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Baby Dino Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Dino Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Baby Dino Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a Baby Dino stacking toy with a nestable egg and multiple rings for stacking play. It uses two yarn weights and two hook sizes so the Dino fits into the egg for compact storage. The pattern includes details like embroidered nails and optional felt/safety eye options. Clear round-by-round instructions guide you through each part from pole and base to head and decorative spots.

Baby Dino Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for crocheters with basic amigurumi experience, the project includes visual tips and assembly notes. You will learn to work in BLO/FLO and use fishing line to create a shaped egg detail.

Why You'll Love This Baby Dino Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful design with practical storage — the Dino fits neatly into an egg. I enjoy that it uses two hook sizes to create pieces that nest perfectly, which feels clever and satisfying when finished. I love adding little embroidered details like nails and spots that bring personality and character to the toy. As a maker, I appreciate how the step-by-step rounds make complex shaping approachable and rewarding.

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Switch Things Up

I love how this pattern adapts to different color schemes; try soft pastels for a nursery-friendly version or bright primaries for a playful toy.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to create mini or jumbo versions — a thinner yarn with a smaller hook makes sweet keychain dinos.

I like to swap the spot colors and placement to give each Dino a unique personality and contrast the rings for a striped stacking set.

I sometimes embroider different facial expressions by shifting the eye placement or adding a small embroidered smile for a different mood.

I add felt or crocheted tiny props like a small heart or banner to personalize gifts or to label names for baby showers.

I recommend using different textures — try a boucle or cotton blend for a rustic look, or a soft acrylic for a cuddly finish.

I sometimes add velcro to all large spots so children can rearrange decorations on the egg for interactive play.

I like to use safety eyes for durability, but embroidered eyes make the toy suitable for all ages — choose based on intended use.

I occasionally insert a small bell or rattle in one ring for sensory play, making sure it is securely enclosed for safety.

I enjoy experimenting with small costume add-ons like a tiny scarf or hat to turn the Dino into a seasonal character or gift set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using stitch markers while working rounds; place a stitch marker at the start of each round to keep track of your rounds and avoid accidental increases or decreases. ✗ Overstuffing or understuffing parts which causes uneven shaping; stuff gradually and check the shape frequently so the body and rings have consistent firmness. ✗ Skipping front loop or back loop directions (FLO/BLO) which changes the construction; work exactly in BLO or FLO where specified to ensure proper joining and seam placement. ✗ Not securing the fishing line in the egg properly which can lead to slippage; burn and seal the fishing line tip and crochet it under the stitches as instructed to lock it in place. ✗ Ignoring the instruction to sew base parts in BLO which affects final fit; pin and sew the two base parts together in the back loops of rounds 5, 10 and 13 to get the proper edge.

Baby Dino Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming Baby Dino stacking toy with this detailed crochet pattern. You will make a soft dinosaur with rings and an egg that nest together for playful storage. The pattern includes complete round-by-round instructions, materials list, and handy assembly tips so you can finish a delightful handmade gift. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a cute nursery toy.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Dino Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Blue - Alize Cotton Gold Fine 287 (1 ball 100 g - 66 m (722 yd))
  • 02
    Ivory - Alize Cotton Gold 67 (1 ball 100 g - 330 m (361 yd))
  • 03
    Beige - Alize Cotton Gold 262 (amount as required for spots and egg details)
  • 04
    1 mm diameter fishing line for crocheting the egg (used under stitches)
  • 05
    Polyfill stuffing for all parts

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.5 mm (for Dino details)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (for egg and larger parts)
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Velcro (for egg spots)
  • 07
    1 mm diameter fishing line
  • 08
    Black yarn for embroidered eyes or safety eyes 0.6 mm (optional)
  • 09
    Polyfill for stuffing

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— Terms Used :

Info :

MR - magic ring. Ch - chain. sl st - slip stitch. sc - single crochet. inc - increase (2 sc in 1 st). dec - decrease. BLO - back loop only. FLO - front loop only.

— Materials :

Info :

Yarn: Blue - Alize Cotton Gold Fine 287 (1 ball 100 g.- 66m (722 yd)). Ivory - Alize Cotton Gold 67 (1 ball 100 g.- 330m (361 yd)). Beige - Alize Cotton Gold 262. Hook: 1.5 mm and 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use). Polyfill for stuffing, velcro, 1 mm diameter fishing line, black yarn for eyes or safety eyes 0.6 mm (optional), scissors, tapestry needle for sewing.

Info :

For this pattern I use 2 different types of yarn and 2 hook sizes so the Dino can fit in to an egg. Pick any yarn you like, but make sure it has different weight and one hook is twice bigger than the other

— Pole :

Info :

With blue yarn 1.5 mm crochet hook

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc (6)

Round 3 :

6 inc (12)

Round 4-5 :

12 sc (12)

Round 6 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 7-9 :

18 sc (18)

Round 10 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 11-44 :

24 sc (24) fill with stuffing.

— Base (make 2 parts) :

Info :

Start with blue color

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

FLO (3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

FLO(4 sc;inc;(8 sc;inc)*5;4 sc)(60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 12 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 13 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Info :

Sew two parts of the base together in back loops of rounds 5, 10 and 13. Fill with stuffing as you go. After that sew the pole to the base in round 5.

— Large Ring :

Info :

With blue yarn

Round 1 :

36 ch; slst in 1st ch (36)

Round 2 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 3 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 4 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 5 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 6 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 7 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 8 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 9-13 :

78 sc (78)

Round 14 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 15 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 16 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 17 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 18 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 19 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 20 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Info :

Sew round 20 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— Legs (make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

BLO 24 sc (24)

Round 6-8 :

24 sc (24)

Round 9 :

(10 sc; dec)*2 (22)

Round 10-13 :

22 sc (22)

Round 14 :

(9 sc; dec)*2 (20)

Round 15 :

20 sc (20)

Info :

Fill with stuffing, fold in half and make 10 sc, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Tail :

Info :

With blue yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

(2 inc; 4 sc)*2 (16)

Round 5-7 :

16 sc (16)

Round 8 :

1 sc; 2 inc; 6 sc; 2 inc; 5 sc (20)

Round 9-11 :

20 sc (20)

Round 12 :

2 sc; 2 inc; 8 sc; 2 inc; 6 sc (24)

Round 13-15 :

24 sc (24)

Round 16 :

3 sc; 2 inc; 10 sc; 2 inc; 7 sc (28)

Round 17-19 :

28 sc (28)

Round 20 :

4 sc; 2 inc; 12 sc; 2 inc; 8 sc (32)

Round 21-23 :

32 sc (32)

Round 24 :

5 sc; 2 inc; 14 sc; 2 inc; 9 sc (36)

Round 25-27 :

36 sc (36)

Round 28 :

6 sc; 2 inc; 16 sc; 2 inc; 10 sc (40)

Round 29-31 :

40 sc (40)

Round 32 :

7 sc; 2 inc; 18 sc; 2 inc; 11 sc (44)

Round 33-35 :

44 sc (44) fasten off, fill with stuffing, sew to the large ring.

— Middle Ring :

Info :

With blue yarn

Round 1 :

36 ch; slst in 1st ch (36)

Round 2 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 3 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 4 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 5 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 6 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 7-11 :

66 sc (66)

Round 12 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 13 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 14 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 15 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 16 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Info :

Sew round 16 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— Arms (make 2) :

Info :

With blue yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO 18 sc (18)

Round 5-8 :

18 sc (18)

Round 9 :

(7 sc; dec)*2 (16)

Round 10-14 :

16 sc (16)

Round 15 :

(6 sc; dec)*2 (14)

Round 16-20 :

14 sc (14)

Round 21 :

Fold in half and make 7 sc, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Embroider white nails. Make "dimples" in the arms. Sew arms to the small ring as you can see in the pictures.

— Small Ring :

Info :

With blue yarn

Round 1 :

36 ch; slst in 1st ch (36)

Round 2 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 3 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 4 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 5-9 :

54 sc (54)

Round 10 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 11 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 12 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— Neck Rings (make 3) :

Info :

With blue yarn

Round 1 :

30 ch; slst in 1st ch (30)

Round 2 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 3 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 4-6 :

42 sc (42)

Round 7 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 8 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Info :

Sew round 8 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— Head :

Info :

With blue yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 9-15 :

48 sc (48)

Round 16 :

7 inc; 41 sc (55)

Round 17-18 :

55 sc (55)

Round 19 :

3 sc; inc; (1 sc; inc)*4; 43 sc (60)

Round 20-21 :

60 sc (60)

Round 22 :

(BLO 4 sc); 11 sc; (BLO 4 sc); 41 sc (60)

Round 23-25 :

60 sc (60)

Round 26 :

3 sc; dec; (1 sc; dec)*4; (10 sc; dec)*3; 7 sc (52)

Round 27 :

52 sc (52)

Round 28 :

7 dec; 7 sc; dec; (9 sc; dec)*2; 7 sc (42)

Round 29 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 30 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 31 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24) fill with stuffing

Round 32 :

BLO 24 sc (24)

Round 33-35 :

24 sc (24)

Round 36 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 37-38 :

18 sc (18)

Round 39 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 40 :

12 sc (12)

Round 41 :

6 dec (6) fasten off, leave a tail to make eye tightening in the end.

Info :

Insert safety eyes in R15, (6 sc apart) or embroider eyes after you finish making the head.

— Nostrils (make 2) :

Info :

In round 22 we left front 4 loops, now crochet in these loops with blue yarn

Row 1 :

1 sc; 2 inc; 1 slst (6) fasten off, weave in tails.

— Spots (make 3 of each size: R1; R1-2; R1-3) :

Info :

With light blue yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Info :

fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.

— Egg :

Info :

With ivory yarn using 3 mm crochet hook. Crochet the egg with fishing line. First, burn the tip of the fishing line with a lighter so that a ball forms at the end. It will not let the fishing line slip out of crocheting. From the second round apply a fishing line and crochet so that fishing line lays under the stitches.

— Bottom :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 12 :

(10 sc; inc)*6 (72)

Round 13 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 14 :

(12 sc; inc)*6 (84)

Round 15 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 16-29 :

90 sc (90) FO.

— Top :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

30 sc (30)

Round 7 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 8 :

36 sc (36)

Round 9 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 10 :

42 sc (42)

Round 11 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 12 :

48 sc (48)

Round 13 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 14 :

54 sc (54)

Round 15 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)

Round 16 :

60 sc (60)

Round 17 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 18 :

66 sc (66)

Round 19 :

(10 sc; inc)*6 (72)

Round 20 :

72 sc (72)

Round 21 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 22 :

78 sc (78)

Round 23 :

(12 sc; inc)*6 (84)

Round 24 :

84 sc (84)

Round 25 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 26-34 :

90 sc (90) FO

Info :

The shape of athe detail will depend on the tention of the fishing line. At the end of each round, tighten the fishing line a little so that you get the shape of an egg and not a flat circle.

Info :

After you finish the top and the bottom of the egg, cut the fishing line, leave a short end. Gently burn the end of the fishing line and quickly press it to the crocheting. Melted fishing line will stick to the yarn. Crochet few more sc to close the line and complete with a slst, cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing. Sew the top and the bottom of an egg.

— Large Spot (round) :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48) fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

— Medium Spot (round) :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Info :

fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

— Small Spot (round) :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Row 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24) fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

— Large Spot (oval) :

Info :

Make with beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc; 2 inc; 4 sc; 2 inc; 3 sc (16)

Round 4 :

1 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 inc; 3 sc (24)

Round 5 :

4 sc; 2 inc; 10 sc; 2 inc; 6 sc (16)

Round 6 :

4 sc; 4 inc; 10 sc; 4 inc; 6 sc (24)

Round 7 :

8 sc; 2 inc; 16 sc; 2 inc; 8 sc (16)

Round 8 :

8 sc; 4 inc; 16 sc; 4 inc; 8 sc (24) fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

— Medium Spot (oval) :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc; 2 inc; 4 sc; 2 inc; 3 sc (16)

Round 4 :

1 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 inc; 3 sc (24)

Round 5 :

4 sc; 2 inc; 10 sc; 2 inc; 6 sc (16)

Round 6 :

4 sc; 4 inc; 10 sc; 4 inc; 6 sc (24)

Round 7 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48) fasten off, leave a long tail.

— Small Spot (oval) :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

1 sc; 2 inc; 4 sc; 2 inc; 3 sc (16)

Round 4 :

1 sc; 4 inc; 4 sc; 4 inc; 3 sc (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30) fasten off, leave a long tail.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the two base parts together in the back loops of rounds 5, 10 and 13, filling with stuffing as you go; after joining sew the pole into round 5 of the base and secure tightly.
  • Sew round 20 of the large ring to round 1 to close the ring; fill the ring with stuffing while joining to maintain its shape.
  • Attach legs and tail to the large ring by pinning them in place first for correct spacing, then sew securely; embroider white yarn nails on the feet.
  • Sew arms to the small ring and make dimples as shown in pictures; embroider white nails and secure arms using the long tails left for sewing.
  • Sew spots to the egg in random order, pin before sewing; sew half of the large oval spot to the top of the egg and attach velcro to the other half to allow opening.
  • Insert safety eyes in round 15 of the head (6 sc apart) or embroider eyes afterwards; tighten eye threads and weave in ends to secure.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of each round, especially during increases and decreases for even shaping.
  • 💡Stuff parts gradually and check shape often; overstuffing can distort the rings while understuffing gives a floppy result.
  • 💡Pin pieces in position before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry, particularly when attaching legs, tail, and spots.
  • 💡When crocheting the egg with fishing line, burn and seal the end then crochet the line under stitches to prevent slipping.
  • 💡Work BLO and FLO rows exactly as written to get correct seam placement for attaching and joining parts.

Your Baby Dino is ready to play and stack — a cozy handmade friend for little hands. This stacking toy folds neatly into its egg for easy storage and adorable presentation. Enjoy gifting or displaying your creation knowing it was made with care and clever construction. 🧶🐣✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished Baby Dino stacking toy measures approximately 18-22 cm tall depending on yarn and tension, with rings sized to stack and fit inside the egg when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the pattern depends on two different yarn weights and hooks so the Dino fits in the egg; if you change yarn, adjust hook sizes and expect size differences.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes knowledge of amigurumi basics, working in BLO/FLO, increases and decreases, and crocheting in the round.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 8-10 hours, though time varies with experience level, yarn choice, and how much detailing or embroidery you add.