the Strawberry Triceratops Free Pattern

 

Free Crochet Pattern for Mini Tanner the Strawberry Triceratops

Pattern Specifics

• Measurements: Approximately 7.5” tall (sitting) or 10.5” 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: Bulky (5)
• Yarn Used: Bernat Velvet; Brava Worsted
• Yardage:
  • Color A (quiet pink): 86 yds
  • Color B (blush pink): 17 yds
  • Color C (frosted cranberry): 5 yds
  • Color D (pagoda): 3 yds
  • Color E (white worsted): 4 yds
• Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 12mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• SC = single crochet
• SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease recommended)
• FSC = foundation single crochet

Special Stitches

SC2tog (invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of the second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a smaller hook than recommended for your yarn weight to prevent stuffing from showing through.
• All pieces, with the exception of the frill, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended; see “Special Stitches” for instructions.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; if making this toy for a baby, consider using yarn, felt, or embroidered details instead.
• Body, head, legs, arms, tail, and strawberries require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure they are completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the frill.
• See tutorial photos for reference.

Pattern

Follow the pattern for Tanner the Triceratops for the Body, Head, Frill, Legs, Arms, and Tail, substituting color A with Quiet Pink and color B with Blush Pink. Use 21mm safety eyes.

Strawberries (make 3)

Using color C (Frosted Cranberry):

    R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)
    R2: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)
    R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
    R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
    R5: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
    

Using color D (Pagoda):

    R6: Sl st to next st, *ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch from hook (first leaf created), sl st to next st. Repeat from * around until 5 leaves have been created. Ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch from hook (sixth leaf created), sl st into first st of this round.
    

Cut yarn, leaving a long strand for sewing. Fasten off. Fill with stuffing.

Assembly & Finishing

Using color E (white worsted weight yarn), embroider seeds on the strawberries with small lines.

Attach the strawberries by sewing around the base of each strawberry, leaving the leaves free. Attach:

• One strawberry on the top middle of the snout, over R6-10.
• The remaining two strawberries between R17-21 on the top of the head, with about 8 sts between each strawberry.

Attach frill around the head, directly behind the large horns, at approximately R15.

Attach head to body so that the frill is upright, in line with the body, and the nose is facing straight out; attach the body to approximately R10-16 of the bottom of the head.

Attach legs over R5-6 of the body, ensuring the inside ends of the legs touch in the middle.

Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body, aligning with the back of each leg. Leave approximately 8 sts between each arm at the top and about 15 sts at the bottom.

Embroider 3 nails on each arm over R3-4 and on each leg over R4-6, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.

Attach tail over R4-8 on the back of the body.

Tips & Tricks

Use a stitch marker to track your continuous rounds when making your crochet strawberry triceratops.

I hope you enjoyed making your strawberry triceratops!