Video Tutorial – Crochet Pattern Store https://crochetpattern.store Handmade Crochet Amigurumi Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:41:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://crochetpattern.store/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Green-Minimalist-Crochet-Illustration-Handicraft-Logo-100x100.jpg Video Tutorial – Crochet Pattern Store https://crochetpattern.store 32 32 Reusable Water Balloons Amigurumi Free Pattern https://crochetpattern.store/2024/07/11/reusable-water-balloons-amigurumi-free-pattern/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:41:19 +0000 https://crochetpattern.store/reusable-water-balloons-amigurumi-free-pattern/

Make these crochet water balloons for the kids to enjoy all summer long! These reusable water balloons are super quick to make and are great for using up scrap yarn.

Crochet water balloons can make such a fun gift, unique party favors, and are also really good sellers at craft sales. This crochet water balloon pattern works up really quickly and is great to add to your market prep list!

crochet water balloons in a variety of colors

When making this reusable water balloon crochet pattern, I recommend using Bernat Blanket Yarn. The yarn is durable, and most importantly, absorbent! The Bernat Blanket Brights yarn has such fun summer colors!

Save this free crochet water balloons pattern to your project queue on Ravelry.

Pin this pattern for later.

Reusable Crochet Water Balloons

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
DC = double crochet
DC2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together

Notes

  • Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern.
  • This pattern is worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.

pattern

R1: Begin with 6 DC in a magic ring. Join with a sl st to beginning. (6 sts)

R2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (12 sts)

R3: Ch 2, 1 DC in each st around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (12 sts)

R4: Ch 2, *DC2tog. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (6 sts)

R5: Ch 1, *SC2tog, SC in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (4 sts)

R6: Ch 1, 2 SC in each st around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (8 sts)

Cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends.

reusable water balloon crochet pattern shown in a set of three colorful crochet water balloons

Crochet Water Balloons Video Tutorial

This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Crochet Water Balloons Tutorial on YouTube.

More about Crochet Water Balloons

This reusable water balloon crochet pattern is a great alternative to the classic water balloons we’re used to! But if you aren’t yet convinced, here’s a bit more information!

How do Crochet Water Balloons work?

It’s super simple!

  1. Grab a bucket and fill it with water,
  2. Dunk your crochet water balloon (PRO TIP: give is a squeeze while under the water so it can soak up even more!),
  3. Toss them at your unsuspecting target,
  4. Repeat!

My kids love to use their crochet water balloons in the pool. The best part of pool use is that the crochet water balloons float, so they are easy to keep track of.

If you’re looking for more summer crochet patterns for your family to enjoy, be sure to check out my pattern for freeze pop holders!

More Great Patterns for Summer

Did you enjoy this reusable water balloon crochet pattern? Looking for some more fun patterns for summer? Take a look at these other free crochet patterns!

]]> Daphne the Duck Amigurumi Free Pattern https://crochetpattern.store/2024/07/11/daphne-the-duck-amigurumi-free-pattern/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:40:02 +0000 https://crochetpattern.store/daphne-the-duck-amigurumi-free-pattern/

I just love this new free duck crochet pattern! With this crochet duck pattern you can create a Pekin duck or Mallard duck amigurumi.

free duck crochet pattern shown in both a pekin and mallard style duck

I would classify this free duck crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

Save this free duck crochet pattern on Pinterest.

This free duck crochet pattern includes the instructions to make both a Mallard crochet duck (shown in green and brown colors), and a Pekin crochet duck (shown in yellow).

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Free Crochet Pattern for Daphne the Duck

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, with the exception of the hair, 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, bill, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the wings or feet.  
  • See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Bill

Using color A (shown as orange):

R1: Ch 7, turn, SC in second ch from hook and each of the next 4 sts. Working around to the other side of the ch, 3 SC in final ch. Now working on the other side of the ch, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts, 2 SC in final ch. (14 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (14 sts)

R3: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Lightly fill with stuffing.

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Feet (make 2)

Using color A (shown as orange):

R1: Ch 8, turn, SC in second ch from hook and each of the next 5 sts. Working around to the other side of the ch, 3 SC in final ch. Now working on the other side of the ch, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. 2 SC in final ch. (16 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

R3: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (14 sts)

R4: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (10 sts)

R7: 1 SC in each st around. (10 sts)

R8: Fold the foot closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across. (5 sts)

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Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

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Body

Pekin Duck (Yellow) – Using color B1 (shown as yellow):
Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color B2 (shown as brown):

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: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R8-13: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R15: 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: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R19: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color C2 (shown as white):

R20: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

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Do not fasten off. Move on to head.

Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color D2 (shown as green):

R22: Working in the front loops only, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R23: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R24: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R25-31: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R32: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R33: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R27 and R28, with 5 sts showing between.

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R34: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R35: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R36: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Wings (make 2)

Pekin Duck (Yellow) – Using color B1 (shown as yellow):
Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color E2 (shown as dark brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R8: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R10: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R12-13: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R14: Fold the wing closed. Leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold, working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across. See tutorial photos. (4 sts)

leg piece, filled with stuffing, prior to the leg being closed
leg piece with hook inserted through both sides to crochet them together
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches, with hook through both sides of the next st
finished leg piece prior to fastening off
finished leg piece with long tail for sewing

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

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Hair

Pekin Duck (Yellow) – Using color B1 (shown as yellow):
Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color D2 (shown as green):

Start with a longer strand to easily hide inside the head when this piece is attached.

R1: Ch 8, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the first ch of the row, creating a loop. Do not fasten off.

R2: Ch 8, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the first ch of the row, creating a loop. Do not fasten off.

R3: Ch 8, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the first ch of the row, creating a loop.

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Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

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Tail

Pekin Duck (Yellow) – Using color B1 (shown as yellow):
Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color B2 (shown as brown):

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 each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R8: Fold the tail in half. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (8 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

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Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach bill to the front of the head, between the eyes, over R25-26.

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Attach hair to the top center of the head.

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Attach wings over R18-20, leaving about 10 sts between each wing. Secure in the middle of each wing as well to ensure the wings stay facing downward.

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Attach feet between R5-6 with about 3 sts between the bottom of each. Secure in the middle of each foot to ensure that the feet stay facing upright.

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Attach tail between R5-6 of the back of the body and secure in the middle to ensure that the tail stays facing upright.

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If desired, embroider white edges around the outside edge of each safety eye. Using your yarn needle, insert a white strand of yarn out through the bottom center of the eye and down through the top center of the eye. Tighten the strand to create an outline of the safety eye. Repeat for the other eye.

For video tutorials on embroidering, check out this embroidery post.

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Video Tutorial for Daphne the Duck

Learn how to crochet this amigurumi duck with this full video tutorial.

This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Daphne the Duck Amigurumi Tutorial on YouTube.

Thanks for stopping by to make this free duck crochet pattern!

I hope you enjoyed this free duck crochet pattern!

Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Daphne the Duck

Tips & Tricks

  • A stitch marker used at the beginning of each of your continuous rounds will help to keep track of your count on this crochet duck.
  • The invisible decrease method is a great way to work your SC2tog stitches in this free duck crochet pattern so that they blend in with your other single crochet stitches.
  • Use this seamless color change when changing your colors on the Mallard crochet duck to avoid the noticeable step between colors.
  • Review my list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more ways to improve your amigurumi duck!

Alterations

  • Make a larger plush crochet duck with this free duck crochet pattern by using a yarn like Parfait Chunky or Bernat Blanket paired with a comparable hook size.
  • Attach the feet to the bottom of your crochet duck for a different appearance.

More Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

If you’ve enjoyed this free duck crochet pattern, you may also like my full collection of animal amigurumi or my farm animal crochet pattern collection. My favorites are my free giraffe crochet pattern and my free elephant crochet pattern.

]]> Tanner the Triceratops – Free Dinosaur Crochet Pattern https://crochetpattern.store/2024/07/11/tanner-the-triceratops-free-dinosaur-crochet-pattern/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:37:50 +0000 https://crochetpattern.store/tanner-the-triceratops-free-dinosaur-crochet-pattern/

Dinosaurs are so popular these days! My son just loves them, and his dino obsession is what gave me the inspiration for my latest design. Introducing my new free triceratops crochet pattern, Tanner the Triceratops!

Tanner is a beginner friendly dinosaur amigurumi. He is about 10″ tall when sitting down, and about 13″ tall when standing. Most pieces are worked in the round and then sewn together at the end, with a bit of embroidery for the nails. 

Tanner the Triceratops, the popular free triceratops crochet pattern

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 free pattern, you may be interested in my other amigurumi dinosaur patterns. You can find all of my dinosaur crochet patterns here.

Pin this pattern for later.

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Add Tanner the Triceratops to your project queue and favorite this pattern on Ravelry here.

I would classify this crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

I used WeCrochet’s Brava Worsted yarn to make Tanner the Triceratops. You’ll also need a 4.0mm (G) crochet hook, tapestry needle/yarn needle, scissors, safety eyes (if desired), and poly-fil stuffing for this free triceratops crochet pattern. You can find all of these over on my Amazon page here. 

Free Crochet Pattern for Tanner the Triceratops

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
FSC = foundation single crochet

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, with the exception of the frill, 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, horns, and tail require stuffing. Stuff as you work it to ensure each piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the frill.
  • See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as teal):

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: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R9-16: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R18: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R20: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R22: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R23: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R24: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts).

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

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Using color A (shown as teal):

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)

R6-10: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R12: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R14: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R15: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around. (54 sts)

R16: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around. (60 sts)

R17: 1 SC in each of the next 32 sts around. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the next 28 sts around. (60 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front of the face. The 28 sts between the two st markers sit flat and indicate the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R14 and R15, with 14 sts between. Embroider around eyes for additional detail, if desired. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

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R18-19: 1 SC in each st around. (60 sts)

R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)

R21: * SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R22: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)

R23: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R24: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R25: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R27: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R28: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R29: *SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R30: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

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Small Horn

Using color A (shown as teal):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (9 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R5: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (12 sts)

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Leave long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Large Horns (make 2)

Using color A (shown as teal):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (9 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R5: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (12 sts)

R6-9: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Leave long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

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Frill Front

This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Frill for Tanner the Triceratops Crochet Tutorial on YouTube.

NOTE: When working the frill, be sure to complete the entire repeat. The repeat both starts and ends with 2SC. Therefore, when working the full sequence of stitches, followed by the same sequence of stitches, the row will look something like this like this: (2SC, 1SC, 1SC, 1SC, 2SC), (2SC, 1SC, 1SC, 1SC, 2SC), (2SC, 1 SC, 1 SC, 1SC, 2 SC), and so on.

*** NOTE: The foundation single crochet stitch is preferred; however, you could alternatively replace R1 with: Ch 31, SC in second ch from hook and each ch to end. (30 sts), and then proceed as written with R2.

Using color B (shown as gray):

R1: 30 FSC***. (30 sts)

R2: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. (42 sts)

R3: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. (54 sts)

R4: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. (66 sts)

R5: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. (78 sts)

R6: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 11 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. (90 sts)

Fasten off.

Frill Back

Using color A (shown as teal):

R1: 30 FSC. (30 sts)

R2: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. (42 sts)

R3: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. (54 sts)

R4: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. (66 sts)

R5: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. (78 sts)

R6: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 11 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * across. (90 sts)

R7: Ch 1, turn. Hold the Frill Front against the Frill Back. Working through each layer, SC around the entire Frill to beginning, working 1 SC in each st, and 3 SC when rounding each of the four corners. See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

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Legs (make 2)

Using color B (shown as gray):

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: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Using color A (shown as teal):

R7-8: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R10: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (20 sts)

R13-20: 1 SC in each st around. (20 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R21: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (9 sts)

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Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.

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Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as gray):

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)

Using color A (shown as teal):

R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R8: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R9: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R11-18: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R19: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (8 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.

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Tail

Using color A (shown as teal):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R9: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R11-12: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R14-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach small horn over R6-9, on the top middle of snout. Attach large horns between R17-21 on the top of the head.

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Attach frill around the head, directly behind the large horns, at approximately R22.

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Attach head to body so that the frill is upright, in line with the body, and the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R14-19 of the bottom of the head.

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Attach legs over R7-8 of body, with 4 sts showing between.

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Embroider 3 nails on each leg, over R6-8, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.

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Attach arms over R16-23 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 12 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 18 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

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Embroider 3 nails on each arm, over R5-6, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.

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Attach tail over R6-13, on the back of the body.

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Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Tanner the Triceratops

Tips & Tricks

  • While sewing the pieces of this free triceratops crochet pattern, hold your pieces in place with pins so that they don’t move around.
  • Prevent your triceratops amigurumi from having a floppy head with extra stuffing. Check out this post on amigurumi head wobble.
  • These amigurumi tips and tricks are a great reference!

Alterations

  • Make a strawberry triceratops crochet pattern using this free pattern modification for Strawberry Tanner the Triceratops!
  • To create a larger amigurumi dinosaur with this free triceratops crochet pattern, use a plush yarn and suitable hook size, then follow the pattern as written.
  • For a smaller triceratops amigurumi, check out the free crochet pattern for Mini Tanner the Triceratops.

More Free Dinosaur Crochet Patterns

I hope you enjoyed this free triceratops crochet pattern! If you love dinosaurs and want to see more free dinosaur crochet patterns, check out my other dinosaur amigurumi patterns!

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