Stevie the Stygimoloch – Free Dinosaur Crochet Pattern

Stevie the Stygimoloch is the latest dinosaur amigurumi to add to my collection! I love making dinosaurs that aren’t as well known, and I think this crochet dino was a great choice!

If you are fan of Jurassic World, you will find a Stygimoloch, “Stiggy”, in Fallen Kingdom. Fun fact, the Stygimoloch was initially thought to be it’s own dinosaur, but it was later decided that he is just a juvenile Pachycephalosaurus.

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I would classify this pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

Free Crochet Pattern for Stevie the Stygimoloch

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, horns, 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.

Body

Using color A (shown as yellow):

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)

R8-18: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R20-21: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R22: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R23-R24: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R25: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R26-27: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R28: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Dome

Using color C (shown as light yellow):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *1 SC in next st, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (18 sts)

R4: *1 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (24 sts)

R5: *1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (30 sts)

R6: *1 SC in each of the next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (36 sts)

R7: *1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (42 sts)

R8: 1 SC in each of the next 20 sts, 3 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 1 SC in each of the next 20 sts. (46 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Head

Using color B (shown as orange):

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)

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

Using color A (shown as yellow):

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R8-10: 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. 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)

R22-23: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts) 

R24: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R25: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R27: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around (30 sts)

R28: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R29: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R30: *SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R31: *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.

Front Horn

Using color B (shown as orange):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2-3: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Crown Horn – Small (make 2)

Using color B (shown as orange):

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)

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Crown Horn – Medium (make 2)

Using color B (shown as orange):

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)

R4-7: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Crown Horn – Large (make 2)

Using color B (shown as orange):

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)

R4-10: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Legs (make 2)

Using color B (shown as orange):

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)

Using color A (shown as yellow):

R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R8: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R9-10: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (20 sts)

R12-19: 1 SC in each st around. (20 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R20: 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 orange):

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)

Using color A (shown as yellow):

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (20 sts)

R8: 1 SC in each st around. (20 sts)

R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

R10-14: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R15: 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 tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Tail

Using color A (shown as yellow):

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)

R6-8: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R10: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R12: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (21 sts)

R14-15: 1 SC in each st around. (21 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

 Align the tip of the dome to approximately R11, between the eyes, and attach the dome to the top of the head.

 Attach front horn just below the tip of the dome, over R7-11.

Using color A (shown as yellow), embroider 2 nostrils on the head, on either side of the front horn, over R5-6/R6-7 (one row of each color), leaving about 2 sts between the nostril and the front horn.

Attach crown horns around the back of the dome with large horns in the back and small horns in the front in the following sequence: small, medium, large, large, medium, small. See tutorial photos.

 Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out, attaching body to approximately R15-20 of the bottom of the head.

 Attach legs between R7-8 of the body, with 3 sts showing between.

 Using color D (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 12 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 18 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

Using color D (shown as white), embroider 3 nails on each arm, over R4-5, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.

 Attach tail over R6-12 on the back of the body.

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Tips & Tricks

• When assembling your dinosaur amigurumi, use pins to hold your pieces in place so that they don’t move around as you sew.
• Prevent the head of your dinosaur amigurumi by using these tips for preventing amigurumi head wobble.
• Review my list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more ideas.

Alterations

• For a smaller stygimoloch crochet dino, check out the free dinosaur crochet pattern for Mini Stevie the Stygimoloch.
• Use this dinosaur amigurumi pattern with plush yarn and a suitable hook size for a larger amigurumi.

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