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Product Description
This pattern is available in: English (US crochet terms)
SKILL LEVEL: EASY
Mini dragon – size 13 cm (5 in), if using sport weight yarn (Sport (12 wpi), 2: Fine).
Material: • yarn YarnArt Jeans or ALIZE cotton gold (55% cotton / 45% acrylic) • hook 2.0 mm • soft stuffing • scissors • 2 safety black eyes 6 mm • pins for sewing parts at the right spot • needle for sewing
By purchasing this pattern, you agree to the terms of use: 1. This pattern is for personal use only. 2. It is prohibited to: reproduce, copy, publish or distribute this pattern, its parts or photos in any way or form, including translations into foreign languages. 3. It is allowed to: publish photos of the finished items; sell the finished items indicating the pattern’s author: Tatiana Kucherovskaya “TANATIcrochet”
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Mini Dragon Crochet Toy Pattern by Tatiana Kucherovska
What Is Being Made
The Mini Dragon is a small amigurumi-style crocheted toy designed by Tatiana Kucherovska. This finished toy measures approximately 13 cm (5 inches) in height when worked with sport weight yarn. The design creates a charming, beginner-friendly stuffed dragon figure suitable for children or as a decorative handmade gift.
Craft and Technique
This project uses the crochet technique to construct a three-dimensional toy. The pattern employs the amigurumi method, which involves crocheting pieces in continuous rounds and then assembling them together. The toy is constructed by creating individual components—such as the body, head, limbs, and wings—which are then sewn together using a needle and thread to form the complete dragon figure.
Stitches Used
The Mini Dragon pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches appropriate for beginners:
- Single Crochet (sc) – the primary stitch used throughout the pattern for building the main structure
- Double Crochet (dc) – used for creating texture and shaping specific sections
- Chain (ch) – used for foundation and transitional elements
- Slip Stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and secure stitches
The pattern notation uses bracket instructions with repeat indicators to streamline the written directions.
Materials and Tools
The Mini Dragon pattern requires a 2.0 mm crochet hook, which is sized appropriately for sport weight yarn to achieve the compact 13 cm finished size. The yarn is worked in three coordinating colors using YarnArt Jeans
- Blue (15g of yarn)
- Gray (remaining yarn from the skein)
- Purple (remaining yarn from the skein)
The yarn composition is 55% cotton and 45% acrylic, creating a durable, washable fabric suitable for a toy. Additional materials include two 6 mm black safety eyes for facial features, soft polyester fiberfill stuffing for shaping the toy, sewing pins to position pieces before assembly, scissors, and a sewing needle for attaching the crocheted components together.
Skill Level
This pattern is rated as Easy and is ideal for beginners learning crochet fundamentals. The straightforward stitch selection and clear assembly instructions make it an excellent introductory amigurumi project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Tatiana Kucherovska |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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