Knitting patterns for everyone’s favorite prehistoric animals – dinosaur toys, sweaters, hats, washcloths, scarves and more. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/29/24
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Free Patterns
Dinosaur Sweaters
Stegosaurus dinosaur pullover sweater jumper. Only 2 sizes! 8 years and Adult size M. DK weight yarn. Designed by Erna de Groot.
Dinosaur Dish Cloths or Squares
Dinosaur wash cloths or afghan blocks in knit and purl stitches. Pictured are Pterodactyl, Triceratops, T Rex, Dilophosaurus, Parasaurolophus, but there are more available. Designed by Daisy and Storm. Web versions are free. PDFs available for purchase
Dinosaur Jr.
Web pattern. Cuddly stegosaurus dinosaur toy. Finished size: 14” long. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Katie Boyette.
Dinosaurs Offline Hat
Colorwork hat with tyrannosaurus and pterodactyl dinosaurs. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Ana Barreira.
Triceratops Amigurumi
Dinosaur stuffed toy with move-able legs. Designed by Emma Whittle. DK weight yarn. Pictured projects by Raiyna who knit her toy in the round and the designer. (May only be free a limited time.)
Dinosaur Scarf
Scarf with tyrannosaurus rex and other dinosaur motifs in colorwork, shown here in reversible doubleknit. Chart. Designed by Erin Heinz. Aran weight yarn.
Daisy the Baby Dino Toy
Dinosaur toy softie knitted in the round on double pointed needles for a seamless knitting project. The finished toy size is approximately 19 cm/ 7.5 inches tall, in sitting position. DK weight yarn. Designed by Hello Dolly Knitting. Discontinued, only available on Internet archive.
Friendly T Rex
Height approximately 10in (25cm). From the book Baby Knits Made Easy
Pterodactyl
Dinosaur toy small enough to hold in your hand. It looks to be about 8 inches long in worsted yarn. Designed by fecknom. Pictured projects by TillyG who knit in the round, catseyegreen, and woollykim who inserted pipe cleaners to make it poseable.
Stegosaurus
Another knitted dinosaur toy designed by Tina Barrett is free pattern from her book Knitted Dinosaurs:15 Prehistoric Pals to Knit from Scratch.
Triceratops
This knitted dinosaur toy designed by Tina Barrett is her book Knitted Dinosaurs:15 Prehistoric Pals to Knit from Scratch. 46cm / 18in from nose to tail
More Free Patterns
T Rex Toy, Stegosaurus Toy, Dinosaurs Blanket
Designed by Patons. Toy Height: 20 ins [51 cm]. Blanket 37 x 52 ins [94 x 132 cm] point to point
- Get the T Rex free knitting pattern
- Get the Stegosaurus free knitting pattern
- Get the Dinosaurs Blanket free knitting pattern
Dino Stripe Hat
Stegosaurus-inspired earflap hat sized for children. Designed by Melody Rogers for Red Heart.
Diplocaulus
Jacob Hellar designed this small dinosaur that can be knit in worsted or bulky yarn. Pictured project by McMurph
Dinosaur Washcloth and Bib
Designed by Elaine Fitzpatrick, this set of easy patterns are done with knit and purl. You could easily use this motif for sweaters or blanket squares.
- Get the free knitting pattern for the washcloth
- Get the free knitting pattern for the bib
- See more Baby Bib Knitting Patterns
Stegosaurus Washcloth and Bib
Designed by Elaine Fitzpatrick, this set of easy patterns are done with knit and purl. You could easily use this motif for sweaters or blanket squares. Both patterns are in one pdf.
Stegosaurus Plush Toy
Jacob Haller’s softie can be knit in any yarn or gauge. Pictured project by MiaSally.
Grumpasaurus
Okay, he’s not a real dinosaur (maybe, that’s why he’s grumpy) but this cute knitted toy by Kat Lewinski is irresistible.
Dino the Dinosaur
Designed by Alyssa Lynough, Dino is a friendly little dinosaur, whose construction is a bit tricky for beginners but a fun challenge for the more advanced toy makers among us.
Smoothiesaurus
Dinosaur bottle topper cozy by Jo’s Big Knits. Great stash buster!
Cavysaurus Rex
SpinKnitUp designed this stegosaurus inspired pet costume sweater.
Tricera Tops
itsjustmeghan designed this triceratops inspired baby hat that is easily customizable for any yarn or size. Pictured project by quebecknits
- Get the free knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Baby Hat Knitting Patterns
Steggie Hoodie Sweater
Designed by Julia Farwell-Clay, this hoodie with spines is inspired by the stegosaurus. Chest: 26[27.5, 30, 32] inches
Dino Cap
Designed by Kris Hanson, this earflap hat has dinosaur spines like the stegosaurus. Baby and toddler sizes.
Dinosaur Hood
Designed by Julia Farwell-Clay, this full hood is designed for a toddler but many knitters have customized it for all ages including adult. Pictured project by MaiyaBecker
Roller Skating T Rex Dishcloth
Designed by Brett Meyers. Pictured project by debra84
Stegosaurus Skirt
Designed by Kristi Belcher.
Velociraptor Chart
Designed by Kjersti, The chart can be used for any number of knitting projects: hats, mittens, dishcloths, satchels, mittens, etc.
Patterns for Purchase
Tracey Triceratops
Dinosaur stuffie toy. Size 38cm/15 inches from tail to horn. DK weight yarn. Designed by Browneyedbabs
6 Dinosaur Toys Patterns
Pattern set includes Bruno the Brontosaurus, Tina the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stanley the Stegosaurus, Alan the Apatosaurus, Toby the Pterodactyl and Trixie the Triceratops. Designed by Amanda Berry
Dinosaur Child's Sweater and Hat by iKnitDesigns
Pullover features Parasaurolophus and Pteranodon Dinosaurs in intarsia. The pattern covers the age range 4 to 13 years. Aran/Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Denny Gould
Dinosaur Plush Toys
Knitting patterns for Pterodactyl, Triceratops, Anklyosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Apatosaurus plush softies contain photos, techniques and line by line instructions to create your very own dinosuar in any size or yarn. Patterns sold individually. Designed by Patricia McMahon
Cuddly Triceratops
Dinosaur toy softie approx 18”/46cm high when sitting. One of the patterns in 60 Quick Knitted Toys. See below for another dinosaur toy in this book (Dinosaur Hatchling)
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Dinosaur Hatchling
Baby dinosaur sofite toy fits into its own egg. Dinosaur Approx 8”/20.5cm long and 5½”/14cm tall Egg Approx 6”/15cm tall and 4½”/11.5cm wide. One of the patterns in 60 Quick Knitted Toys. Designed by Megan Kreiner
Knitted Dinosaurs: 15 Prehistoric Pals to Knit from Scratch
15 different dinosaur patterns, from Stegosaurus to Triceratops. It includes a techniques section that covers everything new knitters need to know – so suitable for all abilities.
Dinosaur Pillow
Approximately 18″ tall (to the tip of the spike on the head) and 23″ wide (to the tip of the tail).
Diplodocus Scarf
This project is aimed at beginner knitters. It is knitted in two pieces, flat, and then sewn together. There is a lot of stockinette stitch with some increasing and decreasing.
Dinosaur Sweaters by iKnitDesigns
Pullovers and hoodies with dinosaurs including Velociraptor, Triceratops, Apatosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, and more, in a variety of baby and child sizes. Designed by Denny Gould
Prehistoric Tank Tops
Sleeveless tops or vests for babies and children with intarsia dinosaurs. Sizes 0 6 Months (6-12Months, 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years, 4-5 Years). Designed by Emma Heywood. One of the 21 patterns in Issue 88 of Knit Now.
