Welcome to the adorable and adventurous world of amigurumi! 🦖✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Dinosaur Keychain—a tiny and charming creation perfect for dino lovers, playful accessories, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and miniature plush designs! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up prehistoric creatures, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to add a cute dinosaur keychain to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with tiny spikes, stubby legs, and a touch of Jurassic charm! 💖
This design embraces vibrant colors, rounded shapes, and delightful details to bring a joyful and adventurous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Dinosaur Keychain turns out just right—ready to dangle from your bag, keys, or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out earthy greens, soft blues, or playful purples, and let’s stitch up an irresistibly cute dinosaur keychain! 🦕
🦖 Amigurumi Chunky Dinosaur Plush Crochet Pattern
Meet your new cuddly prehistoric pal! This adorable amigurumi dinosaur has a long snout, round tummy, and soft chenille texture that makes it irresistibly huggable. With chunky legs, a gentle smile, and a line of squishy spikes running from head to tail, it’s the perfect handmade gift for dino lovers young and old.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — You’ll practice shaping, color changes, and assembly, but no advanced stitches required.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–32 cm (11–12.5 inches) tall when made with bulky chenille yarn and a 5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (bulky chenille, weight #5–6)
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Green – body, head, limbs, and tail (150–180 g)
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Beige – belly panel (40–60 g)
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Terracotta or rose clay – spikes and foot pads (30–40 g)
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White – teeth (scraps)
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5 mm crochet hook
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16–20 mm safety eyes (photo shows ~18 mm)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
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Optional: Hot glue for securing spikes
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
Work continuously in rounds unless stated otherwise.
🦕 Head
With green yarn
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MR, 6 sc
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inc ×6 → (12)
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(sc, inc) ×6 → (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 → (24)
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 → (30)
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(4 sc, inc) ×6 → (36)
7–10. sc around (36) — this builds the elongated snout. -
(5 sc, inc) ×6 → (42)
12–14. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) ×6 → (36)
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(4 sc, dec) ×6 → (30)
Insert safety eyes between R12–13, about 8–9 stitches apart. -
(3 sc, dec) ×6 → (24)
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(2 sc, dec) ×6 → (18)
Stuff firmly, especially the snout. -
(sc, dec) ×6 → (12)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Teeth: Embroider or sew 4–6 tiny white triangles along the lower jaw edge.
🦖 Body (with built-in belly color)
Start with green yarn. Switch to beige at front center for belly colorwork.
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MR, 6 sc
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inc ×6 → (12)
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(sc, inc) ×6 → (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 → (24)
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 → (30)
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(4 sc, inc) ×6 → (36)
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(5 sc, inc) ×6 → (42)
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(6 sc, inc) ×6 → (48)
Rounds 9–18:
Work 12 beige stitches at the front for the belly, the rest green (total 48 sts). Carry yarn between colors inside stitches.
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(7 sc, inc) ×6 → (54) — keep 12 beige belly stitches centered.
14–15. sc around (54). -
(8 sc, inc) ×6 → (60).
17–18. sc around (60).
Taper for hips:
19. (8 sc, dec) ×6 → (54)
20. sc around (54)
21. (7 sc, dec) ×6 → (48)
22. (6 sc, dec) ×6 → (42)
23. (5 sc, dec) ×6 → (36)
Stuff the body firmly and evenly. FO, leaving the top open to attach the head.
💪 Arms (make 2)
Green yarn
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MR, 6 sc
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inc ×6 → (12)
3–7. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) ×3 → (9)
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sc around (9)
FO and stuff lightly. Sew near shoulder area after attaching head.
🦶 Legs (make 2)
Terracotta yarn for sole
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MR, 6 sc
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inc ×6 → (12)
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(sc, inc) ×6 → (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 → (24)
Switch to green: -
BLO sc around (24)
6–8. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) ×6 → (18)
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(1 sc, dec) ×6 → (12)
FO and stuff firmly.
Sew the legs low and forward so the dino sits upright. The BLO round creates a neat edge between the pads and legs.
🐊 Tail
Green yarn
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MR, 4 sc
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(sc, inc) ×2 → (6)
3–4. sc around (6) -
(2 sc, inc) ×2 → (8)
6–7. sc around (8) -
(3 sc, inc) ×2 → (10)
9–11. sc around (10) -
(4 sc, inc) ×2 → (12)
13–16. sc around (12) -
(5 sc, inc) ×2 → (14)
18–20. sc around (14)
FO, stuff lightly, and sew centered at back base.
🔺 Spikes (make 9–11)
Terracotta yarn
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MR, 4 sc
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(sc, inc) ×2 → (6)
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(2 sc, inc) ×2 → (8)
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sc around (8)
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(3 sc, inc) ×2 → (10)
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sc around (10)
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(4 sc, dec) ×2 → (8)
FO, lightly stuff.
Sew from the top of the head down the back and tail, slightly overlapping for the plush ridge look.
🦷 Finishing Touches
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Sew the head onto the body, slightly tilted forward for a friendly snout pose.
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Attach arms on each side of the upper body.
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Sew legs and tail securely.
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Attach spikes evenly from head to tail.
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Embroider or glue on tiny white teeth.
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Add nostrils with black yarn if desired.
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Fluff and shape gently.
💡 Customization Tips
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Use pastel colors for a baby dino look.
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Add a rattle insert inside the body for baby toys.
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Use safety eyes or crochet ovals for embroidered versions.
🧵 Summary of Fixes
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Changed to bulky chenille yarn for plush size and texture.
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Adjusted head pattern for a longer, more defined snout.
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Expanded body to 60 sts for rounder, stockier proportions.
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Integrated belly color changes instead of separate patch.
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Enlarged spikes and legs for the chunky, seated look in the photo.
Your plush dinosaur is complete — round, soft, and ready to roar with cuteness! Perfect for nurseries, gifts, or cozy shelf displays. 🧶💚
