Rainbow Stegosaurus · Free No-Sew Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Bring a splash of color and creativity to your crochet collection with my delightful Rainbow Stegosaurus pattern! This whimsical dinosaur is not only a fun project to tackle, but it’s also designed with no-sew techniques, making it quick and easy. Available in two adorable sizes—big and small—this charming stegosaurus will brighten up any space or make the perfect gift for dino enthusiasts of all ages. Get ready to dive into a world of vibrant yarns and joyful stitching as you create your very own colorful companion!

LINKS

• Download the PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy
• Get the pattern and yarn kit here 
• Save it on Pinterest here 

The Rainbow Stegosaurus pattern is a completely no-sew amigurumi dinosaur that works up quickly. This fast and easy project can stand up on its own, making it a great desk buddy and home decor, office decor, or nursery decor. It is highly customizable with different yarn color combinations, so you can crochet it in the colors of a rainbow, sports team, school team, pride, and more. Since it’s a fast project, it’s suitable as last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers, or for craft fairs and markets.

It includes two sizes: a big stegosaurus (10" across), and a small stegosaurus (6" across).  The free version of the pattern will show you how to crochet the small size, and you can get both sizes in the ad-free PDF pattern!

The two sizes can allow you to make a Mother and Child duo!

About the Pattern

• Quick to work up
• Easy
• No-sew
• Designed with super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn, but can be crocheted using thiner yarns in other fibers as well
• Easily customizable with different yarn colors and a free color planning printable 
• Comes in two sizes: big and small (free version of this pattern includes the small size!)
• Available as both a free written pattern and a video tutorial
• Also available as a printable PDF pattern download that includes BOTH stegosaurus sizes and lots of photo references! 

Uses

There are many ways to make use of this pattern, such as: 

• Keychain: add a keyring
• Ornament: add a hanging loop and put it on your Christmas tree
• Gift: perfect birthday gift, holiday gift, or stocking stuffer for kids
• Party favors: great for a dino themed party 
• Craft fair product: sell it at handmade craft markets. This is a great market prep pattern to work up because it's quick, easy, and no-sew. Make them in seasonal colors, in pride flag colors for pride events, or in local team sports colors! 
• Random Acts of Crochet Kindness: hide them around in the community with a little message as gifts to whoever finds them! You can also make these for charity.

Yarn

I designed these plush dinos using velvet chenille yarn and a 5mm hook. They came out very squishy and soft! My recommended plush yarns would be Hobbii yarn (Honey Bunny, Toucan, or Baby Snuggle).

Of course, you can also try thinner yarns or other types of fibers to create a different look. For instance, worsted medium weight 4 yarn (e.g., Lion Brand Heartland, 24/7 Cotton Yarn, Brava Worsted or Caron Simply Soft) and a smaller hook (2.75mm) will produce a small, keychain-sized doll. It would make the perfect "backpack buddy"!

Color Planning Sheet

Want to plan out your stegosaurus's colors, or enlist a child's help in creating a colorful design? This will be a fun project for children to customize their own amigurumi dinosaur.

To get started, fill out the form below to download and print out this free coloring page! 

PDF Pattern

The PDF pattern is printable, ad-free, easy to read, includes lots of photo references, and helps support Sweet Softies! (If you enjoy my free patterns, you can consider it as a donation to me when you buy one of my pattern PDFs! It allows me to maintain my blog and continue sharing more free patterns.)

BONUS: The PDF pattern for the Rainbow Stegosaurus includes both the BIG and SMALL sizes!

You can get the PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy.

Printable & ad-free PDF pattern

RAINBOW STEGOSAURUS

Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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Pattern Info

Size:

Small steggy's length: 6" across

Large steggy's length: 10" across (available in PDF pattern only) 

Level of Difficulty:

★★★☆☆ Intermediate. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), attaching yarn, and changing yarn colors.

Stitches/Terms Used:

• FO = fasten off 
• YO = yarn over 
• ch = chain 
• sl st = slip stitch 
• sc = single crochet 
• hdc = half double crochet 
• dc = double crochet 
• inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st) 
• dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)

Materials:

• Super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn in desired colors  (I used Hobbii Toucan yarn)
• 5mm crochet hook (I use these)
• 9mm plastic safety eyes for the small steggy (I use these)
• Stuffing 
• Yarn needle
  Scissors
  

Crochet Instructions

Note: The free version of the pattern shows you how to crochet the small size stegosaurus, and does not come with photo references. For photos references, a color guide, and the large stegosaurus instructions, please download the PDF pattern. A free video tutorial is available below.

BODY

R1: Ch 9. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc 6. Insert 3 sc in the last ch. Work on the other side of the ch: sc 6, inc in the last st. *Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18)

R2: Ch 1. Inc, sc 6, inc 3, sc 6, inc 2. *Join. (24)

R3: Ch 1. Sc, inc, sc 6. (Sc, inc) x 3. Sc 6. (Sc, inc) x 2. *Join. (30)

R4: Ch 1. Sc, inc, sc 7. (Sc, inc, sc) x 3. Sc 6. (Sc, inc, sc) x 2. *Join. (36)

R5: Ch 1. Sc, inc, sc 8. (Sc, inc, sc 2) x 3. Sc 6. (Sc, inc, sc 2) x 2. *Join. (42)

FO with a tail for weaving in later.

HEAD

Fold the oval body in half, hamburger-style. The head takes up 10 sts of space at the bottom of one side. Mark 10 sts using scrap yarn (5 sts on each side of the folded oval).

R1: Attach yarn to the center of the 10 sts. Sc until you reach your marked stitch. Resume the round by folding the oval to insert a sc on the other side. Continue sc around until you reach the starting st. (10)

R2-R3: Sc around. (10)

R4: (Sc, dec) x 3. Sc. (7)

FO with a tail for sewing the opening closed.

Insert 9mm plastic safety eyes between R3-R4, on both sides of the head.

SPIKES (x4)

The six spikes will be crocheted over the next 12 pairs of sts of the oval, starting from the pair of stitches behind the head. You will crochet by inserting your hook into both the front and back stitches of the folded oval, thus stitching the opening of the back together while making the spikes.

1. Attach yarn to the pair of stitches right behind the head.
2. Each spike takes up 3 pairs of stitches. Spike: sl st, sc+hdc, hdc+sc.
3. Repeat the spike for a total of 4 times. Make sure you stuff the head and body as you work along, before the opening gets too small.
4. Insert an additional sl st into the last st.
5. FO and weave in the ends.

TAIL

Note: The tail takes up the remaining 8 sts in the body. Stuff the tail as you work along.

R1: Attach yarn to the bottom of the oval. Sc around. (8)

R2: Sc around. (8)

R3: (Sc 2, dec) x 2. (6)

R4: Sc around. (6)

R5: (Sc, dec) x 2. (4)

R6: Sc around. (4)

FO with a tail for sewing the opening closed.

LEGS (x4)

1. Insert hook under R4, where you want the leg to go. Pull yarn through and make a ch.
2. (YO, insert hook under the same st), YO, pull through a loop, YO, and pull through the first 2 loops) x 3. YO and pull through all 4 loops. Ch.
3. Sl st back into the same st.
4. FO and weave in the ends.
5. Repeat steps #1-4 for the other three legs.

Video Tutorial

Want to crochet along with me? Check out my step-by-step video tutorial below! 

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