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Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern

Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern
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Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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About This Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a whimsical Dino Backpack with a removable amigurumi head that acts as a lid. It features tapestry crochet colorwork to create the dino spots and includes full stitch charts and a stitch-count table. The project includes the bag, two straps, the dinosaur head and small plates (spikes), plus detailed assembly instructions.

Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for intermediate crocheters familiar with single crochet and simple decreases, the pattern guides you through color changes and tapestry carrying techniques. Includes charts for rounds 9–56 to place the spots accurately.

Why You'll Love This Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines functional design with playful character — a backpack that is also a cuddly dino. I enjoy the clever use of tapestry crochet to make large, graphic spots without complicated surface embroidery. I love that the head is a removable lid, which makes finishing and attaching it satisfying and neat. The pattern is rewarding to stitch and makes a memorable handmade gift that kids adore.

Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize this pattern by changing colors; try pastel shades for a softer, nursery-friendly look or high-contrast brights for a bold statement.

I sometimes make a mini version using fingering weight yarn and smaller hooks to create a tiny charm or keychain version of the backpack.

I often add embroidered facial features or a small crocheted tongue to change the personality of the dino head before attaching it.

If you want a sturdier backpack, line the inside with a lightweight fabric and sew it in place before adding the straps for extra durability.

Try swapping the round plates for felt spikes for a different texture and easier finishing if you prefer not to stuff small pieces.

I recommend experimenting with different cord types for the drawstring; a braided cord or cotton macramme cord gives a different finish than the 4 mm cord used in the sample.

To make the bag larger or smaller, adjust hook size and yarn weight; keep in mind the tapestry charts will scale with your stitch gauge and you may need more yarn.

I sometimes add a small inner pocket sewn to the inside before finishing the top edge to keep small items secure inside the backpack.

For a different strap style, you can crochet wider or padded straps by increasing the number of chains for the foundation and working more rounds for comfort.

Don't be afraid to remix the placement of the spots on the chart: you can flip or rotate the chart panels to create a unique arrangement of color patches while following the overall stitch counts.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not carrying the color yarn correctly when tapestry crocheting causes long floats; always wrap the inactive color around the working yarn as shown and follow the color-change steps to keep floats neat. ✗ Forgetting to relocate the A marker each round makes counting stitches confusing; move the A marker to the first stitch of every round to keep your beginning consistent. ✗ Skipping stitch markers at the increase points will make shaping the base uneven; place and relocate the B markers at the points indicated to keep increases symmetric. ✗ Overstuffing the head makes sewing and attaching it uneven; stuff gradually and check shape often, stopping when the head is firm but still pliable for sewing. ✗ Pulling tension too tight during tapestry crochet will distort the fabric and shrink the bag; maintain even, moderate tension and practice on a swatch to match gauge.

Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern

Make a playful dino backpack that doubles as a toy and a functional bag. This pattern uses tapestry crochet for the bold spots and includes a removable amigurumi head that works as the bag lid. Youll get full stitch charts, color-change tips and clear assembly steps so you can make a high-quality, wearable toy your child will love.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Dino Backpack Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight cotton yarn (#2/sport), 100 g skeins – AQUA GREEN (MC) x two 100 g skeins (200 m / 218 yd each)
  • 02
    Sport weight cotton yarn (#2/sport), 100 g skeins – ORANGE (SC) x two 100 g skeins (200 m / 218 yd each)
  • 03
    25.2" / 64 cm of 4 mm cord or similar for the drawstring
  • 04
    Transparent toggle stopper (1 piece)
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing for the head and plates

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5 mm
  • 02
    Measuring tape
  • 03
    Stitch markers in two colors
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Two 1 cm safety eyes
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    4 mm cord (approx. 25.2" / 64 cm)
  • 08
    Transparent toggle stopper

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— Stitch Guide :

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ch: chain. st(s): stitch(es). sc: single crochet. sl st: slip stitch. rep: repeat. Rnd: round. MC: main color. SC: second color. dec: decrease.

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Special techniques: Tapestry crochet. In this technique you crochet with one thread while one or more threads are carried and wrapped in between the stitches. Colors are switched throughout rounds to make a drawing.

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Notes: Pattern is written in 4 parts 1. Bag, worked in the round 2. Straps, worked in the round 3. Head, worked in the round 4. Plates, worked in the round. The pattern includes tapestry crochet with single crochet wrapping one additional color. SC is carried from rnd 2 of the bag and the straps for extra strength.

— Color changes :

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To switch from one color to the other, finish the last st before the switch with the new color. Continue working tapestry crochet wrapping MC or SC according to the dino pattern. To avoid threads from tangling when alternating, follow the steps shown: From MC to SC: Lift SC strand in front of MC, yarn over with SC and finish the st. Sc the necessary sts with SC wrapping MC. From SC to MC: Put MC strand behind SC, yarn over with MC and finish the st. Sc the necessary sts with MC wrapping SC.

— Bag :

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Crocheted in the round, in a spiral way, starting from the base (see chart in pages 7-8). With MC ch 35.

Round 1 :

2 sc in 2nd ch from hook (place a color A and a color B marker in 1st st), sc 32, 4 sc in next ch (place a color B marker in 2nd and 3rd st), continue on the other side of the foundation ch, sc 32, 2 sc in the last ch (place a color B marker in last st)=72 sts

Round 2 :

From this round on carry and wrap SC yarn. Take it leaving a 4"/10 cm strand, don't make knots. Continue crocheting with MC wrapping SC in between the sts. For more details on tapestry crochet follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxZF88F24sM Relocate A marker in the 1st st of every rnd and B markers in the middle st every time you make 3 sc in one st. This will make counting sts and rounds easier. 3 sc in 1st st, sc 34, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, sc 34, 3 sc in next st=80 sts

Round 3 :

Sc 1, 3 sc in next st, sc 36, 3 sc in next st, sc 2, 3 sc in next st, sc 36, 3 sc in next st, sc 1=88 sts

Round 4 :

Sc 2, 3 sc in next st, sc 38, 3 sc in next st, sc 4, 3 sc in next st, sc 38, 3 sc in next st, sc 2=96 sts

Round 5 :

Sc 3, 3 sc in next st, sc 40, 3 sc in next st, sc 6, 3 sc in next st, sc 40, 3 sc in next st, sc 3=104 sts

Round 6 :

Sc 4, 3 sc in next st, sc 42, 3 sc in next st, sc 8, 3 sc in next st, sc 42, 3 sc in next st, sc 4=112 sts

Round 7 :

Sc 5, 3 sc in next st, sc 44, 3 sc in next st, sc 10, 3 sc in next st, sc 44, 3 sc in next st, sc 5=120 sts

Round 8 :

Sc 6, 3 sc in next st, sc 46, 3 sc in next st, sc 12, 3 sc in next st, sc 46, 3 sc in next st, sc 6=128 sts

Round 9-55 :

Continue crocheting over 128 sts by following the dino pattern chart and/or stitch count in pages 7-9. Switch colors to make the drawing. Remove B markers and relocate A marker in the 1st st of every round.

Round 56 :

Sc 12 following the charts to reach the fold of the bag=12 sts. Close last st with MC.

Round 57 (with MC wrapping SC) :

Sc 6 (relocate A marker in the 1st st, this will be the new beginning of rounds), 3 sc over SC only, skip 3 sts, (sc 13, 3 sc over SC only, skip 3 sts) rep ( ) 7 times, sc 7=128 sts

Round 58-59 (with MC wrapping SC) :

Sc 128=128 sts. Sl st in the next st. Fasten off. Cut SC leaving a 4"/10 cm strand. Weave in all ends.

— Backpack Straps (Make 2) :

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Sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6 years old (straps in the images were made for 3 year old size). Crocheted in the round, in a spiral way, starting from one end. With SC ch (97, 104, 111, 118) leaving a long strand in the beginning to sew afterwards.

Round 1 :

2 sc in 2nd ch from hook (place an A and a B marker in 1st st), sc (94, 101, 108, 115), 4 sc in next ch (place a B marker in 2nd and 3rd st), continue on the other side of the foundation ch, sc (94, 101, 108, 115), 2 sc in last ch (place a B marker in last st) = (196, 210, 224, 238) sts

Round 2 :

From this round on carry and wrap MC yarn. Continue crocheting with SC wrapping MC in between the sts. Relocate A marker in the 1st st of every rnd and B markers in the middle st every time you make 3 sc in one st. 3 sc in 1st st, sc (96, 103, 110, 117), 3 sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, sc (96, 103, 110, 117), 3 sc in next st = (204, 218, 232, 246) sts

Round 3 :

Sc 1, 3 sc in next st, sc (98, 105, 112, 119), 3 sc in next st, sc 2, 3 sc in next st, sc (98, 105, 112, 119), 3 sc in next st, sc 1 = (212, 226, 240, 254) sts. Sl st in the next st. Fasten off leaving a long strand of SC for sewing. Cut MC leaving a 4"/10 cm strand. Weave in MC strands only.

— Dino - Head :

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Crocheted in the round, in a spiral way, starting from the front. With MC ch 2. Place a marker in the first stitch and relocate as instructed.

Round 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (place a marker in 1st st)=6 sts

Round 2 :

Sc 2 in each sc around=12 sts (relocate marker in the 1st st of this and the following rounds)

Round 3 :

(Sc 1, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=18 sts

Round 4 :

(Sc 2, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=24 sts

Round 5 :

(Sc 3, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=30 sts

Round 6 :

(Sc 4, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=36 sts

Round 7 :

(Sc 5, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=42 sts

Round 8 :

(Sc 6, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=48 sts

Round 9-14 :

Sc 48=48 sts

Round 15 :

(Sc 6, dec 1) rep () 6 times=42 sts

Round 16 :

(Sc 5, dec 1) rep () 6 times=36 sts

Round 17 :

(Sc 5, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=42 sts

Round 18 :

(Sc 6, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=48 sts

Round 19 :

(Sc 7, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=54 sts

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Place the eyes between rounds 16 and 17 with an interspace of 7 sts.

Round 20 :

(Sc 8, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=60 sts

Round 21 :

(Sc 9, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=66 sts

Round 22 :

(Sc 10, 2 sc in next st) rep () 6 times=72 sts

Round 23-30 :

Sc 72=72 sts

Round 31 :

(Sc 10, dec 1) rep () 6 times=66 sts

Round 32 :

(Sc 9, dec 1) rep () 6 times=60 sts

Round 33 :

(Sc 8, dec 1) rep () 6 times=54 sts

Round 34 :

(Sc 7, dec 1) rep () 6 times=48 sts

Round 35 :

(Sc 6, dec 1) rep () 6 times=42 sts

Round 36 :

(Sc 5, dec 1) rep () 6 times=36 sts

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Start filling in with stuffing.

Round 37 :

(Sc 4, dec 1) rep () 6 times=30 sts

Round 38 :

(Sc 3, dec 1) rep () 6 times=24 sts

Round 39 :

(Sc 2, dec 1) rep () 6 times=18 sts. Fill in the rest of the head.

Round 40 :

(Sc 1, dec 1) rep () 6 times=12 sts

Round 41 :

(Dec 1) rep () 6 times=6 sts

Round 42 :

(Sc 1, skip 1 st) rep () 3 times=3 sts. Sl st in the next st. Fasten off leaving a long strand for sewing.

— Plates (Make 3) :

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Crocheted in the round, in a spiral way, starting from the top. With SC ch 2.

Round 1 :

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (place a marker in 1st st)=6 sts

Round 2 :

(Sc 1, 2 sc in next st) rep () 3 times=9 sts (relocate marker in the 1st st of this and the following rounds)

Round 3 :

Sc 9=9 sts

Round 4 :

(Sc 2, 2 sc in next st) rep () 3 times=12 sts

Round 5-6 :

Sc 12=12 sts

Round 7 :

(Sc 3, 2 sc in next st) rep () 3 times=15 sts

Round 8 :

Sc 15=15 sts. Sl st in the next st. Fasten off leaving a long strand for sewing.

— Dino's Head Assembly :

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Fill in each plate with stuffing. Sew the plates right to the top center part of the head. Start from the ending of the head to the front.

— Backpack Assembly :

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Choose front and back side of the bag. Sew 0.8"/2 cm of one strap end one round below one back center eyelet. Sew 0.8"/2 cm of the other end to rnd 9 of the bag, from the base corners to the inside. Repeat for the other strap.

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Join the dino's head to the backpack, by sewing the back of the head at the height of the ending to the back of the bag on the inside (for better precision pin it first to make sure position is correct, the head should lay in between the two center back eyelets and fall down centered to the front).

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Pull the cord through the eyelets, starting from one front center eyelet, until it comes out from the other front center hole. Pull the tips of the cord through the stopper. Make a knot on both ends.

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The backpack is ready.

— Charts and Stitch Count :

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Support charts are provided for rounds 1-8 for the base and rows 9-56 for the bag colorwork (right and left handed charts included). Consult the stitch-count table for exact numbers of sts made with each color in rounds 9-56. Each round completes 128 sts except R56 which is a short round.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew 0.8"/2 cm of one strap end to one back center eyelet and the other strap end to rnd 9 of the bag from the base corners to the inside; repeat for the second strap to secure both straps.
  • Pin the dino head to the inside back of the bag to check position first, then sew the back of the head at the height of its ending so the head sits centered between the two center back eyelets and faces forward.
  • Fill each plate with stuffing and sew the plates to the top center of the head starting from the back (ending of the head) moving to the front to form the ridge of spikes.
  • Thread the cord through the front center eyelets across the bag, pull the cord tips through the transparent toggle stopper, and tie a knot on each end to secure the stopper and finish the drawstring.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of round beginnings and the increase points for the oval base; relocate the A marker to the first stitch of every round.
  • 💡When carrying yarn for tapestry crochet, wrap the inactive color as instructed and leave a 4"/10 cm tail for weaving in later to avoid loose floats.
  • 💡Stuff the head gradually and check shape frequently; overstuffing can distort the head shape and make sewing it to the bag difficult.

This Dino Backpack pattern blends playful amigurumi charm with practical design — a backpack that doubles as a cuddly toy. Create a handmade companion that kids will carry and treasure every day. Enjoy the tapestry crochet colorwork and the satisfying assembly of the removable dino head. 🧶🧵✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished backpack measures approximately 10.2" x 9.3" (26 cm x 23.5 cm) and the completed project height with the head attached is similar to the finished bag pictured.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will alter the final size and drape; if you use a heavier yarn choose a larger hook and note that the tapestry colorwork will require more yarn and may change the look of the spots.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses tapestry crochet, carrying color strands and shaping techniques; familiarity with single crochet, increases and decreases is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 12-15 hours over several sessions, though time varies with skill level and how comfortable you are with colorwork.