Crochet Amigurumi Dragon Pattern For Year Of Dragon

This adorable dragon crochet pattern is perfect for all skill levels and a fun way to start the Year of the Dragon! The dragon is worked in one piece from nose to tail, featuring a long sausage-shaped body with pastel colors, large eyes, and cute spikes down its back. Perfect for gifting or adding to your collection, this charming little dragon is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face!

Detailed Crochet Amigurumi Dragon Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: 8 ply 100% acrylic in multiple colors (one main color and at least two accent colors recommended)
• Hook: 3.5 mm
• Eyes: 20 mm safety eyes
• Tools: Scissors, pins, needles
• Stuffing

Main Body

1. Nose Start:
   • Begin with a magic ring of 6 single crochet (sc).
2. Row 2:
   • Work 6 sc around.
3. Row 3:
   • Work (1 sc, 1 increase) around for a total of 8 stitches.
4. Row 4:
   • Work (1 sc, 1 increase, 5 sc, 1 increase) to get 10 stitches.
5. Row 5-8:
   • Work rows to increase to 18 stitches by the end of row 8.
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6. Row 9-11:
   • Work 18 sc in each round for rows 9, 10, and 11.
7. Row 12 (Shaping the Head):
   • Work 3 sc, 6 decreases, 3 sc to shape the under-jaw (for 12 stitches).
8. Row 13 (Start the Body):
   • Work 4 sc, 4 increases, 4 sc.
9. Row 14-15:
   • Follow the shaping instructions from the transcript for stitch sequences.
10. Continue shaping:
    • The instructions on shaping make use of increases, decreases, and working sc in patterns to form the body and adjust the head, neck, and tail to get the dragon shape.

Detailed Shaping

• The body structure is achieved by altering increases and decreases to create curves and shaping towards neck and tail directions. For specific rows, refer to the respective instructions provided in the transcript details for directions on how many stitches you need to increase or decrease in those specific rows.

Tail

11. Row 45-48:
    • Work sequences of decrements through rows following (decrease, sc combinations).
    • Finish off the tail with specified rows to close the body.
12. Tail Feature Options:
    • Add desired length or additional features like fins.

Belly

1. Chain and Rows:
   • Chain 7, then work 5 double crochet (dc) across starting the 3rd chain.
   • Alternate working in back loops for texture. Do so for variables as needed ensuring a fit that stretches along the dragon's underbelly.
2. Shaping adjustments:
   • Adjust row lengths if necessary after fitting on your main body. Finish off as guided in the transcript.

Legs

Front Leg:

1. Foot:
   • Begin with the magic ring, follow the pattern for toe details as described.
   • Work rows to increase and decrease as described in the pattern for shaping.
2. Leg Assembly:
   • Adjust rows according to foot placement for varied anatomy as prescribed.

Back Leg:

1. Foot and Leg:
   • Begin the same as the front but adjust row counts up to row 9 to widen or prepare for back appendage necessary.

Additional Features

• Frills & Ears:
  • Use the instructions and adjust chains and crochet stitches, adding them behind eyes, on legs, or specifically on the tail as required.
• Spikes:
  • Form spikes on your dragon by chaining and slip stitch routines.

Assembly

1. Assembling the body:
   • Attach belly section, sew spikes, and pin and sew appendages in sequential order to ensure symmetry and balanced positions.
2. Face Details:
   • Fasten eyes, frills, ears, and other details concerning your aesthetic purpose using straightforward sewing and joining methods as described.

Finishing

• Tidy Ends:
  • Secure and hide all yarn ends and attach safety eyes to a satisfying and secure completion.

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