Today, I’m excited to share a new and adorable amigurumi pattern for a plush baby dragon! I discovered this charming little dragon on Instagram and couldn’t wait to share it with you. The pattern features a blue top made from cotton or a similar yarn, which gives the toy a soft and cuddly texture.
Plush Baby Dragon Amigurumi Pattern
The detailed design and material list provided make it easier for you to craft this toy, and although it may take some time, the process is well worth it for such a delightful creation. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced crocheter, this baby dragon crochet pattern will make a wonderful addition to your collection.
Designer: mariibun_
Materials:
• yarn (I used white, green and pink, but you can use whatever colour you like!)
• a crochet hook that matches your yarn size
• stuffing
• felt/safety eyes/embroidery thread
Abbreviations:
mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
slst – slipstitch
bbl – bobble stitch
BLO[..] – backloops only in [sts]
FLO[..] – frontloops only in [sts]
rnd(s) – round(s)
FO – fasten off
Tail and Body
We will first start by making the tail and body! Sts in GREEN indicate a colour change for the belly.
Using white,
1. 4 sc in mr (4)
2. 4 sc (4)
3. (1 sc + inc) x 2 (6)
4. 6 sc (6)
5. (2 sc+ inc) x 2 (8)
6.-8. 8 sc (8) (3 rnds)
9. (1 sc + inc) x 4 (12)
10. 12 sc (12)
11. (2 sc + inc) x 4 (16)
12. (3 sc + inc) x 4 (20)
13. 20 sc (20)
14. (4 sc + inc) x 4 (24)
Start stuffing tail.
15. 8 sc, 4 sc, 12 sc (24)
16.-20. 7 sc, 6 sc, 11sc (24) (5 rnds)
21. 8 sc, 4 sc, 12 sc (24)
22. dec, 2 sc, dec, 8 hdc, (2 sc + dec) x 2, 2 sc (20)
23. dec, 1 sc, dec, 8 hdc, (1 sc + dec) x 2, 1 sc (16)
24. 2 dec, 8 hdc, 4 sc (14)
25. dec, 8 hdc, dec, 2 sc (12)
26. 12 hdc (12)
Finish stuffing.
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Head:
Using white,
1. 5 sc in mr (5)
2. 5 inc (10)
3. 10 sc (10)
4. 10 inc (20)
5.-6. 20 sc (20) (2 rnds)
7. (3 sc + inc) x 5 (25)
8. 25 sc (25)
Add safety eyes between rnds 6-7 with 9 sts in between, counting over the top of the head.
9. bbl, 1 sc, mini bbl, 13 sc, mini bbl, 1 sc, bbl, 6 sc (25)
10. (3 sc+dec) x 5 (20)
11. (2 sc + dec) x 5 (15)
12. (1 sc + dec) x 5 (10)
Stuff head and FO. Sew hole closed.
Legs x 4:
We will be making the dragons legs according to the dragon’s left and right side. The last rnd will be different for the left and right sides. Sts in GREEN indicate a colour change for the toes.
Using white, make 4 legs:
1. 6 sc in mr (6)
2. (1 sc+ inc) x 3 (9)
3. 2 sc, 3 mini bbl, 4 sc (9)
4. 9 sc (9) (3 rnds)
ITS LEFT SIDE X 2:
5. 4 hdc, 5 sc (9)
Stuff and FO. Leave a tail for sewing.
ITS RIGHT SIDE X 2:
5. 5 sc, 4 hdc (9)
Stuff and FO. Leave a tail for sewing.
Spikes:
For the spikes, you can adjust the length of the ch according to your dragon. Just make sure it’s a multiple of 4.
Using green,
1. Ch 40 (40)
2. (hdc, dc, ch 1, 2 slst) x 10 (40)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears:
Make 2: Using white,
1. Ch 3 (3)
2. In the second ch from the hook: hdc, dc (2)
FO and leave a tail for sewing.
Wings:
Make 2:
Using white,
1. ch 9 (9)
2. In the 2nd st from the hook: 2 hdc, 3 sc, 3 slst, ch 1 and turn work (8)
3. FLO [2 slst, 4 sc,] turn work with no ch (6)
4. BLO [2 hdc, 2 sc, 2 slst,] ch 1 and turn work (6)
5. FLO [2 slst, 2 sc,] turn work with no ch (4)
6. BLO [1 hdc, 2 sc, 1 slst,] (4)
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
1. attach the body to the head between rnds 6 – 10 of the head with bigger bbls on the bottom.
2. attach the two front legs between rnds 19 – 23 of the body counting up from the tail about 2 sts apart. Make sure you are attaching the right leg on its and vice versa.
2. attach the two back legs between rnds 13 – 15 of the body with about 4 sts in between. I sewed mine angled outward so that my dragon looks like it is sitting.
3. sew on the ears on rnd 9 of the head counting up from the nose.
4. attach the spikes starting on rnd 6 of the head along the back and down the tip of the tail.
5. attach the wings on its back between rnds 16 – 20 of the body with about 3 sts in between.
All done!! Thank you for making my pattern!
