39 Fast and Easy Dinosaur Free Crochet Patterns You Can Make

Crochet dinosaur patterns offer a captivating journey into the prehistoric world, where ancient creatures come to life through the artistry of yarn and a hook. These delightful patterns allow both beginners and experienced crocheters to unleash their creativity and bring their very own dinosaurs into existence.

From the fierce Tyrannosaurus Rex to the gentle Brachiosaurus, the possibilities are endless as each stitch intricately weaves a story of imagination and craftsmanship. Crocheting dinosaurs is not only a joyful pastime but also a means of preserving the awe-inspiring creatures that once roamed the Earth millions of years ago.

Whether you seek to create a whimsical toy for a child or an intricate display piece for your home, the world of crochet dinosaur patterns beckons with its charm and endless possibilities. With each completed project, you embark on a remarkable journey through time, celebrating the wonders of both the prehistoric era and the art of crochet.

Let the yarn become your brush and the crochet hook your magic wand as you dive into the enchanting realm of crochet dinosaur patterns.

1. Squish-a-sauras Crochet Dino

Free pattern by Yarnspirations

This squish-a-saurus is an adorable amigurumi pattern that allows crochet enthusiasts to create a soft and huggable dinosaur toy. With its vibrant colors and squishy texture, this Dino is sure to bring joy and playfulness to both children and adults alike.

2. Brontosaurus Amigurumi

Free pattern by Stringy Ding Ding

This pattern is a delightful project for crafters. This pattern enables the creation of a charming brontosaurus toy, filled with nostalgia and charm, making it a perfect gift for dinosaur lovers of all ages.

3. Round Dino Amigurumi

Free pattern by Stringy Ding Ding

This round Dino is an easy and versatile pattern that allows crafters to bring dinosaurs to life, as well as offering the chance to display creative expression and create a charmingly round handmade gift for both children and adults.

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4. Dinosaur softie

Free pattern by 5 Little Monsters

This easy-to-follow crochet pattern allows you to create an adorable and cuddly dinosaur toy. With its playful design and customizable color options, this softie is a perfect companion for imaginative play and snuggles.

5. Ankylosaurus

Free pattern by Halime Ozel on Ravelry

This well-detailed pattern guides you in creating a charming and very realistic crochet dinosaur, perfect for both decoration and play. Let your creativity roam as you bring this prehistoric creature to life.

6. Green dinosaur

Free pattern by Cuddly Stitches Craft

This pattern offers a cute and huggable dinosaur design, allowing you to create your very own cuddly companions. Get ready for endless snuggles with this delightful crochet creation.

7. Dewey the Dinosaur

Free pattern by Chai Coffee Crochet

This adorable design brings Dewey the dinosaur to life, with step-by-step instructions and photos, making it a delightful project for crochet enthusiasts seeking to create a lovable prehistoric friend.

8. Triceratops

Free pattern by Halime Ozel on Ravelry

his well-crafted pattern guides you in creating a captivating triceratops toy, complete with intricate details. Whether as a gift or a decorative piece, this crochet project is sure to impress dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.

9. T-Rex

Free pattern by Bumcraft Crochet

This pattern provides clear instructions to create an impressive T-Rex amigurumi, capturing the essence of this mighty creature. Please note this pattern is found as images from the designers Instagram page where you can also find and follow the pattern.

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10. Mini Dinosaur Ornaments

Free pattern by A Stitch Whimsy

This delightful crochet pattern allows you to create adorable dinosaur ornaments, bringing a playful and unique twist to your festive décor. Spread the holiday cheer with these charming handmade creations.

11. Dinosaur Pillow

Free pattern by Lennutas

This is different from the rest of the patterns in this list as it’s a pillow instead of a toy or decoration. Capture the essence of an adorable dinosaur in the form of a pillow; great for kids bedrooms and playrooms.

12. Colorful Mini Dino

Free pattern by Handmade by Ani

This crochet pattern allows you to create adorable miniature dinosaur toys. With clear instructions and a touch of creativity, you can bring these tiny dinosaurs to life in no time.

13. Smiley Triceratops

Free pattern by Spin a Yarn Crochet

This pattern guides you in creating an enchanting 2D triceratops toy, complete with captivating details. Get ready to embark on a prehistoric adventure and bring this charming creature to life with your own hands.

14. Dinosaur Egg

Free pattern by Yarnspirations

This is a perfect pattern for beginners, if just a little large. This pattern allows you to create a cozy dinosaur egg pillow, perfect for adding a touch of charm and comfort to any space.

Get ready to cuddle up with this adorable creation.

15. Dinosaur Basket

Free pattern by Yarnspirations

This pattern enables you to crochet a charming dinosaur-shaped storage basket, providing a fun and practical solution for organizing toys. Bring organization and playfulness to any room with this adorable storage basket.

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16. Stegosaurus

Free pattern by The Button Ship

This crochet pattern allows you to create a delightful Stegosaurus toy, brimming with character and charm. A perfect pattern for beginners to start with when wanting to create a crochet dinosaur!

17. Cute Dinosaur

Free pattern by Garn Studio

This crochet pattern offers a design that allows you to create a playful dinosaur that can be easily customized for anyone’s preference!

18. Dinosaur Granny Square Blanket

Free pattern by Maria’s Blue Crayon

This crochet pattern provides step-by-step instructions to create a cozy and eye-catching blanket adorned with adorable dinosaur motifs, making it a perfect gift for little ones or dinosaur enthusiasts.

19. Baby Brachiosaurus

Free pattern by Jana Whitley on Ravelry

This pattern guides you in creating a charming and huggable baby brachiosaurus toy, perfect for little hands to cuddle and play with. Let your creativity roam as you bring this gentle giant to life.

20. Dexter the Dinosaur

Free pattern by The Magic Loop

This charming crochet pattern allows you to create a lovable and playful dinosaur friend, complete with adorable details. Let your hooks dance and bring Dexter to life in your own crochet adventure.

21. Pterodactyl & Friends

Free pattern by Sarah Louise Read on Top Crochet Patterns

This captivating crochet pattern provides instructions to create a unique and lifelike pterodactyl toy and 3 other dinosaur friends, perfect for imaginative play. Dive into the world of dinosaurs and let your creativity soar with this delightful pattern.

22. Amigurumi Dinosaur Trio

Free pattern by Irene Strange on Top Crochet Patterns

This versatile collection of a trio of dinosaurs offers a range of dinosaur designs, from fierce triceratops to gentle Stegosaurus, allowing you to create a whole prehistoric world of cuddly and adorable crochet toys.

23. Oscar the Dinosaur

Free pattern by Amigurumi Day

This delightful crochet pattern allows you to create a lovable and cuddly dinosaur companion. Follow the clear instructions and bring Oscar to life, making him the perfect handmade gift or a charming addition to your amigurumi collection.

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24. Baby Dino’s

Free pattern by Cotton Nutty

These adorable baby dinosaurs are adorable! This pattern provides detailed instructions to create an adorable and colorful dinosaur toy that you can easily customize.

25. Brian the Brachiosaurus

Free pattern by Spin a Yarn Crochet

This is another 2D pattern – an great make for advanced and beginner crocheters alike. This pattern allows you to create a charming Brachiosaurus amigurumi, complete with cute and intricate details.

26. Tobey the Tarbosaurus

Free pattern by Nicole Chase

This well-crafted pattern guides you in creating an adorable and friendly Tarbosaurus toy. The pattern includes some useful pictures to guide you and makes it easy to change colors to suit you or who you gift it to!

27. Stellan and Stanley Dinosaur

Free pattern by Yarnspirations

This delightful pattern allows you to create two lovable dinosaur friends, filled with charm and playfulness. This pattern is great for beginners as they are easy to create due to their smaller size.

The minimal color changing and sewing makes for great practice for any beginners who want to try this skill out – alternatively, the pattern is easy to customize and keep all one color if you find it easier to do!

28. Bernard the Dinosaur

Free pattern by Irene Strange on Lovecrafts

This pattern features Bernard, an adorable dinosaur, dressed with an adorable stripy shirt! This pattern is easy for beginners due to chunky yarn and simple design.

This pattern is so easy to follow and also has useful pictures to guide you through and use to help you follow along!

29. Tanner the Triceratops

Free pattern by Nicole Chase

This is another well-detailed pattern by Nicole Chase that allows you to create a charming and lovable triceratops toy. The pattern is easy to follow and has useful pictures to help you along the way.

30. Cuddly Dinosaur

Free pattern by Garn Studio

This is a great gift for a person in need of a cuddly companion dinosaur. The pattern uses chunky yarn which makes for an easier creation process and makes it somewhat quicker to make too!

This pattern has minimal sewing and color changes making it even easier for beginners to try out!

31. Colorful Amigurumi Dinosaur

Free pattern by Amigurumi Today

This pattern provides step-by-step instructions to create an adorable and huggable dinosaur toy – This toy specifically is perfect for children due to it’s softness and bright coloring!

A somewhat intermediate pattern, but it utilizes simple amigurumi stitches to create this cute dinosaur companion!

32. Arlo from ‘The Good Dinosaur’

Free pattern by Drawn & Hooked

This crochet pattern allows you to create a lovable and huggable Arlo toy, capturing the essence of this beloved character. If you love ‘The Good Dinosaur’ or know someone who does then this is a great dinosaur to begin crocheting!

The pattern is made even easier for beginners by utilizing felt for detailing as opposed to crocheting parts and sewing them.

33. Little Dinosaurs

Free pattern by Ami Amour

This detailed pattern enables you to create a charming and lovable dinosaur toy with customizable options. They have a unique look that sets them apart from other dinosaur patterns on this list, but they are cute nonetheless.

34. Backpack Brontosaurus

Free pattern by The Loopy Lamb

This pattern guides you in creating a delightful brontosaurus toy, filled with charm and personality. Not only that, but you get an adorable companion to add to your bag or backpack to keep you company on the way to school or work!

35. Trevor Triceratops

Free pattern by The Loopy Lamb

This pattern provides step-by-step instructions to create a lovable and cuddly triceratops toy. It’s a perfect pattern for beginners to try and it makes a perfect gift for any dinosaur lover!

36. Friendly Dino

Free pattern by The Friendly Red Fox

This pattern offers an adorable and friendly dinosaur design, perfect for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. There is some sewing involved to stitch intricate details on, but it’s all worth it to have this cute dinosaur at the end!

37. Rex the Cuddly Dino

Free pattern by Darling Maple Designs

This pattern allows you to create an adorable and huggable dinosaur friend. With detailed instructions and photos, you can bring Rex to life using your crochet skills. Let this lovable companion bring comfort and joy to anyone lucky enough to cuddle with it.

38. Dino Ragdoll Loveys

Free pattern by Darling Maple Designs

This crochet pattern allows you to create adorable mini dinosaur loveys, combining the charm of ragdolls with the cuddliness of loveys. Make these delightful creations for little ones to snuggle and cherish.

The pattern involves some amigurumi stitches for the 3D head and feet and some flat row crochet for the lovey-style body.

39. Tiny Dino

Free pattern by Green Fox Farm Designs

This pattern offers instructions to create irresistibly cute and pocket-sized dinosaur friends. With this pattern, crochet enthusiasts can bring these tiny creatures to life and carry a touch of prehistoric charm wherever they go.