Materials:
- Weight 6 yarn
- Size J/6.0mm
- Stuffing
- Safety Eyes or felt eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
- mr = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in next stitch)
- dec = invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st = stitch
- FO = fasten off
This pattern uses weight 6 blanket yarn. Any yarn may be used, but your crochet hook size will be different. Use a hook 1-2 sizes smaller than your yarn calls for. This pattern is in US crochet terms.
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds and using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch is recommended.
*Safety eyes are NOT recommended for children who are three years old or younger.
The Triceratops pictured in the pattern is made with Sweet Snuggles Lite
Head & Body
These are worked as one piece, starting at the top of the head.
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-11 (5 rows): 36 sc
R12: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Place safety eyes between rows 9-10 about 6 stitches apart.
R13: 30 sc
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R16: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R17: 12 sc
Stuff head firmly.
R18: 12 inc (24)
R19: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R20-23 (4 rows): 30SC
R24: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R25: 24 sc
R26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R27: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R28: 6 dec
Stuff firmly, FO, sew hole shut.
Frill
R1: Chain 36
R2: Beginning in the second chain from the hook, (5 sc, inc) x 5, 5 sc (40). Chain 1, turn.
Round 3 - (5sc, 2 hdc inc) x 5, 5 sc (50). Chain 1, turn.
R4: 7 sc, bo, (8sc, bo) x 4, 6 sc (50)
Slip stitch and FO. Leave a long tail and sew onto the head, beginning where the neck meets the head. The frill should reach across the head onto the other side of the neck. To ensure it is straight while you are sewing, you can use bobby pins to pin it in place while you work.
Arms – make two
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 sc BLO
R4: 12 sc
R5: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Stuff arms, FO, and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew onto the body just under the neck about 6 visible stitches apart.
Feet – make two
R1: 8 sc in a magic ring
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: 16 sc BLO
R4-6 (3 rows): 16 sc
R7: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
Stuff foot, FO, and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew onto the body directly below the arms. I like to sew them about 3 rows up from the base of the body.
Snout
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: 18 sc
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew between the eyes about two rows up from the neck. Stuff as you sew.
Tail
R1: 6 sc in a magic ring
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R4: 4 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc (16)
R5: 5 sc, 6 inc, 5 sc (22)
R6: 22 sc
FO and stuff. Sew onto the back of the dinosaur, centered between the legs between rows 4-9
Horns (Make 3)
R1: 4 sc in a magic ring
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
FO and sew two onto the head, directly behind each eye. Sew one onto the middle of the snout.
5 comments
So easy and so 😍
I love this pattern it was so easy to follow and I will for sure be makeing more of Sara the triceratops 😄
I love this pattern it was so easy to follow and I will for sure be makeing more of Sara the triceratops 😄
Such a cute pattern! I’ve been obsessed with making them in different color combinations. I use Bernat blanket yarn with 18mm safety eyes, and it comes out beautifully!
What size safety eyes are used for Sara the triceratop?
Thank you!