I present this FREE pattern to you in honor of the 2024 Lunar New Year and also because it seems like there are dragons everywhere I look! They’re popping up in my books (Fourth Wing – just finished it and haven’t tackled the sequel yet), in movies (Damsel), in shows, (huge Game of Thrones fan here! I still enjoy re-watching the series).. just everywhere! Yes, I admit to being a proud sci-fi/fantasy nerd! And of all the animals of the zodiac, I think the dragon is by far the coolest..funny that I don’t actually know anyone born under this sign! Here’s a photo of both of the dragon designs I’ve come up with to date!
You can see that my mini dragon pattern is based off of my larger Spike the Dragon design, which you can find on ETSY. Spike sits at approximately 8.5 inches tall (worsted weight yarn) while my new smaller version is palm sized at about 4.5 inches tall! This small version makes a great little desk or shelf decoration and can be even be used as a keychain! We all know handmade gifts are the most special of all and an adorable little lucky dragon would make an amazing gift for just about anyone! I recommend using a Light/DK or a Fine weight yarn to make this doll. In my examples, I used Hobbii Rainbow 8/4 cotton yarn as well as Patons Grace, which is a mercerized cotton yarn.
I consider this pattern to be of a BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE level. Single crochet stitches are worked in spirals for all body parts. To make this dragon, you need to be familiar with working in Front Loops Only, Back Loops only, the invisible color change technique, double crochet stitches, and making French Knots. This doll is relatively small – Some may find it difficult to work with such small, tight stitches.
As with all of the patterns I offer for free, I’d truly appreciate if nobody claim my pattern or my photos as their own and/or attempt to sell my instructions for profit. You may sell your own homemade dolls made from this pattern. (no mass production, please) I kindly ask that you credit the design to Little Muggles. Please be respectful to all designers who spend many, many hours coming up with and sharing creations with the world! We love what we do and are happy to spread the love of crocheting but it’s terribly discouraging and disheartening when we discover pattern thieves.