Craft your own delightful piece of art with the Crochet Amigurumi Fairy Dragon Pattern! This endearing and fairy dragon measures 42 cm from muzzle to tail, making it a perfect toy or decorative item. The pattern ensures easy assembly with clear instructions, including detailed steps for crafting the head, body, legs, and tail. Adding expressive safety eyes and soft fillings brings this adorable creature to life. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, this fairy dragon is a fun and rewarding project.
Crochet Amigurumi Fairy Dragon Pattern
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby (or any plush or non-plush yarn)
- Main Color: Yellow (Color no. 313)
- Accent Color: Green (Color no. 331)
- Small amount of white yarn for claws
- Tools:
- Crochet hook: 4 mm
- Safety eyes: 18 mm (with slanted pupils)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Filler: 50 g
Pattern Instructions
Head
- Start with a Magic Ring:
- Make a Loop and two chain stitches.
- In the first chain stitch, crochet 6 single crochets.
- Row 2:
- 6 increases (2 single crochets in each stitch).
- Total: 12 stitches.
- Row 3:
- 12 increases.
- Total: 24 stitches.
- Rows 4-6:
- 24 single crochets in each row.
- Row 7:
- (4 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeat until the end of the row.
- Total: 20 stitches.
- Row 8:
- Start with 5 increases. Then 15 single crochets.
- Total: 25 stitches.
- Row 9:
- (1 single crochet, 1 increase) 5 times. Then 15 single crochets.
- Total: 30 stitches.
- Row 10:
- (4 single crochets, 1 increase) 6 times.
- Total: 36 stitches.
- Rows 11-15:
- 36 single crochets in each row.
- Insert Eyes:
- Between rows 8-9.
- Between rows 8-9.
- Row 16:
- (4 single crochets, 1 decrease) 6 times.
- Total: 30 stitches.
- Row 17:
- (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) 5 times. Then 15 single crochets.
- Total: 25 stitches.
- Row 18:
- 5 decreases. Then 15 single crochets.
- Total: 20 stitches.
- Row 19:
- (3 single crochets, 1 decrease) 4 times.
- Total: 16 stitches.
- Row 20:
- 16 single crochets.
Body
- Row 21:
- (3 single crochets, 1 increase) 4 times.
- Total: 20 stitches.
- Row 22:
- (4 single crochets, 1 increase) 4 times.
- Total: 24 stitches.
- Row 23:
- (5 single crochets, 1 increase) 4 times.
- Total: 28 stitches.
- Row 24:
- (6 single crochets, 1 increase) 4 times.
- Total: 32 stitches.
- Row 25:
- (7 single crochets, 1 increase) 4 times.
- Total: 36 stitches.
- Rows 26-34:
- 40 single crochets in each row.
- Row 35:
- (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) 10 times.
- Total: 30 stitches.
- Row 36:
- 6 decreases. Then 18 single crochets.
- Total: 25 stitches.
- Row 37:
- 3 decreases. Then 18 single crochets.
- Total: 22 stitches.
- Row 38:
- 2 decreases. Then 17 single crochets.
- Total: 19 stitches.
- Row 39:
- 1 decrease.
- Total: 18 stitches.
Tail
- Rows 40-42:
- 18 single crochets in each row.
- Row 43:
- 16 single crochets, 1 decrease.
- Total: 17 stitches.
- Row 44:
- 17 single crochets.
- Row 45:
- 15 single crochets, 1 decrease.
- Total: 16 stitches.
- Row 46:
- 16 single crochets.
- Row 47:
- 14 single crochets, 1 decrease.
- Total: 15 stitches.
- Rows 48-49:
- Repeat row pattern with corresponding decreases until you taper the tail to your desired length.
- Finishing:
- Close the end of the tail neatly.
- Add the crest by crocheting along the middle of the back from head to tail, ensuring even spacing.
Additional Notes
- Adjust filler amount as you work to maintain soft but well-shaped structure.
- Ensure alignment of safety eyes and consider pupil orientation as desired.
Happy crocheting!
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