Cute And Cuddly Crochet Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Craft a magical creation with the Crochet Dragon Amigurumi Pattern! This delightful brings a charming dragon to life, having a detailed nose, endearing head, and pointy tail, all formed by simple stitches. Ideal for both beginners and advanced crafters, the dragon's rounded body and expressive face make it an eye-catching amigurumi piece. Perfect for gifts, playtime, or décor, this adorable dragon is sure to enchant anyone who sees it. Appreciate your creativity and start crocheting your adorable dragon today!

Why Love This Pattern

There are several reasons to love this crochet dragon pattern from Tasha's Crochet:

1. Detailed and Beginner-Friendly Instructions: Tasha goes through each step meticulously, making it easy for beginners to follow along. She even provides diagrams and extra tips to help anyone, regardless of their skill level, to understand the process.
2. Flexibility in Customization: The pattern allows for a lot of creativity. Tasha encourages crocheters to use different colors and customize their dragons however they like. She also provides alternatives for materials, such as using paper fasteners or split pins for eyes if you can’t find toy eyes.
3. Supportive Community: Tasha mentions her pattern testers and invites others to join in the future, creating a sense of community and support among crocheters.

Detailed Crochet Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn (primary and secondary colors of your choice)
  • Beginners: Acrylic yarn is recommended
• Crochet Hook
• Stitch Marker
• Toy stuffing
• Safety eyes or alternatives such as paper fasteners or split pins
• Sewing needle (appropriate for crochet)

Nose:

1. Create a slip knot and chain 7.
2. Round 1: Chain 1 and make 2 single crochet (sc) in the 2nd stitch from the hook, 4 sc, and 2 sc in the last stitch.
3. Turn to the underside of the foundation chain and repeat: 2 sc in the first stitch, 4 sc, and 2 sc in the last stitch. (16 stitches)
4. Round 2: Single crochet around. (16 stitches)
5. Round 3: 2 sc, sc in the next 4, sc decrease, 3 sc. (19 stitches).
6. Rounds 4-5: Single crochet around. (19 stitches)
7. Finish off with a slip stitch and cut the yarn.

Head:

1. Begin with 6 sc in a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Make an increase in each stitch. (12 stitches)
3. Round 2: 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around. (18 stitches)
4. Round 3: 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around. (24 stitches)
5. Round 4: 3 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around. (30 stitches)
6. Round 5: 4 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around. (36 stitches)
7. Round 6: 5 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around. (42 stitches)
8. Round 7: 6 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around. (48 stitches)
9. Rounds 8-12: Single crochet around. (48 stitches)
10. Round 13: 1 sc, decrease. Repeat around. (40 stitches)
11. Rounds 14-15: Single crochet around. (40 stitches)
12. Round 16: 1 sc in the next stitch, decrease. Repeat around. (20 stitches)
13. Add safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12, spacing them 10 stitches apart.
14. Start stuffing the head and continuing shaping it.
15. Rounds 17-18: Single crochet around. (20 stitches)
16. Round 19: 1 sc in the next stitch, decrease. Repeat around. (14 stitches)
17. Round 20: Decrease until the end. (7 stitches)
18. Slip stitch, fasten off, sew the opening closed, and weave in the ends.

Body:

1. Begin with 6 sc in a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Make an increase in each stitch. (12 stitches)
3. Round 2: 1 sc in the first stitch, increase in the next. Repeat around. (18 stitches)
4. Round 3: 2 sc, increase in the next. Repeat around. (24 stitches)
5. Round 4: 3 sc, increase in the next. Repeat around. (30 stitches)
6. Round 5: 4 sc, increase in the next. Repeat around. (42 stitches)
7. Round 6: 3 sc, increase, 3 sc. Repeat around. (54 stitches)
8. Round 7: 5 sc, increase. Repeat around. (60 stitches)
9. Round 8: Single crochet in the back loops only. (60 stitches)
10. Rounds 9-11: Single crochet around. (60 stitches)
11. Round 12: 5 sc, decrease. Repeat around. (48 stitches)
12. Round 13: Single crochet around. (48 stitches)
13. Round 14: 4 sc, decrease. Repeat around. (42 stitches)
14. Round 15: Single crochet around. (42 stitches)
15. Round 16: 3 sc, decrease. Repeat around. (36 stitches)
16. Round 17: 2 sc, decrease. Repeat around. (30 stitches)
17. Round 18: Single crochet around. (30 stitches)
18. Round 19: 1 sc, decrease. Repeat around. (24 stitches)
19. Round 20: Decrease only. (18 stitches)
20. Finish with a slip stitch, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing, and stuff the body.

Tail:

1. Begin with 4 sc in a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Single crochet around. (4 stitches)
3. Round 2: 1 sc in the next stitch, increase in the next. Repeat around. (6 stitches)
4. Round 3: Single crochet around. (6 stitches)
5. Repeat the pattern of adding increments of increase as you go along.
6. Finish with a slip stitch, fasten off, and leave a long tail.

Ears:

1. Begin with 6 sc in a magic ring.
2. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms:

1. Begin with 6 sc in a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Make an increase in each stitch. (12 stitches)
3. Round 2: 1 sc in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch. Repeat around. (18 stitches)
4. Round 3: Single crochet around. (18 stitches)
5. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Wings:

1. Chain 10.
2. Crochet back along the foundation chain.
3. Repeat the pattern to achieve the desired wing shape.
4. Attach through, optionally using wooden skewers for stability.

Horns:

1. Begin with 6 sc in a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Single crochet around. (6 stitches)
3. Finish with a slip stitch and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

1. Sew the head to the body using the tail and a needle or crochet hook.
2. Attach the nose, position the nostrils with embroidery thread.
3. Sew the tail to the base of the body, ensuring it’s aligned with the head.
4. Attach the wings on both sides of the body just below the head.
5. 
6. Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
7. Fix the ears slightly below the horns.
8. Adjust the shape of all the parts, especially wings, head, and tail as desired.

Enjoy your finished dragon plushie! If any steps are unclear or if you need visuals, refer back to the video for detailed instructions.

@TashsCrochet