Amigurumi Autumn Dragon Free Pattern

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

Amigurumi Autumn Dragon Free Pattern crochet parts — All crocheted parts before assembly

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!