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If you’re looking for a small crochet T Rex pattern, look no further! To pair with my original Toby the Tarbosaurus, I’ve also created a mini version! This free crochet T Rex pattern is based on the Tarbosaurus dinosaur, which is very similar to a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
I would classify this free crochet t rex pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.
I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern available here on my blog! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available for purchase here:
If you like this pattern, you may also like my full collection of free dinosaur crochet patterns.
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Free Crochet Pattern for Mini Toby the Tarbosaurus
Stitch Abbreviations
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
Special Stitches
SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.
Notes
- Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
- All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
- Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
- Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
- Body, head, legs, arms, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the spikes.
- See tutorial photos.
Pattern
Using 4.0mm (G) hook:
Body
Using color A (shown as purple):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R6-12: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R13: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R14-18: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R20: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Fill with stuffing.
Head
Using color A (shown as purple):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)
R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)
R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)
R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)
R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (36 sts)
The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The first sequence of sts between the first and second st markers indicates the top of the head. The second sequence of sts between the second and first st markers indicates the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R8 and R9, with 7 sts between. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.
R12-15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R18: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Fill head with stuffing.
R21: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.
Legs (make 2)
Using color B (shown as pink):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Using color A (shown as purple):
R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)
R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R16: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Arms (make 2)
Using color B (shown as pink):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Using color A (shown as purple):
R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R7-11: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R12: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Tail
Using color A (shown as purple):
R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)
R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R9: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Fill with stuffing.
Spikes (make 7)
Using color B (shown as pink):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R3: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
R4: Fold the spike closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning. See tutorial photos. (4 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Assembly & Finishing
See tutorial photos.
Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R10-16 of the bottom of the head.
Using color A (purple), embroider nostrils over R2-3 of the nose, leaving about 3 sts between each.
Attach legs over R4-5 of body, with each inside end of the legs touching in the middle.
Attach arms over R12-18 on each side of the body, in line with the back of each leg. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 10 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 14 sts between each arm across the front of the body.
Using color C (white), embroider 3 nails on each leg, over R3-5, leaving about 2 sts between each nail and embroider 3 nails on each arm, over R3-4, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.
Attach tail over R4-8, on the back of the body.
Beginning at the tip of the tail, and using pins to keep them even, arrange spikes in a line up the tail, back, and over the head.
I hope you enjoyed this free amigurumi crochet T Rex pattern!
Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Mini Toby the Tarbosaurus
Tips & Tricks
- To ensure that your pieces are sewn on straight, use pins to hold them in place, especially for the spikes of this crochet dinosaur pattern!
- To have your decreasing stitches blend in better with your other single crochet stitches on your crochet T Rex, use the invisible decrease method.
- For smoother color changes, follow my seamless color change tutorial.
- Check out my list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more helpful ideas!
Alterations
- If you would like to create a larger version of this crochet T Rex, use a yarn like Parfait Chunky and a suitable hook size.
- For a larger version of this dinosaur crochet pattern, check out the original Toby the Tarbosaurus pattern.
More Free Dinosaur Crochet Patterns
If you enjoyed this small crochet T Rex pattern, be sure to check out my full collection of free dinosaur crochet patterns! You may enjoy my mini Parasaurolophus crochet pattern or my mini Triceratops crochet pattern.
