The Small Triceratops model was made using KnitPicks Palette fingering weight yarn in colors Edamame (MC) and Green Tea Heather (CC) using 2.25 mm (US size 1) needles BUT…

This toy is designed to be made in any yarn weight you choose. The pattern includes yarn requirements for fingering and worsted weight yarn, as well as approximate finished dimensions in those yarns.

Estimated sizes in fingering weight:
Length 6.5 in (16.25 cm)
Height 3 in (7.5 cm)

Estimated sizes in worsted weight:
Length 11.5 in (28.75 cm)
Height 5 in (12.5 cm)

The 13 page pattern includes written pattern, instructions for techniques used and photos demonstrating key points of the toy’s construction.

Techniques used include knitting in the round, short rows, kitchener grafting and three needle bind-off.