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Crochet Beautiful Dragon

Crocheting a beautiful dragon can be such a magical and rewarding experience! Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, creating a dragon amigurumi allows you to unleash your creativity and bring a touch of whimsy to your crafting. From choosing the perfect yarn colors to adding intricate details like scales and wings, each step in the process is filled with joy and excitement. As you crochet, envision the dragon coming to life in your hands, promising to be a unique and treasured creation. So, grab your crochet hook, gather your yarn, and let your imagination soar as you embark on this enchanting crocheting journey. Get ready to unleash the magic of creating your very own crochet beautiful dragon!

You will need:
green yarn, white yarn, orange yarn in worsted weight
stuffing (polyfill or wool)
safety eyes
crochet hook (size A recommended but any hook up to size G will work)
tapestry needle
*optional = long doll needle, stuffing fork 
Key:
Ch = chain
INC = 2 sc into one stitch
#INC = do # increases in a row
DEC = invisible decrease turns the next 2 sts into one st
# or sc# = separate sc stitches (no increasing or decreasing)
slst = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a stitch, yarn over and pull thru all stitches on hook)
dc = double crochet (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a stitch, yarn over, pull thru two stitches on hook, yarn over, pull thru remaining stitches)

Begin here:

R1 With green yarn magic circle with 6 stitches into the loop.
R2 INC around. (12)
R3 (1, INC) around (18)
R4 1, INC, 2, INC, 3, INC, 2, INC, 3, INC, 2 (23)
R5 INC, 4, INC, 3, INC, 4, INC, 3, INC, 4 (28)
R6 3, INC, 6, INC, 6, INC, 6, INC, 3 (32)
R7 5, INC, 9, INC, 9, INC, 6 (35)
R8 3, INC, 10, INC, 11, INC, 8 (38)
R9 12, INC, 25 (39)
R10 INC, 38 (40)
R11 sc around
R12 sc around
R13 sc around
R14 sc around
R15 38, DEC (39)
R16 25, DEC, 12 (38)
R17 8, DEC, 11, DEC, 10, DEC, 3 (35) (insert eyes between R11/12, ten sts apart)
R18 6, DEC, 9, DEC, 9, DEC, 5 (32)
R19 3, DEC, 6, DEC, 6, DEC, 6, DEC, 3 (28) (FILL WITH STUFFING)
R20 4, DEC, 3, DEC, 4, DEC, 3, DEC, 4, DEC (23)
R21 2, DEC, 3, DEC, 2, DEC, 3, DEC, 2, DEC, 1 (18)
R22 (DEC, 1) repeat around (12)

R23 (DEC, 1) repeat around. Fasten off. Weave loose end through each stitch in the opening. Fill completely with stuffing. Pull tightly to close. Sew in your end.

Spikes (make 3 in orange):
R1 Magic circle with 4 stitches in the loop (4)
R2 (1, INC) twice around (6)
R3 (2, INC) twice around (8)
R4 (3, INC) twice around (10)
R5 (4, INC) twice around (12). Finish off leaving tail for sewing. Make 2 more!

Squish each spike flat and sew bottom edge shut. Using the same tail, sew each spike onto the head starting between the eyes.

Horns (make 2 in white):
R1 Magic circle with 4 stitches (4)
R2 INC, 3 (5)
R3-4 sc around (5). In the example, the horns are attached in line with the eyes between rounds 17/18.
Ears (make 2 in green):
R1 chain 6 and turn.
R2 Sc in 2nd chain and across (5)
R3 Ch 1, INC, 3, INC (7)
R4 Ch 1, INC, 5, INC (9)
R5 Ch1, sc, (hdc, dc, hdc) in nx sc, slst, slst, (hdc, dc, hdc) in nx sc, slst, slst, (hdc, dc, hdc) in nx sc, sc. Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. In the example, the ears are attached between rounds 17/18 below the level of the horns.

Embroider little nostrils in the shape of an “x” with white yarn.

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