Toby the Tarbosaurus – Free Dinosaur Crochet Pattern
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Adding to my collection of dinosaur amigurumi, I am excited to share the free dinosaur crochet pattern for Toby the Tarbosaurus! This free T Rex crochet pattern is based on the Tarbosaurus dinosuar, which is very similar to the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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I would classify this crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.
Free Crochet Pattern for Toby the Tarbosaurus
Pattern Specifics
Measurements: Approximately 10” tall (sitting) or 12” tall (standing)
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4), Worsted
Yarn Used: WeCrochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (green): 180 yds, color B (light green): 50 yds, color C (white): 4 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 12mm safety eyes
Stitch Abbreviations
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
Special Stitches
SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.
Notes
- Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
- All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
- Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
- Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
- Body, head, legs, arms, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the spikes.
- See tutorial photos.
Pattern
Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:
Body
Using color A (shown as green):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
R9-18: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)
R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
R20: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)
R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R22-25: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R27-28: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R29: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R30: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Fill with stuffing.
Head
Using color A (shown as green)::
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R6-10: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R12: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
R14: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
R15: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around. (54 sts)
R16: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around. (60 sts)
R17: 1 SC in each of the next 32 sts. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the next 28 sts. (60 sts)
The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front of the face. The 28 sts between the two st markers sit flat and indicate the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R14 and R15, with 14 sts between. Embroider around eyes for additional detail, if desired. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.
R18-19: 1 SC in each st around. (60 sts)
R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)
R21: * SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
R22: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)
R23: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
R24: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R25: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R27: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R28: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R29: *SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R30: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.
Legs (make 2)
Using color B (shown as light green):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Using color A (shown as green):
R7-8: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R10: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (20 sts)
R13-20: 1 SC in each st around. (20 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R21: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (9 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Arms (make 2)
Using color B (shown as light green):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
Using color A (shown as green):
R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R8: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (20 sts)
R9: 1 SC in each st around. (20 sts)
R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)
R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R16: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Tail
Using color A (shown as green):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
R9: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)
R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R11-12: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R14-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Fill with stuffing.
Spikes (make 7)
Using color B (shown as light green):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R6: Fold the spike closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (8 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Assembling & Finishing
See tutorial photos.
Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R14-19 of the bottom of the head.
Using color A (shown as green), embroider 2 nostrils on head, over R4-5, leaving about 4 sts between each nostril.
Attach legs over R7-8 of body, with 4 sts showing between.
Using color C (shown as white), embroider 3 nails on each leg, over R5-7, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.
Attach arms over R19-26 on each side of the body, At the top of the arms, leave approximately 14 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 20 sts between each arm across the front of the body.
Using color C (shown as white), embroider 3 nails on each arm, over R5-6, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.
Attach tail over R6-13, on the back of the body.
Beginning at the tip of the tail, and using pins to keep them even, arrange spikes in a line up the tail, back, and over the head.
*Note: Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Toby the Tarbosaurus
Tips & Tricks
- Hold your pieces in place with pins while assembling your dinosaur amigurumi to ensure that the pieces don’t move around as you sew.
- Use my tips for preventing the amigurumi head wobble to prevent a floppy head on your finished dinosaur amigurumi.
- Check out my list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more ideas.
Alterations
- Use this free T Rex crochet pattern with a plush yarn and a comparable hook size for a larger amigurumi. I like to use Parfait Chunky for larger amigurumi.
- For a smaller free T Rex crochet pattern, check out Mini Toby the Tarbosaurus, another dinosaur amigurumi.
More Free Dinosaur Crochet Patterns
If you enjoy dinosaur amigurumi and are looking for more free dinosaur crochet patterns, be sure to check out my full dinosaur collection!
Looking for your next amigurumi project after this dinosaur amigurumi? Check out my other free amigurumi crochet patterns.
First published November 2021.
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Have you ever made the dinosaurs standing instead of legs folded at the top?
Hello! They can stand with the legs as they are, they just aren’t as sturdy. But no, I haven’t done one where the legs are connected to be standing.
I absolutely love your patterns for the dinos I have a little boy whose obsessed with dinosaurs and these always make him smile. The patterns are very easy to follow and cute as a button each time. The only thing I do different is I make a 6 SC st magic ring for the eyes instead of the safety eyes since my little is still a toddler ❤️
I’m so glad that you enjoy them!
Hello, thanks for the Tarbosaurus pattern! I’ve begun working on it and it’s coming along nicely. I completed the whale for practice and your video and written instructions are the best. I can finally make a magic ring. Question on Toby, the instructions only say fasten off on the tail so I just want to make sure I only need to cut the yarn for the other pieces
Hi! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. That seemed to have just been an oversight. I’ve added fasten off where it is missing. Thanks so much for letting me know!
I’m working on Toby, the legs and filled with stuffing. Not sure about R21: Fold the leg closed.
? am I folding over 1 or 2 rows to close leg OR pinching it together to close to do sc across
Hello, you are pinching it closed to SC across. Hope that helps!
Although the project is cute, the spikes don’t work for this dinosaur. I only needed to use six spikes and they were bulky. Also, it’s easier to put the spikes on the dinosaur by sewing them together first with a single crochet.
Hi there, your pattern for the body doesn’t really make sense.
R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Please elaborate. If I were to follow your instructions, there isn’t 42 sets left behind.
Thank you!
Hello! As long as you have the correct st count for the prior round, when you complete R19, you will have 42 sts. You’ll be working a decrease, 6 single crochets, decrease, 6 single crochets, and so on, until you reach the end of the round. You’ll be decreasing by a total of 6 sts (1 st for each repeat). 48-6=42. I hope that helps!
is there a mistake on the instructions for the tail?????
No, it is correct. Feel free to reach out via email if you’re having trouble.
I have made this pattern 3x now, two with giant fluffy blanket yarn and they are so stinking cute!! Great pattern, thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing!
When putting the pieces together, do you sew them together or crochet them together?
Sew! 🙂
Do you have PDF version of this?
Hello! Yes, you can find it on my shop, Etsy, and Ravelry, all of which are linked at the top of this post. ????
What do you mean when you say “an additional 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around.” in the step R15 for the head? I don’t understand but it could just be me reading it wrong.
You repeat the sequence starting at the * an additional 5 times, meaning a total of 6 times, and then you just SC in the remaining 24 sts. So it will look like this:
(2, 1, 1, 1), (2, 1, 1, 1), (2, 1, 1, 1), (2, 1, 1, 1), (2, 1, 1, 1), (2, 1, 1, 1), and the 1 SC in each of the remaining 24 sts.
Hope that helps!
How do you join different pieces together?
Assembly instructions and photos are at the bottom of the pattern. 🙂