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Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

Triceratops Noah and Poli 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 Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet two little triceratops characters (Noah and Poli) with full instructions for head, body, limbs, horns and accessories. It includes step-by-step rounds, embroidery for expressive faces and guidance for assembly and finishing. The designs use amigurumi techniques with back-loop details and small decorative elements for personality.

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will find yarn color suggestions, tool lists and tips for sewing parts securely. Detailed eye, eyebrow and face-expression instructions are included to make charming faces.

Why You'll Love This Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings two playful characters to life with simple shaping and sweet details. I enjoy how the crown and frill details let you add a personal touch and choose fun color combinations. The face embroidery steps make each triceratops unique and expressive, which is my favorite part when finishing a toy. Sewing and assembly are explained clearly so the finished dolls look neat and professional.

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize these triceratops by swapping yarn colors — try pastels for a nursery set or bold brights for a playful look.

I often make minis by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create keychain-sized versions with identical shaping.

I also like to change the horns and frill colors to create boy/girl pairs or matching family sets.

For texture, try working the body in the BLO (back loop only) for subtle ridges that catch light differently.

I sometimes add tiny crocheted props like bows, bows ties or small scarves to give each character personality.

To make a sturdier toy for play, I use an extra layer of stuffing and tightly fasten the limbs with strong thread and many passes.

If you want posable limbs, add a thin wire inside the arms or legs before stuffing, then shape gently after sewing.

I recommend experimenting with eye sizes — smaller eyes for a cuter look or larger safety eyes for a more expressive face.

Embroider different expressions by adjusting the eyebrow and mouth placement; a slight tilt changes the mood entirely.

I sometimes mix yarn fibers (a soft acrylic for body and cotton for details) to make interesting textures and finishes on the same doll.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds causes lost counts and uneven shaping; place a marker at the start of each round and move it as you crochet. ✗ Overstuffing limbs and body makes parts look bulky and uneven; stuff gradually and check shape frequently, using small amounts of stuffing at a time. ✗ Changing colors without fastening or weaving tails can cause bulky knots and loose ends; leave long tails and weave them securely into the work before finishing. ✗ Placing safety eyes too late or in the wrong row creates misaligned faces; place the eyes between the recommended rows (16 and 17) and count visible stitches to ensure symmetry.

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

Create two adorable triceratops friends with this full crochet pattern. You will make detailed heads, bodies, horns, tails and charming outfits with clear step-by-step instructions. The pattern includes yarn and tool lists plus embroidery and finishing tips to get expressive faces. Perfect for gifting or adding to your handmade toy collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Traditional Amigurumi yarn in colors: (8008) Quarry - one skein
  • 02
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn in colors: (3046) Sweetness - one skein
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    Traditional Amigurumi yarn in colors: (5745) Eucalyptus - one skein
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    Traditional Amigurumi yarn in colors: (7564) Porcelain - one skein
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    Traditional Amigurumi yarn in colors: (7564) Cream - one skein
  • 06
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn in colors: (8176) Off white - one skein
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    Amigurumi Soft yarn in color: (3081) Pinkish - one skein
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    Cléa yarn in color: (8990) Black - small amount for embroidery and details
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    One skein of each listed color is sufficient for the sample dolls; adjust quantities for multiple dolls

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
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    13 mm black safety eyes (2 pieces per doll)
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    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Tapestry needle for seaming
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    Stitch markers
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    Polyester stuffing
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    Pins for positioning parts while sewing
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    Doll needle (approximately 12.5 cm)
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    Blush for cheeks (for finishing)
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    Safety pins (for assembly reference)

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— Head :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle). AM of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

Inc in each sc (16)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 8x (24)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 8x (32)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 8x (40)

Round 6 :

sc over sc (40)

Round 7 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 8x (48)

Round 8 :

sc over sc (48)

Round 9 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 8x (56)

Round 10 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 8x (64)

Round 11-18 :

sc over sc - [8 rows] (64)

Round 19 :

24 sc, 16 inc, 24 sc (80)

Round 20-27 :

sc over sc - [8 rows] (80)

Round 28 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 16x (64)

Round 29 :

sc over sc (64)

Round 30 :

[1 dec and 2 sc] 16x (48)

Round 31 :

sc over sc (48)

Round 32 :

[1 sc and 1 dec] 16x (32)

Info :

Close with sl st and cut a longer thread so you can sew the head to the body. Place the eyes between rows 16 and 17 separated by 6 sc visible between them. Be careful when placing the eyes, it's important to take into account the increases on round 19 so they don't get crooked. Leave the eyes centered in the increase part of row 19. (TIP: when placing the locks, press them until the second step of the eyes, this way they will be deeper, nicer and safer).

— White of Eyes :

Info :

Use double Amigurumi yarn in color WHITE to make the whites of the eyes. 1- Introduce the needle in the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread to be able to tie a few knots at the end), leave with it right in the corner of the eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye). (See picture 1).

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2- Introduce the needle right in the corner of the lower part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head. (See images 2 and 3).

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3- Now leave with the needle in the corner of the second eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye).

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4- Introduce the needle right in the corner of the lower part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head and then pull the two threads a little and tie 2 knots. (See images 4, 5, 6 and 7).

— Black Eye Embroidery :

Info :

Use the double Cléa yarn in the color BLACK to make the black eye embroidery. 1- Introduce the needle in the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread to be able to tie a few knots at the end), leave with it right in the corner of the eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye). Look at images 1 and 2.

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2- Introduce the needle right in the corner of the upper part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head. (Look at the pictures 3).

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3- Now leave with the needle in the corner of the second eye (tip: try to leave with the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye, as shown in image 5).

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4- Introduce the needle right in the corner of the upper part of the eye and leave with it in the open part of the head and then pull the threads a little and tie 2 knots. (See images 8).

— Eyelash :

Info :

YOU ONLY NEED TO DO THE EYELASHES IF THE PET IS THE GIRL VERSION. Use the Cléa yarn in the color BLACK to do the eyelashes. (Do not use the double wire). 1- Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), go out with it right in the middle where we made the details with the Off White and Black line of the eyes. (See picture 1).

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2- Introduce the needle with a space of one stitch in the row above the middle of the black embroidery. (See picture 2).

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3- Take the thread to do the same process on the other eyes, then join the ends of the thread and tie two knots (Look at the pictures).

— Eyebrows :

Info :

Use the Cléa yarn in the color BLACK to do the eyebrows (Do not use the double wire). 1- Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), take it out on the second row above the eyes, skip 3 dc and insert the hook in a row above. (See images 1 and 2).

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2- Now do the same process on the other side of the eyes (See images 4, 5, 6 and 7). Bring the two ends of the yarn together and tie a few knots.

— Face Expression :

Info :

To join the eyes, use a piece of thread QUARRY. Watch the video for how to join the eyes and make them more sunken, this part is very important to leave your pet with a more delicate and charming expression (DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP).

— Head Horns :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE (2mm needle). AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

sc over sc (9)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 3x (12)

Round 5 :

sc over sc (12). Close with sl st and finish the thread. Sew the horns between rows 6 to 10 of the head.

— Snout Horn :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE (2mm needle). AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 3x (9)

Round 3 :

sc over sc (9)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 3x (12)

Round 5 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 4x (16)

Round 6 :

sc over sc (16). Close with sl st and cut a larger thread for sewing. Sew the horn between rows 19 to 24 of the head, before starting to sew, center the horn between the eyes, place some pins and then start sewing.

— Crown :

Round 1 :

Start with the color line QUARRY (2mm needle). Make 36 ch, skip the first ch and from the second ch make [5 sc and 1 triple inc] 5x, 5 sc (45)

Round 2 :

sc over sc (45)

Round 3 :

6 sc, 1 triple inc, [7 sc and 1 triple inc] 4x, 6 sc (55)

Round 4 :

sc over sc (55)

Round 5 :

Turn the work, make 1 ch, 7 sc, 1 triple inc, [9 sc and 1 triple inc] 4x, 7 sc (65). Close with sl st and finish the thread.

Round 6 :

Now attach the thread in the color QUARRY on the side right in the corner, do 5 sc on the side of the crown, then 65 sc, go down the other side with 5 sc, make 1 ch and cut a larger thread for sewing. Fasten the thread in color PINKISH in the first dc from the top of the last row and do 1 dc, skip 3 dc and in the next one do 8 dc in the same place, skip 3 dc and in the next one do 1 dc, repeat until you complete 8 fans, after the last fan, skip 3 dc and make 1 dc, make 1 ch and finish the thread.

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Then attach the thread in color QUARRY in the direction we made the first triple increase, right in the middle of it and make 6 sl st vertically (see the image), then make 1 ch and finish the thread. Do this detail 5 times, always starting in the middle of the increases on the first row.

— Crown Seaming :

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Use the tapestry needle to sew the crown to the head. Sew the crown between rows 1 to 18 of the head, leaving a distance of 7 sc on each side of the eyes.

— Body :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle). AM of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (16)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 8x (24)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 8x (32)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 8x (40)

Round 6 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 8x (48)

Round 7 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 8x (56)

Round 8 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 8x (64)

Round 9-20 :

sc over sc (64) - [12 rows]

Round 21 :

16 sc, 16 dec, 16 sc (48)

Round 22-25 :

sc over sc (48) - [4 rows]

Round 26 :

[4 sc and 1 dec] 8x (40)

Round 27-30 :

sc over sc (40) - [4 rows]

Round 31 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 8x (32)

Round 32-33 :

sc over sc all around (32) - [2 rows]. Close with sl st and finish the thread.

— Legs :

Round 1 :

Start with the color line PINKISH (2mm needle). Make 6 ch, skip the first ch, from the second ch make 4 sc, in the last ch 3 sc in the same place, at the bottom of the ch make 3 sc, in the last ch 1 inc (12)

Round 2 :

1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)

Round 3 :

1 sc and 1 inc, 3 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 3x, 3 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 2x (24)

Round 4 :

2 sc and 1 inc, 3 sc, [2 sc and 1 inc] 3x, 3 sc, [2 sc and 1 inc] 2x (30). Change to color QUARRY 5- sc over sc in BLO (30)

Round 5-7 :

sc over sc (30) - [2 rows]

Round 8 :

4 sc, [1 dec and 1 sc] 6x, 8 sc (24)

Round 9 :

[2 sc and 1 dec] 6x (18)

Round 10 :

sc over sc (18)

Round 11 :

6 sc, [1 inc] 6x, 6 sc (24)

Round 12 :

6 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 6x, 6 sc (30)

Round 13 :

[1 inc] 2x, 24 sc, [1 inc] 4x (36)

Round 14-16 :

sc over sc (36) - [3 rows]

Round 17 :

8 sc, [1 sc and 1 dec] 6x, 10 sc (30)

Round 18-19 :

sc over sc (30) - [2 rows]

Round 20 :

8 sc, [1 dec] 6x, 10 sc (24)

Round 21 :

[1 dec] 2x, 12 sc, [1 dec] 4x (18)

Info :

Put stuffing. But don't put too much padding on the thigh part, this part has to be flatter.

Round 22 :

[1 sc and 1 dec] 6x (12)

Round 23 :

[1 dec] 6x (6). Close the leg with the inverted magic ring. Fasten the legs to the body; before fastening, position the legs in the place you want to fasten, I like to leave them a little further forward, so there is not a very large space between one leg and the other.

— Arms :

Round 1 :

Start with the color line PINKISH (2mm needle). AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 dc and 1 inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 6x (24). Change to color QUARRY

Round 5 :

sc over sc in BLO (24)

Round 6-7 :

sc over sc (24) - [2 rows]

Round 8 :

3 sc, [1 dec and 1 sc] 6x, 3 sc (18)

Round 9-18 :

sc over sc (18) - [10 rows]

Info :

Only put padding on the underside of the little arm.

Round 19 :

[4 sc and 1 dec] 3x (15)

Round 20 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 3x (12)

Round 21 :

Fold the little arm in half and close it with 6 sc (6). Chain 1 and cut a larger thread to sew the arms to the body.

— Embroidery - Claws :

Info :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE and tapestry needle. Embroider the claws of the legs between the rows between rows 4 to 6 of the legs, leave a space of 2 sc between them; make 3 claws on each foot. On the arms make the claws between rows 4 to 6, also leave a space of 2 sc between them, the same amount of claws that you made on the feet also do on the hands.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle). AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (12)

Round 3 :

sc over sc (12)

Round 4 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 6x (18)

Round 5 :

sc over sc (18)

Round 6 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 6x (24)

Round 7 :

sc over sc (24)

Round 8 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 6x (30)

Round 9 :

sc over sc (30)

Round 10 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 6x (36)

Round 11 :

sc over sc all around (36)

Round 12 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 6x (42)

Round 13 :

sc over sc (42)

Round 14 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 6x (48)

Round 15 :

sc over sc (48). Close with sl st and cut a larger thread for sewing. Sew the tail to the back of the body between rows 2 to 18. Stuff.

— Bowel - Girl Version :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color SWEETNESS (2.0 mm needle). Make 30 chains, close with sl st in the first chain (it will form a chain ring). Then make 1 sc for each ch (30)

Round 2-6 :

sc over sc (30). Close with sl st and finish the thread. Then double the loop and tie the thread in the color SWEETNESS in the middle of the loop and make about 6 turns, take the line to the back of the loop, tie a couple of knots and then finish the thread.

— Dress - Girl Version :

Round 1 :

Use the line in color SWEETNESS (3mm needle). Make 42 chains, close with sl st in the first chain (it will form a chain ring). Chain 2 up and crochet 1 hdc for each ch (42). Close with sl st in first ch counting from top to bottom.

Round 2 :

Go up ch 2 and do hdc on hdc all around (42). Close with sl st in first ch counting from top to bottom.

Round 3 :

Go up ch 3 and make 1 dc in the same place, make 2 dc for each dc all around (84). Change to color PINKISH, let's do the lace stitch 1 sl st and ch 2 until the end, finish off the thread.

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Now attach the thread to the color SWEETNESS in any spaghetti strap on the first row (be careful that the seam is towards the back of the dress). Make 6 sc, go up 18 ch, skip 6 ch and make 1 sc for each ch, at the base of the skirt make 30 sc, go up 18 ch, skip 6 ch and make 1 sc for each ch, finish with 6 sc, close with sl st and tie off the thread.

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HANDLE BAR: In the first strap we made of the dress, fasten the thread in PINK to the first sc after 6 ch, make the lace stitch: 1 sl st and 2 ch until the last sc on the strap, finish off the thread. Do the same thing in the second loop, but start in the first sc at the bottom of the loop.

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After embroidering the spaghetti straps, place the dress on the hippopotamus, see the best position and distance of the straps. Take off the hippopotamus dress and place the ends of the straps inside the dress, position them and leave a space between one and the other, then with a tapestry needle sew a few stitches taking the strap and the dress (this seam is used to secure the strap and it doesn't leave the place, but if you want, you can add buttons).

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the crown to the head between rows 1 to 18 with tapestry needle, leaving a distance of 7 sc on each side of the eyes before finishing.
  • Sew the horns between rows 6 to 10 of the head and the snout horn between rows 19 to 24 of the head; pin in place before sewing to keep symmetry.
  • Attach the head to the body using the longer thread left after closing the head; sew securely with whipstitch and weave in ends.
  • Position and sew the legs to the bottom of the body in the chosen rows, placing them slightly forward for stability and even spacing.
  • Fold arms and close, then sew the arms to the body with a larger thread; arrange claws and embroidered details after assembly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and count stitches frequently, especially when increases and decreases are nearby.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not overstuff the thigh and limb parts; the thigh part should remain flatter for correct shaping.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to ensure correct alignment and symmetry, then sew securely with matching thread.
  • 💡Weave in ends and leave longer sewing tails when closing pieces so you can attach parts cleanly and securely.

This little Triceratops pair brings a touch of handmade charm to any shelf or nursery! 🧶 Follow the full pattern to crochet expressive faces, cute horns and sweet outfits with easy-to-follow rounds. ✨ Enjoy making these cuddly pals for gifts or your own collection — happy stitching! 😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 18-22 cm tall depending on yarn tension and hook size; using the recommended yarn and hook will get the sample size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the finished size; choose an appropriate hook and be consistent across all parts.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses shaping, back-loop work and embroidery; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete each triceratops in 5-7 hours depending on experience, assembly and embroidery time; allow extra time for sewing and finishing details.