This dragon is engineered for softness. We are utilizing super bulky chenille yarn to guarantee a plush finish that begs to be held. The proportions strictly follow a 60/40 head-to-body ratio, creating a youthful, heavy-headed silhouette. The limbs are crafted with rapid decreases near the attachment points, resulting in plump teardrop shapes that eliminate harsh angles.
Project Snapshot
🧶 Skill Level: Intermediate
🧶 Time Investment: 4 to 6 hours
🧶 Finished Size: Approximately 10 inches tall (seated)
Materials
🧶 Super Bulky (Weight 6) Chenille Yarn in Purple (Main Color)
🧶 Super Bulky (Weight 6) Chenille Yarn in Cream (Contrast Color)
🧶 5.0mm Crochet Hook
🧶 16mm Safety Eyes
🧶 Soft Polyester Fiberfill
🧶 Tapestry Needle for assembly
🧶 Stitch Markers
Abbreviations
🪡 mr: magic ring
🪡 sc: single crochet
🪡 inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
🪡 dec: invisible decrease (sc 2 together through front loops only)
🪡 ch: chain
🪡 sl st: slip stitch
🪡 bobble: 4-dc bobble stitch
The Pattern
Head (Main Color: Purple)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnds 9-12: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 13: sc 12, (inc) x 6, sc 12, (inc) x 6, sc 12 (60)
Rnds 14-17: 60 sc (60)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 14 and 15, spacing them exactly 9 stitches apart, centered between the increase clusters from Rnd 13.
Rnd 18: sc 12, (dec) x 6, sc 12, (dec) x 6, sc 12 (48)
Rnd 19: (sc 6, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 20: (sc 5, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 21: (sc 4, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 22: (sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 23: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head firmly, concentrating on expanding the cheek increases.
Snout (Main Color: Purple)
Rnd 1: ch 6, sc 4 starting in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in last ch, turn to work down the opposite side of the chain, sc 3, inc in last ch (12)
Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc x 3, sc 3, inc x 2 (18)
Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 3, (sc 1, inc) x 3, sc 3, (sc 1, inc) x 2 (24)
Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, sc 3, (sc 2, inc) x 3, sc 3, (sc 2, inc) x 2 (30)
Rnds 5-6: 30 sc (30)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly.
Body (Main Color: Purple)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnds 9-12: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 13: (sc 6, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnds 14-15: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 16: (sc 5, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnds 17-18: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 19: (sc 4, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 20: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 21: (sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 22: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 23: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 24: 18 sc (18)
Fasten off and weave in the end. Stuff the base firmly to create a heavy bottom, stuffing lighter towards the neck.
Arms (Make 2 – Main Color: Purple)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnds 4-5: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 6: (sc 1, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnds 7-12: 12 sc (12)
Stuff the bottom portion only. Pinch the opening flat and sc 6 across to close (6). Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Legs (Make 2 – Purple and Cream)
Rnd 1 (Purple): 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 (Purple): inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3 (Purple): (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc 2 in purple, 1 bobble in cream, sc 3 in purple, 1 bobble in cream, sc 3 in purple, 1 bobble in cream, sc 7 in purple (18)
Rnd 5 (Purple): 18 sc (18)
Rnd 6 (Purple): (sc 1, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnds 7-10 (Purple): 12 sc (12)
Stuff the paw firmly. Pinch the opening flat and sc 6 across to close (6). Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Horns (Make 2 – Contrast Color: Cream)
Rnd 1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4)
Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: (sc 2, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 4: (sc 3, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 5: 10 sc (10)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff.
Ears (Make 2 – Main Color: Purple)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: (sc 2, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 4: (sc 3, inc) x 3 (15)
Rnd 5: 15 sc (15)
Do not stuff. Pinch flat and sc 7 across to close (7). Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Wings (Make 2 – Cream and Purple)
Rnd 1 (Cream): ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn (3)
Rnd 2 (Cream): inc in each st, ch 1, turn (6)
Rnd 3 (Cream): (sc 1, inc) x 3, ch 1, turn (9)
Rnd 4 (Cream): (sc 2, inc) x 3, ch 1, turn (12)
Rnd 5 (Purple): Change to purple yarn. (sc 3, inc) x 3 (15). Turn to work down the straight edge of the wing, sc 6 evenly across the base.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Dorsal Spikes (Main Color: Purple)
Attach purple yarn to the top back of the head.
Row 1: (sc 1, ch 2, sc 1 in same st, skip 1 st) repeat this sequence down the center back of the head and the body, stopping at the base.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly
➡️ Attach the Head to the Body: Pin the open neck of the body to Rnd 23 of the head. Sew securely around all 18 stitches.
➡️ Attach the Snout: Center the snout directly between the eyes, covering Rnds 12 through 16 of the head. Sew around, adding a bit more stuffing before closing.
➡️ Attach the Ears: Sew the folded edge of the ears to the sides of the head, resting between Rnds 8 and 10.
➡️ Attach the Horns: Sew the horns to the top of the head, aligned slightly inward from the ears, between Rnds 3 and 6.
➡️ Attach the Arms: Sew the flat edge of the arms to the sides of the body at Rnd 21, angled slightly forward.
➡️ Attach the Legs: Sew the flat edge of the legs to the front base of the body at Rnd 6.
➡️ Attach the Wings: Position the straight edge of the wings on the back of the body, between Rnds 15 and 19. Sew securely.
➡️ Embroider the Details: Using cream yarn, embroider small diagonal lines above the eyes for eyebrows. Using purple yarn, sew two small horizontal dashes on the snout for nostrils.