Crochet Little Dinosaur: Free Amigurumi Pattern for Beginners

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Looking for a fun and easy crochet project? This adorable little dinosaur is perfect for beginners and makes a cute hair clip, bag charm, or keychain! With simple stitches and a step-by-step guide, you’ll have your own handmade dino in no time.

Materials You’ll Need

Yarn: Green (main body), orange (spikes), white (eyes/teeth), and black (pupils)
Crochet Hook: 2.0mm (or size needed for your yarn)
Other Supplies: Scissors, yarn needle, stitch marker, hot glue gun (for eyes)
Optional: Safety pin or barrette (if making a hair clip)

Step-by-Step Crochet Dinosaur Pattern

1. Crocheting the Head

(Starting with green yarn)

Magic Ring & Round 1:
- Make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight. (6 sts)
- Sl st to join.
Round 2:
- Inc in each stitch (12 sts).
Round 3:
- [Sc 1, inc] around (18 sts).
Round 4:
- [Sc 2, inc] around (24 sts).
Round 5:
- [Sc 3, inc] around (30 sts).
Rounds 6-8:
- Sc in each stitch (30 sts).
Round 9 (Decrease for shaping):
- [Sc 3, dec] around (24 sts).
Stuff lightly before closing.
Final Rounds:
- [Sc 2, dec] around (18 sts).
- [Sc 1, dec] around (12 sts).
- Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew closed.

2. Crocheting the Body

(Continuing with green yarn)

Row 1:
- Attach yarn to the base of the head, ch 1, and work 5 sc in a row.
Row 2:
- Ch 1, turn, work 5 sc.
Row 3:
- Inc, sc 3, inc (7 sts).
Row 4:
- Sc 6, inc (8 sts).
Row 5:
- Inc, sc 6, inc (10 sts).
Row 6 (Decrease for shaping):
- Dec, sc 6, dec (8 sts).
Row 7:
- Dec, sc 4, dec (6 sts).
Row 8:
- Sc 6, then fasten off.

3. Adding Feet & Tail

Feet:

Attach yarn to the bottom of the body.
Ch 2, sl st in the second chain.
Sl st into the body, repeat for the second foot.

Tail:

Ch 6, sl st in the second chain.
Sc 2, hdc 2, then attach to the body.

4. Crocheting the Spikes (Orange Yarn)

Attach orange yarn along the back.
Ch 2, sc in the second chain, sl st into the body.
Repeat in a zigzag pattern down the back.

5. Adding Eyes & Details

Eyes: Make two small white circles (6 sc in a magic ring), glue black pupils on.
Teeth: Use white yarn to embroider tiny teeth.
Spots (Optional): French knots with black yarn for extra detail.

Final Thoughts

This adorable crochet dinosaur is a quick and fun project, great for beginners or as a handmade gift. Customize it with different colors or turn it into a keychain, pin, or baby toy!

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