Roar into the Holidays: Adorable Christmas Triceratops Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Pattern: Roar into the Holidays: Adorable Christmas Triceratops Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

• DK weight yarn in Dark Green (approx 50g)
• DK weight yarn in Red (approx 30g)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Light Brown (approx 10g)
• DK weight yarn in White (approx 10g)
• DK weight yarn in Gold/Yellow (approx 5g)
• 3.0mm crochet hook
• 8mm black safety eyes
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• FO: Fasten Off
• FLO: Front Loop Only
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• st(s): stitch(es)
• Rnd: Round
• Row: Row

Instructions

Important Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Head (Start with Dark Green)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Rnd 2: [inc] x6 (12)
• Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
• Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
• Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
• Rnd 6-9: sc around (30) (4 rounds)
• Rnd 10: Change to Red yarn. [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)
• Rnd 11-13: sc around (36) (3 rounds)
• Rnd 14: Change to Dark Green yarn. [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)
• Rnd 15-16: sc around (30) (2 rounds)
• Insert safety eyes between Rnd 8 and 9, about 6-7 stitches apart. Start stuffing the head.
• Rnd 17: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
• Rnd 18: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
• Continue stuffing firmly.
• Rnd 19: [sc, dec] x6 (12)
• Rnd 20: [dec] x6 (6)
• FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close the opening.

Horns (Make 3 – Beige)

• Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
• Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x2 (6)
• Rnd 3-4: sc around (6) (2 rounds)
• FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.

Frill (Red with Green Trim)

• Row 1 (Red): ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (14 sc). ch 1, turn.
• Row 2-5: sc across (14 sc). ch 1, turn.
• Row 6: sc across (14 sc). Do not turn.
• Rotate to work around the edges. Work sc evenly around the entire piece. For the top edge where the head will attach, work sc. For the curved bottom and sides, work 2 sc in each corner and sc evenly.
• Join with sl st to first sc.
• Edging (Green): With Green yarn, ch 1. Work [sc, ch 2, sl st in first ch (picot st)] in each stitch around the curved outer edge of the frill. Sl st to join. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Body (Dark Green)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Rnd 2: [inc] x6 (12)
• Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
• Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
• Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
• Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)
• Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42)
• Rnd 8-15: sc around (42) (8 rounds)
• Rnd 16: [5 sc, dec] x6 (36)
• Rnd 17: sc around (36)
• Rnd 18: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)
• Start stuffing the body.
• Rnd 19: sc around (30)
• Rnd 20: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
• Rnd 21: sc around (24)
• Continue stuffing firmly.
• Rnd 22: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
• Rnd 23: [sc, dec] x6 (12)
• FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close the opening.

Legs (Make 4 – Dark Green with White tip)

• Rnd 1 (Dark Green): 6 sc in MR (6)
• Rnd 2: [inc] x6 (12)
• Rnd 3 (BLO): sc around (12)
• Rnd 4-6: sc around (12) (3 rounds)
• Rnd 7 (FLO with White): Join White yarn to the BLO of Rnd 2. Ch 1, sc around in FLO of Rnd 2 (12). Sl st to join. FO.
• Stuff the leg firmly.
• Rnd 8 (Dark Green): [dec] x6 (6)
• FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close the opening.

Tail (Dark Green)

• Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
• Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x2, sc (7)
• Rnd 3-4: sc around (7) (2 rounds)
• Rnd 5: [2 sc, inc] x2, sc (9)
• Rnd 6-7: sc around (9) (2 rounds)
• Rnd 8: [3 sc, inc] x2, sc (11)
• Rnd 9-10: sc around (11) (2 rounds)
• Stuff lightly. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Scarf

• Using Red, Gold/Yellow, and Green yarn.
• Row 1 (Red): ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (3 sc). ch 1, turn.
• Row 2-3 (Red): sc across (3 sc). ch 1, turn.
• Row 4-5 (Gold/Yellow): Change color. sc across (3 sc). ch 1, turn.
• Row 6-7 (Green): Change color. sc across (3 sc). ch 1, turn.
• Repeat the color sequence (Red, Gold/Yellow, Green) until the scarf is desired length (approx. 18-20 rows total). FO.

Santa Hat (Red with White Trim)

• Rnd 1 (Red): 6 sc in MR (6)
• Rnd 2: sc around (6)
• Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x3 (9)
• Rnd 4: sc around (9)
• Rnd 5: [2 sc, inc] x3 (12)
• Rnd 6: sc around (12)
• Rnd 7: [3 sc, inc] x3 (15)
• Rnd 8: sc around (15)
• Rnd 9: [4 sc, inc] x3 (18)
• Rnd 10: sc around (18)
• Rnd 11 (White – Brim): Join White yarn. In FLO, sc around (18). Sl st to join.
• Pompom (White): Make a small pompom or a tiny bobble stitch. Attach to the top of the hat. FO.

Gift Box (Dark Green)

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
• Rnd 2: [inc] x6 (12)
• Rnd 3-4: sc around (12) (2 rounds)
• Stuff lightly.
• Rnd 5: [dec] x6 (6)
• FO, leave a short tail. Close the opening.
• Using Red yarn and tapestry needle, embroider a cross (‘X’) or ribbon design on the box.

Assembly

• 1. Attach Horns: Sew the three beige horns onto the top of the head, two in front above the eyes, and one slightly behind the center.
• 2. Attach Frill: Sew the red frill to the back of the head, ensuring the green picot edging frames the head.
• 3. Attach Head to Body: Sew the head securely to the front of the body.
• 4. Attach Legs: Sew the four legs to the underside of the body, two towards the front and two towards the back, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
• 5. Attach Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body.
• 6. Embroider Snowflakes: Using White yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider small asterisk-shaped snowflakes randomly on the body and tail.
• 7. Add Scarf: Wrap the striped scarf around the Triceratops’ neck and secure with a few stitches.
• 8. Place Santa Hat: Position the Santa hat on top of the head and secure it with a few stitches.
• 9. Attach Gift Box: Sew the small green gift box to one of the Triceratops’ front legs, as if it’s holding it.
• Weave in all remaining ends.