Crochet Triceratops Amigurumi Idea

Create a cute prehistoric pal with this Crochet Triceratops Amigurumi Pattern. It suits intermediate skill levels and guides you in creating a detailed, charming mini dinosaur.

The Crochet Triceratops Amigurumi pattern creates a delightful, three-horned plush friend. This design involves crocheting small shapes (oval body, triangular horns, and four legs) and skillfully stitching them together. Boost your crochet skills while making this dino-shaped amusement—it's a testament to the intricate art of Amigurumi.

Step-by-step Guide

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in three colors (one for the main body, one for the horns and frill, and one for the eyes and details)
• Crochet hook in size appropriate for your yarn (3.5mm recommended)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)
• Safety eyes (optional)

Gauge:

18 stitches and 20 rows in single crochet = 4 inches (10.2 cm)

Body:

1. Start with the primary body color. Make a magic ring.
2. Crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring, slip stitch to join.
3. Increase six stitches evenly around (12 sc total).
4. Continue crocheting in rounds, increasing six stitches evenly each round for seven rounds. There should be 78 stitches in total.
5. Continue crocheting in rounds without increasing for 14 rounds.
6. Decrease six stitches evenly around for three rounds. There should be 54 stitches in total.
7. Stuff the body firmly.
8. Decrease six stitches evenly around for two rounds. There should be 36 stitches in total.
9. Decrease six stitches evenly around for 1 round. There should be 30 stitches in total.
10. Stuff the neck firmly.
11. Decrease six stitches evenly around for 1 round. There should be 24 stitches in total.
12. Decrease six stitches evenly around for 1 round. There should be 18 stitches in total.
13. Continue crocheting in rounds without decreasing for four rounds.

Horns and Frill:

1. Switch to the horn and frill color.
2. Make six sc into a magic ring.
3. Increase six stitches evenly around (12 sc total).
4. Continue crocheting in rounds, increasing six stitches evenly each round for two rounds. There should be 30 stitches in total.
5. Continue crocheting in rounds without increasing for two rounds.
6. Shape the horn by decreasing one stitch at the beginning and end of each round for eight rounds. There should be 14 stitches in total.
7. Stuff the horn firmly.
8. Decrease two stitches at the beginning and end of each round until two stitches remain.
9. Fasten off and weave in ends.
10. Repeat steps 2-9 to make the second horn.
11. Make the frill by crocheting a chain 80.
12. Slip stitch into the 2nd chain from the hook to create a ring.
13. Crochet 1 sc in each chain around, and slip stitch to join.
14. Continue crocheting in rounds, increasing one stitch evenly around each round for four rounds. There should be 84 stitches in total.
15. Continue crocheting in rounds without increasing for eight rounds.
16. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Head:

1. Switch back to the primary body color.
2. Make six sc into a magic ring.
3. Increase six stitches evenly around (12 sc total).
4. Continue crocheting in rounds, increasing six stitches evenly each round for four rounds. There should be 48 stitches in total.
5. Continue crocheting in rounds without increasing for five rounds.
6. Stuff the head firmly.
7. Shape the head by decreasing six stitches evenly around for two rounds. There should be 36 stitches in total.
8. Decrease six stitches evenly around for two rounds. There should be 30 stitches in total.
9. Embroider eyes using black yarn or sew-on safety eyes.
10. Attach the horns and frill to the head using the yarn needle.
11. Sew the head to the body.

Legs and Tail:

1. Make the legs and tail using the same method as the horns but with fewer stitches.
2. Attach the legs and tail to the body using the yarn needle.

Finishing Touches:

• Weave in all ends.
• Add any other desired details, such as nostrils or a tongue.

I hope this helps you to create your Triceratops Amigurumi.