Small Furious Devil Dragon with Crossed Arms Amigurumi Pattern

Small Furious Devil Dragon with Crossed Arms Amigurumi Pattern

Create this small, grumpy devil dragon amigurumi with crossed arms, dramatic eyebrows, curled horns, tiny wings and a chubby belly. This pattern reproduces the sculpted head, folded arms, curled tail with spike toes, and contrasting cream belly for a compact, character-filled collectible. Works up in worsted-weight yarn to a palm-sized plush that's perfect for desks and gifts.

Materials Needed for Small Furious Devil Dragon with Crossed Arms Amigurumi Pattern

Assembly Instructions

• Attach head to body by matching the head neck rounds (8) to the body's top neck rounds (12). Pin head centered, then sew with ladder stitch picking up extra rows on body to evenly distribute the 12-to-8 mismatch until seam is smooth.
• Position arms on sides of body at body rounds 13-15 so the hands meet in front of the belly. Pin arms in the crossed position and sew through both arm bases and body with small, tight stitches to secure the crossed look.
• Attach legs to bottom of body at rounds 1-3, spacing them evenly about 6-8 stitches apart at the front to allow a flat, stable sit. Sew through the foot base and body, adding extra reinforcement stitches for durability.
• Pin horns symmetrically on top of the head around rounds 10-14; angle slightly outward. Sew through multiple head rounds to secure the base of each horn and reinforce with extra thread if needed.
• Sew wings to back on body rounds 8-10 (slightly behind the arms). Position the wing seam in the center of the wing base and use whip stitches around the wing base to create a secure, slightly cupped attachment.
• Sew tail to back center of body at lower rounds 3-6. Angle slightly to one side and reinforce with several passes of yarn to make the tail stable under light handling.
• Sew belly patch to the front of the body centered vertically between rounds 11-16 and horizontally centered. Use small stitches close to the edge for a neat finish.
• Add facial embroidery: stitch thick black eyebrows above the eyes, sew the small nose lines and mouth center using short, firm stitches. Weave in and secure all ends.
• Sew small purple spikes/claws to tail and toes. Group three small spikes on the tail tip and three on top of each foot to match the sample.
• Check all joins and weave in any remaining tails securely. Optionally add a small amount of fabric glue to the bases of safety eyes for non-child-safe decorative pieces.

Important Notes

• 💡Use stitch markers consistently at the beginning of each round to avoid counting errors and maintain proper shaping
• 💡Stuff body parts gradually as you work rather than waiting until the end, especially for narrow openings like arms and legs
• 💡For safety eyes, position and secure before stuffing head fully - they cannot be repositioned once locked in place
• 💡Maintain consistent tension throughout the project; too tight creates stiff, small pieces, too loose creates floppy, holey fabric
• 💡When sewing pieces together, use yarn slightly thinner than working yarn for neater, less visible seams
• 💡Pin all pieces in position before final sewing to ensure proper placement and symmetry
• 💡For amigurumi, work tightly enough that stuffing doesn't show through stitches
• 💡Keep a row counter or notepad to track rounds, especially in long even-stitch sections

This lovable little devil dragon is a perfect mix of attitude and charm — every detail from the furrowed eyebrow to the crossed arms adds personality. The finished amigurumi is compact, sturdy, and fun to display on a desk or gift to a friend who loves quirky characters. Enjoy the focused satisfaction of assembling the parts into this expressive creature, and show off your finished dragon with pride. 🐉🧶