Dragon David
Dragon David
Dragon David
Dragon David
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Congratulations on you purchase of a dragon David pattern. There has been put much effort
in making this pattern. I hope you enjoy making your own cute dragon David doll.
I took a very detailed photo pattern (row after row) to make everything clear even
for beginners :)
Magic ring (alternative for magic ring: Make chain 2. Work SC stitches in first chain), crocheting in
rounds, crocheting in rows, chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet stitch, double crochet stitch, half
double crochet stitch, decreasing (regular or invisible on you desire), increasing.
MATERIALS
I used yarn of different manufacturers:
ALIZE Cotton Gold (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 100 g = 330 m / 3,53 oz = 361 yd)
YARN ART Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 50g = 160 m /1,76 oz = 175 yd)
Colors:
* Black embroidery thread (or yarn) for embroidery of the mouth, nostrils and eyelashes
* Tapestry needle
* Stitch marker
* Pins
* Scissor
* Optional: wooden spoon/chopstick to simplify the lling
MEASUREMENTS
Using the stated hook size and yarn, your doll will turn out about 29 cm (11,4 inch) from the feet to
the top of the spikes.
GAUGE
Gauge for the doll: 7 single crochet stitches x 8 rounds to 1 inch (hook size US 1 or 2,5 mm).
Abbreviations used:
Pattern is written using standard US crocheting terms:
BL(O) = back loop (only) = crochet through back loops only. If BL(O) is marked after the
round number, crochet the entire round through BL(O). If BL(O) is in the middle of a sentence
between commas, crochet only the indicated stitches BL(O)
Ch = chain stitch
fasten off = Cut the yarn, leaving about 10 cm (4 inch) tail, and pull this tail all the way through
the top of the last stitch made.
hdc = half double crochet = (YO, insert hook in indicated stitch, pull through loop, YO, pull
through all 3 loops on hook)
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rem = remaining
SC = single crochet = (Insert hook in indicated stitch, YO, pull through loop, YO and pull through
both loops on hook)
st(s) = stitch(es)
slst = slip stitch = ( insert hook in indicated stitch, YO and pull through both loops on hook)
YO = yarn over
Crochet in rows
When you crochet rows you need to turn your work, make 1 turning chain, if the next row starts
with a SC. If the turning chain(s) count as stitch or not is indicated in the row.
2. Crochet tightly so you get a clean and rm surface and no lling can shine through. If you
crochet very loose, choose a smaller hook size.
3. You can choose a different kind of yarn with a different gauge. Adjust hook size
accordingly. The measurements of the doll will also change.
4. Fill the doll with ber ll as you go. The rmer as you stuff, the rmer your doll will turn out.
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START HERE …
Please, read the whole pattern through properly, so you have a good overview
Directions
Legs (make 2 of them)
Hook US 1 ½ or 2,5 mm, light green color yarn
Work the legs in spiral rounds
Body
Hook US 1 ½ or 2,5 mm, light green color yarn
Work the body in spiral rounds
Connect both legs with 1 slst in the first stitch of Rd 9. It is important that the tips of feet look to
each other. + Crochet now 12 SC around the first leg + 8 SC in the chains + 13 SC around the
second leg + 8 SC in the chains = 42 SC = Rd 1 of the body. This will be the new begin of the
round. photos (1- 4)
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3 4
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Rd 2 SC in each st around (42 sts)
Staff the legs with ber ll tight. Use the scissors or something pointy to insert the stuf ng.
Rd 3 [ 6 SC , inc ] x 6 (48 sts)
Rds 4 - 10 SC in each st around (48 sts)
TIP! Its easier to ll in some stuf ng material while you are working out the body decreases – when it's
nished it is harder to stuff the body tight, because of the small opening at the end.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail about 35 cm (14 inch) for sewing.
Push the top of the arm at. Insert the hook through loops of both stitches. Crochet over the
opening with SC until the end. Fasten off, leaving a long tail about 15 cm (6 inch) for sewing
(photos 5, 6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail about 15 cm (6 inch) for sewing. (photo 7)
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Muzzle (make 1)
Hook US 1 or 2,5 mm, milk color yarn
Work the muzzle in spiral rounds
Fasten off, leaving a long tail about 40 cm (16 inch). Make a neat finish of the muzzle. Thread the
yarn tail into the tapestry needle. Skip one stitch and insert the needle into the next stitch back to
front through both loops. Insert the needle from the top of the last stitch between loops and bring
the yarn into the backside. Pull the yarn until the loop is the same size as other stitches. Use photos
13 - 16 as a guide.
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Head
Hook US 1 ½ or 2,5 mm, light green color yarn
Work the head in spiral rounds
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It' s time to attach safety eyes to the head.
Safety eyes:
Attach the eyes (16 mm) between Rd 13 and Rd 14 with 15 stitches space between. Poke the eye shafts
through to the inside of the head. If you are happy with the placement of the eyes push the washers into
place. (photos 21, 22)
21 22
Start decrease rounds
Rd 20 [ 8 SC , dec ] x 7 (63 sts) It” s time to stuff the head tight, before we are
Rd 21 SC in each stitch around (63 sts) nish the top of the head.
Rd 22 [ 7 SC , dec ] x 7 (56 sts) Rd 30 [ 3 SC , dec ] x 7 (28 sts)
Rd 23 SC in each stitch around (56 sts) Rd 31 [ 2 SC , dec ] x 7 (21 sts)
Rd 24 [ 6 SC , dec ] x 7 (49 sts)
Rd 25 SC in each stitch around (49 sts) Continue to ll of the head with ber ll.
Rd 26 [ 5 SC , dec ] x 7 (42 sts) Rd 32 [ 1 SC , dec ] x 7 (14 sts)
Rd 27 SC in each stitch around (42 sts) Rd 33 [ 1 dec ] x 7 (7 sts)
23 24
25 26
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Ears
Hook US 1 ½ or 2,5 mm, light green and milk color yarn
Work the ears in spiral rounds
Inside ear (make 2 of them) Outer ears
Milk color yarn Light green color yarn
Rd 1 6 SC in a magic ring (6 sts) Rd 1 6 SC in a magic ring (6 sts)
Rd 2 [1 inc ] x 6 (12 sts) Rd 2 [1 inc ] x 6 (12 sts)
Rd 3 [1 SC, 1 inc] x 6 (18 sts) Rd 3 [1 SC, 1 inc] x 6 (18 sts)
Rd 4 [2 SC, 1 inc] x 6 (24 sts) Rd 4 [2 SC, 1 inc] x 6 (24 sts)
Rd 5 [3 SC, 1 inc] x 6 (30 sts) Rd 5 [3 SC, 1 inc] x 6 (30 sts)
Rd 6 1 slst in the 1st st (1 sts) Rd 6 SC in each st around (30 sts)
Fasten off, cut the yarn Do not cut the yarn.
To connect the both pieces turn wrong sides together and work the following Rd 7:
Start in the 1st SC of the milk piece (photo 27) and work: 30 SC = (30 sts)
Rd 8 11 SC, 1 hdc, 1 DC, 4 Dc inc , 1 DC, 1 hdc, 11 SC ( 30 sts)
Tail (make 1)
Hook US 1 ½ or 2,5 mm, light green color yarn
Work the tail in spiral rounds
Fasten off, leaving a long tail about 15 cm (6 inch) for sewing. (photo 30). Fill the tail slightly.
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Wings
Hook US 1 ½ or 2,5 mm, milk color yarn
Work the wings in row
Note: The slst in the rows count as a stitch. Do not work the slst too tight. See also photos 31 – 32
how to work.
For the wings you start with 21 Ch
Wing right
Row 1 13 SC, 1 slst (14 sts), 1 Ch, turn the work
Note: 6 Ch remain unworked (rem chains)
Row 2 BL(O) 12 SC (12 sts), 1 Ch, turn the work (photos 31 - 32 show how to crochet 1st BL(O) SC)
Row 3 BL(O) 12 SC, and in the rem chains of the beg Ch: 1 SC, 1 slst (14 sts) (photo 33), 1 Ch, turn
Row 4 BL(O) 12 SC (12 sts), 1 Ch, turn the work
Row 5 BL(O) 12 SC, and in the rem chains of the beg Ch: 1 SC, 1 slst (14 sts)
Row 6 BL(O) 12 SC (12 sts), 1 Ch, turn the work
Row 7 BL(O) 12 SC, and in the rem chains of the beg Ch: 1 SC, 1 slst in the last Ch st, then 2 SC in the
same last Ch, continue in the circle direction along the edge into the chain sts of the beg Ch 19 SC (35 sts)
(photos 34, 35)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Wing left
Repeat rows 1 – 6 of the wing right,
Row 7 BL(O) 12 SC, and in the rem chains of the beg Ch: 1 SC, 1 slst in the last Ch, Fasten off, turn the
work and attach yarn to the 1st SC of Row 7 (photos 36 - 37) and
Row 8 13 SC, 1 inc in last st (15 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sew both wings on. (photo 39)
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Spikes
Hook US 1 ½ or 2,5 mm, yellow and green color yarn
Work the spikes in spiral round
Spike 1 - make one - yellow color yarn Rd 6 [ 6 SC, 1 inc ] x 2 (16 sts)
Rd 1 6 SC in a magic ring (6 sts) Rd 7 [ 7 SC, 1 inc ] x 2 (18 sts)
Rd 2 [ 2 SC, 1 inc ] x 2 (8 sts) Rd 8 [ 8 SC, 1 inc ] x 2 (20 sts)
Rd 3 [ 3 SC, 1 inc ] x 2 (10 sts) Rd 9 [ 9 SC, 1 inc ] x 2 (22 sts)
Rd 4 [ 4 SC, 1 inc ] x 2 (12 sts) Rd 10 [ 10 SC, 1 inc ] x 2 (24 sts)
Rd 5 [ 5 SC, 1 inc ] x 2 (14 sts)
Do not fill the spikes with fiberfill. Finish all spikes same way as for the arms: push the spike flat.
Insert the hook through loops of both stitches. Crochet over the opening with SC until the end.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
The sequence of the yellow spikes attached to the head starting from the forehead is: 2, 1, 2, 3,
4. (photo 40)
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1 2
2 3
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Use sewing pins to mark the location of the eyelashes (photos 44 - 46). Thread the embroidery floss to a
needle and embroider the eyelashes. I used a tapestry needle and black and milk yarn threads.
Embroider the muzzle along the edge. I used a tapestry needle and yellow yarn thread (I split it and
remove one thread to get more slim thread). (photos 47 - 48)
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Step 3: HEAD AND BODY
Make a neat finish of the body (same way as of the muzzle).
Make sure the body is stuffed firmly, especially the neck (it’s even better to overstuff the neck for extra
strength) and sew the head onto the body.
Tip: Use sewing pins to attach the head to the body before sewing to get a symmetrical result. Add a bit
more staffing before closing the seam. (photos 49, 50)
A great video how to do an almost invisible join in amigurumi, when you join an open ended piece to a
closed piece you can nd here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwnVv0BJOlE
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Step 5: PATCH AND BODY
Fasten the patch to the body with some sewing pins first to find the right placement. Sew the patch onto the
body. Use a tapestry needle and the yarn tail. Thread the black embroidery floss (or black yarn) to a
tapestry needle and embroider 4 of decoration seams. Use photos 53 and 54 as a guide.
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Congratulations!
You finished your own handmade
dragon David - amigurumi doll!
Now let 's play!
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