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Dragon Toothless Amigurumi Pattern

Dragon Toothless Amigurumi Pattern
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About This Dragon Toothless Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a Toothless-inspired dragon amigurumi with movable joints and wired wings. The design uses fine cotton yarn, small hooks and wire frames to create a detailed, posable toy. Detailed photos and clear round-by-round instructions guide you through shaping the head, body, legs, wings and decorative spines.

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You will learn how to build a wire frame for wings and insert joints for secure leg attachment. The finished toy measures about 30cm tall using the recommended materials.

Why You'll Love This Dragon Toothless Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends cuddly amigurumi shaping with engineering details like wire-framed wings and jointed legs. I enjoy designing pieces that are both expressive and posable, and this dragon has so much personality. The step-by-step rounds and photos let me fine-tune surface details like eyelids and spines, which make each finished toy unique. I find the mix of crochet, wiring and finishing techniques deeply satisfying and perfect for gifting to collectors or imaginative children.

Dragon Toothless Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Dragon Toothless Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Dragon Toothless Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Dragon Toothless Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this dragon by changing yarn colors; try soft grays and pastels for a cute look or deep jewel tones for a dramatic effect.

You can make a smaller or larger dragon by switching yarn weight and hook size: bulky yarn and a larger hook give you a chunky dragon, while thinner yarn and a smaller hook create a mini keychain version.

I sometimes swap the painted pupils for tiny safety eyes or felt pupils for a different finish; each option changes the expression in a fun way.

I add wire inside the tail only when I want a posable tail; for a soft cuddly toy leave out the 1.6mm wire and stuff firmly instead.

I often embroider or crochet a scarf, tiny hat or accessory for seasonal variationsβ€”these small additions make great gifts and photo props.

If you want more movement, use flexible plastic joints instead of cotter pins for an easier installation and smoother rotation in the limbs.

For a sparkle, sew on a few seed beads along the spines or use a metallic yarn for the wing edging to catch the light.

I recommend testing wing wire thickness on scrap before final assembly; if the wing shape seems too stiff choose a slightly thinner wire for gentler curves.

I sometimes fill only the lower part of the body tightly and stuff the upper body less to create a laid-back, relaxed pose for display dragons.

Try different textures for the wings and tail fins β€” crocheting them in a slightly denser stitch or in BLO gives a more sculpted edge and interesting shadowing.

For a playful twist, make a baby dragon set in various sizes using the same pattern scaled by yarn and hook changes and place them together for a family display.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

βœ— Skipping stitch markers during the rounds causes alignment problems later; place a marker at the start of every round and move it consistently. βœ— Not stuffing gradually leads to lumps and poor shaping; stuff little by little, especially in narrow sections and around joints to keep a smooth silhouette. βœ— Forgetting to leave long yarn tails makes sewing pieces together fiddly; always leave long ends for sewing and for hiding seams inside the piece. βœ— Not marking joint and wing locations will cause misaligned attachments; mark the body with contrasting thread where cotter pins and wires should be inserted before assembly. βœ— Working with the wrong wire diameter can break the wing shape or make insertion hard; use the recommended diameters (0.9mm for wing pieces and 1.6mm for tail frame) and test-fit before final assembly.

Dragon Toothless Amigurumi Pattern

Create an enchanting Toothless-inspired dragon with this detailed crochet pattern. You'll work with fine cotton yarn, wire frames and movable joints to make a posable, expressive toy. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds for head, body, legs, wings, tail and all small parts so you can follow along confidently. Perfect for makers who love detailed amigurumi with personality.

Advanced 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Dragon Toothless Amigurumi Pattern

β€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Fine/4ply yarn Yarn Art Baby Cotton 50g/165m (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) - Color 454 (dark gray) - as main color
  • 02
    Fine/4ply yarn Yarn Art Baby Cotton 50g/165m (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) - Color 460 (black) - for details
  • 03
    Lace weight/1ply yarn Alpina Lena 50g/280m (100% mercerized cotton) - Color 10 (yellow) - for eyes
  • 04
    Small amounts of black and white textile paint for pupils and glare
  • 05
    Seed beads (small) for optional detailing

β€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 1.25 mm (for eyes)
  • 03
    Toy stuffing material (fiberfill)
  • 04
    Beading needle and a needle with a blunt end
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Sewing pins
  • 07
    Wire for the frame: diameter 0.9mm - lengths: 23cm (2pcs), 19cm (4pcs), 13cm (2pcs)
  • 08
    Wire for the tail/body frame: diameter 1.6mm - 45cm
  • 09
    Hot glue gun
  • 10
    Textile paint in black and white colors
  • 11
    Round nose pliers for wire work
  • 12
    Fishing line or nylon thread for sewing seed beads
  • 13
    Cotter pins and plastic joint sets (sizes and disks as indicated for legs)

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β€” Head :

Info :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm. The marker of the beginning of the round passes exactly in the middle of the back. If necessary, crochet extra stitches. Stuff as you go.

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

1sc, inc, (2sc, inc)*5, 1sc (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*5, 2sc (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

3sc, inc, (6sc, inc)*5, 3sc (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

4sc, inc, (8sc, inc)*5, 4sc (60)

Round 11 :

(9sc, inc)*6 (66)

Round 12 :

66sc (66)

Round 13 :

5sc, inc, (10sc, inc)*5, 5sc (72)

Round 14-21 :

72sc (8 rounds)

Round 22 :

18sc, (BLO 36sc), 18sc (72)

Round 23 :

5sc, dec, (10sc, dec)*5, 5sc (66)

Round 24 :

(9sc, dec)*6 (60)

Round 25 :

4sc, dec, (8sc, dec)*5, 4sc (54)

Round 26 :

(7sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 27 :

2sc, dec, (4sc, dec)*7, ch3

Round 28 :

skip 2 stitches before marker and 2 stitches after marker, next crochet 1sc, dec, (3sc, dec)*6, 3sc, 1sc on the chain (32)

Round 29 :

2sc on the chain, dec, (2sc, dec)*7 (24)

Round 30 :

(2sc, dec)*6 (18)

Round 31 :

(1sc, dec)*6 (12)

Round 32 :

6dec (6)

Infos :

Cut the yarn, fasten off, tighten the hole. We will use the hole in round 27-28 to bring the wire frame from the body into the head. Attach the dark gray yarn to the first unused front loop of round 21 (keep the hole away from you) and crochet: 17sc, 2hdcinc, 17sc. Cut the yarn, fasten off, hide the ends inside.

β€” Eyes (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with 1ply yarn Alpina Lena of yellow color, hook size 1.25mm.

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, 2sc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

3sc, 2hdcinc, 2sc (short round)

Info :

Cut the yarn, fasten off, weave in the ends (bring all the ends to the front side). We will attach the eyes to the head with the wrong side out, as it is less relief than the front side.

Info :

On the wrong side of the eye, draw a pupil with black textile paint and a glare with white paint (see photo). HDC increases in round 5 are located in the upper inner corner of the eyes (marked in the photo). PS. If desired, eyes, pupils and glare can be cut out of felt and glued together. Leave the eyes on the head fixed with sewing pins. We will sew and glue all the pieces at the very end, when we assemble all the other pieces and place them in the places we like.

β€” Eyelids (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm. Ch9, start in the second chain from the hook: sl st, 6sc, sl st. Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces. The mood of the dragon depends on the location of the eyelids. You can make him angry or a little sad. Try several options for the location of the eyelids and choose what you like best.

β€” Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm. The marker of the beginning of the round passes on the side in the middle. If necessary, crochet extra stitches. Do not stuff.

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc)*3 (9)

Round 3 :

4sc, inc, 4sc (10)

Round 4 :

4sc, inc, 5sc (11)

Round 5 :

5sc, inc, 5sc (12)

Round 6 :

(inc, 5sc)*2 (14)

Round 7-8 :

14sc (2 rounds)

Round 9 :

6sc, dec, 6sc (13)

Round 10 :

5sc, dec, 6sc (12)

Info :

Fold in half and crochet through both sides 6sc. Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces.

β€” Spines :

Spines 1 (make 2) :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm. 1. 6sc in a MR (6) 2. 6sc (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces. Fix with sewing pins to the head (see the location in the photo).

Spines 2 (make 2) :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm. Do not stuff. 1. 6sc in a MR (6) 2. (2sc, inc)*2 (8) 3. 8sc (8)

Info :

Fold in half and crochet through both sides 4sc. Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces. Fix with sewing pins to the head (see the location in the photo).

Spines 3 (make 2) :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm. Do not stuff. 1. 6sc in a MR (6) 2. 6sc (6) 3. (1sc, dec)*2 (4)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces. Fix with sewing pins to the head (see the location in the photo).

β€” Hind Legs :

Info :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm. Ch8, start on the second chain from the hook:

Round 1 :

6sc, 4sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 5sc, inc (17)

Round 2 :

inc, 5sc, 4inc, 5sc, 2inc (24)

Round 3 :

1sc, inc, 5sc, (1hdc, hdcinc)*4, 5sc, (1sc, inc)*2 (31)

Round 4 :

9sc, (3-dc Bobble st in black, 2sc in dark gray)*4, 9sc - short round (you may have a different number of stitches).

Info :

Move the marker. It should pass at the back, in the center of the heel. Guideline - a straight line of the foundation chain. Align it in the process by crocheting extra stitches.

Round 5 :

31sc (31)

Round 6 :

(4sc, dec)*2, 7sc, (dec, 4sc)*2 (27)

Round 7 :

6sc, dec, 5sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 6sc (24)

Round 8 :

6sc, 6dec, 6sc (18)

Round 9-13 :

18sc (5 rounds)

Round 14 :

(5sc, inc)*3 (21)

Round 15-16 :

21sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Left hind leg options for fastening: For plastic joints legs fastening: 17. 13sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 6sc (21) 18. 13sc, 2sc on the chain, 6sc (21) 19. 21sc (21). For cotter pins legs fastening: 17-19. 21sc (3 rounds).

Info :

Right hind leg options for plastic joints fastening: 17. 6sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 13sc (21) 18. 6sc, 2sc on the chain, 13sc (21) 19. 21sc (21). For cotter pins legs fastening: 17-19. 21sc (3 rounds).

Round 20 :

(5sc, dec)*3 (18)

Round 21 :

(1sc, dec)*6 (12)

Round 22 :

6dec (6)

Infos :

Cut the yarn. Tighten the hole and hide the ends inside. Pay attention to the photo below showing two ways of fastening: cotter pin - on the right foot and plastic joint - on the left. Choose the option you like and use it for the hind and forelegs.

β€” Forelegs :

Info :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm. The marker of the beginning of the round should pass at the back, in the center. If necessary, crochet extra stitches.

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

5sc, (3-dc Bobble st in black, 2sc in dark gray)*3, 4sc

Round 5-7 :

18sc (3 rounds)

Round 8 :

8sc, dec, 8sc (17)

Round 9 :

17sc (17)

Round 10 :

5sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 5sc (15)

Round 11 :

15sc (15)

Round 12 :

6sc, dec, 7sc (14)

Round 13 :

6sc, 2inc, 6sc (16)

Round 14 :

dec, 12sc, dec (14)

Round 15 :

6sc, 2inc, 6sc (16)

Round 16 :

dec, 12sc, dec (14)

Info :

Begin to gradually stuff the leg with fiberfill. While stuffing tightly only the lower part (foot).

Left foreleg - plastic joints :

17. 6sc, 2inc, 1sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 3sc (16) 18. dec, 9sc, 2sc on the chain, 1sc, dec (14)

Left foreleg - cotter pins :

17. 6sc, 2inc, 6sc (16) 18. dec, 12sc, dec (14)

Right foreleg - plastic joints :

17. 3sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 1sc, 2inc, 6sc (16) 18. dec, 1sc, 2sc on the chain, 9sc, dec (14)

Right foreleg - cotter pins :

17. 6sc, 2inc, 6sc (16) 18. dec, 12sc, dec (14)

Round 19 :

(5sc, dec)*2 (12)

Round 20 :

6dec (6)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Tighten the hole and hide the ends inside.

β€” Wings (make 2) :

Info :

Take dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm, wire with a diameter of 0.9mm (23cm-2pcs., 19cm-4pcs., 13cm-2pcs.). Bend the end of each wire as shown in the photo. In the process be careful, work in rows. There will be rows where we will make t-ch and turn and rows where we will skip 1 stitch.

Round 1 :

Ch28, start from the second chain on the hook, working around the wire 23cm long (start from the bend end). 1. 27sc (27), turn. After that do not work with the wire.

Round 2 :

from the 2nd stitch: 8sc, dec, 12sc, dec (22), turn.

Round 3 :

from the 2nd stitch: 11sc, dec, 6sc (18), turn.

Round 4 :

from the 2nd stitch: 16sc (16), turn.

Round 5 :

from the 2nd stitch: 13sc (13), turn.

Round 6 :

from the 2nd stitch: 12sc (12), turn.

Round 7 :

from the 2nd stitch: 9sc (9), turn.

Round 8 :

from the 2nd stitch: 8sc (8), turn.

Round 9 :

from the 2nd stitch: 4sc (4), turn.

Round 10 :

from the 2nd stitch: 3sc (3), ch3, turn.

Round 11 :

Next, crochet with a wire 19cm long (start from the bend end). from the 2nd chain: 2sc, 3sc, +1sc into the corner, 3sc along stitches of the previous row, +1sc into the corner, 2sc along stitches of the previous row, +1sc into the corner, 2sc along stitches of the previous row, +1sc into the corner, 2sc along stitches of the previous row (18), turn.

Round 12 :

from the 2nd stitch: 15sc, dec (16), turn.

Round 13 :

from the 2nd stitch: 7sc (7), turn.

Round 14 :

from the 2nd stitch: 6sc (6), turn.

Round 15 :

from the 2nd stitch: 5sc, +1sc into the corner, 4sc along stitches of the previous row (10), turn.

Round 16 :

from the 2nd stitch: 9sc (9), t-ch, turn.

Round 17 :

from the 2nd stitch: 9sc, +1sc into the corner, 3sc along stitches of the previous row (13), turn (1 stitch of the previous row remains unused!)

Round 18 :

from the 2nd stitch: 12sc (12), t-ch, turn.

Round 19 :

from the 2nd stitch: 9sc (9), turn.

Round 20 :

from the 2nd stitch: 8sc (8), t-ch, turn.

Round 21 :

from the 2nd stitch: 5sc (5), turn.

Round 22 :

from the 2nd stitch: 3sc, inc (5), 3ch, turn.

Round 23 :

Next, crochet with a wire 19cm long (start from the bend end). from the 2nd chain: 2sc, 5sc, +1sc into the corner, 3sc along stitches of the previous row, +1sc into the corner, 3sc along stitches of the previous row, +1sc into the corner, 3sc along stitches of the previous row, +2sc into the corners of the previous rows (19), turn.

Round 24 :

from the 2nd stitch: 18sc (18), turn.

Round 25 :

from the 2nd stitch: 17sc (17), turn.

Round 26 :

from the 2nd stitch: 16sc (16), turn.

Round 27 :

from the 2nd stitch: 14sc (14), turn.

Round 28 :

from the 2nd stitch: 13sc (13), t-ch, turn.

Round 29 :

from the 2nd stitch: 11sc (11), turn.

Round 30 :

from the 2nd stitch: 9sc, inc (11), t-ch, turn.

Round 31 :

from the 2nd stitch: 9sc (9), turn.

Round 32 :

from the 2nd stitch: 7sc, inc (9), 3ch, turn.

Round 33 :

Next, crochet with a wire 13cm long (start from the bend end). from the 2nd chain: 2sc, 8sc (8), turn.

Round 34 :

from the 2nd stitch: 4sc (4), turn.

Round 35 :

from the 2nd stitch: 3sc (3), turn.

Round 36 :

from the 2nd stitch: 2sc, +1sc into the corner, 4sc along stitches of the previous row (7), turn.

Round 37 :

from the 2nd stitch: 4sc, dec (5), t-ch, turn.

Round 38 :

from the 2nd stitch: 5sc (5), t-ch, turn.

Round 39 :

from the 2nd stitch: 5sc (5)

Infos :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces. Bend the wire frame along the upper side of the wing. Make an edging along the frame. Attach the dark gray yarn to the marked points in the photo (the exit point of the first wire) and crochet sc along the upper side of the wing (see photo). The green arrow shows the direction of crocheting.

β€” Tail :

Info :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm. The marker of the beginning of the round should pass at the back, in the center. If necessary, crochet extra stitches.

Round 1 :

4sc in a MR (6)

Round 2-4 :

4sc (3 rounds)

Round 5 :

(1sc, inc)*2 (6)

Round 6-8 :

6sc (3 rounds)

Round 9 :

(2sc, inc)*2 (8)

Round 10-11 :

8sc (2 rounds)

Round 12 :

(3sc, inc)*2 (10)

Round 13 :

10sc (10)

Round 14 :

2sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 2sc (12)

Round 15 :

12sc (12)

Round 16 :

(5sc, inc)*2 (14)

Round 17 :

14sc (14)

Round 18 :

3sc, inc, 6sc, inc, 3sc (16)

Round 19 :

16sc (16)

Round 20 :

(7sc, inc)*2 (18)

Round 21-22 :

18sc (2 rounds)

Round 23 :

4sc, inc, 8sc, inc, 4sc (20)

Round 24-26 :

20sc (3 rounds)

Round 27 :

(9sc, inc)*2 (22)

Round 28-30 :

22sc (3 rounds)

Round 31 :

5sc, inc, 10sc, inc, 5sc (24)

Round 32-33 :

24sc (2 rounds)

Round 34 :

(11sc, inc)*2 (26)

Round 35-36 :

26sc (2 rounds)

Round 37 :

6sc, inc, 12sc, inc, 6sc (28)

Round 38 :

28sc

Round 39 :

(13sc, inc)*2 (30)

Info :

Do not cut the yarn. We will crochet the body. Prepare a wire frame. We need a wire with a diameter of 1.6mm and 45cm long. Bend one end, as shown in the photo. Insert the frame into the tail and stuff it.

β€” Body :

Info :

Continue crocheting from the tail. The marker of the beginning of the round passes in the back in the middle. If necessary, crochet extra stitches. Start counting rounds from the beginning for convenience. Focus on 4 inc in round 1.

Round 1 :

11sc, inc, 1sc, 4inc, 1sc, inc, 11sc (36)

Round 2 :

6sc, inc, 22sc, inc, 6sc (38)

Round 3 :

14sc, inc, 8sc, inc, 14sc (40)

Round 4 :

10sc, inc, 18sc, inc, 10sc (42)

Round 5 :

3sc, inc, (6sc, inc)*5, 3sc (48)

Round 6 :

48sc (48)

Round 7 :

(7sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 8-9 :

54sc (2 rounds)

Info :

In round 10 crochet the holes for the hind legs joints fastening and mark the place for the cotter pins fastening.

Round 10 - plastic joints :

13sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 24sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 13sc (54)

Round 11 - plastic joints :

13sc, 2sc on the chain, 24sc, 2sc on the chain, 13sc (54)

Round 10 - cotter pins :

54sc (mark space between stitches 14 and 15 and stitches 40 and 41 with a thread in a contrasting color for convenience) (54)

Round 11 :

54sc (54)

Round 12-16 :

54sc (5 rounds)

Round 17 :

8sc, dec, (16sc, dec)*2, 8sc (51)

Round 18 :

20sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 20sc (49)

Round 19 :

49sc (49)

Round 20 :

20sc, dec, 5sc, dec, 20sc (47)

Round 21 :

47sc (47)

Round 22 :

21sc, dec, 1sc, dec, 21sc (45)

Round 23 :

(13sc, dec)*3 (42)

Round 24 :

42sc (42)

Round 25 :

6sc, dec, (12sc, dec)*2, 6sc (39)

Round 26 :

39sc (39)

Round 27 :

(11sc, dec)*3 (36)

Info :

In round 28 crochet the holes for the wings frames, forelegs joints fastening and mark the place for the cotter pins fastening.

Round 28 - plastic joints :

3sc, ch1, skip 1sc, 28sc, ch1, skip 1sc, 3sc (36) - don't confuse! Ch1 - for the wings frames, ch2 - for the plastic joints.

Round 29 - plastic joints :

3sc, 1sc on the chain, 28sc, 1sc on the chain, 3sc (36)

Round 28 - cotter pins :

3sc, ch1, skip 1sc, 28sc, ch1, skip 1sc, 3sc (36) (mark space between stitches 9 and 10 and stitches 27 and 28 with a thread in a contrasting color)

Round 29 - cotter pins :

3sc, 1sc on the chain, 28sc, 1sc on the chain, 3sc (36)

Round 30 :

8sc, dec, 16sc, dec, 8sc (34)

Round 31 :

34sc (34)

Round 32 :

(15sc, dec)*2 (32)

Round 33 :

32sc (32)

Info :

Insert the cotter pins / joints of the forelegs into the marked points / holes of ch2 in the body and twist / secure (in the same way as for the hind legs).

Round 34 :

7sc, dec, 14sc, dec, 7sc (30)

Info :

Insert the wire frame of the wings into the holes in round 28, connect it with the body frame, wrap it with insulating tape. Sew the wings to the back.

Round 35 :

4sc, dec, (8sc, dec)*2, 4sc (27)

Round 36 :

(7sc, dec)*3 (24)

Round 37 :

24sc (24)

Info :

It is not necessary to stuff the neck tightly. Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces. Pass the wire frame into the hole on the head in rounds 27-28, and sew the head to the body, as shown in the photo.

β€” Tail Fin (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm. Ch13, start from the second chain on the hook, work in rows in back loops:

Row 1 :

12sc (12), ch3, turn

Row 2 :

from the 2nd chain: 2sc, 11sc (13), turn.

Row 3 :

from the 2nd stitch: 12sc (12), ch3, turn

Row 4 :

from the 2nd chain: 2sc, 11sc (13), turn.

Row 5 :

from the 2nd stitch: 12sc (12), ch3, turn

Row 6 :

from the 2nd chain: 2sc, 11sc (13)

Info :

Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces. Fix the tail fins to the tip of the tail (see photo) and sew.

β€” Spines (make 16) :

Info :

Crochet with dark gray yarn, hook size 2 mm - 4sc in a MR. Pull the ring. Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces. Attach the spines to the tail, body and head (see photo) and sew. Sew on seed beads if desired. Tint the wings and tail fins with black dry pastel.

Assembly Instructions

  • Pass the 1.6mm wire frame into the tail (left uncut) and continue crocheting the body from the tail; when rounds 27-28 of the head align with the body, pass the wire frame from the body into the head through the hole in rounds 27-28 and sew the head to the body securely.
  • Insert the wire frames of the wings into the holes made at round 28 of the body, connect the wing frames with the body frame, wrap the connection with insulating tape and sew the wings to the back for a secure, posable attachment.
  • Insert plastic joints or cotter pins into the marked ch2 holes at the hind and forelegs (marked during rounds 10 and 28); twist and secure the joints as shown in the photos, then attach legs to the body ensuring correct left/right orientation.
  • Position eyes and eyelids on the head with sewing pins (use photos as reference), sew the eyelids and eyes in place and, if desired, glue or paint pupils and glare on the wrong side of the eyes before final fixation.
  • Pin spines, ears and other decorative parts in place following the photo guide, then sew each piece using the long tail yarn ends, hiding ends inside the toy for a clean finish.
  • Use seed beads and small suture stitches to add final details; tint the wings and tail fins with black dry pastel as shown, and hide all ends inside the toy after finishing.

Important Notes

  • πŸ’‘Use stitch markers to keep the start of each round aligned, especially when working increases or decreased shaping and when positioning wires and joints.
  • πŸ’‘Stuff gradually and only tightly in the lower foot and tail areas; avoid overstuffing the neck and head to maintain correct proportions and ease of sewing.
  • πŸ’‘Mark hole positions for joints and wing frames with contrasting thread before inserting hardware to ensure symmetrical placement and easier assembly.
  • πŸ’‘Leave long yarn tails when finishing small parts to make sewing easier and to hide ends inside the finished toy for a neat result.

This Toothless-inspired dragon pattern blends crochet and simple wire work to create a posable, expressive companion full of character. Make it as a gift or as a showpiece β€” the tiny details like eyelids, spines and painted pupils bring so much charm. Have fun customizing colors and finishes to make your dragon uniquely yours! πŸ‰πŸ§Ά

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The size of the finished toy when using the indicated materials is about 30cm tall.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size will change. If you use thicker yarn increase hook size and expect a chunkier, larger toy; adjust wire and joint sizes accordingly.

Do I need experience with wiring and cotter pins?

This pattern is advanced due to wire frames and joint installation; basic knowledge of bending wire and fitting cotter pins/plastic joints is helpful, and the pattern includes notes and video references for guidance.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

This project generally takes 12-15 hours depending on experience, assembly complexity and finishing choices such as painting pupils and adding seed beads.