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Amigurumi Rainbow Dinosaur – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Rainbow Dinosaur – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the vibrant and playful world of amigurumi! 🌈🦖 Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Rainbow Dinosaur—a cheerful and colorful creation perfect for dinosaur lovers, whimsical décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and eye-catching plush designs! 🎨 Whether you love stitching up prehistoric creatures, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to add a bright and joyful dinosaur to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with bold rainbow hues, adorable spikes, and a touch of prehistoric charm! 💖

This design embraces vivid colors, rounded shapes, and delightful details to bring a fun and adventurous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Rainbow Dinosaur turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out fiery reds, sunny yellows, cool blues, and lush greens, and let’s stitch up a dazzling dinosaur! 🦕

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🌈 Amigurumi Rainbow Dinosaur – FREE Crochet Pattern

This cheerful rainbow dinosaur is here to bring color and smiles to your amigurumi collection! With its friendly expression and bright body segments, it’s the perfect gift for kids or a whimsical shelf companion for dino lovers. 🧶🦕

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – involves color changes, shaping, and sewing parts together.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:

    • Purple (snout, limbs)

    • Green (face)

    • Blue (top of head and body stripes)

    • Yellow (belly, accents)

    • Orange & red (feet, tail tip)

    • Pink (cheeks or side detail)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 10 mm safety eyes

  • Embroidery thread (black) for the smile

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in next st)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
st/sts – Stitch(es)
FO – Fasten Off

🦕 Pattern Instructions

✅ Head (Start with purple, then change to green and blue)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–12. sc around (42)

  8. Change to green, sc around (42)

  9. sc around

  10. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  11. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  12. Change to blue, (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  13. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  14. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  15. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff firmly and FO.

Place safety eyes between rounds 10–11, about 7 stitches apart. Embroider eyelashes and smile if desired.

✅ Body (Start with yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–10. sc around (36)

  7. Change color to pink, sc around
    12–14. Alternate blue, green, purple, yellow (3 rounds each)

  8. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  9. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  10. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  11. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  12. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff and FO.

✅ Arms (Make 2 – purple)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–7. sc around (12)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)

  4. sc around
    Stuff lightly, FO and sew to sides of body.

✅ Legs (Make 2 – start with red, orange, then purple)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around

  4. Change to orange, sc around
    7–9. sc around

  5. Change to purple, (2 sc, dec) x4 (12)

  6. sc around
    Stuff and sew to bottom of body.

✅ Belly Panel (Yellow)

  1. ch 10

  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (9)
    3–18. ch 1, turn, sc across
    FO and sew to front center of body.

✅ Tail (Work in yellow > green > blue > purple > pink)

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. inc x4 (8)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x4 (12)
    4–8. sc around
    Change color every 2 rounds

  4. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)

  5. (1 sc, dec) x3 (6)

  6. dec x3 (3)
    FO and sew to back.

✅ Spikes (Make 6–8, alternate colors)

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. inc x4 (8)

  3. sc around (8)

  4. (1 sc, dec) x2 (6)
    Stuff lightly and sew along spine and tail.

✅ Cheeks or Eye Detail (optional)

Use pink yarn to add blush circles near the eyes using small surface crochet or embroidery.

🪡 Assembly

  1. Sew arms and legs to body.

  2. Attach belly panel with neat stitching around edge.

  3. Sew head to body securely.

  4. Position and sew tail.

  5. Sew on colorful spikes in rainbow order.

  6. Add any facial embroidery or blush details last.

💬 Tip

Use invisible decrease (inv dec) where possible to keep shaping neat. Switch colors on the last yarn-over of the previous stitch.

🎉 Done!

You’ve just finished a colorful and cuddly Rainbow Dinosaur Amigurumi! 🌈🦖 This dino makes a joyful addition to a child’s toy shelf or a bright gift to celebrate pride, birthdays, or just pure fun.


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