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GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern

GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern
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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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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern

Gretta the Dragon is a detailed amigurumi pattern that teaches you how to crochet a charming dragon with ears, crest, wings and accessories. The design includes shaping techniques, folded elements, and embroidered facial details for personality. You will assemble separate parts and add tiny decorations like a sunflower and a purse.

GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

This pattern uses YarnArt Jeans yarn and a 2mm hook for a compact, firm finish. Clear step-by-step rounds and photos guide you through every stage so you can reproduce Gretta accurately.

Why You'll Love This GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together playful details and careful shaping to create a character with real personality. I enjoy the tiny folded elements and the embroidered freckles which add so much charm. The construction is thoughtful — separate pieces are simple to make and the assembly creates a polished result. I always find it satisfying to see the toy come together as you add the ears, crest and accessories.

GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Gretta by changing yarn colors; try pastel shades for a soft nursery friend or bright contrasting colors for a playful look.

To make a mini keychain version, use fingering weight yarn with a 1.5 mm hook — the same pattern will shrink down beautifully.

If you want a chunkier, cuddlier Gretta, swap to a bulky yarn and larger hook and adjust the eye size accordingly for the proportions.

I often swap the felt eye discs for embroidered eye details for a fully soft toy version that is safer for babies.

Add wire in the wings or tail for posability, or leave them un-wired for a soft, floppy finish — both look lovely.

Try different embroidery thread colors to vary the freckles, eyelids, and scales; metallic thread adds a subtle shimmer for a magical finish.

Personalize accessories like the sunflower and purse by adding buttons, beads, or stitched initials for a custom gift.

Change the eye size to affect expression — larger eyes make Gretta look more innocent, smaller eyes make a more mature expression.

Experiment with yarn textures: cotton gives a neat stitch definition while acrylic yarn gives a fluffier, softer surface.

I often make a set of accessories (hat, scarf, tiny backpack) for seasonal variations — you can expand Gretta into a small collection.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working in continuous spiral rounds leads to lost counts and uneven shaping; place a marker at the start of every round and move it each round. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually causes lumps or flat areas; stuff a little at a time while shaping to maintain smooth curves and even form. ✗ Not working tight enough or using the wrong hook gives a floppy fabric and visible stuffing; use the recommended hook size and keep tension relatively tight for amigurumi. ✗ Cutting thread ends too short makes sewing pieces together difficult; leave sufficient thread tails for secure sewing and weaving in the ends. ✗ Neglecting to fold and single crochet folded pieces (ears/crest) flattens their shape; always fold and single crochet through both halves as instructed for crisp structure.

GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern

Make Gretta the Dragon, a sweet hand-crocheted amigurumi with delightful details like a sunflower, tiny purse and embroidered freckles. This pattern guides you through shaping, folding, and joining separate pieces so you can create a professional-looking toy. You will learn small techniques like floating loops, front/back loop shaping and tiny folded details to make Gretta uniquely charming. Perfect as a special gift or a lovely addition to your handmade collection.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for GRETTA the DRAGON Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans № 11 (light green) - 2 skeins
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans № 69 (pink) - half a skein
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans № 88 (yellow) - 1 skein
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans № 42 (dark green) - half a skein
  • 05
    YarnArt Jeans № 70 (a little for the flower) - small amount
  • 06
    YarnArt Jeans № 01 (white) - half a skein

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2 mm
  • 02
    Decorative button 1 piece (bow-shaped recommended)
  • 03
    Sewn black eyes size 13 mm (1.1 in) - 2 pieces
  • 04
    Toy filler / polyester stuffing
  • 05
    Any shiny thread (golden floss recommended) for freckles
  • 06
    Long needle for sewing
  • 07
    Two white felt discs diameter 1-1.5 cm (0.39-0.59 in)
  • 08
    Glue
  • 09
    Scissors
  • 10
    Chenille wire or ordinary wire (for flower stem and wing frame)
  • 11
    Weighting for a flower (for example, a small sea stone)
  • 12
    Dental floss for attaching the front paws
  • 13
    Stitch markers
  • 14
    Yarn needle for weaving ends

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— Head :

Info :

Crochet with light green yarn, stuff as you go. Do not forget to mark rounds.

Round 1 :

7 sc in a MR

Round 2 :

7 inc (14)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*7 (21)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc)*7 (28)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*7 (35)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc)*7 (42)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc)*7 (49)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc)*7 (56)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc)*7 (63)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc)*7 (70)

Round 11 :

(9 sc, inc)*7 (77)

Round 12-21 :

77 sc

Round 22 :

(5 sc, dec)*6, 35 sc (71)

Round 23 :

(4 sc, dec)*6, 35 sc (65)

Round 24 :

(3 sc, dec)*6, 35 sc (59)

Round 25-31 :

59 sc

Round 32 :

(17 sc, dec)*2, 19 sc, dec (56)

Round 33-34 :

56 sc

Round 35 :

(6 sc, dec)*7 (49)

Round 36 :

(5 sc, dec)*7 (42)

Round 37 :

(4 sc, dec)*7 (35)

Round 38 :

(3 sc, dec)*7 (28)

Round 39 :

(2 sc, dec)*7 (21)

Round 40 :

(1 sc, dec)*7 (14)

Round 41 :

7 dec

Info :

Tighten the opening, cut and secure the thread.

— Ears (2 details) :

Info :

Crochet with light green yarn, do not stuff with filler. Do not forget to mark rounds.

Round 1 :

7 sc in a MR

Round 2 :

7 inc (14)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*7 (21)

Round 4-6 :

21 sc

Round 7 :

19 sc, dec (20)

Info :

Fold in half and single crochet through both halves. Fold in half again and sew the ear from the bottom (see photo). Leave thread end for sewing.

— Cheeks (2 details) :

Info :

Crochet with pink yarn. Leave thread end for sewing.

Round 1 :

13 HDC in MR

— Tongue :

Info :

Crochet with pink yarn. Leave thread end for sewing.

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 4 ch, from 2nd ch from hook 3 sc in one ch, then on chain 1 sc, 3 sc in last ch, on second side of chain 1 sc, slst.

— Crest for Head (5 details) :

Info :

Crochet with dark green yarn, do not forget to mark rounds. Do not stuff with filler. Cut the thread on 4 triangles, do not cut the thread on 5th triangle and connect into one crest with slip stitches.

1 piece :

1 r: 6 sc in a MR

2 r :

inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc (8)

3 r :

inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc (10)

4 r :

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

5 r :

inc, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc (14)

6 r :

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

Info :

Fold the triangle in half and single crochet through both halves. Connect into one crest with slip stitches (see photo). Cut and secure threads, weave in the ends.

— Head Decoration :

Step 1 :

Sew on the ears between 7th and 8th rounds symmetrical to each other (count from the top of the head, see photo). You may place the ears on other rounds as you like best.

Step 2 :

Eyes and mouth tightening: place two pins for mouth (at a distance of 1 sc between them) between 10th and 11th rounds from the beginning of crocheting the head (see photo). Place two pins for each eye (at a distance of 1 sc between the pins) between 26th and 27th rounds from the beginning of crocheting the head at a distance of 10-11 sc between eyes (see photo). You may place eyes and mouth in other rounds as you like best. Insert needle at point A, bring it out at point B, again insert needle at point C, bring out at point D, insert at point E, bring out at point F. Repeat this stage one more time tightening the thread.

Step 3 :

Sew eyes into eye deepening and glue them with felt for strength. Make a little hole in the felt disc, backing a little from the center to the edge, insert eyes in felt discs (see photo).

Step 4 :

Sew tongue into mouth deepening. Place the cheeks symmetrically to each other on the sides of the head (see photo).

Step 5 :

Embroider eyelids and eyebrows with brown yarn (I split the thread into two parts to make it thinner).

Step 6 :

Embroider freckles with shiny thread.

Step 7 :

Embroider the nostrils under the eyes with brown thread (see photo).

Step 8 :

Sew on the crest in the middle of the head (I sew on both sides to keep it steady) (see photo).

Step 9 :

Embroider the scales on the forehead with shiny thread (see photo).

— Arms (2 details) :

Info :

Start crocheting with green yarn. Do not forget to mark rounds, stuff as you go.

Make fingers :

6 fingers: cut the thread on 4 fingers, do not cut thread on 2 fingers.

Round 1 :

8 sc in a MR

Round 2-3 :

8 sc

Connect fingers into arm (Round 1) :

4 sc on one finger (on which the thread was not cut)+ 4 sc on second finger + 4 sc on third finger, crochet the second semicircle the same (4 sc +4 sc + 4 sc) (24)

Round 2 :

24 sc

Round 3 :

crochet the thumb: on first arm: 20 sc, crochet finger from the inside 4 sc (24) (see photo) on second arm: crochet finger from the inside 4 sc, 20 sc (24)

Round 4 :

on first arm: 20 sc, crochet on the outside of the finger 4 sc (24). on second arm: crochet on the outside of the finger 4 sc, 20 sc (24)

Round 5 :

24 sc

Round 6 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Round 7-8 :

18 sc

Round 9-22 :

work in back loops only 18 sc

Round 23 :

in back loops only (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)

Round 24 :

in back loops only 12 sc

Round 25 :

in back loops only 6 dec (6)

Info :

Tighten the hole, secure and cut the thread. Attach yellow yarn to 9th round and crochet around the arm from 9th to 25th rounds with slst (see photo).

— Legs (2 details) :

Info :

Start crocheting with pink yarn. Stuff as you go. Do not forget to mark rounds. Make a chain of 7 ch.

Round 1 :

from 2nd ch from hook crochet 3 sc in one ch, then on chain 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch, on second side of chain 4 sc (14)

Round 2 :

(inc.)*3, 4 sc, (inc.)*3, 4 sc (20)

Round 3 :

(inc., 1 sc)*3, 4 sc, (inc., 1 sc)*3, 4 sc (26)

Round 4 :

(inc., 2 sc)*3, 4 sc, (inc., 2 sc)*3, 4 sc (32)

Round 5 :

(inc., 3 sc)*3, 4 sc, (inc., 3 sc)*3, 4 sc (38)

Round 6 :

in back loops only 38 sc

Round 7-8 :

38 sc

Info :

Attach pink yarn to 6th round and crochet around 38 slst (heel shaping follows with marker placement).

Round 9 :

work 9 sc (shift the beginning of the round to the middle of the heel, place marker), then 11 sc, 8 dec., 11 sc (30)

Round 9 (alternate line) :

9 sc, 6 dec.,9 sc (24)

Info :

Attach light green yarn.

Round 10 :

in back loops only 24 sc

Round 11 :

7 sc, 5 dec., 7 sc (19)

Round 12 :

17 sc, dec (18)

Info :

Attach pink yarn to 10th round and crochet around 24 slst.

Round 13-15 :

18 sc

Round 16 :

(2 sc, inc.)*6 (24)

Round 17 :

24 sc

Round 18 :

(3 sc, inc.)*6 (30)

Round 19 :

30 sc

Round 20 :

(4 sc, inc.)*6 (36)

Round 21 :

36 sc

Info :

On first leg, crochet 12 sc to the middle of the leg, secure and cut the thread. On second leg, crochet 31 sc, make 1 ch, do not cut the thread.

Round 22 :

36 sc on first leg, 1 sc on ch, 36 sc on second leg, 1 sc on ch (74)

Round 23 :

74 sc

Round 24 :

(36 sc, inc)*2 (76)

Round 25 :

(37 sc, inc)*2 (78)

Round 26 :

(12 sc, inc)*6 (84)

Round 27-31 :

84 sc

Round 32 :

(12 sc, dec)*6 (78)

Round 33 :

78 sc

Round 34 :

(11 sc, dec)*6 (72)

Round 35 :

72 sc

Round 36 :

(10 sc, dec)*6 (66)

Round 37 :

66 sc

Round 38 :

(9 sc, dec)*6 (60)

Round 39 :

60 sc

Round 40 :

(8 sc, dec)*6 (54)

Info :

Shift the beginning of round: I crochet 30 sc (to the middle of the back and place marker), you may have a different number of stitches due to the different crocheting density.

Round 41-52 :

in back loops only 54 sc

Round 53 :

in back loops only (7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 54-56 :

in back loops only 48 sc

Round 57 :

in back loops only (6 sc, dec)*6 (42)

Info :

Crochet as usual for both sides of the loops: Add filler, distribute it evenly inside the toy.

Round 58 :

(5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 59 :

36 sc

Round 60 :

(4 sc, dec)*6 (30)

Round 61 :

(3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 62 :

(2 sc, dec)*6 (18)

Round 63 :

(1 sc, dec)*6 (12)

Round 64 :

6 dec

Info :

Tighten the hole, cut and secure thread. Weave in the ends. Sew up the holes between the legs (if you have them formed when crocheting).

Info :

Attach yellow yarn to the back of the toy and crochet with sl.st around to the 57th round inclusive (see photo). Cut and secure thread.

— Shells :

Info :

Attach yellow yarn to 41st round and make shells: ch, skip 1 st, 5 DC, skip 1 st, sc, skip 1 st, 5 DC, skip 1 st, sc and so on to the end of round (see photo). Cut and secure the thread.

— Tail :

Info :

Start crocheting with dark green yarn, stuff as you go, do not forget to mark rounds.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR

Round 2 :

6 sc

Round 3 :

3 inc, 3 sc (9)

Round 4 :

(1 sc, inc)*3, 3 sc (12)

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc)*3, 3 sc (15)

Round 6 :

15 sc

Round 7 :

(3 sc, inc)*3, 3 sc (18)

Round 8 :

(2 sc, inc)*6 (24)

Round 9 :

3 sc, (inc, 1 sc)*9, 3 sc (33)

Round 10-12 :

33 sc

Round 13 :

(10 sc, inc)*3 (36)

Round 14 :

(5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 15 :

make a fold: in front loops 7 sc, then work in both loops 28 sc, again in front loops 7 sc (42)

Round 16-17 :

42 sc

Round 18 :

make a fold: grab one stitch in current 18th round and one back loop in 15th round, work 7 sc in this way (see photo), then crochet 28 sc in both loops of current round, again grab one stitch in current 18th round and one back loop in 15th round, crochet 7 sc in this way in total (42)

Round 19-20 :

42 sc

Info :

Leave thread end for sewing.

— Crest for Tail (4 details) :

Info :

Start crocheting with dark green yarn, do not forget to mark rounds. Cut the thread on 3 triangles, leave the thread on 4th triangle.

1 piece :

1 r: 6 sc in a MR. 2 r: inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc (8). 3 r: inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc (10). 4 r: inc, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc (12). 5 r: inc, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc (14).

2 pcs :

1 r: 6 sc in a MR. 2 r: inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc (8). 3 r: inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc (10).

1 piece :

1 r: 6 sc in a MR. 2 r: inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc (8). 3 r: inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc (10).

Info :

Fold triangle in half and single crochet through both halves. Connect into one crest with slip stitches (see photo). Connect from smaller triangle to larger. Cut and secure thread, weave in the ends.

— Frame for Wings :

Info :

Start crocheting with dark green yarn, do not forget to mark rows. Leave thread end for sewing.

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 6 ch, from 2nd ch from hook crochet 5 sc, 1 turning chain, turn. Further crochet in turning rows and make 1 t.ch in the end of each row.

Round 2-44 :

5 sc, 1 t.ch, turn. (43 rows)

Info :

Bend the ends of the chenille wire (you can use a thin ordinary wire) and place it inside the part, sew it by the edges (see photo). Give a "checkmark" shape. Cut and secure the thread.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew ears to the head between the 7th and 8th rounds symmetrically, then sew crest and secure both sides so it sits upright.
  • Position and tighten eyes and mouth using the pin placement method described (mouth between rounds 10-11; eyes between rounds 26-27), insert safety eyes into felt discs and glue for strength.
  • Attach arms to the body on either side by sewing into place so the thumb faces forward; attach yellow yarn banding around arms from rounds 9-25 with slst.
  • Sew legs to the bottom of the body, attach the second leg into the 13th stitch and continue joining rounds; stuff firmly and sew holes closed between the legs before finishing.
  • Sew tail to the back bottom center, sew on crest pieces from smaller to larger triangles, and attach wings by inserting the wire frame into each crocheted wing and sewing closed at the edges.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in spiral; do not join with a slip stitch at the end of rows unless specifically stated and do not turn, unless otherwise instructed.
  • 💡There are floating loops and turning rows in this pattern; mark the beginning stitch of rows where necessary with a marker or contrasting thread.
  • 💡Stuff the toy firmly but evenly to maintain shape and avoid overstuffing, which may distort the silhouette.
  • 💡Folded elements such as ears, crest and certain tail rows must be folded and single crocheted through both halves for a crisp, stable shape.
  • 💡Use the recommended yarn and 2 mm hook for the stated size; changing yarn weight requires adjusting hook size and will alter finished dimensions.

Gretta the Dragon brings a little magic to your crochet basket — full of tiny details and big personality. Make her for yourself or as a heartfelt handmade gift that will be cherished. Happy crocheting and may every stitch bring a smile! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 27-28 cm (10.63–11.02 in) tall when using the recommended yarn and crochet hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but it will change the final size; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect adjustments in stitch counts for tight shaping.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; experience with magic ring, increases, decreases, working in front/back loops and simple assembly is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 12-15 hours, depending on experience, assembly time and how much detailing you add.