Introduction
Welcome to the enchanting world of amigurumi! Today, we will create the delightful Autumn Dragon, a whimsical creature that embodies the magic of the season. This pattern is designed with intricate shaping and vibrant colors to bring your dragon to life.
Project Details
- Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate
- Time to Complete: 6 to 8 hours
- Finished Size: Approximately 14cm tall
- Focus: Asymmetrical shaping, color blocking, and miniature assembly
Materials
- 🧶 Bulky Chenille Yarn in Toffee Brown (Main Color)
- 🧶 Bulky Chenille Yarn in Cream (Secondary Color)
- 🧶 Bulky Chenille Yarn in Deep Purple (Hat)
- 🧶 Medium Weight Cotton Yarn in Orange, White, and Brown (Miniatures)
- 🧶 4.5mm Crochet Hook for the Dragon
- 🧶 2.5mm Crochet Hook for the Miniatures
- 🧶 16mm Safety Eyes
- 🧶 High-quality Polyester Fiberfill
- 🧶 Stitch markers, wide-eye darning needle, and sharp scissors
Abbreviations
- ➡️ MR: Magic Ring
- ➡️ sc: Single crochet
- ➡️ inc: Increase
- ➡️ dec: Decrease
- ➡️ BLO: Back loops only
- ➡️ FLO: Front loops only
- ➡️ hdc: Half double crochet
The Pattern
The Crown (Head)
Begin with Toffee Brown yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rounds 9-13: 48 sc (48)
Round 14: 18 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 6, 18 sc (54)
Round 15: 18 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 6, 18 sc (60)
Rounds 16-18: 60 sc (60)
Round 19: 18 sc, (dec, 2 sc) x 6, 18 sc (54)
Round 20: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
Round 21: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Round 22: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Round 23: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Round 24: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Round 25: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Round 26: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Round 27: 6 dec (6)
The Core (Body)
Using Toffee Brown yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rounds 7-10: 36 sc (36)
Round 11: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Round 12: 30 sc (30)
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Round 14: 24 sc (24)
Round 15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Round 16: 18 sc (18)
The Foundation (Front Legs x 2)
Using Toffee Brown yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rounds 3-8: 9 sc (9)
The Foundation (Back Legs x 2)
Using Toffee Brown yarn.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: 18 sc (18)
Round 5: 4 sc, 5 dec, 4 sc (13)
Rounds 6-8: 13 sc (13)
The Serpent’s End (Tail)
Using Toffee Brown yarn.
Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Round 3: 6 sc (6)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Round 5: 8 sc (8)
Round 6: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Round 7: 10 sc (10)
Round 8: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Rounds 9-15: 12 sc (12)
Round 16: Row work for spade tip. 6 sc, turn (6)
Round 17: inc, 4 sc, inc, turn (8)
Round 18: 8 sc (8)
Round 19: dec, 4 sc, dec, turn (6)
Round 20: dec, 2 sc, dec, turn (4)
The Flight (Large Wing Panels x 2)
Using Toffee Brown yarn. Work in flat rows.
Row 1: Ch 11, 10 sc starting from 2nd ch from hook, turn (10)
Rows 2-3: 10 sc, turn (10)
Row 4: dec, 6 sc, dec, turn (8)
Row 5: 8 sc, turn (8)
Row 6: dec, 4 sc, dec, turn (6)
Row 7: 6 sc, turn (6)
The Witch Hat
Using Deep Purple yarn.
Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Round 3: 6 sc (6)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Round 5: 8 sc (8)
Round 6: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Round 7: 10 sc (10)
Round 8: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Round 9: 12 inc (24)
Round 10: BLO (2 sc, inc) x 8 (32)
Round 11: (3 sc, inc) x 8 (40)
Round 12: 40 sc (40)
The Miniatures
Ghost (Make 2): Use white cotton yarn. 6 sc in MR, 6 inc (12), 3 rounds of 12 sc. 6 dec (6). Edge with tiny ruffles.
Pumpkin (Make 2): Use orange cotton yarn. 6 sc in MR, 6 inc (12), (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18), 3 rounds of 18 sc. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12), 6 dec (6).
Assembly
- Step 1: Secure the head to the body, positioning the snout forward.
- Step 2: Attach the back legs to the sides at Round 5.
- Step 3: Sew the front legs vertically between the back legs.
- Step 4: Attach the tail to the back center of the body.
- Step 5: Secure the wings to the back.
- Step 6: Place and secure the witch hat on the head.
- Step 7: Attach miniatures to the hat brim and tail tip.
Final Notes
Thank you for creating your Autumn Dragon with this pattern! Enjoy showcasing your magical creation!
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