You love crochet and dinos but aren’t a fan of sewing? Then this no-sew crochet dinosaur pattern is exactly what you need! This dino pattern keeps things simple. All the pieces are crocheted directly onto the body—no extra sewing needed.
This adorable dinosaur turns out to be about 23 cm tall when made with medium-sized yarn, and it’s particularly charming when worked with soft, plushy yarn like velvet or chenille. The result is a huggable, fluffy companion that’s perfect for little ones. But don’t worry—if you prefer smaller toys, you can use finer yarn like cotton for a more compact version (12 cm).
You can additionally add a flower bouquet as a headdress to your no-sew dino.
The no-sew design makes this pattern beginner-friendly, though it does have a little twist: you’ll be working in front loops and joining parts as you go. The pattern is easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and illustrations included.
You can grab the pattern on Etsy and start crocheting your own snuggly dino in no time! Happy crocheting!
Pattern:
The crochet pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
You can get the pattern in my online shop on Etsy (as a PDF download in German and English):
Material needed:
- Medium velvet or chenille yarn at a recommended hook size of 4 – 5 mm. Yarn used: Bohème Velvet Double by Go Handmade (10 cm = 18 sts) in the colours dark-grey and white
- Crochet hook size 4 mm
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill
- Scissors
- optional: darning needle for weaving in the yarn ends (which you can also do with the crochet hook)
