If you’re roaring for a fun new project, you’re going to love these adorable dinosaur crochet patterns! Whether you're team Bronto, T-Rex, or all about the soaring pterodactyl, we’ve got something dino-mite for you. These amigurumi dinos are made with soft chenille yarn and easy-to-follow stitches—perfect for confident beginners or seasoned dino tamers.

Below you’ll find detailed patterns for each cutie, complete with instructions to bring your prehistoric pals to life. Scroll down, pick your favorite, and get ready to crochet your own cuddly Jurassic crew! You can also download the PDF here!

Bronto Crochet Pattern

Body

• Rnd 1: MR (magic ring alt), 8 sc
  

• Rnd 2: (inc) × 8 (16)
  

• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 8 (24)
  

• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 8 (32)
  

• Rnd 5–6: 32 sc
  

• Rnd 7: (2 sc, dec) × 8 (24)
  

• Stuff the body firmly
  

• Rnd 8: (sc, dec) × 8 (16)
  

• Rnd 9: dec × 8 (8)
  

• Fasten off and close
  

Legs (Make 4)

• Rnd 1: MR alt, 8 sc
  

• Rnd 2–4: 8 sc
  

• Fasten off
  

Tail

• Rnd 1: MR alt, 4 sc
  

• Rnd 2: (sc, inc) × 2 (6)
  

• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) × 2 (8)
  

• Fasten off
  

Head & Neck

• Rnd 1: MR alt, 6 sc
  

• Rnd 2: (inc) × 6 (12)
  

• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
  

• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
  

• Rnd 5–6: 24 sc
  

• Rnd 7: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
  

• Insert safety eyes between Rnd 5–6 and stuff head
  

• Rnd 8: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
  

• Rnd 9: dec × 5, 2 sc (7)
  

• Rnd 10–14: 7 sc
  

• Rnd 15: (inc) × 7 (14)
  

• Fasten off
  

Assembly

• Sew the 4 legs to the bottom of the body in a square
  

• Attach the tail to one side of the top of the body
  

• Sew the head/neck to the opposite side
  

T-Rex Crochet Pattern

Body

• Rnd 1: MR alt, 8 sc
  

• Rnd 2: (inc) × 8 (16)
  

• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 8 (24)
  

• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 8 (32)
  

• Rnd 5–7: 32 sc
  

• Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) × 4, 16 sc (28)
  

• Rnd 9: (sc, dec) × 4, 14 sc (24)
  

• Rnd 10: dec × 4, 7 sc, dec, 7 sc (19)
  

• Rnd 11: 19 sc
  

• Rnd 12: sc, (inc) × 3, 5 sc, (dec) × 2, 5 sc (20)
  

• Rnd 13: sc, (sc, inc) × 3, 13 sc (23)
  

• Rnd 14: 17 sc, (inc) × 2, 4 sc (25)
  

• Insert safety eyes and stuff
  

• Rnd 15: sc, dec, tr bo, (sc, dec) × 2, tr bo, (sc, dec) × 4, 2 sc (18)
  

• Rnd 16: dec × 9 (9)
  

• Fasten off and close
  

Spikes

• Ch 16
  

• Rnd 2: (sc, dc, ch 1, sl st) × 5
  

• Fasten off
  

• Sew spikes down the back, starting at the top
  

Pterodactyl Crochet Pattern

Head

• Rnd 1: MR alt, 4 sc
  

• Rnd 2: (sc, inc) × 2 (6)
  

• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) × 2 (8)
  

• Rnd 4: (sc, inc) × 4 (12)
  

• Rnd 5: inc × 3, 9 sc (15)
  

• Rnd 6: (sc, inc) × 3, 9 sc (18)
  

• Rnd 7: 18 sc
  

• Rnd 8: 9 sc, (sc, dec) × 3 (15)
  

• Rnd 9: 4 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec × 2 (12)
  

• Insert safety eyes and stuff
  

• Rnd 10: dec × 6 (6)
  

• Rnd 11: 6 sc
  

• Rnd 12: (sc, dec) × 2 (4)
  

• Fasten off
  

Body

• Rnd 1: MR alt, 6 sc
  

• Rnd 2: inc × 6 (12)
  

• Rnd 3: (sc, dec) × 4 (8)
  

• Rnd 4: 8 sc
  

• Fasten off
  

Wings (Make 2)

• Rnd 1: MR alt, 6 sc
  

• Rnd 2: inc × 6 (12)
  

• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
  

• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
  

• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
  

• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
  

• Fold wing in half lengthwise
  

• Rnd 7: ch 1, dc, 7 sc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, 9 sc through both layers
  

• Fasten off
  

Feet (Make 2)

• Rnd 1: MR alt, 4 sc
  

• Fasten off
  

Assembly

• Sew head to body
  

• Attach wings to both sides of the body
  

• Sew feet to the bottom of the body
  

And just like that—you’ve got a handmade herd of huggable dinos! Whether they’re perched on your shelf, gifted to a little one, or just added to your growing amigurumi collection, these dinosaur crochet patterns are sure to bring smiles. Want even more soft and squishy projects? Be sure to browse our chenille yarn collection and crochet kits to keep the creativity going. 

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