T-Rex Dinosaur Crochet Pattern - Free Tyrannosaurus Rex Crochet Pattern & Video Tutorial

Written by: Brittany Smiley

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Bring the king of dinosaurs to life with this free T-Rex crochet pattern. Pair it with our "Happy Birthday Old Sport" magical crochet greeting card for a roar-some gift. This quick project can be crocheted in just a few hours and matches a character from our "Poppy and Percy Polar Bear Dinosaur Adventure" book.

Why You'll Love Crocheting Your Own Lex the T-Rex:


  • Quick project: Crochet this dino in just a few hours
  • Unique personality: Fierce but lovable expression
  • Book character: Featured in a children's dinosaur adventure book
  • Versatile: Great for birthdays, dinosaur enthusiasts, and book lovers

Prepare to unleash your inner paleontologist with our free T-Rex crochet pattern! 🦖 This isn't just any dinosaur - it's a fierce yet lovable character straight from the pages of our "Poppy and Percy Polar Bear Dinosaur Adventure" book.


With its distinctive toothy grin and playful eyes, this tyrannosaurus rex crochet pattern is bursting with personality. It's the perfect project for crocheters looking to create a unique, character-driven stuffed animal.


Don't let this predator's fearsome reputation fool you - our crochet T-Rex stuffed animal is designed to be a quick and enjoyable crochet experience for crafters of all skill levels.

A Magical Greeting Card to Match Your Prehistoric Pal

What's better than a handmade T-Rex? A T-Rex with a witty greeting card, of course! Our "Happy Birthday Old Sport" magical crochet greeting card is the perfect complement to your crocheted creation.



Imagine the laughter when someone receives this fierce but friendly T-Rex along with a card that playfully nods to its ancient origins. It's a combination that's sure to make any birthday unforgettable, whether for a child or the young at heart.

From Book Page to Crochet Hook

Did you know that this T-Rex is a star? That's right - you'll find this charming character in our "Poppy and Percy Polar Bear Dinosaur Adventure" children's book.


By crocheting this T-Rex, you're not just making a stuffed animal - you're bringing a beloved book character to life. It's a fantastic way to encourage reading and imaginative play, making it an ideal gift for young book lovers.


Plus, you can personalize the book with your name and the name of the kid you’re gifting it to so you’re both the star of the show!


Ready to start your prehistoric crochet adventure? Grab your hooks, and let's bring this charismatic T-Rex to life


Don't forget to roar with pride and share your creations by tagging @thekindnesscompanyHQ on Instagram.


Happy crocheting, and may your stitches be as strong as a T-Rex's bite!

Lex the T-Rex Crochet Pattern: Material List

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This not-so-scary T-Rex is made using 100% cotton yarn. The fun colors and playful details will make him a favorite of any little one. 😉


Skill Level: Beginner +

Crochet Time: 2 - 4 hours


Terms:

This pattern uses US terminology.


  • ch - chain
  • dc - double crochet
  • dec - decrease
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • inc - increase
  • MR - magic ring
  • rnd(s) - round(s)
  • sc - single crochet
  • sl st - slip stitch
  • st(s) - stitches

Materials:


  • SCHACHENMAYR CATANIA ORIGINALS YARN - Sport weight (#2) (100% Cotton, 1.75 oz/50 g, 137 yds/125 m)
    • Salmon/ 401 (28 g)
    • Yellow/ 403 (3 g)
  • Small amount of black yarn for mouth
  • Hook -2/2.20 mm
  • 6 mm safety eyes
  • Fiberfil
  • Stitch marker(s)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors

SPECIAL STITCHES:
picot - ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch


Notes:
This pattern is made using continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first or last stitch of each round and move up as you complete the rounds. At the end of each final round, slip stitch into the first stitch of the round and fasten off.


Stitches within () are to be repeated the amount of times set out in the pattern.


When instructions state # sc, this means to complete one sc in each of the next # of stitches.

Lex The T-Rex Stuffy Crochet Pattern: Head

Use salmon yarn.


Rnd 1 - 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2 - 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3 - (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4 - (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnds 5-8 - 24 sc
Rnd 9 - (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 10 - 30 sc
Rnd 11 - (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Rnds 12-13 - 36 sc
Rnd 14 - (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Rnds 15-17 - 42 sc


Insert eyes between 9th and 10th rnds.
Leave 10 sts between two eyes.


Rnd 18 - (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 19 - (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 20 - (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 21 - (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 22 - (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)


Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing, Stuff head.


Using a tapestry needle, weave tail through front loops of last rnd and pull gently to
close.



EYELID Make 2
Use salmon yarn.
Ch 5


Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew eyelids on above eyes as shown in images on the right.



Lex the T-Rex Crochet Video Instruction

Lex The T-Rex Crochet Stuffed Animal Pattern: Body

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Use salmon yarn.


Rnd 1 - 8 sc in MR (8)
Rnd 2 - 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3 - (1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4 - 1 sc, 1 inc, (2 sc, 1 inc) x 7, 1 sc (32)
Rnd 5 - (3 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (40)
Rnds 6-10 - 40 sc
Rnd 11 - 10 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec) x 5, 15 sc (35)
Rnds 12-13 - 35 sc
Rnd 14 - (5 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (30)
Rnds 15-17 - 30 sc
Rnd 18 - (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 19 - 24 sc
Rnd 20 - (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 21 - (4 sc, 1 dec) x 3 - 15 sc


Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff body.


Sew head to body at rounds 11 to 16.

Lex The T-Rex Crochet Pattern: Legs, Arms and Tail

ARMS Make 2
Use salmon yarn.


Rnd 1 - 7 sc in MR (7)
Rnds 2-9 - 7 sc


Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Do
not stuff arms.


Sew arms to body at round 12th-16th rnd of
the body.


TAIL
Use salmon yarn.


Rnd 1 - 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2 - 1 inc, 5 sc (7)
Rnd 3 - 1 inc, 6 sc (8)
Rnd 4 - 1 inc, 7 sc (9)
Rnd 5 - 9 sc
Rnd 6 - (2 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 7 - 3 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc (14)
Rnd 8 - 14 sc
Rnd 9 - 3 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc (16)
Rnd 10 - 16 sc
Rnd 11 - 4 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc (18)
Rnd 12 - (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 13 - 8 hdc, 1 sl st . Leave the remaining sts unworked.


Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff tail. The hdcs will be at the bottom
when sewing tail to body.



LEGS/FEET Make 4 (2 legs, 2 feet)
Use salmon yarn.


Rnd 1 - 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2 - 6 inc (12)
Rnds 3-5 - 12 sc
Rnd 6 - (2 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (9)
Rnds 7-8 - 9 sc
Rnd 9 - (1 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (6)


Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the leg/foot.


Using the tapestry needle, weave tail through front loops of last rnd and pull gently to
close.


Sew a foot onto each leg, then sew legs onto body.


Lex The T-Rex Crochet Pattern: Mouth, Spikes and Spots

Using black yarn, embroider mouth.


SPIKES
Use yellow yarn.


Row 1 - Ch 43, starting from 2nd ch from hook, 42 sl st, ch 2, turn (42)
Row 2 - [Skip 2 sl sts, (1 dc, 1 picot, 1 dc) all in next sl st , skip 2 sl sts, 1 sl st) x7 (28)


Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew spikes down back of head, body and tail starting at the tip of the tail to the top
of the head, as shown in the images below.





SPOTS Make 3 (1 small, 1 medium, 1 large)
Use yellow yarn.


Small spot
5 sc in MR (5)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew onto right side of body as shown in the images below.




Medium spot
6 sc in MR (6)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew onto right side of body as shown in the images below.



Large spot
7 sc in MR (7)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew onto left side of body as shown in the images below.


Wrapping Up Your Jurassic Crochet Journey

Congratulations! You've successfully brought a T-Rex to life with your own two hands. 🎉


Isn't it amazing how a few hours and some yarn can transport you millions of years into the past?



Your new dinosaur friend is more than just a stuffed animal - it's a character with a story, ready to spark imagination and play.


Whether it's stomping across a child's bedroom or guarding a bookshelf, this T-Rex is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes.

The Perfect Prehistoric Gift Combo

Remember, to make your handmade gift truly unforgettable, pair your crocheted T-Rex with our matching "Happy Birthday Old Sport" magical crochet greeting card. It's the perfect way to add a touch of humor to your prehistoric creation.


Imagine the delight on someone's face when they receive this dynamic duo - a fierce but friendly T-Rex and a card that perfectly captures its playful spirit. It's a combination that's sure to make any birthday roar-some!

From Crochet Hook to Storybook

Don't forget, your T-Rex isn't just any amigurumi - it's a star of our "Poppy and Percy Polar Bear Dinosaur Adventure" book. 


Why not complete the gift with a copy of the book? It's a fantastic way to bring the character to life and encourage a love of reading.

Share Your Cretaceous Creations

We'd love to see your finished T-Rex! Show off those fierce expressions and playful poses. Tag @thekindnesscompanyHQ on Instagram or use #KindnessCrochet to join our community of dino-loving crocheters.


Your unique take on this prehistoric pal might just inspire others to pick up their hooks and journey back in time!

Ready for More Dino-mite Crochet?

If you've enjoyed this T-Rex pattern, why not explore our other dinosaur and storybook character patterns? There's a whole prehistoric world waiting for you to crochet!


Remember, every stitch you make brings joy, sparks imagination, and spreads a little kindness in the world. So keep those hooks moving and let your creativity roar!


Until our next crochet adventure, may your yarn be tangle-free and your stitches be dino-mite.

P.S. Don't forget to grab your matching "Happy Birthday Old Sport" magical crochet greeting card to complete your Jurassic gift set!

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