Make a cuddly cream dragon with soft rose-pink heart spikes and a matching heart to hold. This amigurumi features large round eyes, a sweet snout, scalloped wings and a curled tail dotted with tiny hearts. The pattern includes detailed rounds for head, body, limbs, wings, tail, horns and multiple heart elements to recreate the exact lovable look.
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— Head :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6 :
(4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7 :
(5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Round 8 :
(6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48)
Round 9-16 :
1 sc in each st (48)
Info :
Place safety eyes between rounds 15-17, approximately 9-11 stitches apart depending on expression. Use stitch markers to note eye placement before securing. Leave room for snout attachment centered below eyes.
Round 17 :
(6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (54)
Round 18-22 :
1 sc in each st (54)
Info :
Begin gentle stuffing now — fill top of head firmly to maintain roundness but avoid overstuffing so you can shape cheeks and snout. Add stuffing in small pieces between decrease rounds for smooth contouring.
Round 23 :
(6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (48)
Round 24 :
(5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42)
Round 25 :
(4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
Round 26 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Info :
Start to sculpt the lower face by adding extra stuffing under the eye line to form cheeks. Keep stuffing slightly firmer here for a pleasing facial shape. If you plan to add blush, keep surface smooth for later application.
Round 27 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Round 28 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Round 30 :
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing through neck hole and close to create a slightly tapered neck. Use mattress or ladder stitch to secure opening neatly.
— Snout / Muzzle :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6-9 :
1 sc in each st (30)
Info :
Snout should be stuffed fairly firmly to keep a rounded muzzle. Place a small amount of stuffing inside then continue stuffing gradually as you finish rounds so the shape is compact but not rock-hard.
Round 10 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Round 11 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Round 12 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Round 14 :
Fasten off leaving long tail. Sew snout to head centered just below the eyes, aligning nostril placement with two small embroidery stitches or tiny safety-nose detail. Use tail to stitch firmly into place with invisible ladder stitch.
— Body :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6 :
(4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7 :
(5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Round 8-12 :
1 sc in each st (42)
Info :
If you want the dragon to sit stably, add a small coin or bag of rice flat inside the lower rounds before closing (encase it in a small bag). Keep the body moderately stuffed — not as firm as head so the dragon can sit with a natural forward lean.
Round 13 :
(4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
Round 14 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Round 15-18 :
1 sc in each st (30)
Info :
Mark front center of body (this is where head and snout will be attached). If you plan to attach the arms slightly higher or lower, mark those rounds now to guide sewing later.
Round 19 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Round 20 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Round 22 :
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing to the head/neck opening. When joining to the head, arrange body so the front center aligns with the snout and eyes for a natural sitting balance.
— Arms (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4-11 :
1 sc in each st (18)
Info :
Stuff the hand portion firmly so the arms keep their rounded shape when positioned around the heart. Keep stuffing lighter in the upper arm so it flops naturally and seats comfortably against the body when sewn.
Round 12 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Round 13 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (6)
Round 14 :
1 sc in each st (6)
Round 15 :
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Position arms later so the hands cup the large heart — pin and adjust height so elbows tuck in naturally against body.
— Legs (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6 :
(4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7-10 :
1 sc in each st (36)
Info :
Feet should be stuffed quite firmly so the dragon sits upright. Use a small amount of stuffing in the ankle area, and pack firmly in the foot to make a stable base. If desired, add a small internal weight wrapped in cloth at the bottom.
Round 11 :
(4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Round 12 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Round 13-16 :
1 sc in each st (24)
Round 17 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Round 18 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Round 20 :
Fasten off leaving long tail. Sew legs to bottom of body at the base rounds so they support the sitting pose. Space legs evenly left and right; pin and test balance before final sewing.
— Wings (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6 :
(4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7 :
1 sc in each st BLO (36)
Info :
Working in BLO on round 7 creates a ridge that forms the inner wing line (scalloped fold). This gives the wing a sculpted look when attached. Pin wings to body to determine the most flattering angle.
Round 8 :
1 sc in each st (36)
Round 9 :
(4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Round 10 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Round 11 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Round 12 :
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Shape wings by folding along the BLO ridge and sew into slightly cupped position so they appear ready to hug the heart. Attach wings to the upper back between rounds marked for dorsal spikes.
— Ears (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
1 sc in each st (18)
Round 5 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Round 7 :
1 sc in each st (6)
Round 8 :
Fasten off leaving long tail. Pin ears to top sides of the head slightly behind eye level and angle slightly outward; sew securely with invisible stitch.
— Horns (Make 2) :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4-5 :
1 sc in each st (18)
Info :
Horns are tapered cones — stuff lightly and shape with fingers so they point slightly forward. If you want poseable horns, insert short lengths of wire wrapped in yarn before final stuffing, but be sure to fold wire ends inward.
Round 6 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Round 8 :
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Sew horns to top of head centered between ears and dorsal spikes; position slightly forward for a friendly expression.
— Dorsal Heart Spikes (Make 7 identical spikes) :
Spike Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Spike Round 2 :
6 inc (12)
Spike Round 3 :
1 sc in each st (12)
Spike Round 4 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 4 then 4 sc (8) - work shaping to create heart-like rounded spike top
Spike Round 5 :
6 dec (3) - close to 3 or leave as 6 sc depending on desired spike fullness
Spike Info :
Use rose-pink yarn for spikes. Stuff spikes very lightly so they keep a soft heartlike bump. Sew the largest spikes centered on top of the head and decreasing in size down the back, spacing evenly along the midline of the head and body. Pin carefully before sewing to get symmetrical spacing.
— Tail :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6-12 :
1 sc in each st (30)
Info :
Stuff tail lightly so it remains flexible enough to curl. To make the recognizable curled tail base, coil tail around itself on a flat surface as you sew it onto the back bottom; this creates the neat spiral seen in the photos. If adding small hearts along the tail, pin them now to test spacing.
Round 13 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Round 14 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Round 15 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Round 17 :
Fasten off leaving long tail. Attach tail to lower back; sew in a spiral if you want the coiled look. Add small hearts along the outer coil as decoration using rose-pink small hearts (see small hearts section).
— Large Heart (Dragon is holding) :
Round 1 :
5 sc in magic ring (5)
Round 3 :
(1 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (15)
Round 4 :
(2 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (20)
Round 5 :
(3 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (25)
Round 6 :
1 sc in each st (25)
Round 7 :
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (20)
Round 8 :
(2 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (15)
Round 9 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (10)
Round 10 :
Fasten off and make a second identical piece. Join two halves together by crocheting rounds around both edges with sc, leaving a small gap to stuff firmly until heart is plump, then finish joining and close. Shape with fingers so the heart sits rounded and symmetrical in the dragon's arms.
Info :
Work the heart in rose-pink. When joining halves, use continuous single crochet or whip stitch, whichever gives a smoother edge. Stuff firmly to ensure the dragon can cup the heart without it collapsing.
— Small Hearts for Tail (Make 5) :
Round 1 :
6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 3 :
1 sc in each st (12)
Round 4 :
(1 sc, 1 dec) x 4 then 4 sc (8)
Round 5 :
6 dec (3) - or fasten off at 8 stitches if you prefer a slightly puffier mini-heart
Info :
Sew small hearts along the curled tail outer edge. Use increasing sizes toward the center if you want a graduated look; the pattern above makes small, consistent heart bumps like the photo.
— Assembly & Finishing Touches :
Info :
Block and shape pieces lightly if needed — dampening cotton yarn slightly and shaping on a flat towel will set scallops and curves. Use pins to position each part before final sewing. Weave in ends as you go, but leave long tails for final joining so you can secure pieces neatly.
Info :
Attach the head to the body by matching the closed neck opening to the top body opening. Use a ladder stitch and repeatedly go through body and neck rounds to create a strong join that hides the seam. Ensure the head tilts slightly forward to achieve the cuddling pose.
Info :
Hand-embroidery: add two short nostril stitches with matching cream or a slightly darker thread, and a tiny stitch below snout for a smile. Add a soft blush to cheeks using fabric-safe pigments, applied sparingly with a cotton swab for the subtle rose flush seen in the reference.
Info :
Attach the dorsal spikes from the top of the head down the spine and onto the tail base. Sew the wings slightly behind the largest spikes so they frame the back and do not obstruct the spike line. Sew arms so the hands align naturally around the heart; test placement with heart prior to final stitches.
This lovable dragon pattern brings warmth and whimsy with every stitch — soft cream body, rosy heart spikes, and a cozy heart to hold. It’s a satisfying, creative project blending classic amigurumi techniques with charming details that make it a standout gift or nursery piece. From the scalloped wings to the tiny hearts along the tail, each section is designed for a joyful finish. 🧶💗 Keep your favorite yarn and hooks close and enjoy the process — I'll be cheering you on with every stitch!
