This little crochet dragon is definitely not scary, but awfully cute 🙂 The Cuddle Me Dragon Crochet Pattern has easy to follow instructions as well as plenty of photos to help you on your way. Choose your custom colors and you will have a most dashing dragon indeed!
Supplies:
- Semi-cotton yarn Yarnart Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 160 m / 50 g)
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Scissors and sewing needle
The finished crochet dragon measures approximately 15 cm (6″) high in case you use the specified yarn and hook.
Skill level: intermediate
You can find other crochet patterns of the Cuddle Me Toy series with the links:
Cuddle Me Hippo Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Fox Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Elephant Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Monkey Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Lion Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Panda Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Bear Amigurumi Pattern
Cuddle Me Dragon
Free amigurumi pattern
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
sl st = slip stitch
(..) = repeat the space in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches
Work in continuous rounds (vs. joined rounds) using a stitch marker.
Head:
Crochet with red yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7-11: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 13-14: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 15: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 12 and Rnd 13, at the distance of 5 stitches between the eyes.
Rnd 16: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 19: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Fasten off and weave in the end. Stuff with fiberfill.
Muzzle:
Work with red yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x 2 times, 3 sc in next st, (inc) x 2 times, 3 sc in next st [14]
Rnd 3-4: sc in all 14 st [14]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2):
Crochet with red yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 4-5: sc in all 14 st [14]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 2 times [12]
Rnd 7-8: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 9: sc in next 5 st, dec, sc in next 5 st [11]
Rnd 10: sc in next 4 st, dec, sc in next 5 st [10]
Rnd 11-19: sc in all 10 st [10]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff only the half of the arms.
Legs (make 2):
Start with black yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 6: (dec) x 2 times, sc in next 6 st, (dec) x 4 times, sc in next 6 st [18]
Rnd 7: dec, sc in next 5 st, (dec) x 3 times, sc in next 5 st [14]
Continue with red yarn.
Rnd 8: sc in next 5 st, (dec) x 2 times, sc in next 5 st [12]
Rnd 9-11: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 13: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 2 times [16]
Rnd 14: If you want the feet point out to the sides, crochet sc in next 13 st on the right leg and sc in next 20 st on the left leg.
Fasten off and cut the yarn. Don’t fasten off after finishing the second leg. Stuff legs with fiberfill.
Body:
Make sure that the legs are positioned correctly (the feet point out instead of straight on), crochet additional stitches or undo the existing ones if it’s needed. Continue crocheting the body starting from the second leg, make 2 ch and join the legs with sl st.
Rnd 1: sc in next 16 st of the first leg, sc in next 2 ch, sc in next 16 st of the second leg, sc in next 2 ch (opposite side) [36]
Rnd 2: sc in next 34 st, (inc) x 2 times [38]
Rnd 3: inc, sc in next 32 st, inc, sc in next 4 st [40]
Rnd 4-8: sc in all 40 st [40]
Rnd 9: sc in next 8 st, dec, sc in next 17 st, dec, sc in next 11 st [38]
Rnd 10: sc in next 8 st, dec, sc in next 15 st, dec, sc in next 11 st [36]
Rnd 11: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 12: sc in next 8 st, dec, sc in next 15 st, dec, sc in net 9 st [34]
Rnd 13: sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next 15 st, dec, sc in next 8 st [32]
Rnd 14: sc in all 32 st [32]
Rnd 15: sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next 14 st, dec, sc in next 7 st [30]
Rnd 16: sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next 12 st, dec, sc in next 7 st [28]
Rnd 17: sc in all 28 st [28]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 4 times [24]
Rnd 19: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 20: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 4 times [20]
Rnd 21: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 4 times [16]
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing the head. Stuff with fiberfill.
Tail:
Work with red yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 2 times [8]
Rnd 3-4: sc in all 8 st [8]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 2 times [10]
Rnd 6: sc in all 10 st [10]
Rnd 7: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 2 times [12]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 9: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 2 times [16]
Rnd 10: sc in all 16 st [16]
Rnd 11: (sc in next 7 st, inc) repeat 2 times [18]
Rnd 12-13: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 14: (sc in next 8 st, inc) repeat 2 times [20]
Rnd 15-17: sc in all 20 st [20]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 9 st, inc) repeat 2 times [22]
Rnd 19-21: sc in all 22 st [22]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Wings (make 2):
Crochet with black yarn.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring [4]
Rnd 2: (inc, sc in next st) repeat 2 times [6]
Rnd 3: (inc, sc in next 2 st) repeat 2 times [8]
Rnd 4: (inc, sc in next st) repeat 4 times [12]
Rnd 5: (inc, sc in next 5 st) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 6: (inc, sc in next st) repeat 7 times [21]
Rnd 7: (inc, sc in next 2 st) repeat 7 times [28]
Rnd 8: (inc, sc in next 3 st) repeat 7 times [35]
Flatten the wings and sew the edges together. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Big thorns (make 6):
Use black yarn.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring [4]
Rnd 2: (inc, sc in next st) repeat 2 times [6]
Rnd 3: (inc, sc in next 2 st) repeat 2 times [8]
Rnd 4: (inc, sc in next st) repeat 4 times [12]
Rnd 5: (inc, sc in next 5 st) repeat 2 times [14]
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Small thorn:
Crochet with black yarn.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring [4]
Rnd 2: (inc, sc in next st) repeat 2 times [6]
Rnd 3: (inc, sc in next 2 st) repeat 2 times [8]
Rnd 4: (inc, sc in next st) repeat 4 times [12]
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Assembly:
1. Sew muzzle to the head. Put some fiberfill inside the muzzle before you finish.
2. Embroider a nose with black thread. You can make nostrils instead, if you wish.
3. Sew tail, arms and head to the body.
4. Pin thorns on the head and along the body. Two thorns are located on the sides of the head at the distance of 4 stitches from each other (slightly inclined). Two thorns go along the back of the head at the distance of 2 stitches.
One thorn is on the tail and the body. Next one is at the distance of 3 stitches from the previous thorn. And the small thorn is onto the tip of the tail. Adjust the position of the thorns if it’s needed, then sew them on.
5. Sew wings on the back (3 stitches between them).
Hope you enjoyed your journey in fairytale 🙂 If you have any questions concerning this Cuddle Me Dragon Crochet Pattern, feel free to contact us.
Is it possible to make the body, add 1 more decrease round to make it stop with 12 stitches (instead of 16) and then start the head from the bottom up so it can be one whole piece? I am the worlds worst at attaching the head to the body. It always looks like the figure is shrugging their shoulders, lol. I just started Crocheting again after a 25 year break but am very new to the toy aspect of it. This is why I am asking about connecting the 2 parts since the may be a reason why you can’t connect the 2 to make it all 1 piece. This is such an adorable toy and I have a friend who just had twins who is a Game of Throwns fan, we call her “the Mother of Dragons” so this little guy is perfect. Thank you 🐲
I love this pattern I am making it now for my grandson for his christmas
as I look at the pictures I am wondering why your dino head comes out round and mine is a little odd shaped 🙂
Is there a hint of something I may be doing wrong (all stitch count is accurate)
again thank you for the free pattern
***Update to reply :)***
I think I found my problem …on the Amigurumi cat it is mentioned to ch 1 in the beginning 🙂 big difference
thanks so much again for the great pattern
I love this pattern I am making it now for my grandson for his christmas
as I look at the pictures I am wondering why your dino head comes out round and mine is a little odd shaped 🙂
Is there a hint of something I may be doing wrong (all stitch count is accurate)
again thank you for the free pattern
Hi! How do you sew the thorns onto the body if you’ve fastened them off?
Thank you for the cute pattern!!
Hi Eline 🙂 First of all, pin the horns to the places, and if everything is alright and you like the look, sew them on with tapestry needle.
Just finished and it turned out just adorable!!! Love it. Thanks so much for super cute patterns.
Amazing pattern! The instructions are clear and there’s plenty of photos that help along the process!
Lovely pattern and very well explained.
I love this pattern! Very easy to follow. Thank you!
Adorable items, easy to follow patterns I love them!
I really enjoy doing this crochet toy. I’m not a crochet expert but the simple way you explain is great. Thanks!
Great pattern, very easy to understand, can’t wait to finish mine! 🙂
Love the pattern. Worked up easy and turned out exactly like the pictures. Would recommend her patterns to anyone.
super cute and easy to follow
Just perfect! As I’ve said before, I simply adore Amigurumi Today’s designs.
very cute dolls thank you
wow very nice. I think it will help me to make my grandson happy.
I very like this pattern , Thanks so much about these patterns cuddle Me
Super lindos, me encantaria hacerlos.
Easy to follow pattern, very cute.
Sometimes a little hard to understand, but I love this pattern!
Beautiful! Adorable