Crocheting a mini dragon is like holding a fairytale in your hands – it’s a breath of mystical air in a world all too ordinary. I stumbled upon this charming pattern, and it was like uncovering a hidden treasure in the vast sea of internet patterns, believe me! The little scales, the tiny wings, those itty-bitty claws… the level of adorable is just off the charts.
I dove hook-first into this delightful project, my fingers itching with anticipation. You kick things off with a magic circle, the gateway to our scaled companion’s soul – or, you know, its body. Working the yarn to sculpt those curves and spikes, there’s a sense of crafting a legend …and suddenly, it’s not just yarn anymore; it’s a creature with perky ears and a tail that curls like a secret!
One thing’s for sure: I felt like a proper crochet sorceress by the time I attached those button eyes. There was a spark there, a connection – okay, I possess quite the imagination, but still! Giving life to your own mini guardian beast awakens a unique twist of joy and pride. And just think of the colors!
Oh, the possibilities rival the splendor of autumn leaves cascading down in the gentlest of breezes. Cast a spell over your yarn stash and unleash your very own mini dragon into the world.
Designer: Taty Knits
Materials & Tools
- Yarn in main color
- White color yarn
- Crochet hook your prefer
- Black thread for embroidery
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Ch – chain stitch
Sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
() x … – repeat instructions in brackets times.
Dragon
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: 2 inc, flo-sc, (ch 3, 2 sl st in second stitch) x 2, flo-sc, (sc, inc) x 2, flo-sc, (ch 3, 2 sl st in second stitch) x 2, flo-sc, 2 inc (18)
Rnd 4: (sc, inc) x 2, blo-sc 2, (2 sc, inc) x 2, blo-sc2, (sc, inc) x 2 (24)
Rnd 5: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 6: 10 sc, 4 inc, 10 sc (28)
Rnd 7: 11 sc, (flo-sc, 2 ch, flo-sc, 2 sc) x 2, 9 sc (28)
Rnd 8: 11 sc, (blo-sc 2, 2 sc) x 2, 9 sc (28)
Rnd 9: 28 sc (28)
Rnd 10: 10 sc, 4 dec, 10 sc (24)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 12: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 13: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Stuff detail with stuffing material, continue crocheting.
Rnd 15: sc, flo-sc, 6 ch, 3 sl st in second stitch, (3 ch, 2 sl st in second stitch) x 2, 2 sc (on main ch), flo=sc, 24 sc, flo-sc, 5 ch, 2 sl st in second stitch, 3 ch, 2 sl st in second stitch, 4 ch, 3 sl st in second stitch, 2 sc (on main ch), flo-sc, sc (30)
Rnd 16: sc, blo-sc 2, 7 sc, flo-sc, 4 ch, 3 sc in second stitch, flo-sc, 6 inc, flo-sc, 4 ch, 3 sc in second stitch, flo-sc, 7 sc, blo-sc2, sc (36)
Connect white yarn.
Rnd 17: 10 sc (main yarn). blo-sc2 (main yarn), 4 sc (main yarn), 4 sc (white yarn), 4 sc (main yarn), blo-sc 2 (main yarn), 10 sc (main yarn) (36)
Rnd 18: 15 sc (main yarn), 6 sc (white yarn), 15 sc (main yarn) (36)
Rnd 19-20: 14 sc (main yarn), 8 sc (white yarn), 14 sc (main yarn)
Rnd 21: 15 sc (main yarn), 6 sc (white yarn), 15 sc (main yarn) (36)
Rnd 22: 16 sc (main yarn), 4 sc (white yarn), 16 sc (main yarn) (36)
Next we crochet with the main yarn, the white one can be cut off.
Rnd 23: 3 inc, 30 sc, 3 inc (42)
Stuff detail with stuffing material, continue crocheting.
Rnd 24: 15 sc, 6 dec, 15 sc (36)
Rnd 25: 3 inc, 9 sc, flo-sc, 3 ch, 2 sc in second stitch, flo-sc, 8 sc, flo-sc, ch 3, 2 sc in second stitch, flo-sc, 9 sc, 3 inc (42)
Rnd 26: 3 inc, 10 sc, dec, blo-sc 2, 4 dec, blo-sc2, dec, 10 sc, 3 inc (420
Rnd 27: 3 inc, 6 sc, 12 dec, 6 sc, 3 inc (36)
Stuff detail with fiberfill. Crochet 12 sc through both layers of the tail to close. Next we crochet in rounds:
Rnd 28: 6 dec (6)
Stuff detail with stuffing material. Next we form the tail. Crochet ch, fold the piece (pic 1.), crochet 12 sc through both layers of the tail to close (pic 2-3). Next, we crochet in rounds:
Rnd 28: 6 dec (6)
If necessary, stuff detail with stuffing material (there is no need to fill the tail). Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Using yarn needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull it tight to close. Hide the yarn tail inside of the body.
With black thread to embroidery the eyes between 4 and 5 rounds (between eyes are 3-4 sc, count sc in 5 round).