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Giant Dragon Floor Pillow Amigurumi Pattern

Giant Dragon Floor Pillow Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Giant Dragon Floor Pillow Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a large, sculptural dragon floor pillow with a long curled body, wings, and detailed legs and head. The design uses double-threaded yarn for structure and is worked mostly in continuous rounds with some shaping rows. Techniques include increases/decreases, joining toes, and sewing pieces together for a sturdy finished piece.

Giant Dragon Floor Pillow Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for crocheters comfortable with single crochet in the round and simple shaping. The pattern lists all yarns, tools, abbreviations, and step-by-step rounds for each major part of the dragon.

Why You'll Love This Giant Dragon Floor Pillow Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines sculptural shaping with playful details that really bring the dragon to life. I enjoy how the long curled body works as both an imaginative toy and a cozy floor cushion for reading or play. The wings and toes let me add small stitched details that make each dragon unique. Working double thread gives it the structure I want while still staying soft and inviting.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern adapts to different sizes — use bulky yarn and a larger hook to make a chunky, plush dragon, or finer yarn for a smaller, more detailed version.

You can customize colors for a vintage or fantasy look; swap the limelight body for a deep teal or pastel for a softer feel and change the spine stripe to a contrasting color for drama.

I often add embroidered scars, freckle details, or tiny crocheted props like crowns or saddles to give personality and narrative to each dragon I make.

Try openwork or lace wings by replacing some rows with chain spaces and hdc/dc combinations to create a lighter, ethereal wing effect.

For a posable version, add optional wire in the wings or tail and secure it inside before stuffing to help hold curled poses.

You can add removable accessories such as a tiny crochet blanket, saddle, or belt so kids can play dress-up with their dragon without altering the base pattern.

Adjust the amount of stuffing to change the firmness — firmer stuffing makes a sturdy seat, while looser stuffing creates a squishier, cuddlier friend.

I recommend experimenting with surface embroidery and safety eyes placement to dramatically change the dragon's expression — a small shift in eye placement changes personality instantly.

Use different yarn textures for accents (e.g., boucle or velvet) on the spine or wing edge to create tactile contrast and focal interest.

Make a family of dragons by scaling the pattern and mixing colors; a set of three different sizes makes a wonderful nursery display or gift collection.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining rounds leads to losing the start of round; place a stitch marker at the first stitch and move it each round to maintain correct counts. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps and uneven shaping; stuff in small amounts and shape as you go to keep smooth curves and stable form. ✗ Ignoring the instruction to double thread in sections results in a floppy shape; follow double-thread guidance for strength where specified and single thread for flexible sections. ✗ Forgetting to leave long tails for sewing toes and legs makes assembly difficult; leave long tails when instructed to make final attachment and to close gaps easily.

Giant Dragon Floor Pillow Amigurumi Pattern

Make a magical, oversized dragon floor pillow that doubles as a cozy playmate and statement piece for your home. This pattern walks you through shaping a long curled body, sculpted head, wings, legs and tail using continuous rounds and simple shaping techniques. Youll love the soft textures and dramatic size — perfect for kids rooms, playtime, or as a unique handmade gift.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Giant Dragon Floor Pillow Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    22 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Limelight #9607 (main body)
  • 02
    4 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Kelly Green #9769 (accent)
  • 03
    2 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Bone #9703 (horns/details)
  • 04
    2 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Chocolate #9750 (spine/stripes)
  • 05
    2 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Dark Sage #9707 (spine/accents)
  • 06
    1 skein Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, White #9701 (eye whites)
  • 07
    1 skein Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Black #9727 (eye pupils)
  • 08
    1 skein Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Gold #9782 (eye detail)
  • 09
    1 skein Caron Simply Soft yarn, 6oz, 315yds, Off White #9702 (small details)
  • 10
    Only small amounts are needed for the last 4 colors.

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 5mm/H
  • 02
    Large eye needle
  • 03
    Stuffing (polyester or alpaca fiber as preferred)
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Pins for assembly

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— Body :

Info :

BODY: 2 CH, DOUBLE YARN, LIGHT GREEN

Round 1 :

6sc into second chain from hook

Round 2 :

2sc in each = 12st

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

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

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

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

Round 12 :

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

Round 13 :

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

Round 14 :

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

Round 15 :

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

Round 16 :

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

Round 17 :

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

Round 18 :

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

Round 19 :

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

Round 20 :

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

Round 21-26 :

sc in each = 120st (6 rounds)

Round 27 :

50sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 28 :

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

Round 28 :

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

Round 29-36 :

sc in each = 118st (8 rounds)

Round 37 :

48sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 38 :

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

Round 38 :

B) skip next, 2sc, 43hdc, 71sc

Round 39 :

(56sc, sc2tog) x 2 = 114st

Round 40-46 :

sc in each = 114st (7 rounds)

Round 47 :

45sc, 1 ss, ch, turn

Round 48 :

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

Round 48 :

B) skip next, 2sc, 40hdc, 70sc

Round 49 :

(54sc, sc2tog) x 2 = 110st

Round 50-56 :

sc in each = 110st (7 rounds)

Round 57 :

(9sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 100st

Round 58-82 :

sc in each = 100st (25 rounds)

Round 83 :

(8sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 90st

Round 84-93 :

sc in each = 90st (10 rounds)

Round 94 :

(7sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 80st

Round 95-99 :

sc in each = 80st (5 rounds)

Round 100 :

(6sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 70st

Round 101-105 :

sc in each = 70st (5 rounds)

Round 106 :

(5sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 60st

Round 107 :

(4sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 50st

Round 108 :

(3sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 40st

Round 109 :

(2sc, sc2tog) x 10 = 30st

Round 110 :

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

Round 111 :

(3sc, sc2tog) x 5 = 20st

Round 112 :

(2sc, sc2tog) x 5 = 15st

Round 113 :

(1sc, sc2tog) x 5 = 10st

Round 114 :

sc2tog x 5 = 5st, fo

— Back Legs :

Info :

BACK LEGS: DOUBLE THREAD, MAKE 2, LIGHT GREEN Start with the toes: MR, make 3 each foot. Note: most 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 :

6sc in MR = 6st

Round 2 :

2sc in each = 12st

Round 3-4 :

sc in each = 12st (2 rounds)

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

sc in each = 12st

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

sc in each = 16st

Round 10 :

1ss, ch, turn, 1ss, 6sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 11 :

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

Round 12 :

sc in each = 16st

Round 13 :

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

Round 14-15 :

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 :

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 :

sc in each = 60st (3 rounds)

Round 20 :

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

Round 21-22 :

sc in each = 54st (2 rounds)

Round 23 :

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

Round 24-25 :

sc in each = 48st (2 rounds)

Round 26 :

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

Round 27-46 :

sc in each = 42st (20 rounds)

Round 47 :

Row: 28sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 48 :

Row options a)-p): a) Skip 1, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn; b) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn; c) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn; d) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1sc around (a) row ch, 30sc, 1sc around ch of row b, place new marker; e) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn; f) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn; g) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn; h) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 21hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, 8sc, sc around (b) row ch

Round 49 :

sc in each = 42st

Round 50 :

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

Round 51-52 :

sc in each = 58st (2 rounds)

Round 53 :

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

Round 54 :

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

Round 55-56 :

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

Info :

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.

— Front Legs :

Info :

FRONT LEGS: DOUBLE THREAD, MAKE 2, LIGHT GREEN Start with the toes: MR, make 3 each foot. Note: most 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 :

6sc in MR = 6st

Round 2 :

2sc in each = 12st

Round 3-4 :

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; b) Skip 1ss, 1sc, 4hdc, 1sc, 1ss 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.

Info :

Add the toes to the feet making sure the curve goes towards the top. Look at the pictures for reference.

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 :

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

Round 50 :

Row: a) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn; b) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn; c) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 10hdc, (2dc in next) x 2, 10hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn; d) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 10hdc, (dc2tog) x 2, 10hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn; e) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn; f) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (a) row ch, ch, turn; g) Skip 1ss, 2sc, 22hdc, 2sc, 1ss around (b) row ch, ch, turn; 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

Info :

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.

— Tail :

Info :

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

Round 1 :

sc in each = 85st

Round 2 :

83sc, sc2tog = 84st

Round 3 :

82sc, sc2tog = 83st

Round 4 :

81sc, sc2tog = 82st

Round 5 :

80sc, sc2tog = 81st

Round 6 :

79sc, sc2tog = 80st

Round 7 :

Row: 4sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 8 :

Row: a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 44hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn; b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 44hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row a, ch, turn; c) skip 1ss, 2sc, 44hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row b, ch, turn; 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; b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 46hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row a, ch, turn; c) skip 1ss, 2sc, 46hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row b, ch, turn; 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; b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 50hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row a, ch, turn; c) skip 1ss, 2sc, 50hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row b, ch, turn; 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 options: a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 54hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn; b) skip 1ss, 2sc, 54hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row a, ch, turn; c) skip 1ss, 2sc, 54hdc, 2sc, 1ss around ch of row b, ch, turn; d) skip 1ss, 2sc, 54hdc, 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 options a)-d) follow skipping and joining instructions similar to earlier shaping rows, placing markers as indicated in pattern text

Round 24 :

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

Round 25 :

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

Round 26 :

Row: 65sc, 1ss, ch, turn

Round 27 :

Row options: a) skip 1ss, 2sc, 60hdc, 2sc, 1ss, ch, turn; 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 options similar to earlier shaping rows, place markers as instructed and continue decreasing as pattern indicates

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; 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 options and decreases continue as pattern shows; continue similar decrease rounds through Row 120 as shown in original pattern until tail shaping completes.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach head and neck to the front of the body, positioning so the head curves naturally toward the body and sewing securely with long tail and whipstitch.
  • Position and pin the back legs to the lower body near the back curve, overlapping the back curve slightly; whipstitch around the opening leaving a hand-sized hole to stuff then finish sewing closed.
  • Position and pin the front legs to the larger front half of the body, right over left overlap; attach the left leg first then stitch securely and stuff before closing the seam.
  • Attach the toes to the feet matching the curves and use the long tails to stitch little gaps between toes to hide stuffing and create a finished look.

Important Notes

  • 💡All rounds are done continuously and all rows are finished with one chain and turn unless otherwise indicated.
  • 💡A tight stitch will maintain shape better and not allow stuffing to show through; stuff firmly unless otherwise mentioned.
  • 💡Assembly instructions can be found throughout the pattern; pin pieces before sewing to ensure placement and symmetry.

This giant dragon is a magical statement piece thats both playmate and cozy pillow for kids and grown-ups alike. Its sculpted body, detailed limbs, and wings make it fun to assemble and a joy to gift or keep. Bring a little fantasy into your home and enjoy hours of creative stitching. 🐉🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished dragon measures approximately 8ft 6in from tip of nose to tip of tail, with a wingspan around 5ft 8in when made with the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but this will affect final size and structure; use appropriate hook adjustments and consider extra stuffing for heavier yarns.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; familiarity with single crochet in rounds, increases, decreases, and basic assembly is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters take 12-15 hours or more across multiple sessions, depending on experience and the amount of finishing/assembly work.