We love to learn about them in school, watch them in movies, and now we can even crochet them! That’s right, today we’re talking about dinosaurs – free dinosaur crochet patterns to be exact. Are you ready for a roaring good time? 

Ok, so how do you crochet a dinosaur anyway? Crocheting dinosaur amigurumi may seem intimidating at first, but there are many free dinosaur crochet patterns available that are perfectly suitable for beginners. So if you have never made a crochet stuffed animal before, that’s totally ok. 

Crochet dinosaur patterns are actually really fun to make. Many of the designs we are showcasing today will show you just how whimsical these projects can be. The best part is that you aren’t limited to more realistic dinosaur colors like browns and greens. You can really get creative with your color choices and people will still be able to tell right away that it is a dinosaur! 

So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to see all the fabulous free crochet dinosaur patterns!

1. Brian the Brachiosaurus

Here’s a special kind of crochet dinosaur pattern that’s made in the rag doll style. Two flat panels are crocheted using basic stitches, sandwiched together, and sewn with a bit of stuffing in between the two layers. These types of projects are great for new crocheters who haven’t quite mastered working in the round! 

Designer: Spin a Yarn Crochet

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2. Dinosaur Amigurumi

Here’s a perfect example of just how crazy you can get with your dinosaur colors! Compare the more realistic dinosaur on the left with the colorful dinosaur on the right. They are both instantly recognizable as dinosaurs while also being ridiculously adorable. It would be so hard to choose a favorite between these two!

Designer: StringyDingDing

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3. Dewey the Dinosaur

Some crochet dinosaur patterns are modeled after a specific species of dinosaur, while others are a little more free in their designs. This little guy doesn’t really look like any species in particular, but he still looks like a dinosaur – and a super cute one too!  

Designer: Chai Coffee Crochet

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4. Toby the Tarbosaurus

Here’s a design that’s modeled after a specific species of dinosaur – and it’s one I’ve never heard of before! The designer chose a more realistic design paired with a more whimsical pastel color palette. I love the color choice – especially if you are looking for dinosaur amigurumi patterns to make for small children.  

Designer: Nicole Chase Crochet

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5. Stellan and Stanley Dinosaur

While many free crochet dinosaur patterns call for worsted weight yarn, this one actually calls for fingering weight yarn. It’s a special skein of yarn that comes with all 4 colors you will need to crochet both of these adorable dinosaurs. The resulting dinos are smaller than the average crochet stuffed animal but just as cute!

Designer: Nancy Anderson for Yarnspirations

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6. Crochet Triceratops Dinosaur

Here’s another pastel dinosaur design that I just can’t get enough of. The orange and pink combination is absolutely charming, and I especially love the endearing placements of the facial features. Loosely based on triceratops, what it lacks in realism it more than makes up for in charm! 

Designer: Halime Ozel

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7. Bernard the Dinosaur

It can be fun to crochet dinosaurs with little clothes on them. The fact that Bernard here wears a little shirt makes him infinitely more sweet than scary – even if you can see his teeth hanging out below his smile. It’s the little details like this that really make crochet stuffed animals come to life!

Designer: Irene Strange

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8. Hello Stegosaurus

Of course, there are some folks out there who may be sticklers about dinosaurs! Matter of fact children may inform you that dinosaurs do not, in fact, come in rainbow colors. In that case, you better stick with a more realistic design like the one for this adorable stegosaurus. 

Designer: The Button Ship

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9. Backpack Bronto

A tiny brontosaurus makes the perfect backpack companion with the simple addition of a carabiner. This charming little keychain would make a great gift for a kiddo heading off to summer camp or heading back to school. The designer also has another dino keychain pattern if you want to check it out. 

Designer: The Loopy Lamb

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10. Desk Dinos

Bright colors and bold stripes make these desk dinos stand out from the crowd. Their small size makes them perfect for displaying on a desk. Do you know a child or an adult who would love to study or work with these little dinos by their side? 

Designer: Irene Strange

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What a fun round up! I hope that you liked all of these free dinosaur crochet patterns as much as I did. Did you have a favorite pattern from this list? Let me know in the comments below!

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