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Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern

Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a plush Dino pillow with a square body, rounded snout, horns, little legs and a decorative frilled crest. It uses chenille-style plush yarn and basic amigurumi construction to build charming dimensional details that are perfect for kids or as a decorative accent. Clear round-by-round instructions help you crochet each element and assemble them into a lovable dinosaur cushion.

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

The pattern uses YarnArt Dolce or similar plush yarn and a medium-sized hook to create a soft, squishy pillow about 30x40 cm. Step-by-step assembly guidance and photos are included to help place the nose, eyes and crest with confidence.

Why You'll Love This Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple crochet stitches into a joyful, tactile dinosaur pillow that both kids and adults will adore. I love how the plush yarn gives the pillow a luxurious, cuddly feel while the bold nose and frilled crest add so much character. Making the small components (nose, horns, legs) is very satisfying — they come together quickly and make a big visual impact. I also enjoy how adaptable the design is; by changing colors or yarn weight you can create many different personalities and sizes.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing colors — I often make a pastel version for a nursery and a bold green for a kid's room.

I also experiment with yarn weight and hook size: using a bulkier plush yarn gives a chunkier, cuddlier pillow while thinner yarn makes a more detailed, smaller cushion.

I sometimes add embroidery around the eyes or a stitched smile to change the expression and personality of the dino.

For a safer toy for young children, I replace beads with embroidered eyes or tightly sewn felt pieces to avoid small parts.

I enjoy adding removable accessories like a tiny crocheted scarf or hat to change the look seasonally or for gifting.

If I want a sturdier shape I stitch an invisible pillow opening and insert a zipper or an inner sewn cushion to make the cover removable for washing.

To make the pillow more poseable, I have threaded a small length of thin wire into the arms to bend them slightly before stuffing and sewing.

I sometimes vary the crest shape by changing the number of chains in Row 1 and adjusting subsequent rows to make a taller or shorter crest.

For a mini keychain or bag charm, I scale down by using smaller yarn and hook, making a tiny version of the nose and horns to match.

Finally, I like to mix yarn types — a plush body with cotton accents for horns or crest adds a fun textural contrast and highlights the features.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the pin or thread to mark the beginning of rounds can cause miscounting and uneven edges; fix the beginning of each new circle with a pin or a short scrap of thread so you always know where the round starts. ✗ Understuffing the pillow or details produces a flat, shapeless result; stuff the pillow and small parts firmly and evenly, adding stuffing gradually and shaping as you go to maintain smooth corners and rounded details. ✗ Pulling your tension too tight with plush yarn can make stitches hard to work and result in a stiff fabric; use a relaxed, even tension and a hook that allows stitches to sit comfortably with the plush yarn. ✗ Forgetting to leave long tails for sewing will make assembly difficult and messy; always leave a long thread when finishing small parts so you can sew securely and hide ends inside pieces. ✗ Not checking eye placement before securing can lead to an unbalanced face; temporarily position eyes and nose and measure the spacing (pattern suggests 12 sc between eyes) before fastening to ensure symmetry.

Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern

Make a soft, playful Dino pillow using plush yarn and simple crochet techniques. This pattern guides you through making a square pillow body, a rounded nose, horns, legs, arms and a frilled crest so you can create a charming dinosaur cushion for children or as a gift. Materials are easy to source and the step-by-step instructions include assembly notes so you can finish with professional-looking details.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Dolce (plush chenille) 120 m / 100 g - Green: approximately 3 skeins (main color for pillow)
  • 02
    YarnArt Dolce (plush chenille) 120 m / 100 g - Yellow: approximately 1 skein (crest & small details)
  • 03
    YarnArt Dolce (plush chenille) 120 m / 100 g - Beige: approximately 1 skein (horns and nose horn)
  • 04
    Small amount of white yarn for embroidered eye highlights
  • 05
    Black acrylic or cotton yarn for eyebrows
  • 06
    Polyester stuffing (hollofayber) for pillow and small parts

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (I used 3.5 mm)
  • 02
    Recommended hook range: 3.5-5 mm depending on your tension and yarn package
  • 03
    Black beads or buttons for eyes (22 mm) or suitable safety eyes
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces and weaving ends
  • 05
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers or a contrasting thread to mark rounds
  • 07
    Pins for assembly and positioning pieces
  • 08
    Polyester stuffing (hollofayber)
  • 09
    Small crochet hook or darning needle to hide thread inside nose

Progress Tracker

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— Pillow :

Round 1 :

90 ch, connect with the first loop

Round 2 - 37 :

90 sc (work 36 rounds total including Round 2 to 37 with 90 sc each round)

Info :

Leave a long thread and sew the top of the pillow. We fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow. Fill tightly and evenly. Fill the angle of the pillow well. Sew and fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc) - repeat 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) - repeat 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) - repeat 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) - repeat 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) - repeat 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) - repeat 6 times (42)

Round 8 - 14 (7 rounds) :

42 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

— Leg (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc) - repeat 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) - repeat 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

18 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

— Arm (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(inc) - repeat 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

— Brow horn (2 details) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

5 sc, inc (7)

Round 3 :

6 sc, inc (8)

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc) - repeat 2 times (10)

Round 5 :

(4 sc, inc) - repeat 2 times (12)

Round 6 :

(5 sc, inc) - repeat 2 times (14)

Round 7 - 12 (6 rounds) :

14 sc

Info :

Fill. Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Nose horn :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

5 sc, inc (7)

Round 3 :

6 sc, inc (8)

Round 4 :

7 sc, inc (9)

Round 5 :

8 sc, inc (10)

Info :

Fill. Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Frilled crest (2 details) :

Row 1 :

Make 69 ch

Row 2 :

We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 10 sc, inc, 42 sc, inc, 10 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 3 :

We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 44 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 4 :

We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 44 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 5 :

We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 44 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 6 :

We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 13 sc, hdc, 16 dc, hdc, 13 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 7 :

We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 13 sc, hdc, 16 dc, hdc, 13 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 8 :

We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 12 sc, hdc, 18 sc, hdc, 12 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 9 :

We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 11 sc, hdc, 20 sc, hdc, 11 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 10 :

We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 12 sc, hdc, 18 sc, hdc, 12 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec

Info :

Add two parts. Use green yarn and sew two parts with sc. Fill tightly and sew bottom of frilled crest with sc. Leave a long thread for sewing.

Info :

Use yellow yarn and crochet top part. The "scallop": make 4 ch. We begin to work from the second loop from the hook: sc, hdc, dc. We skip one loop of the previous row and make 1 sc. Then we do 2 sc. And again: 4 ch, we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: sc, hdc, dc. We skip one loop of the previous row and make 1 sc, 2 sc. Repeat this way to the end of the top of the frilled crest.

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew frilled crest to top of pillow.

Info :

Fill and sew nose (between rounds 12 and 22). Sew eyes between rounds 22 and 23 (distance between eyes 12 sc)

Info :

Use white yarn and make eyes. Insert the needle through the bottom of the nose. Leave the thread for the node. Do not pull the thread around the eye. Make a knot and hide the thread inside the nose with a hook.

Info :

Sew nose horn and brow horn. Fill arms and legs and sew. Use black yarn and make eyebrows.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the frilled crest to the top back edge of the pillow using single crochet or whipstitch so the crest sits centered behind the head area.
  • Position the rounded nose on the front center of the pillow and sew through the base; the pattern suggests placing and sewing the nose between rounds 12 and 22 so it sits centrally on the face area.
  • Attach eyes between rounds 22 and 23 with approximately 12 single crochet spaces between them; use 22 mm beads or safety eyes and secure according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Sew the nose horn and the two brow horns in place above the nose and between the crest edges, using the long tail to secure and hide the thread inside the pieces.
  • Fill and sew the two arms and two legs to the sides and bottom of the pillow respectively, using the long thread tails left from each piece for neat, secure attachment.
  • Embroider eyebrows with black yarn above the eyes and hide all threads inside the pillow or the nose with a hook to finish cleanly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not forget to fix the beginning of each new circle with a pin or thread to keep track of round starts.
  • 💡Stuff the pillow and all small parts firmly but evenly to maintain shape and avoid lumps; overstuffing can distort corners.
  • 💡Leave long thread tails when finishing small details so you have enough length to sew them securely and hide ends inside pieces.
  • 💡Measure eye placement before fastening permanently (pattern recommends spacing the eyes 12 sc apart) to ensure a balanced face.

This cute Dino pillow combines plush yarn with simple amigurumi techniques to make a unique, huggable decorative piece. Perfect as a gift for children or as a playful accent for your couch or nursery. Make one in your favorite colors and enjoy the compliments it brings! 🧶🦖

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pillow measures approximately 30 x 40 centimeters when using YarnArt Dolce and a 3.5 mm hook, though size may vary with different yarn or hook choices.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the finished size and texture; adjust your hook accordingly and expect the cushion to be larger with bulkier yarn or smaller with finer yarn.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases, magic ring, and basic shaping is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how many details you sew and embroider by hand.