Dinosaurs are ancient, but this colorful little dino is a fresh and exciting crochet project! It's fun for kids, gifts, or collectors.
This tiny dino is teeny-tiny enough to hold in your hand, and the rainbow colors make it super happy.
The good news? You can make one in
a day, regardless of whether you're a crochet newbie or not!
What you needed
- Worsted weight yarn (choose 2+ fun colours – one for the body, one for spikes)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (6 mm) or black thread for stitching eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
Stitches You’ll Use
- MR (Magic Ring) – Start small and tight
- SC (Single Crochet) – The basic building block
- INC (Increase) – Make it grow
- DEC (Decrease) – Shape your dino
- SL ST (Slip Stitch) – Close rounds neatly
- CH (Chain) – For spikes and tail
Colorful Mini Dino – Step-by-Step Pattern
Dino Body & Head (Work in one piece)
Round 1: MR, 6 SC (6)
Round 2: INC in each stitch (12)
Round 3: (SC, INC) repeat around (18)
Rounds 4–7: SC around (18)
Round 8: (SC, DEC) repeat around (12)
Add eyes between Rounds 5–6 and stuff
Round 9: DEC around (6) – Fasten off, weave end.
Legs (Make 4)
Round 1: MR, 6 SC (6)
Round 2: SC around (6)
Fasten off and leave tail to sew.
Tail
Round 1: MR, 4 SC (4)
Round 2: (SC, INC) repeat (6)
Round 3: SC around (6)
Fasten off, stuff lightly, and sew to back.
Spikes (Bright color use)
Chain 6.
In 2nd CH from hook: SL ST, SC, HDC, SC, SL ST.
Fasten off and sew to dino's back.
Make 2–3 spike pieces for a dino ridge in various colors!
Assembly
- Sew legs at the bottom of the body
- Secure the tail at the back
- Sew colorful spikes from head to tail
Congratulations!
Your colourful mini dino is now ready to stomp, roar, and
bring smiles to whoever lays eyes on it. These dinos are adorable gift ideas,
school bag charms, or desk friends.
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