Dragon: Mythical creature associated with adventure, strength and courage
Mythical Guardian: A dragon embodies the spirit of a mythical guardian, offering a sense of security and courage for your little adventurer. ️
Sparkling Adventurer: With scales that shimmer like sunlight, a dragon inspires journeys of discovery and endless imaginative quests. ️
Whimsical Companion: A dragon’s gentle nature and playful spirit make her a cherished companion, ready to share snuggles and countless stories.
Finished Size
Depending on yarn, crochet hook and how tight or loose you crochet.
- approx. 32 cm | 12'' with crochet hook 4mm
- approx. 36 cm | 14" with crochet hook 5 mm
What Makes This Pattern Special
Crafted with the safety of your little ones in mind: No lose half double crochet stitches.
24 combination possibilities!
Pattern Options:
- 3 Eyes Options: Safety eyes, Embroidered eyes, Sleeping eyes
- 2 Tail Lenghts: Long, Short
- 2 Back Ornament Options: Classic spikes, Ruffles
- 2 Nose Options: 3D nostril, Embroidered nose
Pattern works with every color combination, with normal chenille yarn and teddy/fuzzy chenille yarn.
Needed Yarn
Chenille/blanket yarn. Weight: 5 bulky. Colors:
- Main color: approx. 2 skeins a' 120 m ; 132 yards each
- Spikes/Ruffles: approx. 30 m ; 25 yards
- Claws: approx. 20 m ; 25 yards
- Wings: approx. 10 m ; 13 yards
- Horns: approx. 5 m ; 7 yards
Optional: Worsted weight yarn | yarn size 2.5mm - 3.5mm for Embroidered Eyes: black (approx. 1 m ; 1 yards)
Note: Bear in mind that the needed yarn length depends on the choice of crochet hook and how tightly you crochet. The required yarn is therefore generously indicated and you may need less.
Accessories
- Crochet hook: 4 mm* through
5 mm* (5 bulky) depending on your yarn and own tension - Polyester toy stuffing*
- Stitch marker*
- Security eyes* of your choice. I used 12 mm
- Tapestry needle*
- Scissors*
- Long pins*
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