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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 creates two tiny triceratops amigurumi characters, Noah and Poli, with sweet facial expressions and decorative crowns. The design uses traditional amigurumi construction with added embroidery and surface detail techniques for personality. You will work the pieces in separate parts and sew them together for a professional finish.

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

Includes head, body, arms, legs, tail, horns and decorative crown instructions. Detailed notes on eye placement, embroidery and finishing are provided to help you achieve the same charming look.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures so much personality in a small amigurumi form. The combination of shaping, the crown detail and embroidered face make each triceratops unique. I enjoy teaching techniques like BLO and eye sinking because they transform the character's expression. The pattern is versatile so you can customize colors and small details to make your own versions.

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 easy it is to customize the colors of these triceratops; I often swap the quarry body color for a warm brown or bright teal for a fresh look.

To make a mini keychain version, I use thinner yarn and a smaller hook; conversely, use bulky yarn and a larger hook to make a chunky, cuddly companion.

I sometimes change the crown decoration: try tiny crocheted flowers, a small bow, or even a felt applique9 to match seasonal themes.

I recommend experimenting with different eye sizes or embroidering the whole eye for a softer, safe-for-baby option.

For a posable toy, I occasionally insert light wire into the limbs before sewing them closed to create adjustable poses and display options.

Try adding accessories like a tiny scarf, a crocheted pacifier, or a removable dress to increase play value and gifting potential.

If you want to alter the expression, move the eyes slightly closer or further apart and change the eyebrow angle to create different moods.

I often embroider freckles, blushing, or tiny nostrils with a darker yarn to add more character and depth to the face.

Mix yarn textures for contrast: use a soft plush yarn for the crown edge or horns to make them extra tactile.

I encourage you to keep notes when you change colors or stitch counts so you can reproduce favorite variations later.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing safety eyes too high or low will change the expression; place the eyes between rows 16 and 17 and space them with 6 SC visible between them. ✗ Overstuffing the thighs and legs causes a bulky unnatural shape; stuff gradually and avoid too much padding on the thigh part so it stays flatter. ✗ Skipping stitch-count checks during increases and decreases leads to incorrect shaping; count after each increase or decrease round to maintain the stated stitch totals. ✗ Not anchoring embroidery threads securely will loosen facial details over time; tie a couple of knots and hide thread ends inside the head before finishing. ✗ Using a different yarn weight without adjusting the hook will change the finished size drastically; stick to recommended yarns and hooks or adjust hook size accordingly.

Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

Make two adorable triceratops amigurumi characters, Noah and Poli, with clear step-by-step instructions and full stitch details. This pattern includes head, body, limbs, tail, crown and facial expression techniques to give each toy personality. You will learn special stitches like BLO and how to embroider eyes and details for a charming finish. Perfect as a thoughtful gift or collectible for your handmade toy collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Triceratops Noah and Poli Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: Quarry (8008)
  • 02
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: Sweetness (3046)
  • 03
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: Eucalyptus (5745)
  • 04
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: Porcelain (7564)
  • 05
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: Cream (7564)
  • 06
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn: Off white (8176)
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    Amigurumi Soft yarn: Pinkish (3081)
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    Cléa yarn: Black (8990)
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    One skein of each listed color should be enough for the set; small quantities of contrast colors for details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm
  • 03
    13 mm black safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing
  • 06
    Doll needle (approx 12.5 cm)
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    Tapestry needle for sewing
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    Stitch markers
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    Pins for assembly
  • 10
    Blush for cheeks

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— Head :

Info :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

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

Step 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)

Step 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)

Step 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).

Step 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

Step 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.

Step 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)

Step 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).

Step 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)

Step 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)

Step 2 :

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

Step 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)

Step 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)

Step 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 where I teach you 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 :

Info :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

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 :

Info :

Use the line in color OFF WHITE (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

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, so it doesn't move out of place, place some pins and then start sewing.

— CROWN :

Info :

Start with the color line QUARRY (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

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, let's 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.

Info :

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, do this sequence until you complete 8 fans, after the last fan, skip 3 dc and make 1 dc, make 1 ch and finish the thread.

Info :

Then attach the thread in the 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 :

Info :

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 :

Info :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 8 sc

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 :

Info :

Start with the color line PINKISH (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

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)

Round 5 :

Change to color QUARRY 5- sc over sc in BLO (30)

Round 6-7 :

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. Watch the video where I teach how to attach the legs, watch until the end and carefully, because in the video I explain and show the rows where you will attach the legs.

— ARMS :

Info :

Start with the color line PINKISH (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

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, I made 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 :

Info :

Use the line in color QUARRY (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

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 :

Info :

Use the line in color SWEETNESS (2.0 mm needle)

Round 1 :

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 :

Info :

Use the line in color SWEETNESS (3mm needle)

Round 1 :

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).

Info :

Change to color PINKISH, let's do the lace stitch 1 sl st and ch 2 until the end, finish off the thread.

Info :

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.

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.

Info :

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 head to the body using the long tail left at the end of the head, align the opening and sew securely with a whipstitch so the seam is neat.
  • Sew the horns to the head: place the small horns between rows 6 and 10 and the snout horn between rows 19 and 24; pin them first to ensure correct placement, then sew firmly.
  • Attach the crown by sewing it to the head between rows 1 and 18, leaving a distance of 7 sc on each side of the eyes for correct centering.
  • Sew the tail to the back of the body between rows 2 to 18 and stuff before completing the seam so the tail sits securely and smoothly.
  • Position and sew legs and arms: place legs where you prefer (slightly forward) and sew firmly; position arms and sew using the longer thread left after closing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Place safety eyes before closing the head and follow the recommended eye placement between rows 16 and 17 with 6 visible sc between them.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of rounds, especially during increases and decreases to maintain correct shaping.
  • 💡Stuff evenly and do not overstuff the thigh area or leg shaping; gradual stuffing produces smoother, more professional shapes.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to check symmetry and adjust spacing for the best final pose.

These sweet triceratops friends will bring joy to nurseries and shelves alike, handcrafted with patient detail and love. Choose soft, pastel yarns for a gentle look or brighter tones for a playful twist. Share them as heartfelt gifts or collect them as a family of tiny companions. 🧶💖

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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 materials used, using the recommended yarn and hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size; adjust hook size accordingly and watch gauge when mixing yarns.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with basic amigurumi techniques, increases, decreases, and working in the round.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete one character in about 5-7 hours; time varies with experience, customization, and finishing details.

Are the eyes embroidered or safety eyes?

The pattern shows using 13 mm black safety eyes and detailed embroidery steps to create the whites and black embroidery for the final expression.