Take your nursery decor on a prehistoric journey with this Amigurumi Dino Adventure Baby Mobile crochet pattern! Anchored by a friendly volcano and featuring four playful dinosaurs and one soaring pteranodon, this whimsical mobile brings a burst of Jurassic joy to any baby’s space. Each character is suspended from a wooden hoop, creating gentle, eye-catching motion that soothes and delights. Whether you’re crafting for a dino-loving family, preparing a one-of-a-kind baby shower gift, or simply adore imaginative amigurumi, this pattern lets you stitch up a sky full of prehistoric pals with personality to spare. 🦕🌋✨
Designed for customization, this pattern invites you to play with vibrant yarns, textured stitches, and adorable details like smiling faces or leafy accents. Mix and match your favorite dino species—think triceratops, stegosaurus, or even a tiny T. rex—and bring them to life with bold colors or soft pastels. Whether you go for a classic Jurassic palette or a dreamy dino fantasy, this Amigurumi Dino Adventure Baby Mobile is a joyful and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade wonder to every stitch! 🧶💖🌈
🦕 Amigurumi Dino Adventure Baby Mobile Crochet Pattern
Turn naptime into a Jurassic journey! A friendly volcano anchors four playful dinosaurs and one soaring pteranodon, all suspended from a wooden hoop for gentle, eye-catching motion.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Simple stitches, some color changes, and small-piece assembly.
📏 Finished Size (approx.)
| Piece | Size |
|---|---|
| Volcano | 4 in / 10 cm tall |
| Dinosaurs | 3½ in / 9 cm nose-to-tail |
| Pteranodon | 4 in / 10 cm wingspan |
| Hoop | 10 in / 25 cm Ø |
| Total drop | 15 in / 38 cm (adjust cords) |
🧶 Materials
- DK cotton yarn
- Brown, orange, white (volcano)
- Lime, teal, purple, orange, accent shades (dinosaurs)
- Green (bushes)
- Black scrap (eyes/embroidery)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 6 mm safety eyes × 10
- Polyester stuffing
- Wooden hoop 10 in / 25 cm
- Strong cotton twine for hanging
- Yarn needle, stitch markers
- Optional: wool roving for fluffy “smoke”
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FLO – Front Loop Only
- FO – Fasten Off
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
1️⃣ Volcano (Brown, Lava Orange, Smoke White)
Cone
- MR 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–15. sc around (30) - (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
17–20. sc around; stuff firmly.
FO.
Green Bushy Rocks (make 4)
MR 6 sc, inc round to 12, sc round, FO. Sew evenly around volcano base.
Lava Drips (orange)
ch 6, sl st back, sew to rim – make 6–8 and scatter.
Smoke Plume
- Felt small strips of white roving together, or crochet 3 small white cones and stitch to top.
2️⃣ Generic Dino Body (works for Triceratops, Stego, T-Rex)
- MR 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5 – 9. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12) – add eyes between R 6-7; stuff.
- inc ×6 (18) – neck to body
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
14 – 18. sc around, stuff. - (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
- dec ×6 (6) → FO, close.
Legs (make 4 per dino)
MR 6 sc, inc round to 12, 3 rounds sc, FO leaving tail; sew under body.
Tail
MR 4 sc, inc in each (8), work 5 rounds even, stuff lightly, sew to back.
A. Triceratops Details (Teal + Orange)
- Frill: attach yarn to back-of-head FLO; (ch 3, sl st next st) repeat around.
- Horns: MR 4 sc, work 3 rounds, FO; sew 3 horns (1 nose, 2 brow).
- Spots/Plates: small orange bobbles along spine.
B. Stegosaurus (Lime + Dark Green Plates)
Plates (make 6): ch 2, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc into MR, pull tight. Sew alternately down back.
C. T-Rex (Purple)
Add two tiny forearms: ch 5, sl st back; sew near neck. Embroider nostrils.
3️⃣ Pteranodon (Orange)
Head & Body
1–9. Follow Generic Dino Rounds 1–9.
10. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) – start tapering sooner.
11. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12) – stuff lightly, FO.
Beak
ch 7, sc in 2nd ch & across (6). Roll into cone; stitch to face.
Crest
ch 6, sc along; sew to back of head.
Wings (make 2)
ch 14, sc in 2nd ch, hdc 2, dc 8, hdc, sc; turn and mirror in unused loops. FO; sew flat to each side.
Feet – optional dangling chains.
4️⃣ Assembly to Hoop
| Charm | Cord Length | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Volcano (centre) | 11 in | Knot through core before sewing bush rocks |
| Dinosaurs × 3 | 9 in | Space evenly |
| Pteranodon | 10 in | Hang slightly higher to “fly” |
| Extra Dino (optional) | 9 in | Balance opposite pteranodon |
- Tie four equal support cords from hoop to top bead/hook.
- Attach vertical cords through hoop, knotting underneath; secure with a dab of glue.
- Test balance by holding from top; adjust knots until level.
🌈 Custom Ideas
- Crochet volcano smoke in grey for a “puff” effect.
- Swap colors to match nursery palette.
- Add felt leaves or mini ferns between dinos for extra greenery.
Happy hooking—may your little one drift off beneath a prehistoric parade! 🦖🦕🌋
