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Tommy the T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern

Tommy the T-Rex 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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Cute Companion

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

About This Tommy the T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates Tommy, a small, mischievous T-Rex amigurumi made from separate crocheted pieces and sewn together. The design features embroidered stripes and tiny teeth for character and charm. Youll work in the round using basic amigurumi techniques and assemble each part to bring Tommy to life.

Tommy the T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Intermediate-level stitches include increases, decreases and simple bobble stitches for detail. The finished Tommy is approximately 23cm tall when made with the recommended materials.

Why You'll Love This Tommy the T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures personality with just a few simple shapes and a little embroidery. I enjoy how the small details—like the stripes and tiny teeth—transform a basic amigurumi into a character with attitude. I also love that it is made from separate pieces so you can customise colours and placement easily. Sharing this pattern lets me see so many creative variations from makers, which always inspires me.

Tommy the T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Tommy the T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Tommy the T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Tommy the T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with colours when I make Tommy; try pastel greens and peaches for a softer look or bold brights for a playful version.

You can change the yarn weight and hook to alter Tommy's size: use a thicker yarn and larger hook for a chunky, huggable dino or a finer yarn for a keychain-sized mini.

I often swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes to make the toy toddler-friendly and give it a different expression.

Mix and match yarn textures — cotton gives a neat finish while acrylic adds softness; try a boucle or fuzzy yarn for a novelty look.

Add accessories like a tiny crochet scarf, bow or felt crown to personalise Tommy for gifting or seasonal themes.

Try different stitch patterns on the stomach circle or use surface crochet to create spots or scales for more detail.

Embroider different mouth shapes or eyebrow lines to change Tommy's personality from mischievous to friendly or surprised.

For stability, sew small beanbag pellets into the base of the torso before finishing to help Tommy stand upright.

I sometimes use contrasting colours for the feet and tail tip to create a two-tone effect that really pops in photos.

Don't be afraid to shorten or lengthen the tail rounds to experiment with proportions — a longer tail changes the whole silhouette.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can lead to accidental miscounts; place a marker at the start of each round to stay on track and recount often. ✗ Not stuffing gradually results in lumps or awkward shaping; stuff a little at a time and shape as you go for a smooth finish. ✗ Changing colour incorrectly makes a visible knot or loose join; pull through the new colour on the last stitch of the previous round to create a neat change. ✗ Forgetting to indent eyes will leave them protruding too much; use a length of yarn under each safety eye and pull tight to indent, then tie securely. ✗ Overtight tension can make pieces stiff and hard to assemble; maintain a consistent, slightly firm but not overly tight tension for even stitches.

Tommy the T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable Tommy the T-Rex amigurumi with this friendly intermediate crochet pattern. Youll build Tommy from separate pieces and assemble them to create a cute, poseable little dinosaur with embroidered stripes and teeth. Clear, step-by-step rounds and helpful assembly notes make it easy to follow. Perfect as a handmade gift or a charming shelf friend.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Tommy the T-Rex Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    8ply/DK or Light Worsted yarn - GREEN, more than 50g (main body)
  • 02
    8ply/DK or Light Worsted yarn - ORANGE, 25g (accent for feet, stomach and stripes)
  • 03
    WHITE 4ply yarn or embroidery thread for teeth and small embroidered details
  • 04
    Suggested yarns used in photos: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Col 425 Pistachio Green (GREEN) and Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Col 409 Light Camel (ORANGE)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.75mm (C-2 US)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Polyester toy stuffing
  • 05
    7.5mm plastic safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 06
    Stitch marker (optional)

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— Arms :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR [6]

Round 2 :

(sc, inc) x 3 [9]

Round 3 :

(sc x 2, inc) x 3 [12]

Round 4-7 :

sc x 12 [12]

Info :

Stuff, sc across the top and fasten off. Leave a tail for sewing.

— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR [6]

Round 2 :

inc x 6 [12]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(sc x 2, inc) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(sc x 3, inc) x 6 [30]

Round 6 :

(sc x 4, inc) x 6 [36]

Round 7 :

sc x 36 [36]

Round 8 :

sc x 14, dc bobble, sc x 6, dc bobble, sc x 14 [36]

Round 9-10 :

sc x 36 [36]

Round 11 :

(dec, sc x 4) x 6 [30]

Round 12-13 :

sc x 30 [30]

Round 14 :

(sc x 2, inc) x 10 [40]

Round 15 :

(sc x 3, inc) x 10 [50]

Round 16 :

(sc x 9, inc) x 5 [55]

Round 17-19 :

sc x 55 [55]

Round 20 :

(sc x 6, dec) x 6, sc x 7 [49]

Round 21 :

(sc x 5, dec) x 7 [42]

Round 22 :

(sc x 4, dec) x 7 [35]

Round 23 :

(sc x 3, dec) x 7 [28]

Round 24 :

sc x 28 [28]

Info :

Place 7.5mm safety eyes between rounds 17-18, 25 stitches apart. Stuff head and continue stuffing until fastened off. To indent the eyes, using the one piece of green yarn sew a stitch under each safety eye, pull the yarn and tie together.

Round 25 :

(sc x 2, dec) x 7 [21]

Round 26 :

sc x 21 [21]

Round 27 :

(sc x 3, dec) x 4, sc [17]

Round 28 :

sc x 2, (dec, sc) x 5 [12]

Round 29 :

dec x 6 [6]

Info :

Weave tail through stitches of final round and pull to close. Weave end.

— Legs and torso :

Round 1 :

5 sc in MR [5]

Round 2 :

inc x 5 [10]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 5 [15]

Round 4 :

(sc x 2, inc) x 5 [20]

Info :

Change to GREEN yarn.

Round 5 :

in BLO: sc x 20 [20]

Round 6-12 :

sc x 20 [20]

Info :

Fasten off 1st leg ONLY, continue for 2nd leg.

Round 13 :

ch5, sc x 20 around 1st leg, sc in 5 ch, sc x 20 in 2nd leg [50]

Round 14 :

sc in 5 ch, sc x 45 [50]

Round 15-22 :

sc x 50 [50]

Info :

Stuff and continue stuffing as you go.

Round 23 :

(sc x 8, dec) x 5 [45]

Round 24-25 :

sc x 45 [45]

Round 26 :

(sc x 7, dec) x 5 [40]

Round 27-28 :

sc x 40 [40]

Round 29 :

(sc x 6, dec) x 5 [35]

Round 30-31 :

sc x 35 [35]

Round 32 :

(sc x 5, dec) x 5 [30]

Round 33-34 :

sc x 30 [30]

Round 35 :

(sc x 4, dec) x 5 [25]

Round 36 :

sc x 25 [25]

Round 37 :

(sc x 3, dec) x 5 [20]

Round 38 :

sc x 20 [20]

Info :

Weave tail through final round and pull to close. Leave a tail for sewing.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR [4]

Round 2 :

sc x 4 [4]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 2 [6]

Round 4 :

sc x 6 [6]

Round 5 :

(sc x 2, inc) x 2 [8]

Round 6 :

(sc x 3, inc) x 2 [10]

Round 7 :

sc x 10 [10]

Round 8 :

(sc x 4, inc) x 2 [12]

Round 9 :

(sc x 5, inc) x 2 [14]

Round 10 :

sc x 14 [14]

Round 11 :

(sc x 6, inc) x 2 [16]

Round 12 :

(sc x 7, inc) x 2 [18]

Round 13 :

(sc x 8, inc) x 2 [20]

Round 14 :

sc x 20 [20]

Round 15 :

(sc x 3, inc) x 5 [25]

Round 16 :

sc x 25 [25]

Round 17 :

(sc x 4, inc) x 5 [30]

Round 18 :

sc x 30 [30]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Stomach :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR [6]

Round 2 :

inc x 6 [12]

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 [18]

Round 4 :

(sc x 2, inc) x 6 [24]

Round 5 :

(sc x 3, inc) x 6 [30]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Assembly :

Item 1 :

Stomach - sew to torso between rounds 21-30.

Item 2 :

Arms - sew to sides of torso between rounds 28-34.

Item 3 :

Head - sew to torso, go around twice to make secure.

Item 4 :

Tail - sew to torso between rounds 19-27.

Item 5 :

Stripes - using ORANGE, embroider stripes over every second round for the tail, back of the torso and head.

Item 6 :

Teeth - using WHITE, embroider teeth on each side of the head over rounds 8-10.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the stomach to the torso between rounds 21-30, centering it on the front and stitching through both layers to secure.
  • Position and sew the arms to the sides of the torso between rounds 28-34, angling slightly forward and stitching around the opening to secure.
  • Attach the head to the top of the torso, aligning the neck opening and sewing all the way around twice to make the join strong.
  • Sew the tail to the torso between rounds 19-27, ensuring it is centered on the back and securing with tight stitches.
  • Embroider stripes using ORANGE over every second round along the tail, down the back of the torso and on the head as shown.
  • Embroider small teeth on each side of the head with WHITE over rounds 8-10, and indent safety eyes by pulling yarn under each eye and tying.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds and the start of each new round for accurate shaping.
  • 💡Stuff the pieces gradually and consistently to avoid lumps and to maintain the intended shape of each part.
  • 💡When changing colour, pull through the new colour on the last stitch of the previous round to create a neat transition.
  • 💡Ensure safety eyes are secured according to manufacturer instructions and consider embroidering eyes for small children.

Thanks for choosing Tommy the T-Rex! This quirky little dinosaur is designed to be fun to make and even more fun to personalise. Use bright or soft colours to change his mood and make each Tommy your own. 🧶🦖

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 23 cm tall (9 inches) when using the recommended yarn and 2.75mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size; choose an appropriate hook and expect a different finished height.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with magic ring, increases, decreases and working in the round.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time can vary depending on experience and how much detailing you add.

Are safety eyes required or can I embroider eyes instead?

You may use 7.5mm safety eyes as suggested or embroider the eyes if you prefer or make the toy safer for very young children.