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Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

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

About This Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates two sweet baby triceratops amigurumi named Noah and Poli with interchangeable accessories and a dress option. The design includes detailed head shaping, horns, crown, embroidery for facial features and claws for realistic detail. Clear step-by-step rounds and helpful notes make assembly and finishing approachable.

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn how to sew crowns and horns, embroider eyes and eyelashes, and finish charming facial expressions. Suitable for an intermediate crocheter who enjoys character details and finishing techniques.

Why You'll Love This Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings personality to every tiny detail—those little horns and the scalloped crown make the characters instantly lovable. I enjoy the shaping techniques used in the head and body; they give a gentle, rounded look that is very expressive. The pattern allows for creative color choices and small accessories like bows and dresses to personalize each triceratops. Sewing and embroidery steps let me add facial expressions that really make the toys come alive.

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the colors of Noah and Poli — try pastel palettes for a softer look or bright, contrasting shades for a bolder personality.

I often change the eye size or replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes to make a fully child-safe toy for younger kids.

You can make larger or smaller versions by changing yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a bigger hook gives a chunky, cuddly doll while fine yarn creates keychain-sized minis.

I sometimes add wire to the limbs for posability, or create tiny crocheted props like a hat or toy flower for extra charm.

For the girl version, experiment with different dress trims, laces, and small buttons to give each doll a unique outfit.

Embroidery placement changes the expression dramatically — move eyebrows or the mouth slightly to make a surprised, sleepy, or smiling face.

Use variegated yarns for the crown scallops to create an eye-catching, textured edge without extra sewing.

Try blending two colors held together for a subtle marl effect on the body or crown for a luxurious finish.

I sometimes stitch on little felt details or add beads as tiny accents — just be mindful of safety for toys intended for small children.

Finally, keep notes on your color combinations and stitch counts; I like to record favorites so I can replicate a beloved version later or scale up for a different size.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can cause you to lose track of the beginning of each round; place a marker at the first stitch of every round to keep consistent shaping. ✗ Overstuffing the limbs makes the pieces stiff and can distort shaping; stuff gradually and use small amounts of fiberfill to maintain a soft shape. ✗ Placing safety eyes without checking row counts can make them crooked; always count rows carefully and consider increases so the eyes stay centered and symmetrical. ✗ Not securing embroidery thread ends properly can cause loose stitches later; tie small knots and weave ends inside the head to keep embroidery secure and neat.

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

Make adorable baby triceratops dolls Noah and Poli with this detailed crochet pattern. You will get step-by-step instructions, materials, and finishing tips so your toys come out charming and professional. This pattern includes head, body, limbs, horns, crown and dress options for a girl version. Perfect for gifting, decor, or adding to your amigurumi collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn #8008 Quarry - one skein (main color option)
  • 02
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn #3046 Sweetness - one skein (pink accents / dress)
  • 03
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn #5745 Eucalyptus - one skein (green variant)
  • 04
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn #7564 Porcelain - one skein (neutral / skin tone)
  • 05
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn #7564 Cream - one skein (scallop, trim)
  • 06
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn #8176 Off white - small amount for details
  • 07
    Amigurumi Soft yarn #3081 Pinkish - small skein for dress and bows
  • 08
    Cléa yarn #8990 Black - small amount for embroidery and eyelashes
  • 09
    Small amounts of contrast yarns for claws, nostrils and cheeks

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
  • 03
    13 mm black safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing (filling)
  • 06
    Doll needle / tapestry needle (approx. 12.5 cm)
  • 07
    Safety pins
  • 08
    Blush or fabric paint for cheeks
  • 09
    Stitch markers
  • 10
    Pins for assembly

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— Head :

Info :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

Inc in each sc (16)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 8x (24)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 8x (32)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 8x (40)

Round 6 :

sc over sc (40)

Round 7 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 8x (48)

Round 8 :

sc over sc (48)

Round 9 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 8x (56)

Round 10 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 8x (64)

Round 11-18 :

sc over sc - [8 rows] (64)

Round 19 :

24 sc, 16 inc, 24 sc (80)

Round 20-27 :

sc over sc - [8 rows] (80)

Round 28 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 16x (64)

Round 29 :

sc over sc (64)

Round 30 :

[1 dec and 2 sc] 16x (48)

Round 31 :

sc over sc (48)

Round 32 :

[1 sc and 1 dec] 16x (32)

Info :

Close with sl st and cut a longer thread so you can sew the head to the body.

Info :

Place the eyes between rows 16 and 17 separated by 6 sc visible between them. Be careful when placing the eyes, it's important to take into account the increases on round 19 so they don't get crooked. Leave the eyes centered in the increase part of row 19. (TIP: when placing the locks, press them until the second step of the eyes, this way they will be deeper, nicer and safer).

— White of Eyes :

Step 1 :

Use double Amigurumi yarn in color WHITE to make the whites of the eyes. Introduce the needle in the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread to be able to tie a few knots at the end), leave with it right in the corner of the eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye). (See picture 1)

Step 2 :

Introduce the needle right in the corner of the lower part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head. (See images 2 and 3)

Step 3 :

Now leave with the needle in the corner of the second eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye).

Step 4 :

Introduce the needle right in the corner of the lower part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head and then pull the two threads a little and tie 2 knots. (See images 4, 5, 6 and 7)

— Black Eye Embroidery :

Step 1 :

Use the double Cléa yarn in the color BLACK to make the black eye embroidery. Introduce the needle in the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread to be able to tie a few knots at the end), leave with it right in the corner of the eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye). Look at images 1 and 2.

Step 2 :

Introduce the needle right in the corner of the upper part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head. (Look at the pictures 3)

Step 3 :

Now leave with the needle in the corner of the second eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye, as shown in image 5).

Step 4 :

Introduce the needle right in the corner of the upper part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head and then pull the threads a little and tie 2 knots. (See images 8).

— Eyelash :

Info :

YOU ONLY NEED TO DO THE EYELASHES IF THE PET IS THE GIRL VERSION. Use the Cléa yarn in the color BLACK to do the eyelashes. (Do not use the double wire)

Step 1 :

Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), go out with it right in the middle where we made the details with the Off White and Black line of the eyes. (See picture 1)

Step 2 :

Introduce the needle with a space of one stitch in the row above the middle of the black embroidery. (See picture 2).

Step 3 :

Take the thread to do the same process on the other eyes, then join the ends of the thread and tie two knots (Look at the pictures).

— Eyebrows :

Step 1 :

Use the Cléa yarn in the color BLACK to do the eyebrows (Do not use the double wire). Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), take it out on the second row above the eyes, skip 3 dc and insert the hook in a row above. (See images 1 and 2)

Step 2 :

Now do the same process on the other side of the eyes (See images 4, 5, 6 and 7). Bring the two ends of the yarn together and tie a few knots.

— Face Expression :

Info :

To join the eyes, use a piece of thread QUARRY. Watch the video where I teach you how to join the eyes and make them more sunken, this part is very important to leave your pet with a more delicate and charming expression (DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP).

— Head Horns :

Info :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

sc over sc (9)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 3x (12)

Round 5 :

sc over sc (12). Close with sl st and finish the thread. Sew the horns between rows 6 to 10 of the head.

— Snout Horn :

Info :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

sc over sc (9)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 3x (12)

Round 5 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 4x (16)

Round 6 :

sc over sc (16). Close with sl st and cut a larger thread for sewing. Sew the horn between rows 19 to 24 of the head, before starting to sew, center the horn between the eyes, so it doesn't move out of place, place some pins and then start sewing.

— Crown :

Info :

Start with the color line QUARRY (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

Make 36 ch, skip the first ch and from the second ch make [5 sc and 1 triple inc] 5x, 5 sc (45)

Round 2 :

sc over sc (45)

Round 3 :

6 sc, 1 triple inc, [7 sc and 1 triple inc] 4x, 6 sc (55)

Round 4 :

sc over sc (55)

Round 5 :

Turn the work, make 1 ch, 7 sc, 1 triple inc, [9 sc and 1 triple inc] 4x, 7 sc (65). Close with sl st and finish the thread.

Round 6 :

Now attach the thread in the color QUARRY on the side right in the corner, let's do 5 sc on the side of the crown, then 65 sc, go down the other side with 5 sc, make 1 ch and cut a larger thread for sewing.

Info :

Fasten the thread in color PINKISH in the first dc from the top of the last row and do, 1 dc, skip 3 dc and in the next one do 8 dc in the same place, skip 3 dc and in the next one do 1 dc, do this sequence until you complete 8 fans, after the last fan, skip 3 dc and make 1 dc, make 1 ch and finish the thread.

Info :

Then attach the thread in the color QUARRY in the direction we made the first triple increase, right in the middle of it and make 6 sl st vertically (see the image), then make 1 ch and finish the thread. Do this detail 5 times, always starting in the middle of the increases on the first row.

— Crown Seaming :

Info :

Use the tapestry needle to sew the crown to the head. Sew the crown between rows 1 to 18 of the head, leaving a distance of 7 sc on each side of the eyes.

— Body :

Info :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 8 sc

Round 2 :

Inc all around (16)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 8x (24)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 8x (32)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 8x (40)

Round 6 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 8x (48)

Round 7 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 8x (56)

Round 8 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 8x (64)

Round 9-20 :

sc over sc (64) - [12 rows]

Round 21 :

16 sc, 16 dec, 16 sc (48)

Round 22-25 :

sc over sc (48) - [4 rows]

Round 26 :

[4 sc and 1 dec] 8x (40)

Round 27-30 :

sc over sc (40) - [4 rows]

Round 31 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 8x (32)

Round 32-33 :

sc over sc all around (32) - [2 rows]. Close with sl st and finish the thread.

— Legs :

Info :

Start with the color line PINKISH (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

Make 6 ch, skip the first ch, from the second ch make 4 sc, in the last ch 3 sc in the same place, at the bottom of the ch make 3 sc, in the last ch 1 inc (12)

Round 2 :

1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)

Round 3 :

1 sc and 1 inc, 3 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 3x, 3 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 2x (24)

Round 4 :

2 sc and 1 inc, 3 sc, [2 sc and 1 inc] 3x, 3 sc, [2 sc and 1 inc] 2x (30) Change to color QUARRY

Round 5 :

sc over sc in BLO (30)

Round 6-7 :

sc over sc (30) - [2 rows]

Round 8 :

4 sc, [1 dec and 1 sc] 6x, 8 sc (24)

Round 9 :

[2 sc and 1 dec] 6x (18)

Round 10 :

sc over sc (18)

Round 11 :

6 sc, [1 inc] 6x, 6 sc (24)

Round 12 :

6 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 6x, 6 sc (30)

Round 13 :

[1 inc] 2x, 24 sc, [1 inc] 4x (36)

Round 14-16 :

sc over sc (36) - [3 rows]

Round 17 :

8 sc, [1 sc and 1 dec] 6x, 10 sc (30)

Round 18-19 :

sc over sc (30) - [2 rows]

Round 20 :

8 sc, [1 dec] 6x, 10 sc (24)

Round 21 :

[1 dec] 2x, 12 sc, [1 dec] 4x (18)

Info :

Put stuffing. But don't put too much padding on the thigh part, this part has to be flatter.

Round 22 :

[1 sc and 1 dec] 6x (12)

Round 23 :

[1 dec] 6x (6). Close the leg with the inverted magic ring. Fasten the legs to the body, before fastening, position the legs in the place you want to fasten, I like to leave them a little further forward, so there is not a very large space between one leg and the other. Watch the video where I teach how to attach the legs, watch until the end and carefully, because in the video I explain and show the rows where you will attach the legs.

— Arms :

Info :

Start with the color line PINKISH (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 dc and 1 inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 6x (24) Change to color QUARRY

Round 5 :

sc over sc in BLO (24)

Round 6-7 :

sc over sc (24) - [2 rows]

Round 8 :

3 sc, [1 dec and 1 sc] 6x, 3 sc (18)

Round 9-18 :

sc over sc (18) - [10 rows]

Info :

Only put padding on the underside of the little arm.

Round 19 :

[4 sc and 1 dec] 3x (15)

Round 20 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 3x (12)

Round 21 :

Fold the little arm in half and close it with 6 sc (6). Chain 1 and cut a larger thread to sew the arms to the body.

— Embroidery - Claws :

Info :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE and tapestry needle. Embroider the claws of the legs between the rows between rows 4 to 6 of the legs, leave a space of 2 sc between them, I made 3 claws on each foot. On the arms make the claws between rows 4 to 6, also leave a space of 2 sc between them, the same amount of claws that you made on the feet also do on the hands.

— Tail :

Info :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (12)

Round 3 :

sc over sc (12)

Round 4 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 6x (18)

Round 5 :

sc over sc (18)

Round 6 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 6x (24)

Round 7 :

sc over sc (24)

Round 8 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 6x (30)

Round 9 :

sc over sc (30)

Round 10 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 6x (36)

Round 11 :

sc over sc all around (36)

Round 12 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 6x (42)

Round 13 :

sc over sc (42)

Round 14 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 6x (48)

Round 15 :

sc over sc (48). Close with sl st and cut a larger thread for sewing. Sew the tail to the back of the body between rows 2 to 18. Stuff.

— Bowel - Girl Version :

Info :

Use the line in color SWEETNESS (2.0 mm needle)

Round 1 :

Make 30 chains, close with sl st in the first chain (it will form a chain ring). Then make 1 sc for each ch (30)

Round 2-6 :

sc over sc (30). Close with sl st and finish the thread. Then double the loop and tie the thread in the color SWEETNESS in the middle of the loop and make about 6 turns, take the line to the back of the loop, tie a couple of knots and then finish the thread.

— Dress - Girl Version :

Info :

Use the line in color SWEETNESS (3mm needle)

Round 1 :

Make 42 chains, close with sl st in the first chain (it will form a chain ring). Chain 2 up and crochet 1 hdc for each ch (42). Close with sl st in first ch counting from top to bottom.

Round 2 :

Go up ch 2 and do hdc on hdc all around (42). Close with sl st in first ch counting from top to bottom.

Round 3 :

Go up ch 3 and make 1 dc in the same place, make 2 dc for each dc all around (84).

Info :

Change to color PINKISH, let's do the lace stitch 1 sl st and ch 2 until the end, finish off the thread.

Info :

Now attach the thread to the color SWEETNESS in any spaghetti strap on the first row, (be careful that the seam is towards the back of the dress). Make 6 sc, go up 18 ch, skip 6 ch and make 1 sc for each ch, at the base of the skirt make 30 sc, go up 18 ch, skip 6 ch and make 1 sc for each ch, finish with 6 sc, close with sl st and tie off the thread.

HANDLE BAR :

In the first strap we made of the dress, fasten the thread in PINK to the first sc after 6 ch, make the lace stitch: 1 sl st and 2 ch until the last sc on the strap, finish off the thread. Do the same thing in the second loop, but start in the first sc at the bottom of the loop.

Info :

After embroidering the spaghetti straps, place the dress on the hippopotamus (hippopotamus in this pattern refers to the doll body), see the best position and distance of the straps. Take off the hippopotamus dress and place the ends of the straps inside the dress, position them and leave a space between one and the other, then with a tapestry needle sew a few stitches taking the strap and the dress to secure it (you can add buttons if desired).

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the crown to the head between rows 1 to 18, leaving a distance of 7 sc on each side of the eyes; use tapestry needle and small stitches for an even seam.
  • Sew the three horns to the head: place the two side horns between rows 6 and 10 and the snout horn centered between the eyes around rows 19 to 24; pin in place before sewing to ensure symmetry.
  • Attach the head to the body using the long thread left when closing the head; match the neck opening to the top of the body and sew firmly with overcast or mattress stitches.
  • Position and sew the legs to the bottom of the body in the spaces indicated in the pattern, slightly forward for balance; fasten securely and stuff the body to the desired firmness before final stitching.
  • Sew the arms to the sides of the body using the longer thread left after closing; fold small arm pieces, close with 6 sc and attach at the chosen row for natural placement.
  • Attach the tail to the back of the body between rows 2 to 18 and secure the seam well; add stuffing to the tail before final placement.
  • Add embroidery details (eyes, lashes, eyebrows, claws) after parts are sewn and before final finishing; tie off and weave ends inside to hide threads.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round and any increases or decreases to keep the shaping accurate throughout the pattern.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but gradually; add small amounts of filling as you shape each piece to avoid lumps and to maintain soft, smooth curves.
  • 💡Pin all parts (head, arms, legs, tail, crown) in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and symmetry, adjusting until you are happy with the pose.

This Triceratops duo pattern brings playful charm and personality to your amigurumi collection. Follow the detailed rounds, embroidery and finishing tips to create two unique companions with expressive faces and sweet accessories. Whether for gifting or display, these little dinosaurs will warm hearts and spark smiles. 🧶🦖✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 18-22 cm tall depending on yarn tension and hook size; using the recommended yarn and hooks will produce a size similar to the photos.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size; adjust the hook accordingly and consider that small details like safety eyes and embroidery will change scale.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so a basic knowledge of crochet stitches (sc, inc, dec, working in BLO/FLO) and amigurumi finishing techniques is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, detail work like embroidery, and how many accessories you add.