How to Crochet Mini Stegosaurus Amigurumi Keychain

Learn how to crochet these cute and small crochet Stegosaurus dinosaur amigurumi keychains in either green or blue with this step-by-step tutorial. These are no-sew baby Stegosaurus amigurumi made out of the cotton yarn but you can also use the thin plush yarn. If you crochet one of these two amigurumi baby dinosaurs, crochet it as a cute bag charm for your tote bag. Otherwise, crochet a pair of these miniature Stegosaurus amigurumi and put on your palm or make them your desk buddies. You can easily crochet it as a gift in less than 20 minutes.

These crochet Stegosaurus amigurumi also feature the kawaii bobble stitch legs and arms that allow them to stand upright. You can crochet this set of stuffed Stegosaurus definitely in less than 20 minutes. You can also crochet an red and dark orange version just like the crochet Pokémon plushie. The spikes of this crochet amigurumi are also stitched over the body.

About the Designer: The designer of these amigurumi Stegosaurus amigurumi is @fromlittlespot – she is a creative designer of mini bag charms and similar cute and mini things. Most of her amigurumi have no-sew or low-sew patterns, making them must-haves. She never misses crocheting during holidays. So, follow for more!

Tutorial to Crochet Miniature Dinosaur Amigurumi Tutorial

Make a cute, seamless mini stegosaurus dinosaur without any sewing required for the main limbs or body. You start at the head with a magic ring, working down to shape the neck, body, and tapered tail using single crochets, increases, and decreases.

Textured bubble stitches are crafted directly onto the body to form four tiny legs as you crochet.

After inserting safety eyes and stuffing the body, contrast yarn is attached along the back to form six cute spikes made of half double crochets. It is an adorable, fast project for amigurumi lovers.

Abbreviations

1. mr: Magic Ring / Magic Circle

2. ch: Chain

3. sc: Single Crochet

4. inc: Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)

5. dec: Decrease / Invisible Decrease

6. flo: Front Loop Only

7. bo / bo-st: Bubble Stitch (used to form legs)

8. hdc: Half Double Crochet (used for back spikes)

9. sl st: Slip Stitch

10. st / sts: Stitch / Stitches

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner / Easy Intermediate: Requires comfort with basic amigurumi techniques, counting rounds, working in front loops, forming bubble stitches directly on the body, and working surface stitches along the spine.

Materials Used (in Detail)

1. Main Body Yarn: Medium or plush/chenille yarn in your primary dinosaur body color (e.g., green, blue, or mint).

2. Spike Accent Yarn: Contrast color yarn (e.g., yellow, cream, or white) for the back plates/spikes.

3. Crochet Hook: An appropriate hook size matched to your yarn gauge (typically 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm for tight amigurumi tension).

4. Safety Eyes: One pair of plastic safety eyes (placed between rounds 3 and 4, spaced 5 to 6 stitches apart).

5. Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill to stuff the head, body, and tail.

6. Yarn Needle: Tapestry needle to weave in loose ends after finishing.

7. Scissors: Standard yarn scissors for cutting thread.

Skills Used

1. Magic Ring Foundation

2. Continuous Round Shaping

3. Increases & Invisible Decreases

4. Front Loop Only (FLO)

5. Integrated Leg Construction

6. Surface Back Spikes

7. Stuffing & Seamless Finishing

Learn Crocheting Stegosaurus Amigurumi with the Tutorial

Written Pattern?

The 27-minute tutorial has all the instructions needed to crochet these small dinosaurs. You can also use the ASK feature of the tutorial. 

Video Tutorial