Meet Triple the Triceratops! One of our most requested designs since introducing our Dino knotted loveies has been more styles of Dinos. So we thought it would be fun to create a simple modification to turn the original Bohasaurus or Tinysaurus into a Triceratops. Keep scrolling for the free modification pattern or if you prefer a printable PDF click here or here for Etsy users.

Our original Bohasaurus and Tinysaurus patterns were inspired by our little Dino loving rainbow baby, Boh. In our family, we have a tradition of designating a“totem animal” for each new baby and Boh’s animal is a dinosaur. It was only fitting that we design an extra cuddly rainbow dinosaur (in our signature knotted lovey style) in his honor. Enter Bohasaurus — the fictitious dinosaur of our dreams.

If you already own a copy of our Bohasaurus or Tinysaurus patterns, there are only a few small changes you need to make to transform him into Triple the Triceratops. Below you will find the directions to modify your Dino knotted lovey by adding the frill and horns. In a few simple steps you will have a whole new buddy to add to your line up.

If you don’t already own our Bohasaurus and/or Tinysaurus knotted lovey patterns you can purchase the full pattern instructions on our website here or in our Etsy Shop here.

Begin by following the pattern directions to make up the head, body, tail and arms per the original Bohasaurus or Tinysaurus pattern. If you want to add spikes to your Triceratops' tail, you can also make up the tail spikes only as detailed in the original patterns.

When you have fully assembled your Bohasaurus or Tinysaurus knotted lovey follow the steps below to add his Frill and Horns to transform him into 'Triple':

M A T E R I A L S

HOOKS
7mm + 8mm
 
YARN
Super Bulky Weight/ Category 6

We Love:
PREMIER BASIX® CHENILLE + PREMIER PARFAIT® CHUNKY (CLICK TO SHOP!)

BIG
Main Color — approx 7.5 yds
Contrast Color — approx 14 yds
TINY
Main Color — approx 4.5 yds
Contrast Color — approx 7 yds
 
NOTIONS
Scissors
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Fiber Fill

 

A B B R E V I A T I O N S

sl st — slip stitch
ch — chain stitch 
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet 
st(s) — stitch(es)

 

N O T E S

⋒ Frill is worked in rows
⋒ Horns are worked in the round
⋒ FRILL ONLY work all directions inside the ( ) in a single stitch
⋒ Keep your tension loose and even on the Frill, increase hook size by one if necessary
⋒ Optional — add the tail spikes from the original Bohasaurus or Tinysaurus patterns

 

B I G  T R I C E R A T O P S

FRILL

The frill will be worked in row 8 (counting from the back of the head,) place a st marker in the top center st of the row, place a st marker 15 st to the left of center + 15 st to the right of center (PHOTO A)

** Work all directions inside the ( ) in a single stitch **

Begin working in Main Color with 8mm hook with nose pointing toward you, working from the right st marker, sl st into head (PHOTO B)
Row 1 — hdc across (31)
Row 2 — ch1, turn, sc 11, hdc 9, sc 11 (31) ** Color change to contrast color **
Row 3 — ch1, turn, sc 3, (hdc, ch1, hdc), sc 1, skip 1, sl 1, skip 1, sc 1, (hdc, ch 2, hdc), sc 1, skip 1, sl 1, skip 1, sc 1, (hdc, ch 2, hdc), sc 1, skip 1, sl 1, skip 1, sc 1, (hdc, ch 2, hdc), sc 1, skip 1, sl 1, skip 1, sc 1, (hdc, ch1, hdc), sc in last 3 sts
 
** Finish by weaving ends back into head to secure **

 

HORNS

Nose Horn (make 1)

Begin working in Contrast Color with 7mm hook
Round 1 — sc 4 in a magic circle (4)
Round 2 — sc around (4)
Round 3 — (sc 1, 2 sc in next) repeat around (6)
Round 4 — sc around (6)

** Stuff to shape **
** Cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing to body **
** Sew in place at center of nose between nostrils (PHOTO C) **  

Head Horns (make 2)

Begin working in Contrast Color with 7mm hook
Round 1 — sc 4 in a magic circle (4)
Round 2 — sc around (4)
Round 3 — (sc 1, 2 sc in next) repeat around (6)
Round 4 — sc around (6)
Round 5 — (sc 1, 2 sc in next) repeat around (9)
Round 6 — sc around (9)

** Stuff to shape **
** Cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing to body **
** Sew in place on head in front of the Frill (PHOTO C) **
 

T I N Y  T R I C E R A T O P S

FRILL

The frill will be worked in row 6 (counting from the back of the head,) place a st marker in the top center st of the row, place a st marker 11 st to the left of center + 11 st to the right of center (PHOTO D)

** Work all directions inside the ( ) in a single stitch **

Begin working in Main Color with 8mm hook with nose pointing toward you, working from the right st marker, sl st into head (PHOTO E)
Row 1 — sc across (23)
Row 2 — ch1, turn, sc 8, hdc 7, sc 8 (23) ** Color change to contrast color **
Row 3 — ch1, turn, sc 1, skip 1, sc 1, (hdc, ch1, hdc), sc 1, skip 1, sc 1, (hdc, ch 2, hdc), sc 1, skip 1, sc 1, (hdc, ch 2, hdc), sc 1, skip 1, sc 1, (hdc, ch 2, hdc), sc 1, skip 1, sc 1, (hdc, ch1, hdc), sc 1, skip 1, sc 1 in last st

** Finish by weaving ends back into head to secure **

HORNS

Nose Horn (make 1)

Begin working in Contrast Color with 7mm hook
Round 1 — sc 4 in a magic circle (4)
Round 2 — sc around (4)

** Stuff to shape **
** Cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing to body **
** Sew in place at center of nose between nostrils (PHOTO F) **
 
Head Horns (make 2)

Begin working in Contrast Color with 7mm hook
Round 1 — sc 4 in a magic circle (4)
Round 2 — sc around (4)
Round 3 — (sc 1, 2 sc in next) repeat around (6)
Round 4 — sc around (6)

** Stuff to shape **
** Cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing to body **
** Sew in place on head in front of the Frill (PHOTO F) **  

 

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