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Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern

Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern
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2-3 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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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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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 Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates small, 10 cm / 4" dinosaur keychains with a distinctive long neck and rounded head. It includes instructions for tail, head, body, legs, spikes and a small tummy, plus clear assembly steps. The pattern uses fingering/2-ply cotton yarn and small 6 mm eyes for the standard keychain version. Photos and sewing notes are provided to help you attach spikes and eyes neatly.

Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for gifting or making a handful for craft markets, each dino can be made in different colors. The instructions also include materials and an alternate plush dino yarn suggestion for a larger cuddly version.

Why You'll Love This Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends simple amigurumi shaping with a playful silhouette that always draws smiles. I enjoy how quickly each tiny dino comes together, yet how much personality you can add with color and placement of the spikes. I love the versatility — make them as keychains, bag charms, or tiny toys for little hands. The clear step-by-step photos and concise rounds make assembly satisfying and predictable, which I find very rewarding.

Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern with color changes — I often change spike colors to create patterns like stripes or polka-dot effects.

I sometimes switch to a thicker yarn and larger hook to make a plush, huggable version; try the recommended Super Bulky yarn and a 3.5 mm hook for a soft toy.

I enjoy adding embroidered mouths or tiny felt accessories to give each dino its own personality; a stitched smile or little felt bow can transform the look.

I also vary the number and placement of spikes — add more spikes for a spikier silhouette or fewer for a sleeker look.

For a different texture, mix cotton body yarn with a fuzzy yarn for the spikes, or use variegated yarn for a multicolored result without changing colors every round.

I sometimes convert the pattern into a magnet by shortening stuffing and attaching a fridge magnet to the back.

If I want a wearable charm, I use a longer cord or leather strap instead of a keychain fastener to make a necklace or bag charm.

I like to experiment with eye placement — moving the eye slightly forward or back alters the dino's expression dramatically.

Try adding a tiny loop of ribbon at the top before attaching the keychain for an extra decorative touch or to make hanging easier.

If I plan to sell them, I make sets in coordinating colors and vary the spike and tummy colors to offer collectors a small series of matching dinos.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during body shaping leads to misplaced increases and decreases; place a marker at the start of every round to keep the shaping centered and consistent. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go causes lumps or difficulty closing openings later; stuff gradually, shaping as you crochet to maintain smooth contours. ✗ Sewing spikes only through the body fabric can make them floppy; sew through the front loops with 'over the edge' stitches to anchor spikes securely. ✗ Not counting stitches at every decrease round results in uneven edges and mismatched joins; count your stitches after rounds with increases or decreases and correct immediately if off.

Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming set of tiny dinosaur keychains with this friendly intermediate crochet pattern. You will create a cute dino body with a long neck, tail, legs, spikes and a little tummy — perfect for gifts and accessories. The pattern is illustrated with clear step-by-step photos to guide you through assembly and sewing. Suitable for makers who know basic single crochet, increases and decreases.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Dino's Family Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Fingering / 2-ply yarn Alize Bella (50 g / 180 m, 100% cotton) - main color for a dinosaur body (small consumption)
  • 02
    Fingering / 2-ply yarn Alize Bella (50 g / 180 m, 100% cotton) - additional color for spikes and tummy (small consumption)
  • 03
    White cotton yarn (small amount) - for eyes
  • 04
    Super Bulky / 14 ply yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce (100% micropolyester, 100 g / 120 m) - for plush dino alternative (approx. 40 g main color, 15 g secondary, small white)
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing / fiberfill - small amounts for keychain dinos (use as needed)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.25 mm (used for small keychain dinos)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (recommended for plush dino)
  • 03
    6 mm half bead eyes (2 pieces)
  • 04
    14 mm half bead eyes (2 pieces) for plush dino
  • 05
    Transparent glue
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 08
    Stitch markers
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    Pins for assembly and positioning
  • 10
    Polyester stuffing / fiberfill
  • 11
    Keychain fastener (loop, carabiner, cord)

Progress Tracker

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— Tail :

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR (4)

Round 2 :

(inc, sc)*2 (6)

Round 3 :

6 sc (6)

Round 4 :

inc, 4 sc, inc (8)

Round 5 :

8 sc (8)

Round 6 :

inc, 6 sc, inc (10)

Round 7 :

10 sc (10)

Round 8 :

inc, 8 sc, inc (12)

Round 9 :

inc, 4 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc (15), sl st

Info :

Cut the yarn, fasten off. Add fiberfill. Photo 1.

— Head :

Round 1 :

ch8, from the second chain on the hook: inc, 5 sc, inc, on the other side of the chain: inc, 5 sc, inc (18) - photo 2

Round 2 :

(sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, sc)*2 (22) - photo 3

Round 3-5 :

3 rounds of 22 sc (22)

Info :

Further decreases should go from one side - this will be the bottom.

Round 6 :

dec, 20 sc (21)

Round 7 :

21 sc (21)

Round 8 :

dec, 19 sc (20)

Round 9 :

20 sc (20)

Round 10 :

dec, 18 sc (19)

Round 11 :

19 sc (19)

Round 12 :

dec, 17 sc (18)

Round 13-14 :

2 rounds of 18 sc (18), sl st

Info :

Cut the yarn, fasten off. Add fiberfill. Photo 4.

— Legs :

Info :

Make 2. Photo 1. Stuff if desired.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2-3 :

2 rounds of 6 sc (6)

Info :

On the first leg make sl st. Fasten off and cut the yarn. Continue crocheting the body from the second leg, join the first leg and tail.

— Body :

Round 1 :

ch4, (from the next sc mark the new beginning of the round), on the first leg 3 sc, starting from any stitch (photo 2), on the tail, starting from sl st on it (photo 3): 7 sc, inc, 7 sc, on the first leg 3 sc, along the chain 4 sc, on the second leg 6 sc, on the other side of the chain 4 sc (36) - photo 4

Info :

Further, the increases should be centered on the back, and the decreases on the sides and from round 12 in the front in the center. If you have a strong shifting, move the marker of the beginning of the round.

Info :

Stuff as you go.

Round 2 :

2 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 16 sc (34)

Round 3 :

2 sc, dec, 6 sc, inc, 5 sc, dec, 16 sc (33)

Round 4 :

dec*2, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, dec*2, 14 sc (30)

Round 5 :

dec, 6 sc, inc, 5 sc, dec, 14 sc (29)

Round 6 :

dec, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, dec*2, 10 sc, dec (26)

Round 7 :

dec, 5 sc, inc, 4 sc, dec*2, 8 sc, dec (23)

Round 8 :

dec, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, dec, 10 sc (22)

Round 9 :

dec, 4 sc, inc, 3 sc, dec, 10 sc (21)

Round 10 :

dec, 3 sc, inc*2, 2 sc, dec*2, 6 sc, dec (19)

Round 11 :

dec, 3 sc, inc*2, 3 sc, dec, 7 sc (19) - photo 1

Round 12 :

dec, 4 sc, inc, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 2 sc (17)

Round 13 :

5 sc, inc, 6 sc, dec*2, sc (16)

Round 14 :

6 sc, inc, 6 sc, dec, sc (16)

Round 15 :

7 sc, inc, 6 sc, dec (16)

Round 16 :

dec, 5 sc, inc*2, 5 sc, dec (16)

Round 17 :

16 sc (16)

Round 18 :

dec, 5 sc, inc*2, 5 sc, dec (16)

Round 19 :

dec, 6 sc, inc, 5 sc, dec (15)

Round 20 :

15 sc (15)

Round 21 :

dec, 5 sc, inc*2, 3 sc, short round - photo 2

Info :

Finish the round so that when you fold your neck in half, there are 3 sc left to the front fold, since we will crochet the head in front in the center (markers mark six central stitches in front - photos 3-4). We also fold the head in half and mark 3 stitches to the sides from the bottom fold (where the end of the round is) - photos 5-6.

— Head (continued) :

Round 22 :

6 sc with the head (starting from the stitch with the blue marker - photos 1-3), next mark the beginning of the round from the first dec - on the neck: dec, 6 sc, dec, on the head 12 sc (20) - photo 4

Round 23 :

dec, 2 sc, inc, sc, dec*2, 8 sc, dec (17)

Round 24 :

dec, 3 sc, dec, 10 sc (15)

Round 25 :

(3 sc, dec)*3 (12)

Round 26 :

dec*6 (6)

Info :

Tighten the hole through front loops. Fasten off, weave in the ends.

— Eyes :

Info :

Make 2 circles in white color. Photo 1.

Round 1 :

9 sc in MR (9), fasten off with sl st

Info :

Leave the yarn tail for sewing.

— Spikes :

Info :

Make 4 spikes of smaller size and 1 tail spike larger. Photo 2.

Item Name (BIGGER SPIKES) :

1r. 4 sc in MR (4). 2r. (inc, sc)*2 (6). 3r. (inc, 2 sc)*2 (8). 4r. (inc, 3 sc)*2 (10). 5r. (inc, 4 sc)*2 (12). 6r. (inc, 5 sc)*2 (14), sl st

Info :

Leave the yarn tail for sewing.

Item Name (SMALLER SPIKES) :

1r. 4 sc in MR (4). 2r. (inc, sc)*2 (6). 3r. (inc, 2 sc)*2 (8). 4r. (inc, 3 sc)*2 (10). 5r. (inc, 4 sc)*2 (12), sl st

Info :

Leave the yarn tail for sewing.

— Tummy :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

((3 sc inc)*2, sc)*2 (14)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc*2, 3 sc)*2 (18), sl st

Info :

Leave the yarn tail for sewing. To make the end of the round less noticeable, bring the thread to the wrong side under the loops of the next stitch. Photos 3-4.

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew the eyes on the sides slightly shifting down - on the one side, I sewed after round 7, on the other side - after round 8 to maintain symmetry: before sewing, fix with pins and check from above and in front.

Info :

Insert the needle under both loops (photo 1), then grab the thread on the head (photo 2) and again under both loops of the same stitch in the opposite direction (photo 3), etc. sew in a circle.

Info :

Glue the pupils in the center.

Info :

Sew the spikes through the front loops with "over the edge" stitches (photo 1).

Info :

After round 4, sew the largest spike on the tail. Further along the back, after round 1, sew 3 spikes and the last one on the top of the head at the very edge.

Info :

Sew the tummy immediately above the front leg in the center in the same way as the eyes were sewn.

Info :

Attach a keychain fastener (loop, carabiner, cord) between the upper spikes, and your little Dino is ready!

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the eyes on the sides slightly shifting down; I sewed one eye after round 7 and the other after round 8 to keep symmetry, pin and check placement from above and front before sewing.
  • Insert the needle under both loops and sew the eye in a circular motion, grabbing the thread on the head and stitching under both loops of the same stitch in the opposite direction for a neat attachment.
  • Sew the spikes through the front loops using "over the edge" stitches; attach the largest spike to the tail after round 4 and the smaller spikes along the back and head in the order described.
  • Sew the tummy immediately above the front leg in the center using the same method as the eyes, leaving tails for sewing and bringing the thread to the wrong side to hide the join.
  • Attach a keychain fastener (loop, carabiner or cord) between the upper spikes so the Dino can be used as a keychain or bag charm.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round and to center increases on the back for even shaping.
  • 💡Stuff the piece as you go to keep the shape smooth and to avoid overstuffing at the end.
  • 💡Pin spikes, eyes and the tummy in place before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry.
  • 💡Work consistent tension and count stitches after rounds with increases or decreases to avoid shape irregularities.

This delightful Dino's Family pattern gives you sweet, pocket-sized companions to gift or collect. 🧶 Each tiny dino is full of personality and made with simple stitches and thoughtful assembly steps. 🧵 Make a set in mixed colors or create a plush giant using the alternate yarn recommendations for extra cuddles. ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished keychain dino measures approximately 10 cm / 4" when using the recommended fingering yarn and 1.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the size; for a larger plush version use Super Bulky yarn and a 3.5 mm hook as suggested in the pattern.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters can complete a single keychain dino in about 2-3 hours, though time will vary based on experience and finishing details.