Description: The Amigurumi Velvet Dragon is a charming and cuddly crochet creation, perfect for both kids and dragon enthusiasts of all ages. Crafted with sumptuously soft velvet yarn, this dragon is not only visually captivating but also incredibly huggable. Its intricate details and vibrant colors make it a unique and delightful addition to any amigurumi collection.

The dragon stands approximately 10 inches tall and features a playful yet majestic pose, with its wings outstretched and tail curled around its body. Its large, expressive eyes are carefully embroidered, giving the dragon a captivating and friendly expression. The use of velvet yarn adds an extra layer of luxury to the dragon, making it a tactile delight to touch and hold.

Free Pattern:

Materials Needed:

  • Velvet yarn in desired dragon colors (main color, accent colors for wings and details)
  • Crochet hook suitable for your yarn weight (usually a smaller size than recommended on the yarn label)
  • Fiberfill or stuffing material
  • Safety eyes (or embroidered eyes if preferred)
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch markers

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Pattern:

Body:

  1. Begin with a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
  2. Inc in each st around. (12)
  3. [Sc, inc] around. (18)
  4. [Sc in the next 2 sts, inc] around. (24)
  5. Sc in each st around.
  6. [Sc in the next 3 sts, inc] around. (30)
  7. Sc in each st around.
  8. [Sc in the next 4 sts, inc] around. (36) 9-12. Sc in each st around.
  9. [Sc in the next 4 sts, dec] around. (30)
  10. Sc in each st around.
  11. [Sc in the next 3 sts, dec] around. (24)
  12. Sc in each st around.
  13. [Sc in the next 2 sts, dec] around. (18)
  14. Sc in each st around.
  15. [Sc, dec] around. (12)
  16. Dec around. (6) Fasten off and sew the remaining opening closed. Stuff the body firmly.

Head:

  1. Begin with a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
  2. Inc in each st around. (12)
  3. [Sc, inc] around. (18) 4-6. Sc in each st around.
  4. [Sc in the next 2 sts, inc] around. (24)
  5. Sc in each st around.
  6. [Sc in the next 2 sts, dec] around. (18)
  7. Sc in each st around.
  8. [Sc, dec] around. (12)
  9. Dec around. (6) Fasten off and sew the remaining opening closed. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Wings (make 2):

  1. Ch 11.
  2. Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. (10) 3-5. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
  3. Ch 1, turn, sc in the first 2 sts, dec, sc in the last 2 sts. (8) 7-8. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes onto the head.
  2. Sew the head onto the body.
  3. Attach the wings to the sides of the body.
  4. Embroider nostrils and mouth using accent yarn.
  5. Use accent yarn to create small spikes along the back of the dragon.
  6. Add any additional details or embellishments as desired.

Your adorable amigurumi velvet dragon is now complete and ready to be enjoyed or gifted!