The Sweet Softies' annual Creator Challenge features Daiyu the Dragon! Be sure to join me for this fun and FREE Crochet-A-Long event! Info on my blog: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2024/01/daiyu-dragon.html
Don't want to wait for the free pattern? Want the full, printable, ad-free PDF pattern for download NOW? Get the written pattern from my store at: https://payhip.com/b/9o2Hq
VIDEO TUTORIALS:
• Materials and Planning: https://youtu.be/qLHckNTC8lY
• Part 1, Head with ears and horns: https://youtu.be/OmWJB6-xZb8
• Part 2, Arms & Legs: https://youtu.be/DP3R5v7Ygs8
• Part 3, Body & Wings: https://youtu.be/E21idrSePOU
• Part 4, Tail & Finishing: https://youtu.be/CQpshKBAO3E
• See the finished dragons from crocheters around the world: https://youtu.be/7v7v7zPSHlQ
PATTERN & OTHER LINKS:
• Download the PDF pattern here: https://payhip.com/b/9o2Hq
• Save this project on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/daiyu-the-dragon
• Save this project on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.sweetsofties.com/2024/01/daiyu-dragon.html&media=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSRbdIW-Q9SVqsrfMb8NXa5uj1Kvn0P_jcsEjR7_kyoNTkpXHE_0R1RWpwbZMqAPJP2rjQk7e6yq-Fn2q0X2A-UdhB4kYJpjNJ0DRwtqGlYXRbe6maz9UEAPZIa2iPdpvE1F_wBvBPPJC7dmCUDk-gRBm0uueYWDUAXlt8PhBfeR5Pn1A2qR7k6Yl0p0u/s1920/Pinterest%20Pin.jpg&description=
SHARE YOUR DRAGON!
Share your WIP and/or finished dragons with my community! (Use hashtag #SweetSoftiesCreatorChallenge, and tag me @SweetSofties!)
• Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/sweetsofties
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetsofties/
----- About the Pattern -----
Daiyu is a pocket-sized baby dragon amigurumi pattern. It fits snugly in your palm and is the perfect birthday gift or holiday gift for any dragon lover or fantasy creature enthusiast. Daiyu’s name is Chinese and means “generation” and “jade”, and was designed for the 2024 Lunar New Year of the Dragon!
The PDF pattern includes photo references to guide you through the doll making process, links to the complete step-by-step video tutorial, and a printable coloring sheet to help you plan out your dragon’s colors. It also has two different ear options.
SIZE
Height: 4.5 inches (11.5cm)
LEVEL
★★☆☆☆ Familiar beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing yarn colors, attaching yarn, and sewing pieces together.
STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED (US TERMINOLOGY)
FO = fasten off
YO = yarn over
sk = skip (a stitch)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
dc = double crochet
dc-inc = double crochet increase (insert 2 dc in the same st)
BLO = back loops only
MATERIALS
Medium weight yarn in 3 colors
2.75mm crochet hook (These are my fav: https://amzn.to/3fXpjkD)
8mm plastic safety eyes (https://amzn.to/3tQB3yX)
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Optional: sewing pins
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----- Copyright Notice -----
This pattern is © 2024 Sweet Softies, www.sweetsofties.com. For personal use only. You may not translate, distribute, copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any way. My patterns may not be used in video tutorials or for teaching classes (both online and in-person). You may link to this pattern but you may not copy any part of the pattern instructions on other websites. You may sell finished items made with this pattern if you credit Sweet Softies as the designer and link to my website. No wholesale.
