Crochet Dragon Amigurumi Pattern For Fantasy Lovers

Travel back to an age of legends and lore with this Crochet Dragon Amigurumi Pattern, where the ancient allure of dragons comes to life in the palm of your hands. This pattern pays homage to these mythical creatures, offering a modern twist that allows you to create not one, but two fantastical dragon friends.

As you weave each piece, from the coil of their tails to the flutter of their wings, you're not just making toys; you're crafting pieces of an old-world saga. Easy for newcomers yet enjoyable for the adept, this crochet blueprint is your ticket to reviving a touch of the past with a playful, handmade charm that stands the test of time.

Crafting The Crochet Dragon Amigurumi

Finished Measurements

These can vary significantly depending on the yarn and hook size chosen. Amigurumi toys can range in size from just a few inches tall to much larger, depending on your preference and the pattern's specifications.

Yarn Requirements

Amigurumi projects typically use less yarn than larger crochet projects. A variety of colors might be recommended to accurately reflect the dragon's design, including the main body color, accent colors for the wings, eyes, and possibly belly or other details.

Suggested Yarn

100% Cotton yarn or acrylic yarns in a weight like Sport or DK are commonly suggested for amigurumi for their smooth texture and durability.

Suggested Hook

For many DK or sport weight yarns, this means a 2.5mm to 3.5mm crochet hook.

Abbreviations

sc = Single crochet
inc = Increase (two sc in one stitch)
dec = Decrease (sc two together)
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip stitch
hdc = Half double crochet

Special Stitches

Picot - Common in amigurumi for creating small spikes or details. To make a picot, chain 3 then slip stitch into the first of those chain stitches.

Additional Tips for Crocheting Amigurumi

Magic Ring is often used to start amigurumi projects to create a tight circle.
Stuffing should be firm to give the amigurumi shape, but not so firm that it distorts the stitches.
Sewing Pieces Together - Often limbs, tails, ears, etc., are crocheted separately and then sewn onto the body. A yarn needle is used to weave in ends and attach parts.

Step by step Pattern

Body Pattern

Round 1: 6 single crochet in a magic ring.
Round 2: Single crochet around.
Round 3: Do 6 increases.
Round 4: Single crochet around.
Round 5: Increase, then chain 4. In the second chain from the hook, make two half double crochet, followed by two slip stitches down the chain. Increase back on the main piece. Place a safety eye into the stitch you just worked the increase into, between rounds 4 and 5. Repeat the increase, eye placement, and appendage formation to mirror the first side.
Round 6: Perform 12 decreases.
Round 7: Execute 6 decreases, then stuff the head.
Round 8: Single crochet around.
Round 9: Do 6 increases.
Round 10: Single crochet 6, then single crochet 3 more. Chain 4, starting in the second chain from the hook, do three slip stitches. Repeat this sequence one more time.
Round 11: 3 single crochet, then an increase. Repeat this sequence twice more.
Rounds 12 and 13: Single crochet around.
Round 14: 7 single crochet, then 4 single crochet more, chain 4, starting in the second chain from the hook, do three slip stitches. Repeat this sequence once more.
Round 15: 3 single crochet, then a decrease. Repeat this twice more. Begin stuffing the body.
Round 16: Perform 6 decreases.
Rounds 17-19: Single crochet around. Finish stuffing the body and the tail a bit.
Round 20: A decrease followed by four single crochets.
Rounds 21-23: Single crochet around.
Round 24: A decrease and then three single crochet.
Rounds 25-27: Single crochet around. Slip stitch and fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to close the hole by threading through the front loops of the remaining stitches and pulling the yarn tail tight.

Regular Wings Pattern

Make a slip knot and chain 13. (Ensure you leave a long enough tail for sewing later).
In the third chain from the hook, put a slip stitch. Then perform five decreases.
Row 2: 5 single crochet, then a picot (chain 3 and slip stitch in the third chain from the hook). Turn.
Row 3: Do one decrease, then 3 single crochet. Chain one and turn.
Row 4: 3 single crochet, then picot. Turn.
Do a decrease, a single crochet, then 2 decreases along this side, ending where the starting tail is. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to weave in. Repeat for the second wing.

Regular Tail Piece Pattern

Make a slip knot (again, ensure a long enough tail to weave in later), then chain 6.
Starting in the second chain from the hook, do two decreases, then a single crochet, chain one and turn.
Row 2: 2 single crochet, then a picot. Turn.
Row 3: Perform a decrease, then fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Repeat for the second tail piece.

Flower Wings Pattern

Start with 3 single crochet in a magic ring, leaving a long enough tail for sewing later.
Row 2: 3 increases, then change to your secondary color, making sure to leave long enough tails for weaving in later.
Without chaining, turn, and Row 3 is a slip stitch, then chain 4. Starting in the second chain from the hook, do three slip stitches. Slip stitch back on the main piece and repeat four more times to create five petals. Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail for weaving in. Repeat for the second flower wing.

Flower Tail Piece Pattern

Start with 5 single crochet in a magic ring, ensuring a long enough tail for weaving in later.
On the last single crochet, change to your secondary color, ensuring long tails for weaving in.
Round 2: Slip stitch, chain three, and in the second chain from the hook, perform two slip stitches. Repeat four more times to create five petals. Slip stitch and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly