Free Dinosaur Crochet Pattern: Low Sew Flip Flop Dino

Rawr! If you’re on the hunt for a fun and easy amigurumi project, this free dinosaur crochet pattern is just the thing! The Flip Flop Dino is a quick, low sew T-rex that’s perfect for gifts, craft markets, or just adding to your own collection of cuddly crochet creatures.

This adorable amigurumi dinosaur measures approximately 7 inches when seated and can be made in just an evening! The minimal sewing design makes it a great choice for those who love amigurumi but prefer to keep assembly simple. The finished plushie is super soft and huggable, making it an instant favourite for kids and dino lovers.

The Flip Flop Dino is shown using Premier Parfait Chunky Yarn (very similar to Hobbii Honey Bunny ), (light super bulky (6)). Both Yarns work up beautifully creating a super cuddly friend.

Find the Hobbii Honey Bunny Yarn Here!

Feel free to experiment with your favourite Amigurumi yarns for the free dinosaur crochet pattern as well! Check out this scrapbuster post for some guidelines on how.

All of the Crochet Materials you need, can be found in my Amazon Storefront shops!

Why You’ll Love this Free Dinosaur Crochet Pattern

• Quick & Fun: Work up this dino in just a few hours.
• Low Sew Pattern: Less stitching, more fun!
• Great for Gifts & Markets: Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, and selling at craft fairs.
• Soft & Cuddly: The plush yarn gives a premium feel to the finished toy.

I just know that you’ll love this Flip Flop Dino and will totally enjoy making this charming little T-rex plushie! Kids will absolutely love them too!

Did you see the Flip Flop Dino’s friend, the Flip Flop Triceratops?!

This dino-tastic pair are available as part of a 2 Pattern Bundle on Ravelry and Etsy!

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Abbreviations:

ch	chain
sc	single crochet
scdec	single crochet decrease
ss	slip stitch
st(s)	stich(es)
*to*	repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated
YO	Yarn Over

Special Stitches & Techniques: 

Magic ring – https://youtu.be/ayek4XfmDvM
No Sew Limbs Method

• Attaching Legs: https://youtu.be/W7x8-ylZiyU
• Attaching Arms: https://youtu.be/-m_GTt5JVNE

Embroider Sleepy Eyes – https://youtu.be/-peicAvqfew

Notes: 

• #sc, eg. (2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
• Sts listed between brackets are all worked in the same st, eg. (hdc, dc)
• I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds for the body/head

Recommended Sequence for the Flip Flop Dinosaur Free Crochet Pattern: 

 It is highly recommended to complete the Flip Flop Dinosaur crochet pattern in the order the pattern is written.

Start your Flip Flop Dinosaur Free Crochet Pattern:

Flip Flop Dinosaur Arms (make 2): The arms are worked from the “hand” to the body, in continuous rounds.  

Using Main Colour (Seaglass), create a  Magic Ring

Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2:  *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3-4: sc in each st (12)
Round 5: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 3 times (9)
Round 6: *sc, scdec* 3 times (6)
Stuff only the ‘hand’ portion of the arm, the rest will be left unstuffed.
Rounds 7-12: sc in each st (6)
Flatten and sc through both sides (3sts).  
End off leaving a 12 inch tail if sewing.

Flip Flop Dinosaur Legs (make 2): The legs are worked from the “foot” to the body, in continuous rounds.  

Using Main Colour (Seaglass), create a Magic Ring

Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2:  *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3:  *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 3 times (15)
Rounds 4-6: sc in each st (15) 
Round 7: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 3 times (12)
Round 8: *sc in the next st, scdec* 4 times (8)
Stuff only the ‘foot’ portion of the leg, the rest will be left unstuffed.
Rounds 9-16: sc in each st (8)
Flatten and sc through both sides (4 sts). 
End off, leaving a 12 inch tail if sewing.

Flip Flop Dinosaur Body/Head: The body and head are worked in one piece from the bottom up in continuous rounds.  

Option 1: Sewing the Legs and Arms to the body
If you are sewing your legs and arms onto your body then ‘sc in each st’ for Round  6 and Round 21.

Option 2:  Crochet Legs and Arms to the body
If you are crocheting your legs and arms onto your body please follow the pattern as written for the Body/Head.For assistance in crocheting the limbs on see Videos: 

Attaching Legs: https://youtu.be/W7x8-ylZiyU
Attaching Arms:https://youtu.be/-m_GTt5JVNE

Using Main Colour (Seaglass), create a Magic Ring

Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc in the next st, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Round 5: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 6 times (30)
Round 6 Option 1:  sc in each st (30)

Option 2: Hold your first leg in front of your work (body).  Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the next 5 sts, Hold the second leg in front of your work (body).  Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the last 17 sts (30).

Rounds 7-12: sc in each st (30)
Round 13: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)
Rounds 14-16: sc in each st (24)
Note: You may want to begin stuffing
Round 17: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Round 18-19: sc in each st (18)
Round 20: *sc in the next st, scdec* 6 times (12), end off, weave in end.
Round 21 Option 1: sc in each st (12)

Option 2:  Place the animal down on a hard surface with the body face ‘up’ and the legs facing you.  Locate the 3 centre front sts and mark them with a stitch marker (the arms will be placed on either side of these sts). Locate the far right marked st.  Count over 3 sts to the right of it and attach your yarn to the body. (If left handed you will locate the left st and count over 3 sts to the left).   Place the first arm in front of the body to the right of the marked sts (left if you’re left handed).  Working through both pieces (beginning with the first st of the arm and the stitch on the body you attached your yarn to), sc in the next 3 sts.  Working through the body only, sc in the next 3 sts (these are your marked sts).  Place the second arm in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next 3 sts, working through the body only, sc in the last 3 sts (12).

Round 22: *sc in the next st, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 23: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Round 24: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 6 times (30)
Round 25: *sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc* 6 times (36)
Rounds 26-31: sc in each st (36)
Add safety eyes to Round 29. 7-8 sts apart, continue stuffing.
Round 32: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 6 times (30)
Round 33: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)
Round 34: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Finish stuffing
Round 35: *sc, scdec* 6 times (12)
Round 36: *scdec* 6 times (6)
End off leaving a 6 inch tail, cinch the last 6 sts together and weave in the end. 

Flip Flop Dinosaur Muzzle: The muzzle is worked from the tip back, in continuous oval rounds

Using Main Colour (Seaglass), ch 6

Round 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 3 chs, 3sc in the last ch, turn and work in the bottom of the chains, sc in the next 3 chs, 2sc in the last ch (12)
Round 2: 2sc, sc in the next 3 sts, *2sc* 3 times, sc in the next 3 sts, *2sc* twice (18)
Round 3: sc, 2sc, sc in the next 3 sts, *sc, 2sc* 3 times, sc in the next 3 sts, *sc, 2sc* twice (24)
Rounds 4-5:  sc in each st (24)
Round 6: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
End off, leaving an 18” tail for sewing.

Flip Flop Dinosaur Spike: (make 5 – 3 Navy, 2 Azure) Made in continuous rounds beginning with the tip of the spike.

Using Navy or Azure, create a Magic Ring

Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *sc, 2sc* 3 times (9)
Round 3: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 3 times (12)
Round 4: sc in each st (12)
Do not stuff, end off leaving 12” tail for sewing.

Flip Flop Dinosaur Tail: Made in continuous rounds beginning with the tip.

Using Main Colour (Seaglass), create a Magic Ring

Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: sc in each st (6)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 3 times (9)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 3 times (12)
Round 5: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 3 times (15)
Round 6: *sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc* 3 times (18)
Round 7: *sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc* 3 times (21)
Rounds 8-9: sc in each st (21) 
End off leaving an 18” tail for sewing.

Flip Flop Dinosaur Tummy: The tummy is worked in rows.

Using Azure, ch 4

Row 1: 2sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, 2sc in the last ch, ch1, turn (5)
Row 2: 2sc, sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc, ch1, turn (7)
Rows 3-6: sc in each st, ch1, turn (7)
Row 7: scdec, sc in the 3 sts, scdec, ch1, turn (5)
Row 8: sc in each st, do not turn (5), continue to sc around the entire tummy until you reach the beginning of Row 8.
End off leaving an 18” tail for sewing.  Using navy, sew 3 horizontal lines onto the tummy.

Sewing Placement for the Dinosaur Free Crochet Pattern- I highly recommend pinning ALL parts in place BEFORE sewing to make sure everything sits properly and is to your liking 🙂

Note:  Disregard sewing the legs and arms if you’ve already crocheted them on. Legs: Place the legs at approx Round 5 of the body about 4 sts apart.Sew in place.  When sewing the legs in place I sewed the top of the last FULL ROUND DOWN instead of just the sts from crocheting the round together.

Arms: Place the arms at approx Round 21 of the body, approx 3 sts apart.  Sew in place.  When sewing the arm in place I sewed the top of the last FULL ROUND DOWN instead of just the sts from crocheting the round together.

Muzzle:  Centre the muzzle on the body placing it between Rounds 24 and 28 of the head.  Stuff lightly and sew down along Round 6 of the muzzle.  With Navy add 2 vertical slits to the muzzle.

Tail:   Place centred on the back of the body between Rounds 5-11.  Stuff lightly and sew in place around Round 9.

Tummy: Place centred on the front of the body between rounds 10 and 18.  Sew in place.

Spikes: Flatten spikes, place and stretch along the centre of the head/body beginning 2-3 rounds above the eyes, and evenly spaced down the back of the head/body/tail (3 on head, 1 on back, 1 on tail).  Sew in place along Round 4 of each spike.

Congratulations!