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T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern

T-Rex 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 T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates an adorable T-Rex amigurumi with a stylized head, decorative patches, and embroidered details. The design uses fine YarnArt Jeans yarn with clear, photograph-supported steps to guide you through shaping. You'll learn shaping in a spiral, invisible color changes, and how to assemble decorative elements for a professional finish.

T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Photo sequence images are included to help with tricky rounds and finishing. The pattern includes instructions for eyes, spots, and head patches so you can complete the T-Rex with personality.

Why You'll Love This T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a playful dinosaur to life through simple shaping techniques and small decorative details. The combination of rounded shapes and color accents makes each piece really pop and feel unique. I enjoy how the step-by-step photos remove ambiguity, making shaping and assembly easier and more enjoyable. This pattern is a fun project that rewards you with a cuddly, characterful toy.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing the color palette for different personalities; I often make a pastel T-Rex for babies and a bold neon version for playful decor.

I sometimes change yarn weight and hook size to make a mini keychain version or a larger cuddly toy; remember that size will vary with gauge.

I like adding embroidery for extra facial expression—try different eyebrow or mouth placements to create smiles or grins.

Swap the spots and stripes colors for seasonal themes, like orange and brown for autumn or red and green for holiday versions.

I add felt or small crocheted accessories like a tiny hat or scarf to give each T-Rex a unique character and story.

For durability, I stitch seams with a double strand of yarn and hide tails securely; that helps toys survive lots of playtime.

I sometimes insert a small bell or rattle inside the body to make a sensory toy for toddlers while keeping it safely enclosed.

If I want posable limbs, I use thin wire armature inside the legs and tail and wrap well in yarn and stuffing for comfort and safety.

I experiment with adding tiny clothes or removable pieces so the T-Rex can be dressed for different scenes or photo props.

Finally, I recommend trying contrasting eye colors or sparkly yarn for accents to make your finished T-Rex really stand out on a shelf or as a gift.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers while working spirals causes the beginning of the round to shift; place a thin thread or marker at the start of each round to track placement. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually results in lumps and flattened shapes; add stuffing in small amounts while shaping to maintain an even surface. ✗ Pulling your tension too tight when working decreases makes the fabric distorted; keep an even, moderate tension to preserve shape and stitch definition. ✗ Not using the invisible color change technique creates visible joins; work the last pull-through with the new color and finish by wrapping the new color to make a neat transition. ✗ Ignoring back loop or front loop instructions will change the finished texture; follow BLO/FLO notes exactly to achieve the intended edges and decorative rows.

T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming crocheted T-Rex toy with clear, photo-supported instructions and full round-by-round guidance. This pattern uses fine yarn and gives you a detailed stepwise process so you can create a playful dinosaur with textured details. Perfect for crafters who enjoy shaping, color changes, and decorative finishing touches.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans size 2 (50 g / 150 m) - 55% cotton, 45% pac, main weight used throughout
  • 02
    Mustard - color 84 (used for head details and under-jaw)
  • 03
    Green - color 69 (used for head overlay, body and outer parts)
  • 04
    Blue - color 16 (used for decorative spots and stripes)
  • 05
    Yellow - color 35 (used for eye background pieces)
  • 06
    White - color 03 (used for teeth and scallop edging)
  • 07
    Black - color 53 (used for small eye pupils)
  • 08
    Light brown - color 71 (alternative color option shown)
  • 09
    Brown - color 70 (alternative color option shown)
  • 10
    Orange - color 77 (alternative accent color shown)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.75 mm (Crochet Soft Touch)
  • 02
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers or thin cotton thread for marking rounds
  • 04
    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing (sintepuh / synthetic stuffing)
  • 06
    Pins for assembly and positioning pieces

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— Crochet introduction :

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The toy is crocheted in a spiral, without slip stitches and turning chains.

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The description of the crocheting this toy is based on the fact that the beginning of the row throughout the crocheting of all detail doesn't shift and passes in a straight line. but since we work in a spiral, without turning chains and slip stitches, the beginning of the row will shift to the right. as soon as you notice a deviation markers to the right, it is necessary to make an additional stitch of displacement, so that the beginning of the row will be in the same place. These additional stitches in the description of the rows are not taken into account.

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A marker - is a marker of the beginning of a row - i.e. the place where one row ends and the next begins (there will be indicated in the pattern, where the marker is needed).

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It is most convenient to use a thin cotton thread as a marker. This thread is thrown in the process of crocheting on the front side, then on the wrong side and is located between the last stitch of one row and the first stitch of the next.

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That is, we set a certain line that marks the beginning of the row. As soon as you notice that the beginning of the row has shifted from this line to the right by the size of one stitch - crochet a shifting stitch. Please, note, that this is not increase or decrease! Just the first stitch of the next row becomes the last stitch of the previous one, and the marker is shifted by 1 stitch to the left, the number of loops in a row remains unchanged.

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INVISIBLE COLOR CHANGE When you want to switch from one color to the next, you work to within two stitches before a color change. Make the next stitch as usual, but don't pull the final loop through (1). Instead, wrap the new color of yarn around your hook and pull it through the remaining loops (2). To make a neat color change, you can make the first stitch in the new color a slip stitch instead of a single crochet. Don't pull the slip stitch too tight or it will be difficult to crochet into in the next round. Tie the loose tails in a knot and leave them on the inside.

— Head :

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Mustard yarn color 84:

Round 1 :

1 r: 8 sc into MR [8]

Round 2 :

2 r: 8 inc [16]

Round 3 :

3 r: (1 sc, inc)*8 [24]

Round 4 :

4 r: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*7, 1 sc [32]

Round 5 :

5 r: (3 sc, inc)*8 [40]

Round 6 :

6 r: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*7, 2 sc [48]

Round 7-9 :

7 r - 9 r: 48 sc [48] {3 rounds}

Round 10 :

10 r: 10 sc, 4 inc - hdc, 12 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*3 {img 1}, 2 sc [48]

Round 11-15 :

11 r - 15 r: 48 sc [48] {5 rounds}

Round 16 :

16 r: 10 sc, 4 dec - hdc {img 1-9}, 12 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*3, 2 sc {img 10} [48]

Round 17-18 :

17 r - 18 r: 48 sc [48] {2 rounds}

Round 19 :

19 r: (5 sc, inc)*8 [56]

Round 20-21 :

20 r - 21 r: 56 sc [56] {2 rounds}

Round 22 :

22 r: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*7, 3 sc [64]

Round 23-26 :

23 r - 26 r: 64 sc [64] {4 rounds}

Round 27 :

27 r: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*7, 3 sc [56]

Round 28 :

28 r: 28 sc, (5 sc, dec)*4 [52]

Round 29 :

29 r: 30 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*3, 2 sc [48]

Round 30-31 :

30 r - 31 r: 48 sc [48] {2 rounds}

Round 32 :

32 r: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*7, 2 sc [40]

Round 33 :

33 r: 40 sc [40]

Round 34 :

34 r: (3 sc, dec)*8 [32]

Round 35 :

35 r: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*7, 1 sc [24]

Round 36 :

36 r: (1 sc, dec)*8 [16]

Round 37 :

37 r: 8 dec [8]

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Stuff with sintepuh.

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Fasten off leaving a tail about 15 cm long and cut the yarn. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each stitch and pull tight to close {img 11}.

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Green yarn color 69

Round 1 :

1 r: 14 ch [14] {img 12}

Round 2 :

2 r: from the 2nd stitch from the hook 2 inc, 9 sc, inc, 3 sc in the 1 stitch, inc on the other side of the chain, 9 sc, inc, sc [32] {img 13}

Round 3 :

3 r: 3 inc, 11 sc, 5 inc, 11 sc, 2 inc [42] {img 14}

Round 4 :

4 r: (sc, inc)*3, 9 sc, 2 hdc, (dc, inc - dc)*5, 2 hdc, 9 sc, (sc, inc)*2 [52] {img 15}

Round 5 :

5 r: 18 sc, 2 hdc, (2 dc, inc - dc)*5, 2 hdc, 15 sc [57] {img 16}

Round 6 :

6 r: (2 sc, inc)*3, 42 sc, (2 sc, inc)*2 [62]

Round 7 :

7 r: 2 sc, dec, 19 sc, (3 sc, inc)*5, 19 sc [66] {img 17}

Round 8 :

8 r: 5 sc, 5 hdc, 51 sc, 5 hdc [66] {img 18}

Round 9 :

9 r: 5 sc, 4 hdc, 5 sc, 4 hdc, 3 sc, 3 hdc in the 1 stitch, 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*4, 2 sc, 3 hdc in the 1 stitch, 3 sc, 4 hdc, 5 sc, 4 hdc, 2 sc [75] {img 19}

Round 10 :

10 r: 8 sc {img 20}, 13 ch {img 21}, from the 9nd stitch from the hook sc {img 22-23}, 4 sc, 3 inc - hdc, 30 sc, 3 inc - hdc, 5 sc {img 24}, 13 ch {img 25}, from the 9nd stitch from the hook sc {img 26-27}, 4 sc {img 28} [91]

Round 11 :

11 r: 14 sc, 3 sc in the 1 stitch, 11 sc, 6 hdc, 30 sc, 6 hdc, 11 sc, 3 sc in the 1 stitch, 11 sc [95] {img 29}

Round 12 :

12 r: FLO: 95 sc [95] {img 30}

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Fasten off. White yarn color 03

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Go back 11 row. To the beginning of the row {img 31}. Back loops only {img 32 - 33}.

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BLO: 2 sl st {img 34}, ch {img 35}, 3 dc in the 1 stitch {img 36}, ch {img 37}, 3 sl st {img 38}, (ch, 3 dc in the 1 stitch, ch, 3 sl st)*5 {img 39}, 47 sl st {img 40}, (ch, 3 dc in the 1 stitch, ch, 3 sl st)*5, ch, 3 dc in the 1 stitch, ch, sl st {img 41} Fasten off.

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Fasten 2 pieces with pins {img 42 - 45}.

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Sew on a piece of green {img 46 - 45}.

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Decoration Make a marking with pins {img 47 - 49}

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Make a needle sculpting: insert the needle at point 1, exit through point 2 {img 50}, insert the needle at point 3, exit through point 4 {img 51}. Similarly, make a tightening for the second eye (points 1-5-6-4) {img 52 - 53}. Fix the thread and hide inside {img 54}.

— Eyes :

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Eyes (make 2)

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Black yarn color 53

Round 1 :

1 r: 6 sc into MR [6] Fasten off {img 55}.

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Yellow yarn color 35

Round 1 :

1 r: 6 sc into MR [6]

Round 2 :

2 r: 6 inc [12]

Round 3 :

3 r: 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc [18]

Round 4-5 :

4 r - 5 r: 18 sc [18] {2 rounds}

Round 6 :

6 r: 3 sc, 3 dec, 3 sc, 3 dec [12]

Round 7 :

7 r: 6 dec [6] {img 56}

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Fasten off leaving a tail about 15 cm long and cut the yarn. Using a tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each stitch and pull tight to close.

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Sew the black piece to the yellow piece {img 57}.

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Sew eyes to head {img 60 - 61}.

— Spots :

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Blue yarn color 16

Round 1 :

Make 3 1 r: 6 sc into MR [6] Fasten off.

— Patches :

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Sew patches to the head {img 62 - 64}.

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Sew patches to the head {img 66 - 67, 68 - 67}.

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Blue yarn color 16 Make 3 1 r: 8 sc into MR [8] Fasten off {img 65}.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fasten 2 pieces (upper head overlay and under-jaw) together with pins aligning scallop white edging, then sew together securely before final stuffing is completed.
  • Sew on the green overlay piece to the top of the mustard head, matching the pinned placement shown in photos and securing with small whipstitches.
  • Position and sew the eyes into the marked positions on the head using needle sculpting to create slight indentations; follow numbered pin points to replicate facial expression.
  • Attach spots and patches to the head after eye placement, spacing them as shown and sewing each securely through the fabric to prevent shifting during play.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous spiral without slip stitches or turning chains; use a marker to track the start of each round and adjust with shifting stitches as described.
  • 💡Use the invisible color change method when switching colors to keep joins neat; wrap the new color around the hook and pull through the remaining loops.
  • 💡Stuff parts evenly as you go and avoid overstuffing small areas; soft but firm stuffing gives best shape and keeps seams tidy.
  • 💡When sewing pieces together, pin carefully and check symmetry before stitching to ensure the correct final placement.

This playful T-Rex amigurumi is perfect for gifting or keeping as a whimsical companion. It features fun color accents and a sculpted head that gives it loads of personality. Enjoy the step-by-step photos and take pride in your handmade dino! 🧶🦖

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 18-22 cm tall depending on yarn tension and stuffing, using YarnArt Jeans size 2 and a 1.75 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size significantly. Choose an appropriate hook size for your yarn and adjust stitch counts if necessary.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic familiarity with amigurumi techniques, increases, decreases, and working in spiral rounds is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, customization, and assembly complexity.