Plod the African Flower Triceratops Crochet Pattern

Plod is a colorful triceratops made from African flower motifs, including hexagons, pentagons, heptagons, octagons and squares, joined as you go and then stuffed. Made in sock weight yarn, he is about 30 cm long and uses around 170 g of yarn, so he is a great stash buster. Written and charted instructions for every motif are included, plus a joining tutorial.

A colorful African flower triceratops that uses up your sock yarn stash.

What's included

• A 33-page PDF pattern with photos and charts
• Written and charted instructions for African flower hexagons, pentagons, heptagons, octagons and squares
• Numbered assembly diagrams for the body, feet, tail, head and frill
• A join-as-you-go tutorial in the appendix
• Notes on yarn, eyes and stuffing
• Skill level: Advanced

Display and gift ideas

Sit Plod on a shelf or a bed, where his bright colors can be seen.

Who this pattern is for

This is a big project for experienced crocheters who know the African flower motif and the join-as-you-go technique.

Tips for making it

• Read the whole pattern before you start.
• Practice joining on scrap motifs first.
• Embroider the eyes if the toy is for a child.

Why you'll love this pattern

Every Plod is unique, and he turns leftover sock yarn into a showpiece.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.