Green Dinosaur Crochet Toy in Striped Pajamas

04/06/2025

This green dinosaur crochet toy wearing cute blue and white striped pajamas is the perfect cuddly companion for little dino lovers. Made with soft yarn and a touch of whimsy, it’s ideal for both decoration and playtime.

Soft and Friendly Amigurumi Dinosaur for All Ages

From nursery shelves to bedtime snuggles, this crochet dinosaur brings comfort and creativity. Its round eyes and friendly smile make it a favorite among handmade plushies.

Pattern Here

Finished Size:

Approximately 25–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn:
- Green (body and limbs)
- Light blue and white (striped pajamas)
- Black (eyes, nostrils embroidery)
2.5 mm or 3.0 mm crochet hook
Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):

MR – Magic Ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)

Legs (make 2):

Using green yarn:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–7: sc around (18)
Round 8: (2 sc, dec) x4, 2 sc (14)
Rounds 9–13: sc around (14)
Fasten off first leg. Do not fasten off the second.

Join Legs and Make Body:

Round 14: After finishing second leg, ch 3, attach to first leg and sc around both legs and chains (14 + 3 + 14 + 3 = 34)
Rounds 15–20: sc around (34)
Change to light blue yarn. Begin pajama stripes alternating every 2 rows:
Rounds 21–30: 2 rows light blue, 2 rows white, sc around (34)
Round 31: (3 sc, dec) x6, 4 sc (28)
Round 32: (2 sc, dec) x6, 4 sc (22)
Round 33: (sc, dec) x6, 4 sc (16)
Stuff body firmly.

Head:

Switch to green yarn.
Round 1: inc x6 (6)
Round 2: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 5: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 6–14: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between rows 10–11, about 7 stitches apart.
Round 15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 18: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 19: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and close. Stuff well.

Arms (make 2):

With green yarn:
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–4: sc around (12)
Round 5: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
Rounds 6–13: sc around (9)
Do not stuff or stuff lightly. Flatten the top and sew to each side of the body.

Tail:

With green yarn:
Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Round 2: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
Rounds 4–10: sc around (8)
Stuff and sew to the lower back.

Ears (make 2):

With green yarn:
Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Round 2: inc x4 (8)
Rounds 3–4: sc around (8)
Fasten off and flatten slightly. Sew to each side of the head.

Eyes and Face Details:

If not using safety eyes, embroider eyes with black yarn.
Use small black stitches for nostrils (2 stitches above the snout).
Optional: Add a small embroidered smile under the snout.

Head Spikes (make 3 or 4):

With green yarn:
Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Round 2: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
Round 3: sc around (6)
Stuff lightly, fasten off, and sew in a row along the top of the head.

Pajama Buttons (optional):

With white yarn or thread, embroider 3–4 small dots along the front of the pajamas to mimic buttons.