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Plush Backpack Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Plush Backpack 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 Plush Backpack Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you to crochet a plush backpack shaped like a friendly dragon, worked mostly in continuous rounds and some rows for details. It includes full instructions for the flap, backpack body, straps, handle, cord and all dragon parts like head, ears, spikes and legs. The design uses super bulky velvet yarn for a soft, plush texture and a quick finish.

Plush Backpack Dragon Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear rounds and row instructions are provided for each piece, with counts and shaping details. Photos in the pattern illustrate assembly and finishing to help you place pieces accurately.

Why You'll Love This Plush Backpack Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a functional backpack into a charming handmade companion that children adore. I enjoy the soft, plush texture achieved with velvet yarn — it makes the dragon irresistibly cuddly. The construction is clever: the dragon head becomes the backpack flap for a surprising and delightful touch. Sewing the small parts together and seeing the dragon come to life is very rewarding and fun.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing the color palette to create completely different characters; pastel tones create a gentle baby dragon while bright colors make a playful, bold friend.

I often adjust the size by using a different yarn weight and corresponding hook; swap to bulky yarn for a chunkier version or DK yarn for a smaller, cuter backpack.

I add embroidery details like freckles, eyebrows or a tiny mouth to vary facial expressions and personalities of each dragon I make.

Try adding felt or safety-eye covers to change the expression — felt eyelids or embroidered lashes give a sleepy look.

Make the backpack more decorative by crocheting a border around the flap in a contrast color or adding a crocheted flower or star as an accent.

For a functional twist, use a sturdier button or add a small zip closure inside the flap for extra security when used by older children.

I sometimes convert the straps into adjustable buckles by sewing on small buckles or tying knots to change the length easily.

To make the dragon posable, I add a short piece of craft wire inside each leg before stuffing so the limbs hold a pose.

If you want a keychain version, reduce the hook and yarn size, make a mini dragon head only, and attach a keyring loop instead of full straps.

I also enjoy making matching accessories like a tiny hat or a scarf for the dragon that can be crocheted separately and sewn or tied on for seasonal variations.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker at the start of rounds makes it easy to lose track of round starts; place a marker or a contrasting thread at the beginning of each round. ✗ Forgetting to change color and secure yarn ends can create loose stitches and visible tails; weave in or crochet over the yarn ends when changing color to lock them in place. ✗ Understuffing pieces leads to limp shapes that do not hold form; stuff gradually and firmly to the recommended shape, especially the head and lower leg pieces. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases results in incorrect shaping; count stitches at the end of each round and correct mistakes immediately.

Plush Backpack Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly plush backpack dragon that doubles as a tiny toy and a cute accessory. This pattern uses super bulky velvet yarn for a soft, plush finish and includes step-by-step instructions for every piece. You will create the flap, backpack body, straps, handle, cord and a charming dragon with head, ears, legs and spikes. Perfect as a handmade gift or a special keepsake for a child.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Plush Backpack Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super Bulky / Super Chunky / 14ply velvet yarn HIMALAYA DOLPHIN BABY - 2 skeins of the main color
  • 02
    Complementary color (dark blue) - approximately 1/4 of a skein for details and trims

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.75 mm (Clover)
  • 02
    Sewing needle
  • 03
    Wooden button
  • 04
    Safety eyes 15 mm
  • 05
    Stuffing toy material (polyester fiberfill)
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces

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— General :

Info :

Tip: If plush yarn is crumble, use cotton thread matching color to sew on pieces.

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Recommended materials and tools: Super Bulky/Super Chunky/14ply velvet yarn HIMALAYA DOLPHIN BABY - 2 skeins of the main color, 1/4 of complementary color. Sewing needle. Hook size 3.75 mm by Clover. Wooden button. Safety eyes 15 mm. Stuffing toy material.

Info :

Note: — Work in continuous rounds, in rows and in a spiral. — The size of the backpack - 21 cm wide (8.2 "), 24 cm high (9.4 "). — At the beginning of the round, use a marker or thread of a different color so that you can see where the beginning of the round is.

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Abbreviations: ch - chain. MR - magic ring. sc - single crochet. inc - increase. dec - decrease. sl st - slip stitch. BLO - back loops only. t-ch - turning chain. (...) * n - repeat instruction in brackets N times. (...) - number of loops in a row / round.

— FLAP :

Info :

Crochet with blue yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 5 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook. Do not pull the ring. Turn. (5)

Round 2 :

t-ch, 1 sc, inc * 4, turn (9)

Round 3 :

t-ch, (sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (13)

Round 4 :

t-ch, (2 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (17)

Round 5 :

t-ch, (3 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (21)

Round 6 :

t-ch, (4 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (25)

Round 7 :

t-ch, (5 sc, inc) * 4, 1 sc, turn (29)

Round 8 :

t-ch, (7 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc, turn (32)

Round 9 :

t-ch, (8 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc (35)

Round 10 :

t-ch, (9 sc, inc) * 3, 5 sc (38)

Info :

Do not turn. Work along the top of the flap.

Round 11 :

t-ch, 21 sc, turn (21)

Round 12-18 :

t-ch, 21 sc, turn (6 rows)

Round 19 :

t-ch, 21 sc (21). Do not turn.

Info :

Change color to dark blue. Cut the blue yarn. Then work in rounds. Crochet the yarn ends after color changing into stitches of the next row.

Round 20 :

t-ch, 26 sc, 3 ch, skip 3 stitches, 25 sc, turn (54)

Round 21 :

t-ch, 53 reverse sc (53), sl st

— BACKPACK :

Info :

Crochet with blue yarn. Ch20. Start on the second chain from the hook:

Round 1 :

18 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 17 sc, inc, inc into t-ch (42)

Info :

Place a marker.

Round 2 :

inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 2, inc, 17 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 2 (48)

Round 3 :

inc, 1 sc, inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 4, inc, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 3 (58)

Round 4 :

inc, 1 sc, inc, 16 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 3, inc, 18 sc, (inc, 3 sc) * 2 (66)

Round 5 :

inc, 3 sc, inc, 18 sc, (inc, 4 sc) * 3, inc, 17 sc (inc, 4 sc) * 2 (74)

Round 6 :

74 sc (74)

Round 7 :

BLO 74 sc (74)

Round 8-16 :

74 sc (9 rounds)

Round 17 :

32 sc, dec, 35 sc, dec, 3 sc (72)

Round 18-36 :

72 sc (19 rounds)

Info :

Join the flap in the next round

Round 37 :

1 sc, 23 sc with the flap, 48 sc (72), sl st.

— STRAPS :

Info :

Crochet with dark blue yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

ch71, start from the second chain on the hook: 70 sc, turn (70)

Round 2-4 :

t-ch, 70 sc (3 rows)

Info :

You can make the straps longer or shorter. Make more or less chains. My straps are 50 cm long.

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Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. Sew the straps at the bottom of the backpack between rounds 7 and 11, at the top of the backpack between rounds 32 and 36. Distance between straps 12 sc.

— HANDLE :

Info :

Crochet with dark blue yarn. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

ch21, start from the second chain on the hook: 20 sc, turn (20)

Round 2-3 :

t-ch, 20 sc (20 rows)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the end for sewing pieces. Sew on the handle.

— CORD :

Info :

Crochet with dark blue yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch150. Step back at the top of the backpack 2 rounds and stretch the cord between the stitches, after folding the backpack, as shown in the photo.

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Make knots at the ends.

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Sew a button between rounds 23 and 27.

— DRAGON :

— HEAD :

Info :

Crochet with blue yarn.

Round 1 :

ch6, start in the second chain from the hook: inc, 3 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 3 sc, inc (13)

Round 2 :

1 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc (17)

Round 3 :

2 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, inc (23)

Round 4-5 :

23 sc (2 rounds)

Round 6 :

3 sc, 5 inc, 15 sc (28)

Round 7 :

3 sc, (1 sc, inc) * 5, 15 sc (33)

Round 8 :

(10 sc, inc) * 3 (36)

Round 9 :

(5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)

Round 10-13 :

42 sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8. Distance between eyes 10 sc.

Round 14 :

(5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)

Round 15 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) * 5, 2 sc (30)

Round 16 :

(3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)

Info :

Stuff the head. Leave the end for sewing pieces.

— SPIKES (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with dark blue yarn.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 4 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (4)

Round 2 :

(inc, 1 sc) *2 (6)

Round 3 :

6 sc (6), sl st.

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail to sew pieces.

— EARS (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with blue yarn.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12), sl st

Info :

Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail to sew pieces. Fold the ear in half and sew the edges, giving it the shape as per the photo.

— FORELEGS (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet with dark blue yarn.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Info :

Change color to blue. Cut the dark blue yarn.

Round 4 :

BLO 18 sc (18)

Round 5-7 :

18 sc (3 rounds)

Round 8 :

(4 sc, dec) *3 (15)

Round 9 :

15 sc (15)

Round 10 :

(3 sc, dec) * 3 (12)

Round 11-12 :

12 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Stuff the lower foreleg. Fold it in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides. Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail to sew pieces.

— HIND LEGS (make 2) :

Info :

Begin to crochet with dark blue yarn.

Round 1 :

ch2, crochet 6 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, 1 sc (24)

Info :

Change color to blue. Cut the dark blue yarn.

Round 5 :

BLO 24 sc (24)

Round 6-7 :

24 (2 rounds)

Round 8 :

6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (18)

Round 9 :

6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15)

Round 10 :

15 sc (15)

Round 11 :

(3 sc, dec) * 3 (12)

Round 12-14 :

12 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Crochet 3 extra sc. Stuff the lower leg. Fold it in half and crochet 5 sc through both sides. Cut the yarn. Leave the yarn tail to sew pieces.

— ASSEMBLY :

Item Name (P1) :

1. Fix with pins and sew on the spikes.

Item Name (P2) :

2. Sew the ears between rounds 12 and 15 of the head at a distance of 13 sc.

Item Name (P3) :

3. Embroider nostrils and lashes with dark blue chenille thread.

Item Name (P4) :

4. Sew the head to the flap of the backpack.

Item Name (P5) :

5. Sew on the hind legs between rounds 8 and 11.

Item Name (P6) :

6. Sew forelegs between rounds 22 and 27.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fix with pins and sew on the spikes.
  • Sew the ears between rounds 12 and 15 of the head at a distance of 13 sc.
  • Embroider nostrils and lashes with dark blue chenille thread.
  • Sew the head to the flap of the backpack.
  • Sew on the hind legs between rounds 8 and 11.
  • Sew forelegs between rounds 22 and 27.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds, in rows and in a spiral for smooth shaping and minimal seams.
  • 💡Use a marker or different-color thread at the beginning of each round so you can see where the round starts.
  • 💡Stuff parts firmly but evenly; overstuffing can distort shapes while under stuffing makes pieces floppy.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to check positioning and symmetry, especially the head, legs and straps.

This handmade Plush Backpack Dragon makes a dreamy gift for kids and a delightful handmade keepsake. It combines a soft velvet texture with a playful dragon design and functional backpack construction. Make one for a child, a friend, or for your own cozy collection. 🧶🐉✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished backpack measures approximately 21 cm wide and 24 cm high when using the recommended super bulky velvet yarn and a 3.75 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size and texture; choose an appropriate hook and expect variations in measurements and stitch counts.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic crochet stitches, working in rounds and simple shaping techniques are required.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary by experience, yarn handling, and assembly.