Skill level: Intermediate
Finished size: about 25–30 cm
Technique: Amigurumi, worked mainly in continuous rounds
Materials
- Black yarn
- Neon/lime green yarn
- 3–3.5 mm crochet hook
- Green safety eyes or dragon-style eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Optional wire for stronger wings
Abbreviations: MR = magic ring, SC = single crochet, INC = increase, DEC = invisible decrease, CH = chain, SL ST = slip stitch, HDC = half double crochet, DC = double crochet, BLO = back loop only.
Head – Black
R1: 6 SC in MR
R2: INC around = 12
R3: (SC, INC) ×6 = 18
R4: (2 SC, INC) ×6 = 24
R5: (3 SC, INC) ×6 = 30
R6: (4 SC, INC) ×6 = 36
R7: (5 SC, INC) ×6 = 42
R8–14: SC around
Insert the eyes between R10–11, about 8 stitches apart.
R15: (5 SC, DEC) ×6 = 36
R16: (4 SC, DEC) ×6 = 30
R17: (3 SC, DEC) ×6 = 24
Stuff firmly.
R18: (2 SC, DEC) ×6 = 18
R19: (SC, DEC) ×6 = 12
Finish stuffing and close.
Snout – Black
R1: CH 7. Starting in second chain: 5 SC, 3 SC in last chain, continue on opposite side with 4 SC, INC = 14
R2: INC, 4 SC, 3 INC, 4 SC, 2 INC
R3–5: SC around.
Stuff lightly and sew to the lower front of the head. Add two small neon-green nostrils.
Body
Start with neon green.
R1: 6 SC in MR
R2: INC around = 12
R3: (SC, INC) ×6 = 18
R4: (2 SC, INC) ×6 = 24
R5: (3 SC, INC) ×6 = 30
R6–13: SC around.
Change to black for the sides/back while keeping a green belly panel at the front if desired.
R14: (3 SC, DEC) ×6 = 24
R15–17: SC around
R18: (2 SC, DEC) ×6 = 18
R19–21: SC around.
Stuff firmly and leave a long tail for sewing the head.
Green Belly Plates
Make 5–6 small curved pieces.
CH 10.
Row 1: 9 SC
Row 2: CH 1, DEC, 5 SC, DEC = 7
Row 3: SC across.
Sew the plates one above another down the chest to create the raised dragon-belly effect.
Legs – Make 2
Black yarn.
R1: 6 SC in MR
R2: INC around = 12
R3: (SC, INC) ×6 = 18
R4–7: SC around
R8: (SC, DEC) ×6 = 12
R9–12: SC around.
Stuff and sew to the body. Add three neon-green claws to each foot.
Arms – Make 2
R1: 6 SC in MR
R2: INC around = 12
R3–10: SC around
R11: (SC, DEC) ×4 = 8.
Stuff lightly, flatten and sew to the sides. Add 3 tiny green claws.
Horns – Make 2
Black yarn.
R1: 4 SC in MR
R2: SC around
R3: (SC, INC) ×2 = 6
R4–5: SC around
R6: (2 SC, INC) ×2 = 8
R7–10: SC around.
Stuff lightly and sew upright on the head.
Wings – Make 2
Using black:
CH 18.
Starting in second chain: SC, HDC, 12 DC, HDC, SC.
Create 3 pointed sections along the lower edge using different chain lengths such as CH 10, CH 8 and CH 6, working SC back along each chain.
Crochet around the entire wing with black.
With neon-green yarn, crochet or embroider the inner wing panels between the black wing “bones.” Make both wings symmetrical and sew securely to the back.
Tail
Black yarn.
R1: 6 SC in MR
R2–5: SC around
R6: (2 SC, INC) ×2 = 8
R7–10: SC around
R11: (3 SC, INC) ×2 = 10
R12–15: SC around
Continue gradually increasing every few rounds until the tail reaches about 25–30 stitches at the base.
Stuff as you work. Sew to the back of the body and curve it gently around one side.
Green Spikes
Make several in different sizes.
Small spike:
R1: 4 SC in MR
R2: SC around
R3: (SC, INC) ×2 = 6
R4: SC around.
For larger spikes, add another increase round.
Sew spikes from the top of the head, down the neck, back and along the tail.
Finishing
Sew the head firmly to the body. Attach the horns, ears/spikes, wings, arms, legs and tail. Shape the face carefully and embroider small green nostrils. Add extra neon-green details to the claws and tail spikes.
The finished dragon should have a deep black body, vivid neon-green belly, green wing membranes, bright green claws and dramatic green dorsal spikes like the reference photo.