[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Dragon Keychain

how to crochet a cute Dragon doll for keychain – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a cute dragon doll is a fun and creative project! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create your own adorable dragon amigurumi.

Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Green or your choice of color for the dragon’s body
  • Red for the robe
  • Yellow or gold for the eyes and details
  • White or cream for the beards
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 3.5mm (depending on yarn weight)
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Safety eyes: 6mm or black embroidery thread for eyes
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers (optional)
• Scissors

Crochet Stitches Used:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Dragon Body (Green Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-10: Sc around (24).
6. Round 11: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 12: 1 sc, dec around (12).
8. Round 13: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the body with fiberfill before closing.

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2. Dragon Head (Green Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-6: Sc around (24).
6. Round 7: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (12).
8. Round 9: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Lightly stuff the head and sew it to the top of the body.

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3. Dragon Beards (Make 2, White or Cream Yarn)

1. Ch 10: (or desired length for the beards).
2. Row 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain (9).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch (9).
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc, dec across (6).
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc, dec across (3).
6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec (1), fasten off.

Repeat to make a second beard.

Sew the beards on either side of the head.

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4. Dragon Wings (Make 2, Green Yarn)

1. Ch 10: (or desired wing span).
2. Row 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain (9).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc, inc across (12).
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc, inc across (15).
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec (12).
6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec (9).
7. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec (6).
8. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec (3).
9. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec (1), fasten off.

Sew the wings onto the back of the dragon’s body.

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5. Dragon Eyes (Make 2, Yellow or Gold Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Attach safety eyes or embroider small eyes onto the head.

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6. Dragon Robe (Red Yarn)

1. Ch 30: (or desired length for the robe).
2. Row 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain (29).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch (29).
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (20).
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch (20).
6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (15).
7. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch (15).
8. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (10).
9. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch (10).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Wrap the robe around the body, sewing it into place.

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Assembly:

1. Attach the Head: Sew the head onto the body securely.
2. Sew on the Beards: Attach the beards on either side of the head.
3. Attach the Wings: Sew the wings onto the back of the body.
4. Add the Eyes: Sew or attach the eyes onto the head.
5. Wrap the Robe: Wrap the red robe around the body and sew it into place.

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Final Touch:

Yourcute dragon doll with two long beards is now complete! This charming amigurumi makes for a great keychain, decoration, or gift. Feel free to customize colors or add additional details for extra cuteness. Enjoy your crocheting!