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Triceratops Amigurumi Pattern

Triceratops 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 Triceratops Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a stacking ring Triceratops amigurumi —a playful dinosaur toy made from several crochet rings, a detailed head with frill and horns, arms, legs, tail and decorative spots. You will use single crochet shaping, front/back loop techniques and join-with-stitch methods to build each part. The pattern includes photo references and assembly tips to help you position pieces accurately.

Triceratops Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Made using Alize Cotton Gold yarn and a 3 mm hook (or similar), this project builds into a sturdy and cuddly toy. Optional safety eyes or embroidered eyes and sewn-on spots let you personalize the final look.

Why You'll Love This Triceratops Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines playful design with thoughtful construction that makes assembly easy and rewarding. I enjoy the ring-based body structure —it creates a tactile stacking toy that is fun for kids to play with and for adults to display. The bony frill and horns let me add charming details, and the optional spots allow for creative color play. Making this triceratops feels like building a small sculptural toy, stitch by stitch, and that process always makes me smile.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this Triceratops with simple color swaps; try mint green for a pastel dinosaur or bold teal for a modern look.

You can change the yarn weight and hook size to make different sizes — use bulky yarn and a larger hook for a chunky cuddly version.

I often add embroidered eyelashes or freckles to give my toys more personality; a little embroidery on the face changes the expression completely.

For a baby-safe toy, I replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes or crocheted eyes to avoid small parts.

I sometimes skip the spots and use tiny crochet flowers or buttons for seasonal themes; this is a great way to personalize gifts.

To make the rings stack more firmly, add a small internal disc of plastic canvas in the largest ring or secure with a few extra inside stitches.

I suggest experimenting with contrasting colors for the frill edge to make the horns and points pop visually.

If you want a fully poseable version, I trial adding thin wire to the limb cores before stuffing for gentle posability.

I also like to create matching sets by making smaller or larger versions as keychains or nursery decor pairs.

When sewing pieces together I always pin and baste first — this saves time and keeps everything symmetrical when I stitch the final seams.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping placement of the rings before sewing leads to misaligned body sections; pin the rings and check alignment carefully before permanently stitching them together. ✗ Not stuffing evenly will create lumpy rings and an uneven body shape; add stuffing gradually and shape each ring as you go to keep the silhouette smooth. ✗ Forgetting to insert safety eyes before closing the head makes eye placement difficult; insert and secure safety eyes during round 16 of the head (or use crochet-sewn eyes) before closing. ✗ Not counting stitches during increases or decreases causes the final stitch counts to be wrong; count after each round and mark round starts with a stitch marker to stay on track. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight when changing to front loop or back loop work can distort edges; maintain even, relaxed tension and work slowly when changing stitch surfaces.

Triceratops Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable Triceratops amigurumi ring tower with step-by-step, photo-assisted instructions. This pattern walks you through crocheting the base, rings, head, tail, arms, legs, horns and decorative spots. Perfect for crafters who enjoy playful, tactile toys with a handmade touch. Follow the clear rounds and assembly tips to build a durable, gift-ready dinosaur.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Triceratops Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Pink - Alize Cotton Gold 33 (2 balls - 660m / 722 yd)
  • 02
    Purple - Alize Cotton Gold 649 (amount as needed for spots)
  • 03
    White - Alize Cotton Gold 55 (amount as needed for horns and nails)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use)
  • 02
    Polyfill for stuffing
  • 03
    Black yarn for eyes or safety eyes (optional)
  • 04
    Safety eyes (optional)
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 07
    Pins for positioning pieces while sewing
  • 08
    Crochet hook for assembly/finishing (same 3 mm)

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— Base :

Info :

With pink yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 5-6 :

18 sc (18)

Round 7 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 8-10 :

24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 12-15 :

30 sc (30)

Round 16 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 17-21 :

36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 23-28 :

42 sc (42)

Round 29 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 30-36 :

48 sc (48)

Round 37 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 38-45 :

54 sc (54)

Round 46 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)

Round 47 :

FLO (9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 48 :

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

Round 49 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 50 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 51 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 52 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 53 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 54 :

8 sc; inc; (16 sc; inc)*5; 8 sc (108)

Round 55 :

(17 sc; inc)*6 (114)

Round 56-62 :

114 sc (114)

Round 63 :

(17 sc; dec)*6 (108)

Round 64 :

8 sc; dec; (16 sc; dec)*5; 8 sc (102)

Round 65 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 66 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 67 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 68 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 69 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 70 :

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

Round 71 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 72 :

connect round 71 with round 47 (BLO) with 60 sc (60) fill with stuffing as you go, then continue to work in rounds.

Round 73 :

(8 sc; dec)*6 (54)

Round 74 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 75 :

(6 sc; dec)*6 (42)

Round 76 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 77 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 78 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 79 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 80 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 81 :

6 dec (6) cut the yarn, pull off hole, hide a tail.

— Legs :

Info :

(make 2) With pink 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 :

BLO (2 sc; inc)*4; 24 sc (40)

Round 8 :

(3 sc; inc)*4; 24 sc (44)

Round 9 :

3 sc; dec; (4 sc; inc)*2; 3 sc; dec; 24 sc (44)

Round 10 :

2 sc; dec; (4 sc; dec)*2; 2 sc; dec; 24 sc (40)

Round 11 :

3 sc; (3 sc; dec)*2; 27 sc (38)

Round 12 :

3 sc; (2 sc; dec)*2; 27 sc (36)

Round 13 :

36 sc (36)

Round 14 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 15 :

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

Round 16 :

BLO (2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 17 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12) close the hole, leave a tail for sewing

Item Name (P1) :

NAILS (make 4 on each foot) With white yarn in one sc of the foot make (3 ch; 3 tr) and crochet them together, fasten off, cut the yarn, pull it through and tie a knot like in the pictures, then hide sticking yarn.

Info :

Sew legs to base in the front loops of round 16 like in the pictures (pin it before sewing, it really helps:)

— Large Ring :

Info :

With pink yarn

Round 1 :

60 ch; slst in 1st ch (60)

Round 2 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 5 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 6 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 7 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 8 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 9-15 :

102 sc (102)

Round 16 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 17 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 18 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 19 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 20 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 21 :

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

Round 22 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Info :

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

— Middle Ring :

Info :

With pink yarn

Round 1 :

48 ch; slst in 1st ch (48)

Round 2 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 7 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 8 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 9-15 :

90 sc (90)

Round 16 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 17 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 18 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 19 :

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

Round 20 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 21 :

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

Round 22 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Info :

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

— Arms :

Info :

(make 2) With pink 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 :

BLO 24 sc (24)

Round 6-9 :

24 sc (24)

Round 10 :

(10 sc; dec)*2 (22)

Round 11-15 :

22 sc (22)

Round 16 :

(9 sc; dec)*2 (20)

Round 17-21 :

20 sc (20)

Round 22 :

(8 sc; dec)*2 (18)

Round 23 :

18 sc (18) fill with a little bit of stuffing

Round 24 :

(7 sc; dec)*2 (16)

Round 25 :

Fold in half and make 8 sc, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Item Name (P1) :

NAILS (make 3 on each hand) With white yarn in one sc of the hand make (2 ch; 2 dc) and crochet them together, fasten off, cut the yarn, pull it through and tie a knot the same way as we did with feet, then hide sticking yarn.

— Small Ring :

Info :

With pink 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 9-15 :

78 sc (78)

Round 16 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 17 :

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

Round 18 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 19 :

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

Round 20 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 21 :

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

Round 22 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Info :

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

Info :

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

— Head :

Info :

The head consists of three parts: main part, large bony frill and inner part.

MAIN PART :

with pink yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(5 sc; inc)*3 (21)

Round 5 :

(6 sc; inc)*3 (24)

Round 6 :

(7 sc; inc)*3 (27)

Round 7 :

(8 sc; inc)*3 (30)

Round 8 :

(9 sc; inc)*3 (33)

Round 9 :

(10 sc; inc)*3 (36)

Round 10 :

(11 sc; inc)*3 (39)

Round 11 :

(12 sc; inc)*3 (42)

Round 12 :

(13 sc; inc)*3 (45)

Round 13 :

(14 sc; inc)*3 (48)

Round 14 :

(15 sc; inc)*3 (51)

Round 15 :

(16 sc; inc)*3 (54)

Round 16 :

(8 sc; inc)*4; 17 sc; inc (59)

Round 17 :

(9 sc; inc)*4; 18 sc; inc (64)

Round 18 :

(10 sc; inc)*4; 19 sc; inc (69)

Round 19 :

(5 sc; inc)*8; 21 sc (77)

Round 20 :

(6 sc; inc)*7; 28 sc (84)

Round 21-26 :

84 sc (84)

Round 27 :

(BLO 60 sc); 3 sc; 18 ch (skip 18 sc); 3 sc (84)

Round 28 :

84 sc (84)

Round 29 :

(BLO 60 sc); 24 sc (84)

Round 30-33 :

84 sc (84)

Round 34 :

(12 sc; dec)*6 (78)

Round 35 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 36 :

(10 sc; dec)*6 (66)

Round 37 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 38 :

(8 sc; dec)*6 (54)

Round 39 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 40 :

(6 sc; dec)*6 (42)

Round 41 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 42 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 43 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 44 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 45 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 46 :

6 dec (6)

— Large Bony Frill :

Info :

With pink yarn start to crochet in 60 front loops of R 26:

Round 1 :

5 sc; (2 inc; 10 sc)*4; 2 inc; 5 sc turn and continue to crochet in front loops of round 28; 5 sc; (2 inc; 10 sc)*4; 2 inc; 5 sc (140)

Round 2 :

140 sc (140)

Round 3 :

Sew back loops of round 2, crochet FLO: dec; 4 sc; (2 inc; 12 sc)*4; 2 inc; 4 sc; 2 dec; 4 sc; (2 inc; 12 sc)*4; 2 inc; 4 sc; dec (156)

Round 4 :

156 sc (156)

Round 5 :

Sew back loops of round 4, crochet FLO: dec; 4 sc; (2 inc; 14 sc)*4; 2 inc; 4 sc; 2 dec; 4 sc; (2 inc; 14 sc)*4; 2 inc; 4 sc; dec (172)

Round 6 :

172 sc (172)

Round 7 :

Sew back loops of round 6, crochet FLO: dec; 4 sc; (2 inc; 7 sc)*8; 2 inc; 4 sc; 2 dec; 4 sc; (2 inc; 7 sc)*8; 2 inc; 4 sc; dec (204)

Round 8 :

204 sc (204)

Round 9 :

Sew back loops of round 8, crochet FLO: 2 dec; 2 sc; (2 inc; 9 sc)*8; 2 inc; 2 sc; 4 dec; 2 sc; (2 inc; 9 sc)*8; 2 inc; 2 sc; 2 dec (232)

Round 10 :

232 sc (232) fasten off.

Info :

Now we need to make 9 points on edges, they will be located in places where we made 2 inc in the R9 of the frill. Sew stitches between those points FLO, fill with stuffing as you go.

POINTS on edges (9) :

With white yarn R1. BLO 4sc, turn 4 sc (8) R2. 8 sc (8) R3. (2 sc; dec)*2 (6) R4. 6 sc (6) fill with stuffing, fasten off. With pink yarn make (1 sc; inc)*4 (12) in front loops around each point.

Info :

If you don't want to crochet all the details you may simply connect the edges with white yarn: 4sc; (1 hdc; 2 dc inc; 1 hdc; 9 sc)*8; 1 hdc; 2 dc inc; 1 hdc; 4 sc, fasten off.

Info :

Insert safety eyes in R16, between 11sc-12sc (15 sc apart) between 26sc-27sc or sew crochet eyes.

— Inner Part :

Info :

Now return to the hole that we left between rounds 26 and 27, continue to crochet in rounds:

Round 1 :

BLO 36 sc (36)

Round 2-4 :

36 sc (36)

Round 5 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 6-7 :

30 sc (30)

Round 8 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 9-10 :

24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 12 :

18 sc (18)

Round 13 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 14 :

6 dec (6) fasten off.

— Tail :

Info :

With pink 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 :

16 sc (16)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

20 sc (20)

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

24 sc (24)

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

28 sc (28)

Round 12 :

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

Round 13 :

32 sc (32)

Round 14 :

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

Round 15 :

36 sc (36)

Round 16 :

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

Round 17 :

40 sc (40)

Round 18 :

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

Round 19 :

44 sc (44)

Round 20 :

8 sc; 2 inc; 20 sc; 2 inc; 12 sc (48)

Round 21 :

48 sc (48)

Round 22 :

9 sc; 2 inc; 22 sc; 2 inc; 13 sc (52)

Round 23 :

52 sc (52)

Round 24 :

10 sc; 2 inc; 24 sc; 2 inc; 14 sc (56)

Round 25 :

56 sc (56)

Round 26 :

11 sc; 2 inc; 26 sc; 2 inc; 15 sc (60)

Round 27 :

60 sc (60)

Round 28 :

12 sc; 2 inc; 28 sc; 2 inc; 16 sc (64)

Round 29 :

64 sc (64) fasten off, fill with stuffing, sew to the base.

— Spots :

Info :

For the Triceratops we will need "spots" (optional) of three different sizes: large, medium and small.

Item Name (P1) :

LARGE SPOTS (make 3) With purple 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) fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

Item Name (P1) :

SMALL SPOTS (make 8) With purple yarn Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6) Round 2. 6 inc (12) fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

Item Name (P1) :

MEDIUM SPOTS (make 6) With purple yarn Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6) Round 2. 6 inc (12) Round 3. (1 sc; inc)*6 (18) fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew spots in random order to the tail rings and back of the head, pin it before sewing. You may skip this part if you don't like sewing.

— Brow Horns :

Info :

(make 2) Start with white yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc; inc)*3 (9)

Round 3 :

9 sc (9)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*3 (12)

Round 5 :

12 sc (12)

Round 6 :

(3 sc; inc)*3 (15)

Round 7-10 :

15 sc (15) change to pink color

Round 11 :

FLO (1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 12 :

18 sc (18) fasten off.

— Short Horn :

Info :

(make 1) Start with white yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc; inc)*3 (9)

Round 3 :

9 sc (9)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*3 (12)

Round 5 :

12 sc (12)

Round 6 :

(3 sc; inc)*3 (15)

Round 7-8 :

15 sc (15) change to pink color

Round 9 :

FLO (1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 10 :

18 sc (18) fasten off.

Info :

Fill with stuffing and sew horns as in the pictures using back loops of round 10 (brow horns) and back loops of round 8 (short horn).

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew legs to the base by stitching into the front loops of base round 16; pin parts in place first and sew securely with a tapestry needle.
  • Sew round 22 of each ring to round 1 (sew round 22 with round 1) and fill rings with stuffing as you stitch to create stable, stuffed rings.
  • Attach arms to the small ring and create "dimples" in the arms before sewing by tacking stitches as shown in the pictures; sew arms around the small ring evenly.
  • Insert safety eyes in head round 16 between 11sc-12sc (approx 15 sc apart) or between 26sc-27sc and secure, or embroider eyes before closing the inner head part.
  • Make nails from white yarn for feet and hands as instructed and knot/hide tails; sew nails to toes and fingers after positioning.
  • Sew horns into the back loops specified (brow horns into back loops of round 10, short horn into back loops of round 8) and secure firmly; sew spots to tail rings and back of head in a random pinned arrangement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use pins to position and check symmetry of parts before sewing to ensure accurate placement and balanced appearance.
  • 💡Stuff rings and body parts gradually while you sew to keep the shape smooth and avoid lumps or overstuffing that can distort the toy.
  • 💡Insert or secure safety eyes before closing the head inner part to make placement accurate and secure.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension and count stitches at the end of each round to maintain correct stitch counts during increases and decreases.
  • 💡Sew seams and attachments using matching yarn and secure knots well; hide tails inside the stuffing for a neat finish.

This Triceratops ring tower is a joyful, tactile amigurumi perfect for playrooms and nurseries. It combines playful stacking rings with a sweet, detailed dinosaur head and horns for character. Make one as a gift or a special handmade keepsake — happy crocheting! 🧶🦕

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished Triceratops ring tower size will vary with yarn and hook choice, but using the recommended yarn and a 3 mm hook produces a medium-sized stacking toy suitable for toddlers and display.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but final size and stitch counts will change; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and be prepared to adjust stuffing and eye placement for different sizes.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

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

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project over multiple days; estimate around 12-15 hours depending on experience, detail level and how much time you spend on assembly and embellishments.