Welcome to the enchanting world of amigurumi! If you’re searching for a unique and captivating project, this free Velvet Dragon Amigurumi pattern is just what you need. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll provide you with detailed step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create a stunning velvet amigurumi dragon. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters, this project will add a touch of magic to your crafting journey.
Materials and Tools
YarnArt Dolce 799 for the main body
Additional thin yarn for trimming the comb, ears (I used dark green and light green thin velour yarn) and for crocheting the horns (I used YarnArt Jeans, gray No. 80)
Plush yarn of an alternative color for the wings (I used Himalaya Dolphin Baby, pale gray)
White thread for the whites of the eyes
Crochet hook 5 mm for the main body, 2.5 mm for the trim and horns
Safety eyes 12 mm
Stuffing for toys
Needle for sewing parts together
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
aralık – azalt (iki ilmeği birlikte SC)
(…) * n – repeat the sequence in brackets n times
hdc – half double crochet
Amigurumi Dragon PATTERN
Head – Amigurumi Dragon
1: ch 5, in the 2nd ch from the hook, inc, 2 sc, 4 sc in one stitch, 2 sc, inc (12)
2: 2 inc, 2 sc, 4 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (20)
3-4: 20 sc (2 rows)
5: 1 sc, 8 inc hdc, 11 sc (28)
6: 1 sc, (1 sc, inc) * 8, 11 sc (36)
7: 1 sc, (2 sc, inc) * 8, 11 sc (44)
8-12: 44 sc (5 rows)
13: dec, 40 sc, dec (42)
14: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
15: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
16: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
Stuff the head firmly.
Attach safety eyes between rows 5 and 6.
Make eye indentations.
17: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
18: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
19: dec * 6 (6)
Amigurumi Dragon Ears (make 2)
1: ch 2, in the 2nd ch from the hook, 6 sc
2: Trim with thin yarn. 3 sc, ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch, and repeat until the end of the amigurumi dragon ear.
Comb
1: ch 18
2: In the 3rd ch from the hook, in one stitch: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), then 2 sc in each ch * 5, and (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the last stitch.
3: Trim with thin yarn intuitively. First row: 2-3 sc in each stitch. Second row: trim along the previous row, making points approximately in the middle of each triangle (ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch).
Legs (make 2)
1: ch 2, in the 2nd ch from the hook, 6 sc
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
5: 24 sc in the back loops only
6: 24 sc
7: 6 dec in a row, 12 sc (18)
8: 3 dec in a row, 12 sc (15)
9: 15 sc
10: 3 inc in a row, 12 sc (18)
11-13: 18 sc (3 rows)
14: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Fold in half and crochet together 6 sc.
Arms (make 2)
1: ch 2, in the 2nd ch from the hook, 6 sc
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4-5: 18 sc
6: 4 dec, 10 sc (14)
7: 2 dec, 10 sc (12)
8-11: 12 sc (4 rows)
Fold in half and crochet together 6 sc.
Amigurumi Dragon Tail
1: 6 sc in MR
2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
3: 9 sc
4: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
5: 12 sc
6: (1 sc, inc) * 3, 6 sc (15)
7: 15 sc
8: (2 sc, inc) * 3, 6 sc (18)
9: 18 sc
10: (3 sc, inc) * 3, 6 sc (21)
11: 21 sc
12: (4 sc, inc) * 3, 6 sc (24)
13: (5 sc, inc) * 3, 6 sc (27)
Amigurumi Dragon Body
1: ch 2, in the 2nd ch from the hook, 6 sc
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
7: 36 sc
8: 6 sc with one leg, 12 sc, 6 sc with the other leg, 12 sc
9: 36 sc (3 rows)
10: 26 sc, 5 dec (31)
11: 25 sc, 3 dec (28)
12: 28 sc (2 rows)
13: 5 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec (24)
14: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
15: 18 sc
16: 2 sc, 6 sc with one arm, 3 sc, 6 sc with the other arm, 1 sc (18)
17: 18 sc
18: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
Sew the head to the body, attaching it to the second last row of the amigurumi dragon body.
Wings (make 2)
1: ch 11, turn, starting from the 2nd ch, 10 sc
2: On the other side, 8 sc
3: Turn, 8 sc (without chaining, start in the first sc)
4: Turn, 6 sc
5: Turn, 6 sc and 3 sc along the side of the wing
6: Turn, 7 sc
7: Turn, 6 sc, sl st
Horns (make 2)
1: 6 sc in MR
2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
3: 9 sc
4: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
5: 12 sc
Note: Always check your gauge and adjust your hook size if necessary to match the given measurements. Adjust the amigurumi dragon pattern as needed for personal preferences.
