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Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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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 Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates two sweet triceratops amigurumi characters named Noah and Poli, complete with horns, crown detail and optional dress accessories. The instructions cover each piece in detail and offer tips for eye placement, embroidery and finishing. Youll follow clear rounds and sewing directions to assemble a professional-looking toy.

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes a full materials list, abbreviations and step-by-step rounds for head, body, arms, legs, tail and accessories. Ideal for makers who want a charming handmade gift or collectible with personality.

Why You'll Love This Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings so much personality into a small stuffed friend with simple stitches. I enjoy how the crown and horns add character and let you personalize each triceratops. The step-by-step rounds make shaping predictable and satisfying, so I can focus on the fun details. Sewing and face expression tips in the pattern always turn out the sweetest results for me.

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these triceratops—swap the main body color to create a whole family of dinos in different shades.

I often change the crown color and use a metallic thread for a sparkly finish that really stands out.

If you want a smaller or larger toy, try a thinner yarn with a smaller hook for a mini, or bulky yarn with a larger hook for a cuddly jumbo version.

I sometimes embroider freckles or change the eye spacing slightly to give each character a unique expression and personality.

For a boy/girl difference, make the dress and bow in different colors, or add a tiny scarf or bow tie using leftover yarn scraps.

I also like to experiment with different eye sizes; using 10mm eyes makes the toy look cuter, while 14mm adds more presence.

Try adding wire in the neck or limbs if you want posable features—just make sure wire ends are well covered and secured.

I enjoy using felt accessories like tiny leaves or flowers glued to the crown for themed versions (spring, party, holiday).

Swap the claws color or use metallic embroidery for a polished look—small details really elevate the finished piece.

Finally, play with facial embroidery: small changes to eyebrow angle or mouth shape will make each dino express a different mood, from curious to sleepy to joyful.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too early can distort shaping; insert and test eye placement between the recommended rows, then secure when you are satisfied. ✗ Not stuffing evenly causes lumps and poor shaping; stuff gradually, shaping as you go and adding small amounts to maintain smooth contours. ✗ Skipping stitch counts during increases and decreases leads to incorrect shaping; count stitches after each round to keep the correct stitch total. ✗ Using a different yarn weight without adjusting hook size will change the finished size; match the recommended yarn and hook or adjust hook to achieve the gauge you want. ✗ Pulling yarn too tightly when embroidering facial details can pucker the fabric; use gentle tension and test on a spare piece before finishing on the head.

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

Make two adorable triceratops friends, Noah and Poli, with clear step-by-step instructions for each part. This pattern guides you through head, body, limbs, horns and charming facial details to create a lovable amigurumi. Perfect for gifting or adding a handmade companion to your collection, the pattern includes materials, abbreviations and finishing tips to help you succeed.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn (one skein each suggested): (8008) Quarry - gray/green tone
  • 02
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: (3046) Sweetness - dusty pink
  • 03
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: (5745) Eucalyptus - soft green
  • 04
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: (7564) Porcelain - beige/tan
  • 05
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: (7564) Cream - cream (note: two codes may be used for similar shades)
  • 06
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: (8176) Off white - off white for details
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    Amigurumi Soft yarn: (3081) Pinkish - for dress and accents (one skein)
  • 08
    Cléa yarn: (8990) Black - for embroidery and eyelashes (small amount)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
  • 03
    13 mm black safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing (filling)
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    Doll needle (tapestry needle) - example shown 12.5 cm
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    Tapestry needle for sewing pieces
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    Safety pins (for positioning parts before sewing)
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    Blush for cheeks or fabric-safe blush
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    Stitch markers (recommended to mark beginning of rounds)

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— Head :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle). AM of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

Inc in each sc (16)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 8x (24)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 8x (32)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 8x (40)

Round 6 :

sc over sc (40)

Round 7 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 8x (48)

Round 8 :

sc over sc (48)

Round 9 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 8x (56)

Round 10 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 8x (64)

Round 11-18 :

sc over sc - [8 rows] (64)

Round 19 :

24 sc, 16 inc, 24 sc (80)

Round 20-27 :

sc over sc - [8 rows] (80)

Round 28 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 16x (64)

Round 29 :

sc over sc (64)

Round 30 :

[1 dec and 2 sc] 16x (48)

Round 31 :

sc over sc (48)

Round 32 :

[1 sc and 1 dec] 16x (32)

Info :

Close with sl st and cut a longer thread so you can sew the head to the body.

Info :

Place the eyes between rows 16 and 17 separated by 6 sc visible between them.

Info :

Be careful when placing the eyes, it's important to take into account the increases on round 19 so they don't get crooked. Leave the eyes centered in the increase part of row 19. (TIP: when placing the locks, press them until the second step of the eyes, this way they will be deeper, nicer and safer).

— White of Eyes :

Step 1 :

Use double Amigurumi yarn in color WHITE to make the whites of the eyes. Introduce the needle in the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread to be able to tie a few knots at the end), leave with it right in the corner of the eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye). (See picture 1).

Step 2 :

Introduce the needle right in the corner of the lower part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head. (See images 2 and 3).

Step 3 :

Now leave with the needle in the corner of the second eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye).

Step 4 :

Introduce the needle right in the corner of the lower part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head and then pull the two threads a little and tie 2 knots. (See images 4, 5, 6 and 7).

— Black Eye Embroidery :

Step 1 :

Use the double Clea yarn in the color BLACK to make the black eye embroidery. Introduce the needle in the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread to be able to tie a few knots at the end), leave with it right in the corner of the eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye). Look at images 1 and 2.

Step 2 :

Introduce the needle right in the corner of the upper part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head. (Look at the pictures 3)

Step 3 :

Now leave with the needle in the corner of the second eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye, as shown in image 5).

Step 4 :

Introduce the needle right in the corner of the upper part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head and then pull the threads a little and tie 2 knots. (See images 8).

— Eyelash :

Step 1 :

YOU ONLY NEED TO DO THE EYELASHES IF THE PET IS THE GIRL VERSION. Use the Clea yarn in the color BLACK to do the eyelashes. (Do not use the double wire). Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), go out with it right in the middle where we made the details with the Off White and Black line of the eyes. (See picture 1).

Step 2 :

Introduce the needle with a space of one stitch in the row above the middle of the black embroidery. (See picture 2).

Step 3 :

Take the thread to do the same process on the other eyes, then join the ends of the thread and tie two knots (Look at the pictures).

— Eyebrows :

Step 1 :

Use the Clea yarn in the color BLACK to do the eyebrows (Do not use the double wire). Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), take it out on the second row above the eyes, skip 3 dc and insert the hook in a row above. (See images 1 and 2).

Step 2 :

Now do the same process on the other side of the eyes (See images 4, 5, 6 and 7). Bring the two ends of the yarn together and tie a few knots.

— Face Expression :

Info :

To join the eyes, use a piece of thread QUARRY. Watch the video where I teach you how to join the eyes and make them more sunken, this part is very important to leave your pet with a more delicate and charming expression (DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP).

— Head Horns :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE (2mm needle). AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

sc over sc (9)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 3x (12)

Round 5 :

sc over sc (12). Close with sl st and finish the thread. Sew the horns between rows 6 to 10 of the head.

— Snout Horn :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE (2mm needle). AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

sc over sc (9)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 3x (12)

Round 5 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 4x (16)

Round 6 :

sc over sc (16). Close with sl st and cut a larger thread for sewing. Sew the horn between rows 19 to 24 of the head, before starting to sew, center the horn between the eyes, so it doesn't move out of place, place some pins and then start sewing.

— Crown :

Step 1 :

Start with the color line QUARRY (2mm needle). Make 36 ch, skip the first ch and from the second ch make [5 sc and 1 triple inc] 5x, 5 sc (45)

Step 2 :

sc over sc (45)

Step 3 :

6 sc, 1 triple inc, [7 sc and 1 triple inc] 4x, 6 sc (55)

Step 4 :

sc over sc (55)

Step 5 :

Turn the work, make 1 ch, 7 sc, 1 triple inc, [9 sc and 1 triple inc] 4x, 7 sc (65). Close with sl st and finish the thread.

Step 6 :

Now attach the thread in the color QUARRY on the side right in the corner, let's do 5 sc on the side of the crown, then 65 sc, go down the other side with 5 sc, make 1 ch and cut a larger thread for sewing.

Step 7 :

Fasten the thread in color PINKISH in the first dc from the top of the last row and do 1 dc, skip 3 dc and in the next one do 8 dc in the same place, skip 3 dc and in the next one do 1 dc, do this sequence until you complete 8 fans, after the last fan, skip 3 dc and make 1 dc, make 1 ch and finish the thread.

Step 8 :

Then attach the thread in the color QUARRY in the direction we made the first triple increase, right in the middle of it and make 6 sl st vertically (see the image), then make 1 ch and finish the thread. Do this detail 5 times, always starting in the middle of the increases on the first row.

— Crown Seaming :

Info :

Use the tapestry needle to sew the crown to the head. Sew the crown between rows 1 to 18 of the head, leaving a distance of 7 sc on each side of the eyes.

— Body :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle). AM of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (16)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 8x (24)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 8x (32)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 8x (40)

Round 6 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 8x (48)

Round 7 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 8x (56)

Round 8 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 8x (64)

Round 9-20 :

sc over sc (64) - [12 rows]

Round 21 :

16 sc, 16 dec, 16 sc (48)

Round 22-25 :

sc over sc (48) - [4 rows]

Round 26 :

[4 sc and 1 dec] 8x (40)

Round 27-30 :

sc over sc (40) - [4 rows]

Round 31 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 8x (32)

Round 32-33 :

sc over sc all around (32) - [2 rows]. Close with sl st and finish the thread.

— Legs :

Round 1 :

Start with the color line PINKISH (2mm needle). Make 6 ch, skip the first ch, from the second ch make 4 sc, in the last ch 3 sc in the same place, at the bottom of the ch make 3 sc, in the last ch 1 inc (12)

Round 2 :

1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)

Round 3 :

1 sc and 1 inc, 3 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 3x, 3 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 2x (24)

Round 4 :

2 sc and 1 inc, 3 sc, [2 sc and 1 inc] 3x, 3 sc, [2 sc and 1 inc] 2x (30). Change to color QUARRY 5- sc over sc in BLO (30)

Round 6-7 :

sc over sc (30) - [2 rows]

Round 8 :

4 sc, [1 dec and 1 sc] 6x, 8 sc (24)

Round 9 :

[2 sc and 1 dec] 6x (18)

Round 10 :

sc over sc (18)

Round 11 :

6 sc, [1 inc] 6x, 6 sc (24)

Round 12 :

6 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 6x, 6 sc (30)

Round 13 :

[1 inc] 2x, 24 sc, [1 inc] 4x (36)

Round 14-16 :

sc over sc (36) - [3 rows]

Round 17 :

8 sc, [1 sc and 1 dec] 6x, 10 sc (30)

Round 18-19 :

sc over sc (30) - [2 rows]

Round 20 :

8 sc, [1 dec] 6x, 10 sc (24)

Round 21 :

[1 dec] 2x, 12 sc, [1 dec] 4x (18). Put stuffing. But don't put too much padding on the thigh part, this part has to be flatter.

Round 22 :

[1 sc and 1 dec] 6x (12)

Round 23 :

[1 dec] 6x (6). Close the leg with the inverted magic ring. Fasten the legs to the body, before fastening, position the legs in the place you want to fasten, I like to leave them a little further forward, so there is not a very large space between one leg and the other. Watch the video where I teach how to attach the legs, watch until the end and carefully, because in the video I explain and show the rows where you will attach the legs.

— Arms :

Round 1 :

Start with the color line PINKISH (2mm needle). AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 dc and 1 inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 6x (24). Change to color QUARRY

Round 5 :

sc over sc in BLO (24)

Round 6-7 :

sc over sc (24) - [2 rows]

Round 8 :

3 sc, [1 dec and 1 sc] 6x, 3 sc (18)

Round 9-18 :

sc over sc (18) - [10 rows]. Only put padding on the underside of the little arm.

Round 19 :

[4 sc and 1 dec] 3x (15)

Round 20 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 3x (12)

Round 21 :

Fold the little arm in half and close it with 6 sc (6). Chain 1 and cut a larger thread to sew the arms to the body.

— Embroidery - Claws :

Info :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE and tapestry needle. Embroider the claws of the legs between rows 4 to 6 of the legs, leave a space of 2 sc between them, I made 3 claws on each foot. On the arms make the claws between rows 4 to 6, also leave a space of 2 sc between them, the same amount of claws that you made on the feet also do on the hands.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle). AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (12)

Round 3 :

sc over sc (12)

Round 4 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 6x (18)

Round 5 :

sc over sc (18)

Round 6 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 6x (24)

Round 7 :

sc over sc (24)

Round 8 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 6x (30)

Round 9 :

sc over sc (30)

Round 10 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 6x (36)

Round 11 :

sc over sc all around (36)

Round 12 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 6x (42)

Round 13 :

sc over sc (42)

Round 14 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 6x (48)

Round 15 :

sc over sc (48). Close with sl st and cut a larger thread for sewing. Sew the tail to the back of the body between rows 2 to 18. Stuff.

— Bowel - Girl Version :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color SWEETNESS (2.0 mm needle). Make 30 chains, close with sl st in the first chain (it will form a chain ring). Then make 1 sc for each ch (30)

Round 2-6 :

sc over sc (30). Close with sl st and finish the thread. Then double the loop and tie the thread in the color SWEETNESS in the middle of the loop and make about 6 turns, take the line to the back of the loop, tie a couple of knots and then finish the thread.

— Dress - Girl Version :

Step 1 :

Use the line in color SWEETNESS (3mm needle). Make 42 chains, close with sl st in the first chain (it will form a chain ring). Chain 2 up and crochet 1 hdc for each ch (42). Close with sl st in first ch counting from top to bottom.

Step 2 :

Go up ch 2 and do hdc on hdc all around (42). Close with sl st in first ch counting from top to bottom.

Step 3 :

Go up ch 3 and make 1 dc in the same place, make 2 dc for each dc all around (84). Change to color PINKISH, let's do the lace stitch 1 sl st and ch 2 until the end, finish off the thread.

Step 4 :

Now attach the thread to the color SWEETNESS in any spaghetti strap on the first row (be careful that the seam is towards the back of the dress). Make 6 sc, go up 18 ch, skip 6 ch and make 1 sc for each ch, at the base of the skirt make 30 sc, go up 18 ch, skip 6 ch and make 1 sc for each ch, finish with 6 sc, close with sl st and tie off the thread.

Handle Bar :

In the first strap we made of the dress, fasten the thread in PINK to the first sc after 6 ch, make the lace stitch: 1 sl st and 2 ch until the last sc on the strap, finish off the thread. Do the same thing in the second loop, but start in the first sc at the bottom of the loop.

Info :

After embroidering the spaghetti straps, place the dress on the hippopotamus, see the best position and distance of the straps. Take off the hippopotamus dress and place the ends of the straps inside the dress, position them and leave a space between one and the other, then with a tapestry needle sew a few stitches taking the strap and the dress (this seam is used to secure the strap and it doesn't leave the place, but if you want, you can add buttons).

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body using the long thread left when closing the head; align and center the head, then sew securely with a tapestry needle.
  • Sew the horns between rows 6 to 10 of the head and the central snout horn between rows 19 to 24 of the head, pinning them in place before stitching.
  • Attach the crown to the head between rows 1 to 18, leaving a distance of 7 sc on each side of the eyes and sewing evenly with tapestry needle.
  • Fasten the legs to the bottom of the body after positioning them slightly forward so they are evenly spaced; sew securely using the larger thread left when finishing the legs.
  • Sew the arms to the sides of the body with the opening facing down, making sure padding is only on the underside of the arms for a natural shape.
  • Sew the tail to the back of the body between rows 2 to 18 and stuff firmly before finishing the closing stitches.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds and during shaping to avoid losing track of increases and decreases.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not overstuffed, especially for the thigh area on legs where a flatter shape is intended; add stuffing gradually.
  • 💡Place safety eyes carefully between rows 16 and 17 with 6 sc between them and center them in the increase area of row 19 to avoid crooked placement.
  • 💡Pin and check the position of horns, crown and limbs before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct placement.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension throughout and use the exact materials suggested for a closely matching finished size.

Create your own pair of Noah and Poli triceratops with love and attention to every stitch. These charming dinos make perfect handmade gifts and playful companions for little ones and collectors alike. Follow the detailed rounds, embroidery and assembly tips to finish a beautiful amigurumi. 🧶💗🦖

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 18-22 cm tall depending on yarn thickness and tension when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight but the final size will vary; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect to adjust stuffing and eye size accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches (SC, INC, DEC, BLO/FLO) and experience with amigurumi techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, customization and sewing time.