Dinosaur Pencil Case Free Crochet Pattern

Keep pencils organized in style with this Free Crochet Dinosaur Pencil Case Pattern, using easy-to-follow instructions to stitch a fun and functional design.

Bringing a touch of prehistoric charm to everyday stationery, this delightful pencil case is shaped like a friendly dinosaur, complete with textured spikes and expressive facial features. The design combines a soft rectangular body with raised details that add both visual interest and a fun tactile experience. Sized just right to hold pencils, pens, and small supplies, it can be easily adjusted for larger or smaller dimensions by varying yarn thickness or hook size, making it a versatile project suitable for all ages.

Super Cute Crochet Dinosaur Pencil Case – Free Pattern

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Constructed mainly through rounds or rows of crochet stitches, the case is finished by sewing on the characteristic spikes and facial accents, giving it a lively personality. Using cotton or a cotton-blend yarn is ideal here because it highlights the stitch definition and holds the shape firmly, while yarns that are fluffy or too stretchy may blur the distinctive textures and reduce durability. This thoughtful yarn choice ensures the pencil case remains functional and appealing even with everyday use.

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Inspired by a love for playful and practical handmade accessories, the design aims to make organization more fun while showcasing a bit of creativity. It makes a wonderful gift for students, dinosaur lovers, or anyone who appreciates unique, handcrocheted items. The pattern also invites personal touches, from experimenting with colors to adding embroidery or embellishments, to make each pencil case truly one of a kind.

Overall, this engaging and practical crochet project offers a fantastic way to combine creativity with everyday usefulness, resulting in an accessory that is as charming as it is functional.

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Colorful Round Crochet Pencil Case Pattern

In this project, you’ll crochet a colorful round pencil case using PolyCherry thread with increasing rounds and decorative edging. The piece is joined together with basic sewing, and features a unique spike motif as trim.

Quick Overview Of Pattern

Crochet two round panels using a series of increasing double crochet rounds in multiple colors.
Make a cylindrical tail/end piece, also worked in rounds.
Seam the panels and tail together to form the body of the pencil case.
Add a decorative “thorn” (spike) edging with picots along the case and tail for finishing.

Notes

Change thread color every two rounds as desired.
Join each round with a slip stitch and begin rounds with a chain-3 (counts as a double crochet).
Carry out increases systematically for a flat, smooth circle.
“Double crochet inc” means two double crochets in the same stitch.
The pattern can be adapted for different yarns or finished sizes.

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner

Materials

PolyCherry thread (multiple colors: purple, light blue, green, mustard, beige, copper, red)
Crochet Hook size 4/0 (Tulip brand or equivalent, 2.5 mm)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Needle and sewing thread (for seaming, optional)
Lighter or matchstick (for sealing thread ends)

Measurements / Sizing

Finished diameter: Approx. 12–13 cm (adjust with more/less rounds)
Height: Approx. 4–6 cm (adjust length of tail/cylinder as desired)

Gauge

Not critical. Finished measurements are based on stitch count as per pattern.

Stitch Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	chain
sl st	slip stitch
sc	single crochet
dc	double crochet
dc inc	2 double crochets in 1 stitch
sp	space

Special Stitches

Picot: Ch 2, sl st into the first chain (creates a small point).
Double crochet increase (dc inc): 2 dc into the same stitch.

The Crochet Pattern

Main Round Panels (Make 2)

Using Purple, begin with Slip Knot:

Round 1

Ch 5
Join to 1st ch with sl st to form a ring.
Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc).
Work 11 dc into the ring (circle).
(Total: 12 dc.)
Join with sl st to top of starting ch-3.

Round 2

Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc).
1 dc in same stitch.
2 dc in each st around (dc inc in every stitch).
(Total: 24 dc.)
Join with sl st, ch 1, fasten off purple.

Attach Light Blue:

Round 3

Join at sl st from previous round.
Ch 3 (counts as dc)
dc inc in next stitch
Repeat: [1 dc in next st, dc inc in next st] around.
(Total: 36 dc.)
Join with sl st.

Round 4

Ch 3 (counts as dc)
1 dc in next st
dc inc in next st
Repeat: [2 dc, dc inc] around
(Total: 48 dc.)
Join with sl st, ch 1, fasten off blue.

Attach Green:

Round 5

Join at sl st from previous round.
Ch 3 (counts as dc)
1 dc in next 2 sts
dc inc in next st
Repeat: [3 dc, dc inc] around (11 times)
(Total: 60 dc.)
Join with sl st.

Round 6

Ch 3 (counts as dc)
1 dc in next 3 sts
dc inc in next st
Repeat: [4 dc, dc inc] around (11 times)
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(Total: 72 dc.)
Join with sl st, ch 1, fasten off green.

Attach Mustard Color:

Round 7

Join in sl st section.
Ch 3 (counts as dc)
1 dc in next 4 sts
dc inc in next st
Repeat: [5 dc, dc inc] around (11 times)
(Total: 84 dc.)
Join with sl st.

Round 8

Ch 3 (counts as dc)
1 dc in next 5 sts
dc inc in next st
Repeat: [6 dc, dc inc] around (11 times)
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At end: 3 dc in last 3 sts.
(Total: 96 dc.)
Join with sl st, ch 1, fasten off mustard.

Attach Beige or Bata Color:

Round 9

Join in sl st.
Ch 3 (counts as dc)
1 dc in next 6 sts
dc inc in next st
Repeat: [7 dc, dc inc] around (11 times)
(Total: 108 dc.)
Join with sl st, ch 1, fasten off.

Attach Copper:

Round 10

Join in sl st.
Ch 3 (counts as dc)
1 dc in next 7 sts
dc inc in next st
Repeat: [8 dc, dc inc] around (11 times)
At end: 4 dc in last 4 sts.
(Total: 120 dc.)
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Join with sl st, ch 1, fasten off.