

Today, I’m excited to share an adorable Dragon For Beginners amigurumi pattern! Dragons are often one of the more challenging crochet projects to find, especially free patterns, so when I came across this one, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. This cute crochet dragon amigurumi is designed with beginners in mind, making it easy and fun to create.
Dragon For Beginners Crochet Pattern
This pattern is ideal for those who are just starting with amigurumi. It includes detailed pictorial instructions, ensuring that even beginners can follow along easily. The steps are clear, and you’ll be able to create a lovely dragon with just a little practice.
Key Features:
- Beginner-Friendly: Designed specifically for those new to amigurumi, with easy-to-follow instructions.
- Pictorial Guide: Detailed photos help you through each step of the process.
- Customizable: The belly area of the dragon can be enhanced with colorful fabric for an extra touch of flair.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Use any yarn of your choice for a colorful, playful dragon.
- Crochet Hook: Follow the yarn label for the appropriate hook size.
- Safety Eyes: For the dragon’s eyes (optional).
- Fabric (Optional): A colorful fabric for the belly area.
Designer: esunmundoamigurumi
If you’re ready to create a cute and beginner-friendly crochet dragon, grab your yarn and crochet hook and get started with this free PDF pattern. It’s a fun and rewarding project that will help you improve your amigurumi skills while creating a charming little dragon!
Abbreviations
MR – Amigurumi Magic ring
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
st: Stitch
sl-st or Slst: Slip Stitch
ch : Chain

Head-Body:
1 Rnd 6sc in MR
2 Rnd inc*6 times, (12sc)
3 Rnd (inc + 1 sc) * 6 times, (18sc)
4 Rnd (inc + 2 sc) * 6 times, (24 sc)
5 Rnd (inc + 3 sc) * 6 times, (30 sc)
6 Rnd (inc + 4 sc) * 6 times, (36 sc)
7 Rnd (inc + 5 sc) * 6 times, (42sc)
8,9,10,11 Rnd 42 sc (on the 9,10 row we fix the eyes)
12 Rnd (dec + 5 sc) * 6 times (36 sc)
13 Rnd 36 sc
14 Rnd (dec+4 sc)*6 times (30 sc)
15 Rnd 30 sc
16 Rnd (dec+3sc)*6 times (24sc)
17 Rnd 24 sc
18 Rnd (dec+2sc)*6 times (18sc)
19 Rnd 18 sc
20 Rnd (dec+7sc)*2 times (16 sc)
21-22 Rnd 16 sc
23 Rnd (inc+7 sc)*2 times (18sc)
24 Rnd (inc+8 sc)*2 times (20 sc)
25 Rnd (inc + 9 sc)*2 times (22 sc)
26 Rnd (inc + 10 sc)*2 times (24 sc)
27 Rnd (inc + 3 sc)*6 times (30sc)
28 Rnd (inc+4 sc)* 6 times (36sc)
29 Rnd 36 sc
30 Rnd (inc + 5sc)*6times (42sc)
31 Rnd (inc+6sc)*6 times (48 sc)
32 Rnd 48 sc
33 sc (inc + 8 sc)*6times (54 sc)
34-44 Rnd 54 sc
45 Rnd (dec+7 sc)*6times (48 sc)
46 Rnd (dec+6 sc)*6times (42 sc)
47 Rnd (dec+5 sc)*6times (36sc)
48 Rnd (dec+4 sc)*6times (30 sc)
49 Rnd (dec+3 sc)*6times (24 sc)
50 Rnd (dec+2 sc)*6times (18 sc)
51 Rnd (dec+1 sc)*6times (12 sc)
52 Rnd 5 dec + Slst

Muzzle:
1 Rnd 6 sc in MR
2 Rnd 12 sc
3 Rnd 18 sc
4 Rnd 24sc
5 Rnd 30 sc
6 Rnd 36 sc
7 Rnd 42 sc
8 Rnd 48 sc
9 Rnd (dec + 6 sc)*6 times (42 sc)
10 Rnd (dec+ 5 sc)*6 times (36 sc)
11 Rnd 36 sc
12 (dec+4 sc)*6 times (30 sc)
13 Rnd 30 sc
14 (dec+3 sc) (24 sc)

Legs (2 pieces):
(Thread of a different color)
1 Rnd 6 sc in MR
2 Rnd 6 inc (12 sc)
3 Rnd (inc+1sc)*6 times (18sc)
4 Rnd 18 sc
5 Rnd 18 sc (Change the thread to the main color)
6,7,8,9 Rnd 18 sc+Slst
Arms (2 pieces):
1 Rnd 6 sc in MR
2 Rnd 6 inc (12 sc)
3 Rnd (inc+2sc)*4 times (16 sc)
4,5,6,7 Rnd 16 sc
8 Rnd (dec+6 sc)*2times (14 sc)
9-19 Rnd 14 sc + Slst

Spikes (7 pieces):
1 Rnd 6 sc in MR
2 Rnd (inc+1sc)*3 times (9sc)
3 Rnd 9 sc
4 Rnd (inc+2 sc)*3 times (12 sc)
5 Rnd 12 sc(Slst)
Tail:
1 Rnd 6 sc in MR
2 Rnd inc*6times (12sc)
3 Rnd 12 sc
4 Rnd 12 sc
5 Rnd (inc+1sc)*6 times (18sc)
6 Rnd 18 sc
7 Rnd 18 sc
8 Rnd (inc+2sc)*6times (24sc)
9 Rnd 24sc
10 Rnd 24 sc
11 Rnd (inc+3sc)*6times (30sc)
12 Rnd 30 sc
13 Rnd 30 sc
14 Rnd (inc+4 sc)*6times (36 sc)
15 Rnd 36 sc
16 Rnd 36 sc
17 Rnd (inc+5 sc)*6times (42sc)
18 Rnd 42 sc
19 Rnd 42 sc, Slst.

The next step I like the most is when we pick up a textile insert on the belly. Of course, I choose the colors in advance along with the yarn.
