Amigurumi Rainbow Dinosaur – FREE Crochet Pattern

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! 🦕

🦕 Amigurumi Rainbow Dinosaur Crochet Pattern

This cheerful rainbow dinosaur is designed to sit proudly on a shelf just like the reference photo. With soft pastel colors, a rounded belly, chunky feet, and a friendly smile, this dinosaur is perfect for nursery décor, gifts, or a playful handmade companion.

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate
Includes shaping, color changes, and multi-part assembly.

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📏 Finished Size

Approx. 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall when sitting
Using worsted cotton yarn and a 3.25–3.5 mm hook

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🧶 Materials

Worsted / DK cotton yarn:

• Pastel purple (main body, arms, legs)

• Aqua blue

• Grass green

• Lemon yellow (belly)

• Soft pink (snout)

• Mustard yellow (spikes)

• Lilac (spikes)

• Teal (spikes)

• Orange (tail end & foot accents)

10 mm safety eyes
Black embroidery thread (smile + eyelashes)
Polyester stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

Hook: 3.25–3.5 mm

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
FO – Fasten off

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🦖 Head (large rounded snout)

Start with pink

1. MR 6

2. inc ×6 (12)

3. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

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

Change to aqua

11–12. sc around (36)

Change to green

13–15. sc around (36)

Insert eyes between rounds 9–10, spaced 8 stitches apart.
Embroider curved smile and small lash line.

Stuff firmly.

16. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)

17. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)

18. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)

19. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)

20. dec ×6 (6)

FO and close.

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🦖 Body (thick spiral cylinder)

Start with yellow

1. MR 6

2. inc ×6 (12)

3. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)

Now change colors every 4 rounds:

7–10. Purple
11–14. Green
15–18. Aqua
19–22. Yellow
23–26. Purple

Stuff firmly.

27. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)

28. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)

29. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)

30. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)

31. dec ×6 (6)

FO and close.

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🦖 Belly Panel (oval front)

With yellow

Ch 10
Work around oval:

1. sc 8, inc 3, sc 8, inc 3 (22)

2. sc 8, inc ×3, sc 8, inc ×3 (28)
   3–10. sc around (28)

FO and sew centered on front.

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🦖 Arms (make 2)

With purple

1. MR 6

2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–7. sc around (12)

3. (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)

Lightly stuff, flatten slightly.
FO.

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🦖 Legs (make 2)

Start with orange sole

1. MR 6

2. inc ×6 (12)

3. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
   4–5. sc around (18)

Change to purple

6–11. sc around (18)
12. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
13. dec ×6 (6)

Stuff firmly.
FO.

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🦖 Tail (long and thick)

Start with yellow

1. MR 6

2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–6. sc around (12)

Change colors every 2 rounds:
Green → Aqua → Purple → Orange

Continue until 16 rounds total.

17. (2 sc, dec) ×4 (8)

18. (1 sc, dec) ×3 (6)

19. dec ×3 (3)

FO and close.

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🦖 Spikes (make 8)

Alternate colors: mustard, teal, lilac

1. MR 4

2. inc ×4 (8)
   3–4. sc around (8)

3. (1 sc, dec) ×3 (6)

Lightly stuff.
FO.

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🧩 Assembly

• Sew head slightly tilted forward onto body
• Attach belly panel
• Sew legs wide apart for sitting pose
• Attach arms slightly forward
• Sew tail low at back so it rests on floor
• Sew spikes from top of head down spine
• Embroider smile and lashes last

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💛 Final Touch

Your Rainbow Dinosaur is now complete — sitting proudly with a round belly, chunky feet, long striped tail, and a gentle smile just like the reference photo. This soft pastel dinosaur is perfect for nursery décor, handmade gifts, or a colorful addition to any amigurumi collection.

Happy crocheting! 🌈🦕