and cactus scene in this cowl? It’s the image you get on Google chrome when a page won’t load. What a great gift for someone who loves both dinosaurs and computers! The pattern calls for stranded colorwork in the round using rib and stockinette stitches.
Designer: Laurence Vagner
Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios (Worsted Weight #4)
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Triceratops Dinosaur Half Mittens
If you’d like to try out stranded colorwork on a smaller scale, you should give these triceratops mittens a try. The pattern is knit in stockinette stitch in the round so you don’t have to do any of those pesky purl stitches. There are only 2 colors to juggle, so this pattern is a great choice for a beginner’s first foray into colorwork.
Designer: Isabella H.
Yarn: magasin Duett Donegal Tweed (DK Weight #3)
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Dino Hood
Combine a cowl and a hat to make an extra cozy balaclava for your kiddo. This dino-tastic design is knit double stranded so it’s twice as warm and knits up quickly. The balaclava itself is made in stockinette stitch and accented with garter stitch spikes and a garter stitch border around the face opening. It is knit from the bottom up starting in the round and then finished in back and forth rows.
Designer: Kavitha Raman
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Triceratops Dinosaur Stuffed Toy Amigurumi
How precious is this triceratops toy? There is something about this design that really just makes you want to say “aww”! It may look like a complicated design, but everything is worked flat using basic knit and purl stitches along with increases and decreases. If you’ve mastered the basics, then why not give it a try?
Designer: LittleWhitsKnits
Yarn: Hayfield Bonus DK (DK Weight #3)
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Dinosaur Jr.
Here’s another one of our dinosaur knitting patterns for an adorable stuffed animal. This design blends realism and cuteness expertly with a fun splash of color for the spikes. The body, head, and legs of this little fellow are knit in the round using stockinette stitches. Spikes are knit flat and worked separately before being sewn onto the body.
Designer: Katie Boyette
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® Heathers (Worsted Weight #4)
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Jellybean Dinosaur
If you aren’t a stickler for realism, then maybe you’ll like this funny little Jellybean Dinosaur. The designer called it that because the head shape resembles a jellybean. I also think that the bright blue and purple color scheme contributes to the candy theme and makes the design even more charming. The pattern is worked flat in pieces using stockinette stitch.
Designer: Aine Marriott
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Steggie
Why make a basic sweater when you can make a dinosaur sweater instead? This simple stockinette stitch design features a uniquely shaped raglan sleeves that allows you to add the spikes onto the edges without sewing. Accent edges along the hood, cuffs, and hem are made with seed stitch.
Designer: Julia Farwell-Clay for Knitty
Yarn: Classic Elite Yarns Jil Eaton Minnow Merino (Aran Weight #4)
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Dino Baby Hat
This Dino Baby Hat design takes the spikes on the hat trend one step further with the addition of colorwork dinosaur eyes and a smiling face with sharp teeth. The pattern is quick to make using bulky weight yarn and stockinette stitch along with rib stitch for the brim.
Designer: Frankie J.
Yarn: Bulky Weight #5
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Stego Stegosaurus
This rather rotund little fellow looks like he’s eaten far too many leaves in his time. Designed after a dinosaur depicted in a popular board game, this funny little fellow is sure to make anyone smile whether they are familiar with the game or not. The body is knit in the round using stockinette stitch and the spikes are worked flat.
Designer: Matter Matter UK
Yarn: DK Yarn #3
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Dinosaur
You’ll get endless hours of entertainment out of watching your cat walk around in this dinosaur hat. This project is just too cute to pass up and it’s super quick and easy to make too. Everything is worked flat in garter stitch so you don’t have to deal with purl stitches or with knitting in the round.
Designer: Sara Thomas
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
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Dragon Legs (Or Dino Legs!)
Will you make these dino leg warmers as an addition to a dinosaur Halloween costume or for everyday wear with a bit of flair? There’s no wrong way to enjoy this delightful dino design! The pattern calls for 2×2 rib stitch for the leg warmers themselves and stockinette stitch for the no sew spikes.
Designer: Frontier Dreams
Yarn: Tanis Fiber Arts Green Label Aran Weight (Aran Weight #4)
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Baby Dinosaur Hoodie
Experience the gratification of knitting a baby sweater with this playful dino design. Baby sweaters are much faster to make than their adult size counterparts and it’s so much fun to see the baby wearing something you made for them. Prepare to feel all the feels with this two-tone garter stitch design!
Designer: Tina Barrett
Yarn: Fingering Weight #1
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Cute Dinosaur Toys
Do we actually know for a fact that dinosaurs were green or brown? Maybe dinosaurs were actually bright blue or coral! Whether you decide that this pattern is realistic or not, you do have to admit that these dinos are totally adorable. Choose between the stegosaurus and the triceratops or go nuts and make both!
Designer: Sachiyo Ishii
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Knitted Dinosaurs
While we’re on the topic of dinosaur colors, who’s to say that dinosaurs didn’t actually have brightly colored stripes? Ok, this one might be a little more far-fetched but they sure are cute! Babies and small children especially will be drawn to this playful and brightly colored stockinette stitch design.
Designer: Val Pierce
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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The Dragon Slayer Dog Sweater
Even the family dog can get in on the fun of these dinosaur knitting patterns. Your pooch will be looking their best and feeling oh so cozy in their new spiked dog sweater. The two tone design and the addition of the hood make this pattern an instant win. It’s knit flat in stockinette stitch.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
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Steggie Bib
Use the textural differences between knit and purl stitches to whip up this stegosaurus bib. This is a fun way to create graphics in your knitting projects without incorporating any colorwork. Use a sturdy long-wearing yarn like cotton to ensure that this project can withstand the test of dinner time.
Designer: Down Cloverlaine
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Dinosaur Diplodocus Cowl
The double knitting technique makes this dino-tastic cowl twice as warm. If you turned this cowl inside out, you would see the same diplodocus image but with the colors reversed. It’s a little bit like knitting magic and it’s sure to impress the lucky recipient of this fantastic handmade gift.
Designer: Abfabulies
Yarn: Bergère de France Magic (Aran Weight #4)
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Final Thoughts on Our Dinosaur Knitting Patterns
I think it’s safe to say that these dinosaur knitting patterns are the real dino-deal. These prehistoric pals are sure to be a hit with any dino fan! There are SO many fun dinosaur patterns on this list, from dino sweaters in child sizes with an adorable dinosaur knitting chart to the cuddliest dinosaur knit softies to a t rex dinosaur toy to the best dinosaur jumper knitting pattern! Any of these would be a great project for a dinosaur fan in your life!
Materials you will need for one of these patterns is yarn in the weight called for in the pattern (mostly dk weight yarn and worsted weight yarn), a sweet pair of your favorite knitting needles, stuffing for the toy patterns and a yarn needle.
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