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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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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small, fierce little dragon amigurumi with articulated neck and tail and sturdy wings. The design includes clear, step-by-step rounds for the nose, body, legs, wings and spikes. Youll be guided through special stitches such as front post work and small shaping techniques to give character. The finished toy measures about 28cm nose-to-tail with a wingspan of approximately 20cm.

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

The pattern uses double knitting weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook to achieve neat stitches and good shaping. All materials, abbreviations and assembly instructions are included so you can finish and display your dragon with confidence.

Why You'll Love This Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances cute charm with a touch of fierceness that makes the dragon feel alive. I enjoy the way the wings are worked in rows to give a satisfying textured ridge and the spikes add a playful silhouette. The shaping of the nose and body is simple but effective, so you get a professional-looking amigurumi without overly complex techniques. I also love how customizable it is — small color changes or embroidered eyes can create very different personalities. Making this dragon is always rewarding and makes a lovely handmade gift.

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 how this pattern lets me experiment with color — try gradient yarns to give the wings a magical fade or use a contrasting colour for the spikes to make them pop.

Want a smaller dragon? Use finer yarn and a smaller hook to create a miniature version perfect for keychains or ornaments.

For a chunkier cuddle buddy, use bulky yarn and increase your hook size to get a squishier, softer dragon with the same instructions.

I often change the eye style: safety eyes for a polished look, beads for vintage charm, or embroidered eyes for a baby-safe toy.

Add tiny accessories like a crocheted scarf, crown, or saddle to dress up your dragon for gifting or display.

If you want more poseability, include a length of bendable wire through the tail and neck before finishing to shape the posture.

Try different stitch textures on the wings — swapping some rows to hdc or dc will change the drape and look of the wing edge.

Embroider small scales or add felt underwing details to increase realism and surface interest without changing the basic construction.

I sometimes make a family of dragons in different sizes and colours; it makes a charming set for shelves or a themed nursery.

Finally, personalise each dragon with tiny name tags or embroidered initials to make them special handmade gifts that will be treasured.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working continuous rounds will make it hard to track the start of rounds; place a marker at the start of every round to keep accurate counts. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go causes lumps or uneven shape in the neck and tail; stuff gradually and shape evenly while following rounds. ✗ Pulling yarn too tightly when working front post stitches will distort the ridges on the wings; keep a consistent, relaxed tension for clean texture. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases leads to incorrect shaping of the body; count stitches at the end of each round, especially after shaping rounds. ✗ Fastening off too early on paired pieces (like nostrils) makes joining awkward; leave a long tail where instructed for sewing and finishing.

Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming, slightly fierce little dragon to guard your treasures or sit on your desk. This amigurumi pattern walks you through every part from the nose to the tail, including wings, spikes, legs, and finishing touches. Youll enjoy shaping the body and adding personality with eyes and embroidered details. Perfect as a thoughtful handmade gift or a keep-for-yourself project that shows off your crochet skills.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Fierce Little Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Approx 35g double knitting weight yarn (#3/ DK) in main colour of your choice
  • 02
    Small amount cream/beige yarn for claws (embroidery)
  • 03
    Stuffing (polyester fibrefill) for body and limbs
  • 04
    1 pair 7.5 mm safety eyes or beads of a similar size for eyes (or yarn to embroider eyes)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.5mm (US E)
  • 02
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving in ends
  • 03
    Scissors
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    Stitch markers
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    Polyester stuffing
  • 06
    Safety eyes 7.5mm (2 pieces) or beads
  • 07
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Start at the dragon's nose :

Info :

Start at the dragon's nose:

Nostrils (make 2) :

Ch2, work 8 sc into 1st ch, join round with a ss into the first sc - 8 st. FO one of them leaving a length of yarn. 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 (make 2) :

Info :

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

— Front Legs (make 2) :

Info :

Stuff as you go along.

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

— Spikes on back :

Item :

Small - ch 3, sc into 2nd ch from hook, hdc into 3rd ch from hook, ch1. 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. 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 (make 2) :

Item :

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. 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 (make 2) :

Item :

Ch 6, turn. 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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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

Info :

Sew the legs on in the positions shown. 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!

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Pattern copyright Lucy Collin 2011. All rights reserved. This is a free pattern of my design so share as you like, but do not sell it. If you sell products made from this pattern, please credit Lucy Collin/LucyRavenscar as the designer.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the spikes along the back from just behind the ears to the tip of the tail, aligning them in the exact middle of the back to ensure symmetry.
  • Position and sew the wings on either side of the spikes with the front edge approximately level with the front legs and the ridged side as the underside of the wing.
  • Attach the legs to the bottom of the body in the positions shown in the photos, spacing them evenly for balance and stability.
  • Sew the ears onto the head above the eyes, stitching over the last chain several times to form a brow bone shape, then weave in all ends.
  • If using safety eyes fit them between rounds 8 and 9 on either side of the head before closing the front of the head, or embroider/attach beads for eyes as an alternative.

Important Notes

  • 💡This dragon is worked mostly in continuous rounds; use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round to avoid confusion.
  • 💡Do not join rounds unless instructed; use a small piece of different coloured yarn under the starting stitch as an optional marker.
  • 💡Stuff the body as you go but not too tightly so that the neck and tail can bend naturally and retain shape.

This Fierce Little Dragon pattern is a delightful mix of character and charm, perfect for gifting or keeping. 🧶🧵 Follow the clear, step-by-step rounds to craft a dragon with personality and poise. ✨ Happy crocheting and enjoy bringing your little guardian to life! 🐉

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 28 cm (11") from nose to tip of tail with a wingspan of about 20 cm (8") when using the recommended yarn and 3.5mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size will change; choose an appropriate hook size for your yarn and expect changes in texture and proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, decreases, and front post stitches will be helpful for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience, finishing details, and assembly time.