A charming little green dragon, ready for the holidays with its festive Santa hat and scarf! This adorable amigurumi pattern will guide you through creating your very own miniature mythical companion. Perfect for decorating, gifting, or simply bringing a touch of whimsy to your holiday season, this project is designed for both enjoyment and delightful results.
Unleash Your Inner Dragon-Lover This Holiday Season
There’s something truly magical about a handmade gift, especially one as enchanting as this festive dragon. Crafting this amigurumi allows you to pour love and creativity into a unique piece, making it a cherished present or a beloved addition to your own collection. Imagine the smiles it will bring! This pattern empowers you to create holiday magic, stitch by stitch.
Crochet Pattern: Sparkle & Stitch: A Festive Christmas Dragon Amigurumi Pattern
Materials
- DK or Worsted weight yarn in Green (main color)
- DK or Worsted weight yarn in Beige (for belly, snout, horns)
- DK or Worsted weight yarn in Red (for hat, scarf)
- DK or Worsted weight yarn in White (for hat trim, pompom, scarf tassels)
- 2.5mm or 3.0mm Crochet Hook (or size appropriate for your yarn)
- 6mm or 8mm Black Safety Eyes
- Polyester Fiberfill for stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- FO: Fasten Off
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- R: Round/Row
Instructions
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of your rounds.
Head (Green yarn)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- R7-R12: 36 sc (6 rounds)
- Place safety eyes between R9 and R10, approximately 8-9 stitches apart.
- R13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Stuff head firmly with fiberfill.
- R16: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- R17: (dec) x 6 (6)
- FO, weave in remaining tail.
Body (Green yarn)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- R6-R10: 30 sc (5 rounds)
- R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- R12-R13: 24 sc (2 rounds)
- R14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- R15-R16: 18 sc (2 rounds)
- Start stuffing the body.
- R17: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- R18-R20: 12 sc (3 rounds for tail base)
- Continue stuffing as you go.
- R21: (dec) x 6 (6)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing the body to the head and closing the tail end.
Snout (Beige yarn)
- Ch 5.
- R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain: 3 sc, 2 sc in last st (10)
- R2: Inc, 2 sc, (inc) x 3, 2 sc, (inc) x 2 (16)
- R3: 16 sc
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Belly Patch (Beige yarn)
- Ch 6.
- R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain: 4 sc, 2 sc in last st (12)
- R2: Inc, 3 sc, (inc) x 3, 3 sc, (inc) x 2 (18)
- R3: 18 sc.
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Horns (Beige yarn, make 2)
- R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
- R2: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
- R3: 6 sc
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Ears (Green yarn, make 2)
- R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
- R2: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
- R3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
- Fold flat and sc across the opening to close (4 sc).
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Wings (Green yarn, make 2)
- Ch 6.
- R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc (5)
- R2: Ch 1, turn, inc, 3 sc, inc (7)
- R3: Ch 1, turn, 7 sc (7)
- R4: Ch 1, turn, inc, 5 sc, inc (9)
- R5: Ch 1, turn, 9 sc (9)
- R6: Ch 1, turn, dec, 5 sc, dec (7)
- R7: Ch 1, turn, 7 sc (7)
- R8: Ch 1, turn, dec, 3 sc, dec (5)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Spikes (Green yarn, make 5-7 depending on desired coverage)
- R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
- R2: (sc, dec) x 2 (2)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Green yarn, make 2)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2-R4: 6 sc (3 rounds)
- Stuff lightly.
- R5: (dec) x 3 (3)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close the opening.
Legs (Green yarn, make 2)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: (inc) x 6 (12)
- R3-R4: 12 sc (2 rounds)
- Stuff lightly.
- R5: (dec) x 6 (6)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close the opening.
Santa Hat (Red and White yarn)
Hat Cone (Red yarn)
- R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
- R2: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
- R3: 6 sc (6)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
- R5: 8 sc (8)
- R6: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
- R7: 10 sc (10)
- R8: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
- R9: 12 sc (12)
- R10: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- R11: 18 sc (18)
- R12: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- FO, weave in ends.
Hat Trim (White yarn)
- Attach white yarn to the base of the hat cone.
- R1: Sc in each st around (24)
- FO. Weave in ends.
Pompom (White yarn)
- Make a small pompom using white yarn, or crochet a small ball:
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: (dec) x 3 (3)
- FO, gather stitches. Attach to the very top of the red hat cone.
Scarf (Red and White yarn)
Scarf Base (Red yarn)
- Ch 35 (or desired length to fit your dragon).
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (34)
- Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (34)
- FO. Weave in ends.
Scarf Tassels (White yarn)
- Cut several 4-inch pieces of white yarn. Attach 2-3 strands to each end of the scarf, knotting them securely to create fringe. Trim to even length.
Assembly
- 1. Head & Body: Sew the head to the body securely.
- 2. Snout: Sew the lightly stuffed snout to the front of the head, centered below the eyes.
- 3. Belly Patch: Sew the beige belly patch onto the front of the body.
- 4. Horns: Sew the two horns to the top of the head, slightly behind the eyes.
- 5. Ears: Sew the ears to the sides of the head, behind the horns.
- 6. Wings: Sew the wings to the upper back of the body, slightly angled.
- 7. Spikes: Sew the spikes along the back, starting from the back of the head/neck area and continuing down the tail.
- 8. Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the upper body.
- 9. Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, positioned so the dragon can sit.
- 10. Accessories: Place the Santa hat on the dragon’s head and wrap the scarf around its neck.