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Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Whimsical Buddy

Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small, fierce little dragon amigurumi with bendable neck and tail, ridged wings and a row of spikes. The dragon is made mostly in continuous rounds with wings worked in rows, producing a sturdy, slightly flattened wing shape. It uses common amigurumi techniques and includes step-by-step rounds and row instructions so you can follow along with confidence.

Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for using leftover DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook, this design includes simple special stitches to create textured ridges on the wings and spine. The finished dragon measures approximately 28cm from nose to tail.

Why You'll Love This Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic amigurumi shaping with playful details like spikes and ridged wings that really bring the character to life. I enjoy how easy it is to customize colors and adjust the number of spikes for different tail lengths. As a designer I made the wings stiffer so they hold shape and look more dragon-like, which made me smile when I first finished a sample. I also love that the neck and tail remain flexible, giving each dragon its own personality when posed.

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

Switch Things Up

I love to change the look of this dragon by swapping colours; try a gradient body with a contrasting spine for extra drama.

If you want a chunkier dragon use aran weight yarn and a larger hook for a cuddly, bigger version.

For a tiny keychain version, use a finer yarn and smaller hook to scale the pattern down.

Try embroidering different eye shapes to alter the expression — wide eyes make a friendly dragon, slitted pupils a fiercer look.

Add wire inside the wings or tail to make them poseable and keep dramatic displays for shelves or desks.

Change the number or size of spikes to match different tail lengths and create long-serpentine or stubby-tailed variants.

Customise claws by using a small amount of contrasting yarn or felt glued in place for a different texture.

Make a whole family of dragons in complementary colours for a charming display or gifts.

I often add little accessories like tiny scarves or crowns made from leftover yarn to personalise each dragon for its new owner.

Experiment with different stitch tensions for subtle shape changes — tighter tension gives a firm stuffed toy while looser tension offers a softer, more flexible creature.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker at the start of rounds can lead to miscounted stitches and uneven shaping; always place a marker at the first stitch of each round and move it as you go. ✗ Overstuffing the head and body makes it stiff and prevents the neck and tail from bending naturally; stuff gradually, adding small amounts and shaping as you work to keep flexibility. ✗ Forgetting to fit safety eyes between the correct rounds can misplace facial features; place eyes between rounds 8 and 9 as instructed or embroider after checking placement on the head. ✗ Not finishing off or leaving too short yarn tails when fastening off can make assembly difficult; leave generous lengths for sewing wings, spikes and legs and weave in ends as you attach parts.

Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Make a small, characterful dragon that doubles as a guardian or a whimsical desk companion. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting a bendable neck and tail, ridged wings, and decorative spikes. With clear rounds and row instructions, you can customize colors and details to make a dragon that is uniquely yours.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Double knitting (DK) weight yarn, approximately 35g main colour (sample shown in purple)
  • 02
    Small amount cream/beige yarn for sewing claws
  • 03
    Small amount contrasting yarn for embroidered eye details (optional)
  • 04
    Polyester stuffing (as required to fill body, head, legs and tail)
  • 05
    1 pair 7.5 mm safety eyes or beads of similar size (or small amounts of yarn to embroider eyes)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm (US E)
  • 02
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Pins for assembly (optional)
  • 06
    Safety eyes 7.5 mm (pair) or beads
  • 07
    Polyester stuffing

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— Nose :

Info :

Start at the dragon's nose:

Item Name (Nostrils) :

Nostrils (make 2): Ch2, work 8 sc into 1st ch, join round with a ss into the first sc - 8 st.

Info :

FO one of them leaving a length of yarn.

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Do not FO the second nostril. To join them together sc into the 1st stitch after the ss on the first nostril, sc into next 7 st. Sc into the 1st stitch after the ss on the second nostril, sc into next 7 st. You now have the start of the nose with 16 st. Use the length of yarn to sew up the gap between the two parts.

— Body :

Round 1 :

Sc in each st around - 16 st.

Round 2 :

[Sc2tog, sc in next 6 st] 2 times - 14 st.

Round 3 :

Sc in each st around - 14 st.

Round 4 :

[Sc2tog, sc in next 5 st] 2 times - 12 st.

Round 5 - 6 :

(2 rounds) Sc in each st around - 12 st.

Round 7 :

Sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st - 14 st.

Round 8 - 10 :

(3 rounds) Sc in each st around - 14 st.

Info :

If using safety eyes, fit now between round 8 and 9 on either side of the head.

Round 11 :

Sc in next 6 st, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 3 st - 12 st.

Round 12 :

Sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 4 st, sc2tog, sc in next 3 st - 10 st.

Round 13 - 17 :

(5 rounds) Sc in each st around - 10 st.

Round 18 :

[2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st] 2 times - 12 st.

Round 19 - 20 :

(2 rounds) Sc in each st around - 12 st.

Round 21 :

Sc in next 3 st, [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in next 3 st - 15 st.

Round 22 :

Sc in next 3 st, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st] 3 times, sc in next 3 st - 18 st.

Round 23 :

Sc in each st around - 18 st.

Round 24 :

[2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st] 6 times - 24 st.

Round 25 - 26 :

(2 rounds) Sc in each st around - 24 st.

Round 27 :

[2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 st] 4 times - 28 st.

Round 28 - 31 :

(4 rounds) Sc in each st around - 28 st.

Round 32 :

[Sc2tog, sc in next 5 st] 4 times - 24 st.

Round 33 :

Sc in each st around - 24 st.

Round 34 :

[Sc2tog, sc in next 4 st] 4 times - 20 st.

Round 35 :

Sc in each st around - 20 st.

Round 36 :

[Sc2tog, sc in next 3 st] 4 times - 16 st.

Round 37 :

Sc in each st around - 16 st.

Round 38 :

[Sc2tog, sc in next 6 st] 2 times - 14 st.

Round 39 :

Sc in each st around - 14 st.

Round 40 :

[Sc2tog, sc in next 5 st] 2 times - 12 st.

Round 41 - 50 :

(10 rounds) Sc in each st around - 12 st.

Round 51 :

Sc2tog, sc in next 10 st - 11 st.

Round 52 - 53 :

(2 rounds) Sc in each st around - 11 st.

Round 54 :

Sc2tog, sc in next 9 st - 10 st.

Round 55 - 56 :

(2 rounds) Sc in each st around - 10 st.

Round 57 :

Sc2tog, sc in next 8 st - 9 st.

Round 58 - 59 :

(2 rounds) Sc in each st around - 9 st.

Round 60 :

Sc2tog, sc in next 7 st - 8 st.

Round 61 - 63 :

(3 rounds) Sc in each st around - 8 st.

Round 64 :

Sc2tog, sc in next 6 st - 7 st.

Round 65 - 73 :

(9 rounds) Sc in each st around - 7 st.

Round 74 :

Sc2tog, sc in next 5 st - 6 st.

Round 75 - 76 :

(2 rounds) Sc in each st around - 6 st.

Info :

FO, finish stuffing and sew up end of tail.

— Back Legs :

Info :

Back Legs (make 2): Stuff as you go along.

Round 1 :

Ch 2, work 6 sc into 1st ch - 6 st.

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around - 12 st.

Round 3 - 5 :

(3 rounds) Sc in each st around - 12 st.

Round 6 :

Sc in next 6 st, [sc2tog] 3 times - 9 st.

Round 7 - 8 :

(2 rounds) Sc in each st around - 9 st.

Round 9 :

Sc in next 6 st, [2 sc in next st] 3 times - 12 st.

Round 10 :

[2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 6 times - 18 st.

Round 11 - 12 :

(2 rounds) Sc in each st around - 18 st.

Round 13 :

Sc in next 3 st, [sc2tog] 2 times, sc in next 5 st, [sc2tog] 2 times, sc in next 2 st - 14 st.

Round 14 :

Sc in next 2 st, [sc2tog] 2 times, sc in next 3 st, [sc2tog] 2 times, sc in next st - 10 st.

Round 15 :

[Sc2tog] 5 times - 5 st.

Info :

FO, leaving a length of yarn.

Info :

Finish stuffing, then use cream/beige yarn to sew claws. Sew up top of leg.

— Front Legs :

Info :

Front Legs (make 2): Stuff as you go along.

Round 1 :

Round 1 :

Ch 2, work 5 sc into 1st ch - 5 st.

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around - 10 st.

Round 3 - 5 :

(3 rounds) Sc in each st around - 10 st.

Round 6 :

Sc in next 6 st, [sc2tog] 2 times - 8 st.

Round 7 - 12 :

(6 rounds) Sc in each st around - 8 st.

Round 13 :

[Sc2tog, sc in next 2 st] 2 times - 6 st.

Info :

FO, leaving a length of yarn.

Info :

Finish stuffing, then use cream/beige yarn to sew claws. Sew up top of leg.

— Spikes on back :

Info :

Spikes on back: Small - ch 3, sc into 2nd ch from hook, hdc into 3rd ch from hook, ch1.

Info :

Large - ch 3, sc into 2nd ch from hook, YOH, hook into next ch, YOH and pull through st, YOH, pull through 2 loops, YOH, into same st, YOH and pull through st, YOH and through all loops on hook, ch1.

Info :

You make the spikes continuously.

Info :

Work 3 small, 10 large, 3 small, ch 2, sc into 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, FO. Leave a length of yarn to sew to the body. Depending on the length of your dragon you may need to adjust the number of spikes you make to fit along your dragon's back from behind the eyes to the tip of the tail.

— Wings :

Info :

Wings (make 2): Ch 20.

Row 1 :

Miss 1st ch, sc in next 7 ch, hdc in next 6 ch, dc in next 6 ch, ch 2, turn.

Row 2 :

Fpdc in next 6 st, fphdc in next 6 st, fpsc in next 7 st, ch 1, turn.

Row 3 :

Fpsc in next 7 st, hdc in next 6 st, dc in next 6 st, ch 3, turn.

Row 4 :

Miss 1st ch, ss in next ch, sc in next ch (to make claws), fpdc in next 6 st, fphdc in next 6 st, fpsc in next 7 st, ch 1, turn.

Row 5 :

Fpsc in next 7 st, hdc in next 6 st, dc in next 6 st, ch 2, turn.

Row 6 :

Fpdc in next 6 st, fphdc in next 6 st, fpsc in next 7 st, ch 1, turn.

Row 7 :

Fpsc in next 7 st, hdc in next 6 st, dc in next 6 st, ch 3, turn.

Row 8 :

Miss 1st ch, ss in next ch, sc in next ch, fpdc in next 6 st, fphdc in next 6 st, fpsc in next 7 st, ch 1, turn.

Row 9 :

Fpsc in next 7 st, hdc in next 6 st, dc in next 6 st, ch 2, turn.

Row 10 :

Fpdc in next 6 st, fphdc in next 6 st, fpsc in next 7 st, ch 1, turn.

Row 11 :

Fpsc in next 7 st, hdc in next 6 st, dc in next 6 st, ch 3, turn.

Row 12 :

Miss 1st ch, ss in next ch, sc in next ch, fpdc in next 6 st, fphdc in next 6 st, fpsc in next 7 st.

Info :

Sc into every other row along the base of the wing - 6 st.

Info :

Ss along the back of the original ch (19 st) until you get to the tip of the wing. Make claw - ch 3, turn, miss 1st ch, ss in next ch, sc in next ch. FO leaving a good length of yarn. Use this to secure the last claw to the rest of the wing, then take yarn through wing to its base, ready to sew onto body. Weave in ends.

— Ears :

Item Name (Ears) :

Ears (make 2): Ch 6, turn.

Info :

Skip 1st st, sc, dc, sc, ss. Leave the last ch and ss into the back of the previous 4 st. FO, leaving a length of yarn.

— Completing your dragon :

Info :

Sew the spikes along the back from just behind the ears to the tip of the tail. Take your time to make sure they are straight and in the exact middle of the back. This will be helpful when you try to position the wings and the legs.

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If you haven't used safety eyes, embroider eyes or sew on beads for eyes. Embroider a roughly diamond shape in a contrasting colour, then use black for the pupils so they look a bit like cat's eyes.

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Sew the ears onto head above eyes, going over the last chain several times to create the brow bone shape. Weave in any ends.

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Sew the legs on in the positions shown.

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Sew on the wings a little distance from either side of the spikes with the front edge about level with the front legs. The ridged side should be the underside of the wings.

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Your fierce little dragon is all finished now!

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the spikes along the middle of the back from just behind the ears to the tip of the tail, spacing them evenly and using a long yarn tail to secure each spike.
  • Position and sew the ears onto the head above the eyes, passing the needle over the last chain several times to form a brow bone shape, then weave in ends.
  • Attach the wings to each side of the body a little distance from the spikes, aligning the front edge of the wing roughly with the front legs and ensuring the ridged side is the underside.
  • Sew the legs onto the underside of the body in the positions shown in photos, spacing front and back legs to keep the dragon balanced and stable.
  • If you did not use safety eyes, embroider a small diamond shape for the eye and add a black pupil; use beads or embroidery securely so they are child-safe if needed.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work the dragon mostly in continuous rounds and use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round unless otherwise instructed.
  • 💡Stuff the body as you go, not too tightly, so the neck and tail remain flexible for posing.
  • 💡Leave generous yarn tails when fastening off for parts you will sew; this makes assembly easier and stronger.

This little dragon is designed to guard your desk and delight your heart with its tiny spikes and ridged wings. Handcrafted with DK yarn, it is quick to make and endlessly customizable. Finish one today and give it a name—your tiny guardian awaits! 🐲✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 28 cm/11 inches from nose to tip of tail and about 20 cm/8 inches wingspan when using DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but it will affect the final size and density; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and adjust stuffing amount accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; familiarity with continuous rounds, simple decreases, front post stitches and reading round-by-round instructions is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, customization and assembly time.