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Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern

Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a plush Dino pillow that is both decorative and huggable. It combines a square pillow base with amigurumi elements: a round nose, horns, stuffed crest, legs and arms. The textured plush yarn gives a soft, child-friendly finish and a modern look for any room.

Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear round-by-round instructions and photo guidance make assembly simple and satisfying. The finished pillow measures approximately 30x40 cm depending on yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms a simple pillow into a playful character with personality. I enjoyed combining plush yarn textures and small amigurumi shapes like the nose and horns to create a friendly face. The project is satisfying to assemble — you see the Dino come to life as you sew the pieces together. I also value how customizable it is: you can change colors, yarn weight, or add details to match any decor or gift recipient.

Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color — try pastel greens and pinks for a softer nursery look or bold contrasting scallop colors for a statement pillow.

I sometimes make a mini version as a keychain or small shelf buddy by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook.

I often swap the plush yarn for a bulky textured yarn to create a chunkier, more tactile pillow that reads as modern decor.

I enjoy personalizing the face: move the eyes closer together for a cuter look or farther apart for more character.

Try embroidering different mouths or expressions to change the personality — a smile, surprised O, or sleepy line all work well.

Want posable horns? Consider inserting a short piece of wire into the horns before closing to allow slight repositioning.

Make a matching set in complementary colors for a playful room display — try three sizes for increasing impact.

I sometimes add a zipper or button closure inside the top seam so the pillow cover can be removed and washed.

Switch up the spacing and size of the scallops on the crest to create different silhouette effects and visual rhythm.

I recommend trying different eye styles: plastic safety eyes for durability, embroidered eyes for child-safe options, or tiny appliqued felt shapes for a crafty touch.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the long starting chain tension check for the pillow can produce an oddly sized square; test gauge with a short chain and a few rounds of sc to match the suggested size before you continue. ✗ Forgetting to leave a long thread for sewing means youll struggle to attach pieces later; always leave a long tail on pieces intended for sewing and knot securely when finished. ✗ Not stuffing evenly will create lumps and an uneven silhouette on the pillow; stuff gradually and smooth the filling into corners and around decorative parts for a consistent shape. ✗ Placing safety eyes without checking round placement can make the face unbalanced; mark the positions and count stitches between eyes to ensure symmetry before securing. ✗ Working too loosely with plush yarn will produce a floppy result and visible stuffing; use a slightly tighter tension than usual and smaller hook if needed to get a neat, firm fabric.

Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern

Make a soft, playful Dino pillow that doubles as a cuddly toy. This pattern walks you through crocheting a square plush pillow with a round nose, horns, frilled crest and cute little legs. Youll use plush yarn for a luxurious texture and simple amigurumi shaping to create a charming home decor piece or a special handmade gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pillow- Dino Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Dolce plush yarn (120 m /100 g) - Green, approximately 3 skeins
  • 02
    YarnArt Dolce plush yarn (120 m /100 g) - Yellow, approximately 1 skein
  • 03
    YarnArt Dolce plush yarn (120 m /100 g) - Beige, approximately 1 skein
  • 04
    Small amount of white yarn for eye embroidery/details
  • 05
    Black acrylic or cotton yarn for eyebrows and small details
  • 06
    Polyester filler - hollofayber (as used by author)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (author used No 3.5) - package suggests 3.5-5 mm
  • 02
    Needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 03
    Black beads or buttons for eyes (22 mm) - 2 pieces
  • 04
    Pins to secure beginnings of rounds and parts for sewing
  • 05
    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 06
    Polyester stuffing (hollofayber)
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    Small hook or blunt needle to hide threads

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— Pillow :

Info :

Use green plush yarn

Round 1 :

90 ch, connect with the first loop

Round 2 - 37 :

90 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread and sew the top of the pillow. We fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

Info :

Fill tightly and evenly. Fill the angle of the pillow well. Sew and fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

— Nose :

Info :

Use green plush yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {24}

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {30}

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {36}

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {42}

Round 8 - 14 (7 rounds) :

42 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

— Leg (2 details) :

Info :

Use yellow plush yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Round 4 :

18 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

— Arm (2 details) :

Info :

Use yellow plush yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

12 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

— Brow horn (2 details) :

Info :

Use beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in Magic ring

Round 2 :

5 sc, inc {7}

Round 3 :

6 sc, inc {8}

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc) – repeat 2 times {10}

Round 5 :

(4 sc, inc) – repeat 2 times {12}

Round 6 :

(5 sc, inc) – repeat 2 times {14}

Round 7 - 12 (6 rounds) :

14 sc

Info :

Fill. Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Nose horn :

Info :

Use beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in Magic ring

Round 2 :

5 sc, inc {7}

Round 3 :

6 sc, inc {8}

Round 4 :

7 sc, inc {9}

Round 5 :

8 sc, inc {10}

Info :

Fill. Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Frilled crest (2 details) :

Info :

Use green yarn

Row 1 :

Make 69 ch

Row 2 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 10 sc, inc, 42 sc, inc, 10 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 3 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 44 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 4 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 44 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 5 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 44 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 6 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 13 sc, hdc, 16 dc, hdc, 13 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 7 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 13 sc, hdc, 16 dc, hdc, 13 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 8 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 12 sc, hdc, 18 sc, hdc, 12 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 9 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 11 sc, hdc, 20 sc, hdc, 11 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec, 1 ch

Row 10 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 9 sc, inc, 12 sc, hdc, 18 sc, hdc, 12 sc, inc, 9 sc, dec

Info :

Add two parts. Use green yarn and sew two parts with sc.

Info :

Fill tightly and sew bottom of filled crest with sc. Leave a long thread for sewing.

Info :

Use yellow yarn and crochet top part. The «scallop»: make 4 ch.

Info :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: sc, hdc, dc. We skip one loop of the previous row and make 1 sc. Then we do 2 sc.

Info :

And again: 4 ch, we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: sc, hdc, dc. We skip one loop of the previous row and make 1 sc, 2 sc.

Info :

Repeat this way to the end of the top of the frilled crest

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew frilled crest

Info :

Fill and sew nose (between 12 and 22 rounds). Sew eyes between 22 and 23 rounds (distance between eyes 12 sc)

Info :

Use white yarn and make eyes. Insert the needle through the bottom of the nose. Leave the thread for the node. Do not pull the thread around the eye.

Info :

Make a knot and hide the thread inside the nose with a hook.

Info :

Sew nose horn and brow horn.

Info :

Fill arms and legs and sew. Use black yarn and make eyebrows.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the frilled crest to the top back edge of the pillow; match the center and pin before sewing with single crochet to secure both layers.
  • Fill and sew the nose onto the pillow between rounds 12 and 22; position the nose centered horizontally and sew securely through the pillow fabric.
  • Attach the eyes between rounds 22 and 23 with a 12 sc distance between centers; use 22 mm beads or buttons and secure according to the manufacturers instructions.
  • Sew the nose horn and two brow horns to the frilled crest and front top of the pillow so they point slightly forward; hide sewing tails inside the pieces.
  • Position and sew arms and legs around the lower sides and corners of the pillow, filling them first and leaving a long tail for secure attachment.
  • Make eyebrows with black yarn and embroider them over the eye area for expression, then hide ends inside the pillow.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not forget to fix the beginning of each new circle with a pin or thread to keep your rounds aligned.
  • 💡Leave long threads on pieces you will sew later so you have enough yarn to attach them securely.
  • 💡Stuff parts firmly but evenly; overstuffing can distort shape while understuffing leads to floppy details.

This adorable Pillow-Dino combines plush textures with playful details for a cozy handmade accent. Customize colors and yarn to match any room or make a set for gifts. Its soft, tactile surface and cheerful face make it perfect for kids or as a whimsical decor piece. 🧶🦖

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pillow measures approximately 30x40 centimeters using the recommended plush yarn and the stated hook size, though size may vary with yarn and tension.

Can I use a different plush yarn or weight?

Yes, you can substitute similar plush yarns such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby or another brand, but the final size and texture may change; adjust hook size to match yarn recommendation.

Do I need experience with amigurumi techniques?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic familiarity with magic ring, increases, decreases and sewing amigurumi pieces is helpful for best results.

How do I attach the frilled crest and horns securely?

Pin the crest and horns in place, sew through both layers with single crochet or a strong whipstitch, leave long threads for finishing and hide them inside the stuffed pieces.