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Baby Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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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 Backpack Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting a plush baby dino backpack with full, detailed instructions and photos. You will create legs, tail, horns, eyes and a functioning backpack body with straps and a valve closure. The design uses plush yarn for a soft texture and includes sewing and finishing tips for a polished result.

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

Designed for intermediate crocheters, it includes round-by-round instructions and helpful assembly photos. Perfect for a special handmade gift or a unique accessory for kids.

Why You'll Love This Baby Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines toy-making with practical design — a plush dino that doubles as a tiny backpack is playful and useful. I enjoy the mix of shaping techniques and the tactile charm of plush yarn that makes each piece feel cozy and durable. The step-by-step assembly keeps the process satisfying and clear, and I appreciate how the finished piece is both sturdy and adorable. Making one feels like a little project with big personality — I always smile when I see the horns and embroidered toes come together.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing colors; I often swap the gray for pastel shades to make a softer, baby-friendly look.

I sometimes use bulkier plush yarn and a larger hook to create a chunkier, cuddlier backpack that makes a great toddler toy.

I also scale the pattern down by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to make a mini keychain version of the dino backpack.

I add felt or embroidered patches to the flap for personalization — initials or a small heart look adorable and are easy to sew on.

I swap the metal lock for a decorative button or magnetic snap if I need a softer or quieter closure for small children.

I experiment with different eye styles: safety eyes, embroidered pupils, or layered crocheted eyes each give a different expression and personality.

I sometimes make removable accessories like a tiny scarf or mini hat to change the look seasonally or for gifting.

I add a few drops of fabric glue on strap joins before sewing for extra durability, especially if the backpack will be used by active kids.

I recommend using contrasting yarn for the claws and horns to make those details pop; a bright accent color really changes the overall feel.

I like to embroider small freckles or marks on the face to make each dino truly unique and full of character.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining long rows leads to uneven edges; place markers at the start and key joining points to keep count and alignment consistent. ✗ Overstuffing parts causes bulging seams and distortion; stuff gradually with medium-density filler and shape as you go for an even silhouette. ✗ Not changing color or switching to BLO correctly will hide intended details; change threads exactly where indicated and work BLO rounds as written to create clean edges. ✗ Forgetting to fasten off or leave long tails will make assembly harder; always fasten, cut, and leave tails where the pattern instructs for sewing and finishing. ✗ Crocheting with inconsistent tension produces mismatched pieces; maintain the same hook and tension throughout, and check gauge by comparing pieces during assembly.

Baby Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern

Make a lovable baby dino backpack with this complete crochet pattern. You will create a plush, wearable backpack with cute horns, wings, embroidered toes and detailed crochet eyes. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, material lists, and step-by-step assembly tips so you can follow along with confidence. Perfect for gifting or making a special handmade companion for little ones.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Thick plush Himalaya Dolphin Baby (YarnArt Dolce) - base color (gray) #80320, approximately 2.5 hanks
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby (yellow) #80368 - approximately 0.5 hanks for wing and eye details
  • 03
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby (beige) #80342 - approximately 0.3 hanks for horns, toes and accents
  • 04
    Assorted yarn for crochet eyes: YarnArt Jeans or similar in white, black, yellow, green (small amounts)
  • 05
    Optional: any plush yarn 100g / 120m as alternative, or thick cotton yarn that fits a 4mm hook

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.0mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm (for details)
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Medium-density polyester filler
  • 07
    Metal half rings or D-rings for straps (approx. 3cm / 1.18 inches)
  • 08
    Metal lock or clasp for valve closure
  • 09
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Notes :

Info :

Important: 2ch at the beginning of the row does not count as 1 dc. We always connect the connecting column with the first loop of the previous row.

Info :

You can use any plush yarn that is 100g / 120m. Or you can use any thick cotton yarn that fits a 4mm hook.

— Leg + handle (4 parts) :

Info :

crochet details in a circle without connecting posts. start with beige yarn

Round 1 :

2ch, from the 2nd loop from the hook 6sc

Round 2 :

6inc = 12

Round 3 :

(1sc, 1inc) x 6 = 18

Round 4 :

(2sc, 1inc) x 6 = 24

Info :

change the thread to gray

Round 5 :

24sc in BLO

Round 6-11 :

24sc

Info :

fill the part with medium-density filler

Info :

fold in half crochet together 2 sides 12sc

Info :

cut the thread on the legs, fasten it, and cut the thread on the handles, fasten it, and leave it for sewing.

— Embroidery on legs and handles :

Info :

now we embroider 3 toes on the legs through 3 columns of beige yarn.

Info :

now we embroider 3 fingers on the handles through 3 columns with beige yarn perpendicular to the connection, use the video if necessary.

— Tail :

Info :

gray yarn

Round 1 :

2ch, from the 2nd loop from the hook 6sc

Round 2 :

(1sc, 1inc) x 3 = 9

Round 3 :

9sc

Round 4 :

(2sc, 1inc) x 3 = 12

Round 5 :

(3sc, 1inc) x 3 = 15

Round 6 :

(4sc, 1inc) x 3 = 18

Round 7 :

(5sc, 1inc) x 3 = 21

Round 8 :

(1sc, 1inc) x 3 = 24

Round 9 :

(7sc, 1inc) x 3 = 27

Round 10 :

(8sc, 1inc) x 3 = 30

Round 11 :

(9sc, 1inc) x 3 = 33

Round 12 :

(10sc, 1inc) x 3 = 36

Round 13-15 :

36sc

Info :

fill the part with medium-density filler

Info :

fold in half crochet together 2 sides 18sc

— Backpack base. bottom :

Round 1 :

16ch, from the 3rd loop from the hook 3dc in one loop, 12dc, 6dc in one loop, 12dc, 3dc in one loop, sl st = 36

Round 2 :

2ch, 3inc dc, 12dc, 6inc dc, 12dc, 3inc dc, sl st = 48

Round 3 :

2ch, (1inc dc, 1dc) x 3, 12dc, (1inc dc, 1dc) x 6, 12dc, (1inc dc, 1dc) x 3, sl st = 60

Round 4 :

2ch, (1inc dc, 2dc) x 3, 12dc, (1inc dc, 2dc) x 6, 12dc, (1inc dc, 2dc) x 3, sl st = 72

Round 5 :

5sc, 12sc along with the leg, 5sc, 12sc along with the leg, 7sc, 5sc together with a metal half ring, 18sc along with the tail, 5sc together with a metal half ring, 3sc, slst. use the video if necessary

Round 6 :

a whole row of crochet for the back wall of the loop 2ch + 1inc dc BLO, 5dc BLO, 1inc dc BLO, 22dc BLO, 1inc dc BLO, 5dc BLO, 2inc dc BLO, 5dc BLO, 1inc dc BLO, 22dc BLO, 1inc dc BLO, 5dc BLO, 1inc dc BLO, sl st = 80

Round 7-17 :

2ch, 80dc, sl st - height 20 cm (7.87 inches)

Round 18 :

62dc, 8dc (together with a strap, grabbing the leg of the column and after 1 leg we crochet 2 times in one column), 10dc = 80. fasten and cut the thread

— Assembly and attaching parts :

Info :

Put legs and tail in place according to pattern photos, join legs and tail to the base as indicated, secure metal half rings where specified and leave for final assembly.

Round 18 Note :

when joining straps, crochet extra stitches as instructed to incorporate straps into the edge.

— Straps for a backpack :

Round 1 :

202ch, from the 3rd loop from the hook 3hdc in one loop, 198hdc, 6hdc in one loop, 198hdc, 3hdc in one loop. fasten the thread and leave for sewing

Info :

Now we fold the strap in half, determine the middle and fix the size of the handle from it, then put on the markers so as not to lose the size. On one side and the other, as in the photo, we fold it so that the straps do not twist. use the video if necessary

Info :

Now we fold the backpack in half, define the middle on the sides, then fold 2 middles together, and on the back side of the backpack we determine the middle, now we read 4 loops from this marker in one direction and the other. there and will knit together with a strap. use the video if necessary

Round 18 Attachment :

18r. 62dc, 8dc (together with a strap, grabbing the leg of the column and after 1 leg we crochet 2 times in one column), 10dc = 80 fasten and cut the thread

Info :

We fold the middle of the sides of the backpack inward and put markers on the back of the backpack.

— Valve :

Info :

attach the thread and crochet 2 ch

Round 1-7 :

28dc, 2ch, turn

Round 8 :

1dec, 24dc, 1dec = 26, 2ch, turn

Round 9 :

1dec, 22dc, 1dec = 24, 2ch, turn

Round 10 :

1dec, 20dc, 1dec = 22, 2ch, turn

Round 11 :

1dec, 18dc, 1dec = 20, 2ch, turn

Round 12 :

2dec sc, 2sc, 1hdc, 6dc, 1hdc, 2sc, 2dec sc = 16. fasten and cut the thread

Info :

We begin to crochet the strapping over the entire part, one sc, starting from the corner of the wall. in the corners on the valve, we crochet 3 sc in each corner.

Info :

Then steam the backpack through a thin sheet so that the valve is soft and does not wrap. insert and fix a metal lock in the middle of the valve.

— Eyes :

Info :

start with black yarn

Round 1 :

12dc in MR

Info :

fasten and cut the thread and attach yellow yarn

Round 2 :

2inc sc, 1inc hdc, 6inc dc, 1inc hdc, 2inc sc = 24

Info :

fasten and cut the thread attach green yarn

Round 3 :

24slst. fasten and cut the thread

— Embroider highlights on eyes :

Info :

embroider highlights with white yarn

— Squirrels :

Info :

white yarn

Round 1 :

12ch, from the 3rd loop from the hook 9dc, 6dc in one loop, 9dc, 2ch, turn

Round 2 :

9dc, 6inc dc, 9dc. fasten and cut the thread

— Eyelid above the eyes :

Round 1 :

10ch, from the 2nd loop from the hook 2sc, 2hdc, 3dc in one loop, 2hdc, 2sc. fasten and cut the thread and leave it for sewing.

— Horn (2 parts) :

Info :

beige yarn

Round 1 :

6sc in MR or (2ch, from the 2nd loop from the hook 6sc)

Round 2 :

3sc, 3hdc = 6

Round 3 :

2sc, 1inc sc, 2hdc, 1inc hdc = 8

Round 4 :

3sc, 1inc sc, 3hdc, 1inc hdc = 10

Round 5 :

4sc, 1inc sc, 4hdc, 1inc hdc = 12

Round 6 :

5sc, 1inc sc, 5hdc, 1inc hdc = 14

Info :

fill the part with medium-density filler

Round 7 :

4sc, fold the part in half and crochet together 2 sides 7sc. fasten and cut the thread

— Horn placement and final assembly :

Info :

Sew horns, eyes, eyelids and squirrels in place according to photos. Embroider nostrils and mouth with beige yarn as shown. Attach valve lock and straps, check alignment before stitching permanently.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold and align the backpack back wall and bottom, then place and pin the two legs at the lower edge and sew securely through the joining rounds so the legs sit evenly on the base.
  • Attach the tail at the center-bottom of the backpack by aligning the 2 sides and sewing along the join, then reinforce the seam and hide yarn tails inside the seam.
  • Position and sew the two handles/straps into the integrated strap rounds on the top edge, folding the strap as instructed to avoid twisting and securing with metal half rings where indicated.
  • Attach the valve flap to the front top edge, crochet the edging as instructed and insert a metal lock in the middle of the valve, securing it firmly to the fabric.
  • Sew the horns to the top of the backpack head area, embroider toes and fingers on legs and handles using beige yarn, and embroider highlights and details on the eyes before sewing them to the squirrels and eyelids.
  • Pin all decorative parts (eyes, eyelids, squirrels) in place, then sew using a yarn needle and strong matching yarn, making sure placement matches photos for expression and symmetry.

Important Notes

  • 💡2ch at the beginning of a row does not count as 1 dc; always refer to the pattern note when counting starting chains.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the middle and strap attachment points to keep symmetry and alignment during assembly.
  • 💡Stuff parts with medium-density filler gradually and check shape often to avoid overstuffing or gaps.
  • 💡Fold straps and test for twisting before final sewing; fix the strap position with markers so the straps remain untwisted.
  • 💡Steam the valve through a thin sheet to soften it and prevent warping, but do not apply excessive heat to plush yarn.

This snuggly Baby Dino Backpack pattern combines playfulness with practicality—perfect for little adventurers and handmade gift-givers. The plush yarn makes every stitch feel soft and luxurious, while the detailed eyes, horns and toes add a lovable personality. Finished size is compact yet roomy for small treasures and adventures. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished backpack measures approximately 25 cm width by 20 cm height and about 11 cm bottom length when using the recommended yarn and 4 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes; you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size — choose an appropriate hook and expect the backpack to be larger or smaller accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate and requires basic crochet knowledge (sc, dc, hdc, increases and decreases) and some experience with sewing small parts together.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 12-15 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, customization and assembly time.

Can I omit metal accessories and use buttons instead?

Yes, you can replace metal half rings and locks with buttons or sewn loops; adjust stitch placement accordingly when fastening and securing closures.