Plush Triceratops Stuffy Crochet Pattern
This plush triceratops crochet pattern is extra cuddly and a great size! The plush yarn helps it work up quickly, while still being extra snuggly.
Plush Triceratops Crochet Pattern Notes
This plush triceratops crochet pattern is extra cuddly but works up so quickly compared to “traditional” yarn. It stands about 10 inches tall and the arms and legs are movable! I have A LOT of videos to help you out with making it.
This is one of my Mix & Make patterns, because you can mix up the body and make something completely different! There are two different bodies for one head, so if you don’t love this stuffy version you can also make it in a Big Footed Snuggler Version!
You can choose to work with different yarn, just keep in mind that although many yarns are classified the same, they can work up much differently. Keep scrolling for the full free pattern!
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The head for both patterns is the same. Then you will have the Long-Legged Stuffy with movable arms and legs, and the Big Footed Snuggler. If you want to see similar patterns, I also have the Mix & Make Unicorn and the Mix & Make Lion!
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Friendly Triceratops Stuffy Pattern
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Friendly Triceratops Snuggler Pattern
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Free Plush Triceratops Pattern Materials
To get started making this free Plush Triceratops crochet pattern, you’ll want to gather all your materials first.
You will need:
- 180g Premier Basix Chenille in Main Color
- 30g Premier Basix Chenille in Accent Color
- small amount black worsted yarn
- Stuffing
- 15mm safety eyes
- 4.5mm crochet hook (or hook size that keeps stitches tight and feels comfortable)
- Needle
- Stitch marker
video tutorials
These methods are used in this pattern!
Notes:
This triceratops is the more traditional stuffy, with a defined body and adorably long arms and legs. This is a good-sized stuffy, when sitting it is about 10 inches tall. The frill and horns are attached to the head and then to the body.
If you attach the arms and legs this way, you can have movable limbs!
You can use safety eyes or try out embroidered eyes so it would be safe for a baby/toddler.
I have a collection of embroidery videos here.
I used blanket yarn for this pattern, a size 6 weight. I typically use Premier Basix Chenille, Bernat Blanket and Bernat Baby Blanket. I think these are interchangeable size wise. I use a 4.5mm hook for the Premier Basix Chenille and a 5mm for Bernat, which is much smaller than the recommended size on the label, but I want nice, tight stitches for this type of pattern. If this is too tight for you, size up a hook size until you can crochet comfortably but still have tight stitches.
Please be aware that even though the label may say it is size 6, some materials and brands work up much differently. Keep that in mind as you are choosing your yarn.
Suitable yarns could be regular Bernat Blanket, Premier Basix Chenille yarn or Cozy Cub from Michaels (formerly Big Twist from Joann’s).
Mix & Make Plush Triceratops Head Pattern
Head
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 6. (6)
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (12)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (18)
Round 4: SC in the first 2, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Rounds 5-7: SC in each around. *3 rounds*
Round 8: SC INC in the next 6 stitches. SC in the remaining 18. (30)
Round 9: *SC in the first, SC INC in the next.* Repeat for a total of 6 times. SC in the remaining 18. (36)
Rounds 10-12: SC in each around. (36) *3 rounds*
Round 13: SC in the first 4, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (30)
Add safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, about 6 stitches apart. These are the rounds that go up from the snout to make the forehead. Center them using the increases. start stuffing. continue to close.
Round 14: SC in the first 3, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 15: SC in the first 2, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (18)
Round 16: SC in the first, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (12)
Round 17: INV DEC in each around. (6)
Sew the remaining hole closed.
Head Frill
Row 1: Chain 26 and turn. In the 3rd chain from the hook, HDC. HDC in each all the way back. (24)
Row 2: Chain 1 and turn. HDC in the first, INC in the next. Repeat until the end. Change to accent color on the last stitch. chain 1 and turn. (36)
Row 3: (Each comma separates a stitch. The “chain 2” creates the arch of each spike.) *SC, DC, chain 2, DC, SC.* Repeat * * for a total of 9 spikes.
Attaching the Frill
Watch my tutorial video for attaching the triceratops frill here.
Fasten off and weave in the accent ends. Cut the yarn of the main color so you can use it to attach the frill to the head. Attach the frill on the line between rounds 10 and 11, two rounds behind the eyes. Center the middle spike (spike 5) between the eyes. The frill will cover about 3/4 of the head. On the underside, there should be about 8-9 stitches between each end of the frill.
Don’t attach it straight up- it should lie on a slant. The frill will angle away from the nose. As you sew, make sure that you pull tightly- not enough to make a pucker in the head, but enough that the frill looks more “welded on.”
Worsted Weight Yarn Horn (make 3)
Using a 4mm hook
Round 1: In a magic circle, 6 SC. (6)
Round 2: SC in each around. (6)
Round 3: SC in first, SC INC in next. Repeat around. (9)
Round 4: SC in each around. (9)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew on. Attach one on round 3-4, centered between the eyes. Attach the other two around rounds 9-10. I used each eye and lined them up just outside of each eye.
This is the completed triceratops head. Assemble before attaching to body.
Stuffy Body
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 4: SC in the first 2, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (32)
Round 5-8: SC in each around. (32) *4 rounds*
Round 9: SC in the first 2, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Rounds 10-13: SC in each around. (24) *4 rounds*
Start stuffing here. Stuff as you go.
Round 14: SC in the first, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (16)
Round 15: SC in each around. (16)
Round 16: INV DEC in each around. (8)
From here, you will increase out to make the disc that you will attach to the head.
Round 17: In the front loop only, SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 18: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the head with. Watch the video tutorial here. See this video for how to attach to body!
Arms (make 2)
Using Accent Color:
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 6. (6)
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (12)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (18)
Change to Main Color.
Round 4: SC in the first two, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 5: SC in each around. (24)
Round 6: SC in the first two, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (18)
Begin to stuff here, and then continue to stuff as you go. I usually only stuff the bottom half.
Round 7: SC in the next 6. INV DEC 6x (12)
Round 8: SC in the next 6. INV DEC 3x (9)
Rounds 9-16: SC in each around. (9)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to attach. Flatten the top and whipstitch across to sew the remaining hole closed. Attach using my favorite method around rounds 13-14 of the body. Watch a tutorial here!
Legs (make 2)
Using Accent Color:
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8. (8)
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Change to Main Color
Round 4: SC in the first two, SC INC in the next. Repeat around (32)
Round 5: SC in each around. (32)
Round 6: SC in the first two, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 7: SC in the first 8, then INV DEC 8x. (16)
Round 8: SC in the first 8, then INV DEC 4X. (12)
Begin to stuff here, and then continue to stuff as you go. I usually only stuff the bottom half.
Rounds 9-18: SC in each around. (12) *10 rounds*
Fasten off and leave a long tail to attach. Flatten the top and whipstitch across to sew the remaining hole closed. Attach using my favorite way to attach plush limbs around round 4-5 of the body.
Tail
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 6. (6)
Round 2: SC in each around. (6)
Round 3: SC INC in each around. (12)
Round 4: SC in each around. (12)
Round 5: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (18)
Round 6: SC in each around. (18)
Round 7: SC in the first 2, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 8: SC in each around. (24)
From Left to Right:
PINK: Premier Basix Chenille in Bubblegum
Bernat Baby Blanket in Baby Pink
GREEN: Premier Basix Chenille in Kiwi
Premier Basix Chenille in Emerald
BLUE: Premier Basix Chenille in Midnight
Premier Basix Chenille in Mint
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I was gifted a ton of Bernat Baby Blanket and Chenille Snuggler but thick yarns and says use hook 8, seems big! What size hook would you recommend?
I use a 5mm with Bernat Baby Blanket and even smaller – 4 to 4.5mm with Chenille yarns!