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Giant Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Giant Dragon Amigurumi Pattern
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About This Giant Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a large, poseable dragon amigurumi with an elongated body, full tail, and detailed legs and wings. The design uses double-thread sections, continuous rounds, and sections worked flat for shaping. Photos and detailed row-by-row instructions help guide placement and assembly.

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Perfect for gifting or making a dramatic statement piece for a child, this dragon combines sculptural shaping with soft, child-friendly materials. The pattern requires patience and attention to detail, but yields a memorable heirloom.

Why You'll Love This Giant Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it lets me build a dramatic, large-scale creature with sculpted curves and personality. I enjoy the balance between worked-in-the-round shaping and flat row detailing — it creates a lifelike silhouette. The double-thread sections give a sturdy structure that stands up to play while staying soft and cuddly. I take pride in the careful placement of toes, legs, and head to get just the right expression and natural posture.

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Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize this dragon: change the main color to pastels for a nursery-friendly version or deep jewel tones for a dramatic look.

I often swap the recommended yarn for a different brand of worsted weight and adjust hook size, which gives me a slightly different drape and texture—experiment to find your favorite.

I sometimes add wire in the tail or neck for posability, carefully running it through the stuffing and securing ends to keep it child-safe.

Try different eye treatments: safety eyes for speed, embroidered eyes for a child-safe finish, or crocheted appliques for a whimsical look.

Want smaller dragons? Use fingering or sport weight yarn and a smaller hook to make a compact, gift-sized version perfect for shelves or keychains.

I like to embroider contrasting scales along the spine or add a textured stitch for the belly to give more visual interest and tactile contrast.

Consider making removable accessories like a tiny saddle, crown, or scarf—these let you personalize the dragon for gifts or playtime scenes.

If you enjoy colorwork try striping the tail or adding a gradient ombre effect by switching skeins gradually for a magical finish.

For a sturdier play mat style, use denser stuffing and reinforce attachment seams with additional whipstitches so the dragon holds up to lots of hugs and use.

I also recommend mixing yarn weights for accent pieces—a slightly fuzzier yarn for horns or mane can add delightful texture without changing the main structure.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during long shaping sections causes lost counts and uneven shaping; place markers at increases, decreases, and seam points to maintain accurate stitch counts. ✗ Stuffing too early or too little leads to collapsed sections and lumps; stuff gradually, shaping as you go and leaving the final stuffing until after closing rounds. ✗ Ignoring tight tension recommendations allows stuffing to show through the fabric; work a firm, consistent tension and use double-thread where indicated for stability. ✗ Not matching toes and leg curves causes asymmetric attachment and poor posture; pin and compare both legs and toes before sewing to ensure symmetry and natural overlap.

Giant Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet a large, stunning dragon plush that becomes a cozy floor friend or play mat. This pattern walks you through body shaping, legs, tail, wings, and finishing touches with clear, photo-referenced instructions. Youll get a durable, child-ready dragon with personality and beautiful detailing.

Advanced 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Giant Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    22 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Limelight #9607
  • 02
    4 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Kelly Green #9769
  • 03
    2 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Bone #9703
  • 04
    2 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Chocolate #9750
  • 05
    2 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Dark Sage #9707
  • 06
    1 skein Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, White #9701
  • 07
    1 skein Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Black #9727
  • 08
    1 skein Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Gold #9782
  • 09
    1 skein Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Off White #9702 (only small amounts needed for last 4 colors)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 5mm (H)
  • 02
    Large eye needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Polyester stuffing (or alpaca fiber as alternative)
  • 07
    Pins for assembly

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Dimensions: Tip of nose to tip of tail 8ft 6in, Tip of nose to curve of tail 4ft 2in, Wing span 5ft 8in, Height 1ft 3in.

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Materials: listed yarn quantities: 22 skeins Limelight #9607, 4 skeins Kelly Green #9769, 2 skeins Bone #9703, 2 skeins Chocolate #9750, 2 skeins Dark Sage #9707, 1 skein White #9701, 1 skein Black #9727, 1 skein Gold #9782, 1 skein Off White #9702. Only small amounts are needed for the last 4 colors.

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Hook 5mm/H. Large eye needle. Stuffing. All rounds are done continuously and all rows are finished with one chain and turn unless otherwise indicated.

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Note: a tight stitch will maintain shape better and not allow stuffing to show through. I stuff all my items firmly unless otherwise mentioned.

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I used alpaca fiber for stuffing this project. It is more compactable for keeping form but also heavier than fiberfill. I have alpacas so this is an easy material for me to utilize but it could be done with other forms of stuffing.

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Assembly instructions can be found throughout the pattern.

Infos :

Abbreviations and tutorials: st - stitch. llt - leave long tail (for sewing). fsc - foundation single crochet. ss - slip stitch. mr - magic ring. ch - chain. sc - single crochet. hdc - half double crochet. dc - double crochet. tc - triple crochet. fo - fasten off. sc_tog - single crochet (or st specified) specified number of sts together (decrease). _sc in next - single crochet (or st specified) specified number of sts in same stitch (increase). color change.

— Body :

Info :

BODY: 2 CH, DOUBLE YARN, LIGHT GREEN

Round 1 :

Rd: 6sc into second chain from hook

Round 2 :

Rd: 2sc in each = 12st

Round 3 :

Rd: (1sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 18st

Round 4 :

Rd: (2sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 24st

Round 5 :

Rd: (3sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 30st

Round 6 :

Rd: (4sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 36st

Round 7 :

Rd: (5sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 42st

Round 8 :

Rd: (6sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 48st

Round 9 :

Rd: (7sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 54st

Round 10 :

Rd: (8sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 60st

Round 11 :

Rd: (9sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 66st

Round 12 :

Rd: (10sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 72st

Round 13 :

Rd: (11sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 78st

Round 14 :

Rd: (12sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 84st

Round 15 :

Rd: (13sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 90st

Round 16 :

Rd: (14sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 96st

Round 17 :

Rd: (15sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 102st

Round 18 :

Rd: (16sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 108st

Round 19 :

Rd: (17sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 114st

Round 20 :

Rd: (18sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 120st

Round 21-26 :

Rd: sc in each = 120st (6 rounds)

Round 27 :

Row: 50sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 28 :

Row: A) skip next, 2sc, 45hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 28 :

Row B: skip next, 2sc, 45hdc, 2sc, (now you are going back in the original round) 69sc

Round 29-36 :

Rd: sc in each = 118st (8 rounds)

Round 37 :

Row: 48sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 38 :

Row A: skip next, 2sc, 43hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 38 :

Row B: skip next, 2sc, 43hdc, 71sc

Round 39 :

Rd: (56sc, sc2tog) x 2 = 114st

Round 40-46 :

Rd: sc in each = 114st (7 rounds)

Round 47 :

Row: 45sc, 1 ss, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row A: skip next, 2sc, 40hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row B: skip next, 2sc, 40hdc, 70sc

Round 49 :

Rd: (54sc, sc2tog) x 2 = 110st

Round 50-56 :

Rd: sc in each = 110st (7 rounds)

Round 57 :

Rd: (9sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 100st

Round 58-82 :

Rd: sc in each = 100st (25 rounds)

Round 83 :

Rd: (8sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 90st

Round 84-93 :

Rd: sc in each = 90st (10 rounds)

Round 94 :

Rd: (7sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 80st

Round 95-99 :

Rd: sc in each = 80st (5 rounds)

Round 100 :

Rd: (6sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 70st

Round 101-105 :

Rd: sc in each = 70st (5 rounds)

Round 106 :

Rd: (5sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 60st

Round 107 :

Rd: (4sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 50st

Round 108 :

Rd: (3sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 40st

Round 109 :

Rd: (2sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 30st

Round 110 :

Rd: (4sc, sc2tog) x 5 = 25st Stuff body.

Round 111 :

Rd: (3sc, sc2tog) x 5 = 20st

Round 112 :

Rd: (2sc, sc2tog) x 5 = 15st

Round 113 :

Rd: (1sc, sc2tog) x 5 = 10st

Round 114 :

Rd: sc2tog x 5 = 5st, fo

Info :

BACK LEGS: DOUBLE THREAD, MAKE 2, LIGHT GREEN. Start with the toes: MR, make 3 each foot. Note: most of the directions apply to both the right and left leg but there are some that have specific instructions depending on the leg you are working on. Be sure to make note of this, it is marked.

Round 1 :

Rd: 6sc in MR = 6st

Round 2 :

Rd: 2sc in each = 12st

Round 3-4 :

Rd: sc in each = 12st (2 rounds)

Round 5 :

Row: 1ss, ch, turn, 1ss, 3sc, 1ss = 5st, ch, turn

Round 6 :

Row: 1ss, 3sc, 1ss = 5st, place new stitch marker

Round 7 :

Rd: sc in each = 12st

Round 8 :

Rd: (2sc in next, 2sc) x 4 = 16st

Round 9 :

Rd: sc in each = 16st

Round 10 :

Row: 1ss, ch, turn, 1ss, 6sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 11 :

Row: 1ss, 6sc, 1ss, place new stitch marker

Round 12 :

Rd: sc in each = 16st

Round 13 :

Rd: (2sc in next, 3sc) x 4 = 20st

Round 14-15 :

Rd: sc in each = 20st (2 rounds), fo first two made but not the third. Leave long tails. Add the toes to the feet matching the curves. Leave the tails available for later use.

Round 16 :

Rd: 10sc continuing in the third toe, 10sc in second toe, 20sc around the first toe, sc in the opposite 10 sts of second toe, sc in the opposite 10 sts of third toe. = 60st, place new marker

Round 17-19 :

Rd: sc in each = 60st (3 rounds)

Round 20 :

Rd: 9sc, sc2tog, 8sc, sc2tog, 17sc, sc3tog, 7sc, sc3tog, 9sc = 54st

Round 21-22 :

Rd: sc in each = 54st (2 rounds)

Round 23 :

Rd: 8sc, sc2tog, 7sc, sc2tog, 15sc, sc3tog, 7sc, sc3tog, 7sc = 48st

Round 24-25 :

Rd: sc in each = 48st (2 rounds)

Round 26 :

Rd: 7sc, sc2tog, 7sc, sc2tog, 12sc, sc3tog, 7sc, sc3tog, 5sc = 42st

Round 27-46 :

Rd: sc in each = 42st (20 rounds)

Round 47 :

Row: 28sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row a) Skip 1, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row b) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row c) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row d) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row e) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row f) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row g) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row h) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row i) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row j) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss in same st as (a) ss, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row k) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss in same st as (b) ss, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row l) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (k) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row m) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (l) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row n) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (k) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row o) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (l) row ch, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row p) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1sc around (k) row ch, 15sc, sc around (l) row ch, place a new marker

Round 49 :

Rd: sc in each = 42st

Round 50 :

Rd: 26sc, (2sc in next x 16) = 58st (stuff foot)

Round 51-52 :

Rd: sc in each = 58st (2 rounds)

Round 53 :

Rd: 9sc, (2sc in next x 6), 43sc = 64st

Round 54 :

Rd: 12sc, (2sc in next x 6), 46sc = 70st

Round 55-56 :

Rd: sc in each = 70st (2 rounds)

Round 57 :

Row: (left) 28sc, ch, turn (right) 52sc, 2sc in next x 4, 6sc, ch, turn

Round 58 :

Row: (left) 42sc, 2sc in next x 4, 6sc, ch, turn (right) for the right foot skip to the next row

Round 59 :

Row: 56sc = 56st, ch, turn

Round 60-61 :

Row: sc in each = 56st, ch, turn (2 rows)

Round 62 :

Row: 44sc, 2sc in next x 4, 8sc = 60st, ch, turn

Round 63-65 :

Row: sc in each = 60st, ch, turn (3 rows)

Round 66 :

Row: sc2tog, 44sc, 2sc in next x 4, 8sc, sc2tog = 62st, ch, turn

Round 67-69 :

Row: sc in each = 62st, ch, turn (3 rows)

Round 70 :

Row: sc2tog, 46sc, 2sc in next x 4, 10sc = 65st, ch, turn

Round 71-72 :

Row: sc in each = 65st, ch, turn (2 rows) 2ch after second row

Round 73 :

Row: 40hdc, 1sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 74 :

Row: 1ss, 1sc, 40hdc, 2ch, turn

Round 75 :

Row: 35hdc, 1sc, 1ss ch, turn

Round 76 :

Row: 1ss, 1sc, 35hdc, 2ch, turn

Round 77 :

Row: 30hdc, 1sc, 1ss ch, turn

Round 78 :

Row: 1ss, 1sc, 30hdc, ch, turn

Round 79 :

Row: sc in each = 65st, ch, turn

Round 80 :

Row: sc2tog, 60sc, sc3tog = 62st, ch, turn

Round 81 :

Row: sc3tog, 57sc, sc2tog = 59st, ch, turn

Round 82 :

Row: sc2tog, 54sc, sc3tog = 56st, ch, turn

Round 83 :

Row: sc3tog, 51sc, sc2tog = 53st, ch, turn

Round 84 :

Row: sc2tog, 9sc, sc2tog, 12sc, sc2tog, 6sc, sc2tog, 15sc, sc3tog = 47st, ch, turn

Round 85 :

Row: sc3tog, 13sc, sc2tog, 5sc, sc2tog, 11sc, sc2tog, 7sc, sc2tog = 41st, ch, turn

Round 86 :

Row: sc2tog, 36sc, sc3tog = 38st, ch, turn

Round 87 :

Row: sc3tog, 33sc, sc2tog = 35st, ch, turn

Round 88 :

Row: sc2tog, 30sc, sc3tog = 32st, ch, turn

Round 89 :

Row: sc3tog, 27sc, sc2tog = 29st, ch, turn

Round 90 :

Row: sc2tog, 24sc, sc3tog = 26st, ch, turn

Round 91 :

Row: sc3tog, 21sc, sc2tog = 23st, ch, turn

Round 92 :

Row: sc2tog, 18sc, sc3tog = 20st, ch, turn

Round 93 :

Row: sc3tog, 15sc, sc2tog = 17st, ch, turn

Round 94 :

Row: sc2tog, 12sc, sc3tog = 14st, ch, turn

Round 95 :

Row: sc3tog, 9sc, sc2tog = 11st, ch, turn

Round 96 :

Row: sc2tog, 6sc, sc3tog = 8st, ch, turn

Round 97 :

Row: sc3tog, 1sc, sc2tog x 2 = 4st, fo, llt

Assembly :

Begin by attaching piece in place with pins. Position the legs beside the body slightly overlapping the back curve. (The back of the body is the skinnier half.) When positioning allow the front part of the upper leg to fold in on itself to create the natural curve of the leg. Using the long tail, do a whip stitch around the opening leaving a hand-sized opening and then stuff, sew remainder. Use the tails from the toes to stitch together the little gaps between the toes that show the stuffing, work in your ends.

Info :

FRONT LEGS: DOUBLE THREAD, MAKE 2, LIGHT GREEN. Start with the toes: MR, make 3 each foot. Note: most of the directions apply to either the right or left leg but there are some that have specific instructions depending on the leg you are working on. Be sure to make note of this, it is marked.

Round 1 :

Rd: 6sc in MR = 6st

Round 2 :

Rd: 2sc in each = 12st

Round 3-4 :

Rd: sc in each = 12st (2 rounds)

Round 5 :

Row: 1ss, ch, turn, 1ss, 3sc, 1ss = 5st, ch, turn

Round 6 :

Row: 1ss, 3sc, 1ss = 5st, place new stitch marker

Round 7 :

Rd: sc in each = 12st

Round 8 :

Rd: (2sc in next, 2sc) x 4 = 16st

Round 9 :

Rd: sc in each = 16st

Round 10 :

Row: 1ss, ch, turn

Round 11 :

Row a) Skip 1ss, 1sc, 4hdc, 1sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 11 :

Row b) Skip 1ss, 1sc, 4hdc, 1sc, ss around (a) row ch, 8sc, sc around (b) row ch (the ch put in at the end of a), place new st marker

Round 12 :

Rd: sc in each = 16st

Round 13 :

Rd: (2sc in next, 3sc) x 4 = 20st

Round 14 :

Rd: sc in each = 20st, fo first two made but not the third.

Round 15 :

Rd: 10sc in the third toe, 10sc in second toe, 20sc around the first toe, sc in the opposite 10 sts of second toe, sc in the opposite 10 sts of third toe. = 60st, Do a partial round of 30sc and place new marker

Round 16 :

Rd: 4sc, 2hdc in next x 2, 8sc, 2hdc in next x2, 8sc, 2hdc in next x 2, 34sc = 66st

Round 17 :

Rd: 4sc, hdc2tog x 2, 8sc, hdc2tog x 2, 8sc, hdc2tog x 2, 34sc = 60st

Round 18 :

Rd: (8sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 54st

Round 19 :

Rd: (7sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 48st

Round 20 :

Rd: (6sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 42st

Round 21 :

Rd: sc in each = 42st

Round 22 :

Rd: (5sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 36st

Round 23 :

Rd: sc in each = 36st

Round 24 :

Rd: (4sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 30st

Round 25 :

Rd: sc in each = 30st

Round 26 :

Rd: (3sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 24st

Round 27-28 :

Rd: sc in each = 24st (2 rounds)

Round 29 :

Rd: (3sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 30st

Round 30 :

Rd: sc in each = 30st

Round 31 :

Rd: (4sc, 2sc in next) x 6 = 36st

Round 32 :

Rd: sc in each = 36st

Round 33 :

Rd: (left) 2sc, 2sc in next, 33sc = 37st (right) 23sc, 2sc in next, 12sc = 37st

Round 34 :

Rd: (left) 2sc, 2sc in next x 2, 33sc = 39st (right) 23sc, 2sc in next x 2, 12sc = 39st

Round 35 :

Rd: (left) 2sc, 2sc in next x 4, 33sc = 43st (right) 23sc, 2sc in next x 4, 12sc = 43st

Round 36 :

Rd: (left) 20sc, 2sc in next, 22sc = 44st (right) 12sc, 2sc in next, 30sc = 44st

Round 37 :

Rd: (left) 20sc, 2sc in next x 2, 22sc = 46st (right) 12sc, 2sc in next x 2, 30sc = 46st

Round 38-44 :

Rd: sc in each = 46st (7 rows)

Round 45 :

Rd: (left) 2sc, sc2tog x 2, 40sc = 44st (right) 28sc, sc2tog x 2, 14sc = 44st

Round 46 :

Rd: (left) 2sc, sc2tog, 40sc = 43st (right) 28st, sc2tog, 14sc = 43st

Round 47 :

Rd: 15sc, sc2tog x 2, 24sc = 41st

Round 48 :

Rd: (left) (5sc, sc2tog) x 5, 6sc = 36st (right) 6sc, (sc2tog, 5sc) x 5 = 36st

Round 49 :

Rd: (left) 7sc, 1ss, ch, turn (right) 15sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 50 :

Row a) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 50 :

Row b) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn

Round 50 :

Row c) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 10hdc, (2dc in next) x 2, 10hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn

Round 50 :

Row d) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 10hdc, (dc2tog) x 2, 10hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn

Round 50 :

Row e) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn

Round 50 :

Row f) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn

Round 50 :

Row g) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn

Round 50 :

Row h) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1sc around (a) row ch, 8sc, sc around (b) row ch

Round 51 :

Rd: sc in each = 36st

Round 52 :

Rd: (left) (3sc in next, 17sc) x 2 = 40st (right) 8sc, 3sc in next, 17sc, 3sc in next, 9sc = 40st

Round 53 :

Rd: (left) 1sc, 3sc in next, 19sc, 3sc in next, 18sc = 44st (right) 9sc, 3sc in next, 19sc, 3sc in next, 10sc = 44st

Round 54 :

Rd: sc in each = 44st

Round 55 :

Rd: (left) 12sc, 3sc in next, 31sc = 46st (right) 20sc, 3sc in next, 23sc = 46st

Round 56 :

Row: (left) 30sc, ch, turn (right) ch, turn, 30sc, ch, turn

Round 57 :

Row: 30sc = 30st, ch, turn

Round 58 :

Row: 3sc, 3sc in next, 22sc, 3sc in next, 3sc= 34st, ch, turn

Round 59 :

Row: sc in each = 34st, ch, turn

Round 60 :

Row: 4sc, 3sc in next, 24sc, 3sc in next, 4sc = 38st, ch, turn

Round 61 :

Row: sc in each = 38st, ch, turn

Round 62 :

Row: (left) 5sc, 3sc in next, 32sc = 40st, ch, turn (right) 32sc, 3sc in next, 5sc = 40st, ch, turn

Round 63-69 :

Row: sc in each = 40st, ch, turn (7 rows)

Round 70 :

Row: 19sc, 2sc in next x 2, 19sc = 42st, ch, turn

Round 71 :

Row: sc3tog, 36sc, sc3tog = 38st, ch, turn

Round 72 :

Row: sc3tog, 32sc, sc3tog = 34st, ch, turn

Round 73 :

Row: sc3tog, 28sc, sc3tog = 30st, ch, turn

Round 74 :

Row: sc2tog, 26sc, sc2tog = 28st, ch, turn

Round 75 :

Row: sc2tog, 24sc, sc2tog = 26st, ch, turn

Round 76 :

Row: sc2tog, 22sc, sc2tog = 24st, ch, turn

Round 77 :

Row: sc2tog, 20sc, sc2tog = 22st, ch, turn

Round 78 :

Row: sc2tog, 18sc, sc2tog = 20st, ch, turn

Round 79 :

Row: sc2tog, 16sc, sc2tog = 18st, ch, turn

Round 80 :

Row: sc2tog, 14sc, sc2tog = 16st, ch, turn

Round 81 :

Row: sc2tog, 12sc, sc2tog = 14st, ch, turn

Round 82 :

Row: sc2tog, 10sc, sc2tog = 12st, ch, turn

Round 83 :

Row: sc2tog, 8sc, sc2tog = 10st, ch, turn

Round 84 :

Row: sc2tog, 6sc, sc2tog = 8st, ch, turn

Round 85 :

Row: sc2tog, 4sc, sc2tog = 6st, ch, turn

Round 86 :

Row: sc3tog x 2 = 2st, fo, llt

Assembly :

Begin by attaching piece in place with pins. Position the front legs beside the body slightly overlapping the front curve. (The front of the body is the larger half.) When positioning allow the front legs to overlap, right over left. I would attach the left first since it is on the bottom. Using the long tail, do a whip stitch around the opening leaving a hand-sized opening and then stuff, sew remainder. Use the tails from the toes to stitch together the little gaps between the toes that show the stuffing, work in your ends. (The picture shows right over left but the head placement worked better left over right so I changed this later.)

Section Title :

TAIL: 85 CH – MAKE A RING WITH SS, DOUBLE THREAD, LLT, LIGHT GREEN

Round 1 :

Rd: sc in each = 85st

Round 2 :

Rd: 83sc, sc2tog = 84st

Round 3 :

Rd: 82sc, sc2tog = 83st

Round 4 :

Rd: 81sc, sc2tog = 82st

Round 5 :

Rd: 80sc, sc2tog = 81st

Round 6 :

Rd: 79sc, sc2tog = 80st

Round 7 :

Row: 4sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 8 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 44hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 8 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 44hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row a, ch, turn

Round 8 :

Row c) skip 1ss, 2sc, 44hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row b, ch, turn

Round 8 :

Row d) skip 1ss, 2sc, 44hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 30sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 9 :

Rd: 64sc, sc2tog, 14sc = 79st

Round 10 :

Row: 50sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 11 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 46hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 11 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 46hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row a, ch, turn

Round 11 :

Row c) skip 1ss, 2sc, 46hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row b, ch, turn

Round 11 :

Row d) skip 1ss, 2sc, 46hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 27sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 12 :

Rd: 64sc, sc2tog, 13sc = 78st

Round 13 :

Row: 52sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 14 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 50hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 14 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 50hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row a, ch, turn

Round 14 :

Row c) skip 1ss, 2sc, 50hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row b, ch, turn

Round 14 :

Row d) skip 1ss, 2sc, 50hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 22sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 15 :

Rd: 66sc, sc2tog, 10sc = 77st

Round 16 :

Row: 56sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 17 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 54hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 17 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 54hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row a, ch, turn

Round 17 :

Row c) skip 1ss, 2sc, 54hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row b, ch, turn

Round 17 :

Row d) skip 1ss, 2sc, 54hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 17sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 18 :

Rd: 67sc, sc2tog, 8sc = 76st

Round 19 :

Row: 60sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 20 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 58hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 20 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 58hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row a, ch, turn

Round 20 :

Row c) skip 1ss, 2sc, 58hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row b, ch, turn

Round 20 :

Row d) skip 1ss, 2sc, 58hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 12sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 21 :

Rd: 69sc, sc2tog, 5sc = 75st

Round 22 :

Row: 64sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 23 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 62hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 23 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 62hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row a, 7sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 24 :

Rd: 70sc, sc2tog, 3sc = 74st

Round 25 :

Rd: 69sc, sc2tog, 3sc = 73st

Round 26 :

Row: 65sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 27 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 60hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 27 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 60hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 7sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 28 :

Rd: 68sc, sc2tog, 3sc = 72st

Round 29 :

Rd: 67sc, sc2tog, 3sc = 71st

Round 30 :

Row: 63sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 31 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 58hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 31 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 58hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 7sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 32 :

Rd: 66sc, sc2tog, 3sc = 70st

Round 33 :

Rd: 66sc, sc2tog, 2sc = 69st

Round 34 :

Row: 61sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 35 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 56hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 35 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 56hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 7sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 36 :

Rd: 64sc, sc2tog, 3sc = 68st

Round 37 :

Rd: 64sc, sc2tog, 2sc = 67st

Round 38 :

Row: 59sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 39 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 54hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 39 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 54hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 7sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 40 :

Rd: 62sc, sc2tog, 3sc = 66st

Round 41 :

Rd: 62sc, sc2tog, 2sc = 65st

Round 42 :

Row: 57sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 43 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 52hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 43 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 52hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 7sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Round 44 :

Rd: 60sc, sc2tog, 3sc = 64st

Round 45 :

Rd: 60sc, sc2tog, 2sc = 63st

Round 46 :

Row: 55sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 47 :

Row a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 50hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 47 :

Row b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 50hdc, 2sc, 1sc around ch of row a, 7sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach legs to the body by positioning them beside the body slightly overlapping the back curve; pin in place and whip stitch around the opening leaving a hand-sized opening, then stuff and finish sewing.
  • Position the front legs overlapping the front curve (front of body is the larger half); attach the left leg first (it sits on the bottom) and sew securely, using long tails to close openings and stuff.
  • Use the tails from the toes to stitch together small gaps between toes so stuffing does not show; weave in ends after securing toes to the feet matching curve directions.
  • Attach tail to the body curve matching the tail base opening; whip stitch around the opening, stuff the tail progressively, and sew remainder to ensure a smooth joint.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work a tight, consistent tension throughout to maintain shaping and prevent stuffing from showing through the stitches.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds, increases, decreases, and placement points for eyes and legs to maintain accurate counts.
  • 💡Stuff progressively and firmly but not overstuffed; finish stuffing after closing most shaping rounds to get a smooth surface.

This giant dragon pattern is a labor of love that turns skeins of yarn into a majestic, huggable creature. It combines sculpted shaping, careful assembly, and playful details to become a cherished centerpiece in any playroom. With patience and attention to the row-by-row instructions youll create a keepsake that sparks imaginations. 🐉🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 8ft 6in from tip of nose to tip of tail and about 5ft 8in wingspan using the recommended yarn and double-thread sections.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will significantly affect finished size; use appropriate hook size and expect to alter yardage and structural details if switching weights.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated advanced and is best for experienced crocheters comfortable with continuous rounds, shaping, and assembly.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters will spend 12-15 hours or more depending on experience and assembly time; this is a multi-day project.