LANGUAGE: English

ABOUT THIS PATTERN
The pattern is written using USA terminology.

This pattern is easy to follow with step-by-step instructions (47 pages with detailed instructions, tips, and photos illustrating the process)

SKILL LEVEL: Experienced
Text + Pictures + Videos

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Crochet in rounds
Single crochet
Increasing
Decreasing
Slip stitch
Basic sewing

FINISHED SIZE:
Approx. 7 cm tall and 10.5 cm long if made using the materials stated in the pattern.
Use thicker yarn to make the dragon bigger.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS
US12 (0.75 mm) steel crochet hook
woolen embroidery thread (10 g). I used 5 different colors, but you can make the dragon using one or 2 colors. See the page with “Projects for inspiration” below. You can use any smooth or chenille yarn or thread.
2 toy eyes, 2 mm in diameter (the size of the eyes depends on the size of your toy), or you can crochet eyes and embroider pupils (instructions are given in the pattern).
0.3-mm nichrome wire or 0.6-mm copper wire (40 cm). The length of the wire for the frame is for the 7 cm tall and 10.5 cm long toy. You can make the toy without the wireframe, but the neck is long, and the head might end up hanging.
fabric medical plaster to fix the wire frame.
white modeling clay to make the eye whites.
wadding polyester
PVA Glue to fix the toes, fingers, and crest.
A thread to embroider the mouth.
Sewing needle and tapestry needle.
Scissors.