Free T Rex Dinosaur Crochet Pattern

Free T Rex Dinosaur Crochet Pattern

ByLina Morgen

Materials

To crochet your adorable T-Rex dinosaur, gather the following materials and tools:

  • Crochet hook size 2.0mm
  • Yarn: YarnArt Jeans in yellow-green and green. (The pattern also mentions black yarn for arms, so ensure you have this too).
  • 6mm safety eyes
  • Sewing needle
  • Some pins
  • Fiberfill for stuffing

Abbreviations

Understanding these standard crochet abbreviations will help you follow the pattern effortlessly:

  • Rnd: Round
  • St(s): Stitch(es)
  • Ch: Chain
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Inc: Increase (working two single crochets into one stitch)
  • Dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Hdc: Half double crochet

Crochet Pattern Instructions

Get ready to bring your amigurumi T-Rex to life with these detailed, step-by-step crochet instructions. We’ll start with the head and work our way through all the parts of this cute dinosaur.

Head

Using yellow-green yarn, create the main feature of your T-Rex.

  1. Rnd 1: Sc 6 in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  2. Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12 stitches)
  3. Rnd 3: (Sc, Inc) x 6 times (18 stitches)
  4. Rnd 4: (2 Sc, Inc) x 6 times (24 stitches)
  5. Rnd 5: (3 Sc, Inc) x 6 times (30 stitches)
  6. Rnd 6: (4 Sc, Inc) x 6 times (36 stitches)
  7. Rnd 7: (5 Sc, Inc) x 6 times (42 stitches)
  8. Rnd 8-12: Sc around (42 stitches)
  9. Rnd 13: 13 Sc, Dec, (5 Sc, Dec) x 2 times, 13 Sc (39 stitches)
  10. Rnd 14: Sc around (39 stitches)
  11. Rnd 15: 13 Sc, Dec, (4 Sc, Dec) x 2 times, 12 Sc (36 stitches)
  12. Rnd 16: Sc around (36 stitches)
  13. Rnd 17: 12 Sc, Dec, (3 Sc, Dec) x 2 times, 12 Sc (33 stitches)
  14. Rnd 18: Sc around (33 stitches)
  15. Rnd 19: 10 Sc, Inc, (2 Sc, Inc) x 4 times, 10 Sc (38 stitches)
  16. Rnd 20: 13 Sc, Inc, (3 Sc, Inc) x 3 times, 13 Sc (42 stitches)
  17. Rnd 21-22: Sc around (42 stitches)
  18. Rnd 23: (5 Sc, Dec) x 6 times (36 stitches)
  19. Rnd 24: (4 Sc, Dec) x 6 times (30 stitches)
  20. Rnd 25: (3 Sc, Dec) x 6 times (24 stitches)
  21. Insert safety eyes: Place the 6mm safety eyes between Rnd 19 and Rnd 20. The spacing should be approximately: 23 stitches, eye, 12 stitches, eye, 23 stitches across Rnd 19.
  22. Rnd 26: (2 Sc, Dec) x 6 times (18 stitches)
  23. Rnd 27: (Sc, Dec) x 6 times (12 stitches)
  24. Rnd 28: 6 Dec (6 stitches)

Legs (Make 2)

Craft two sturdy legs for your dinosaur using yellow-green yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: Sc 6 in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  2. Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12 stitches)
  3. Rnd 3: (Sc, Inc) x 6 times (18 stitches)
  4. Rnd 4: Sc, Inc, (2 Sc, Inc) x 5 times, Sc (24 stitches)
  5. Rnd 5-8: Sc around (24 stitches)
  6. Rnd 9: (2 Sc, Dec) x 6 times (18 stitches)
  7. Rnd 10: (4 Sc, Dec) x 3 times (15 stitches)
  8. Rnd 11: (3 Sc, Dec) x 3 times (12 stitches)
  9. Rnd 12-16: Sc around (12 stitches)

Arms (Make 2)

These tiny T-Rex arms are crocheted with a color change, making them unique. Start with black yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: Sc 5 in a magic ring (5 stitches)
  2. Rnd 2: Inc, 2 Sc, Inc, Sc (7 stitches)
  3. Rnd 3: 3 Sc, Inc, 3 Sc (8 stitches)
  4. Change to green yarn.
  5. Rnd 4: Sc around (8 stitches)
  6. Rnd 5-6: 2 Sc, 4 Hdc, 2 Sc (8 stitches)
  7. Rnd 7: Sc around (8 stitches)

Toes and Feet (Individual Toes – First Set)

This first “Toes and Feet” section might refer to a specific component or a variation. Use yellow-green yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: Sc 6 in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  2. Rnd 2: (2 Sc, Inc) x 2 times (8 stitches)
  3. Rnd 3: (3 Sc, Inc) x 2 times (10 stitches)
  4. Rnd 4: (4 Sc, Inc) x 2 times (12 stitches)
  5. Rnd 5: (5 Sc, Inc) x 2 times (14 stitches)
  6. Rnd 6: Sc around (14 stitches)
  7. Rnd 7: (6 Sc, Inc) x 2 times (16 stitches)
  8. Rnd 8: Sc around (16 stitches)
  9. Rnd 9: (7 Sc, Inc) x 2 times (18 stitches)
  10. Rnd 10: (5 Sc, Inc) x 3 times (21 stitches)
  11. Rnd 11: (6 Sc, Inc) x 3 times (24 stitches)
  12. Rnd 12: 10 Sc, Inc, 2 Sc, Inc, 10 Sc (26 stitches)
  13. Rnd 13: 11 Sc, Inc, 3 Sc, Inc, 10 Sc (28 stitches)

Spines (Make 5)

Add the characteristic T-Rex spines using green yarn. Do not stuff these.

  1. Rnd 1: Sc 6 in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  2. Rnd 2: (Inc, Sc) x 3 times (9 stitches)
  3. Rnd 3: Sc around (9 stitches)
  4. Rnd 4: (Inc, 2 Sc) x 3 times (12 stitches)

Toes and Feet (Joining Individual Toes – Second Set)

This section details how to create and join three individual toes to form a foot using yellow-green yarn.

Individual Toe (Make 3)

  1. Rnd 1: Sc 5 in a magic ring (5 stitches)
  2. Rnd 2: Inc, 2 Sc, Inc, Sc (7 stitches)
  3. Rnd 3: 3 Sc, Inc, 3 Sc (8 stitches)
  4. Rnd 4: 4 Sc, Inc, 3 Sc (9 stitches)

Break yarn after the first and second toe. For the third toe, DO NOT break yarn; you will continue working to join all three.

Joining Toes to Form Foot

  1. Rnd 5: Work 2 Sc on the 3rd toe (your current working toe), then 4 Sc on the 2nd toe, then 9 Sc on the 1st toe, then 5 Sc on the 2nd toe, and finally 7 Sc on the 3rd toe (27 stitches).

Place a stitch marker in the last stitch you made to mark the beginning of the next round.

  1. Rnd 6-8: Sc around (27 stitches)
  2. Rnd 9: (7 Sc, Dec) x 3 times (24 stitches)
  3. Rnd 10-11: Sc around (24 stitches)
  4. Rnd 12: (2 Sc, Dec) x 6 times (18 stitches)
  5. Rnd 13: (Sc, Dec) x 6 times (12 stitches)
  6. Rnd 14: 6 Dec (6 stitches)

Body

Construct the main body of your T-Rex with yellow-green yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: Sc 6 in a magic ring (6 stitches)
  2. Rnd 2: 6 Inc (12 stitches)
  3. Rnd 3: (Sc, Inc) x 6 times (18 stitches)
  4. Rnd 4: (2 Sc, Inc) x 6 times (24 stitches)
  5. Rnd 5: (3 Sc, Inc) x 6 times (30 stitches)
  6. Rnd 6: (4 Sc, Inc) x 6 times (36 stitches)
  7. Rnd 7: (5 Sc, Inc) x 6 times (42 stitches)
  8. Rnd 8-12: Sc around (42 stitches)
  9. Rnd 13: (5 Sc, Dec) x 6 times (36 stitches)
  10. Rnd 14-15: Sc around (36 stitches)
  11. Rnd 16: (4 Sc, Dec) x 6 times (30 stitches)
  12. Rnd 17-18: Sc around (30 stitches)
  13. Rnd 19: (3 Sc, Dec) x 6 times (24 stitches)
  14. Rnd 20-21: Sc around (24 stitches)

Assembly and Finishing

Now that all your dinosaur’s parts are crocheted, it’s time to bring them all together. This stage involves stuffing and carefully sewing each piece to create your complete T-Rex amigurumi.

  1. Stuffing: As you complete the Head, Legs, the first “Toes and Feet” component, and the Body, make sure to stuff them firmly with fiberfill. The Arms and Spines should not be stuffed.
  2. Fasten Off: For all components, fasten off your yarn and leave a long tail. This tail will be used for sewing the parts together.
  3. Sewing: Using your sewing needle and the long tails, carefully sew all the pieces onto the main body. Refer to the overall T-Rex image for placement guidance:
    • Attach the Head to the Body.
    • Sew the Legs firmly to the bottom of the body.
    • Attach the small Arms to the sides of the body, slightly forward.
    • Sew the five Spines along the back of the T-Rex, from head to tail, spacing them evenly.
    • If you made the first “Toes and Feet” component, attach it to the bottom of the legs. If you made the second set of joined toes, ensure those are securely attached as the feet.
  4. Weave in Ends: Once all parts are securely sewn, weave in any remaining yarn ends neatly to finish your adorable T-Rex.

Tips for Beginners

Crocheting amigurumi, like this T-Rex dinosaur pattern, is a rewarding hobby. Here are some tips to help you if you’re new to crochet:

  • Stitch Markers are Your Best Friend: When working in continuous rounds, it’s incredibly easy to lose track of where one round ends and the next begins. Always use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to stay organized.
  • Count Your Stitches: After every round, take a moment to count your stitches. This helps catch mistakes early on, preventing you from having to unravel a lot of work later. The stitch counts at the end of each round (in parentheses) are crucial!
  • Tight Stitches for Amigurumi: Aim for tight, even stitches. This helps ensure your stuffing doesn’t show through and gives your finished T-Rex a neat, professional look.
  • Practice Makes Perfect: Don’t get discouraged if your first attempts aren’t perfect. Crochet, like any skill, improves with practice. Enjoy the process of creating your stuffed dinosaur!

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