Crochet a Playful Loco Dragon: Free Amigurumi Pattern

ByLina Morgen
Crochet a Playful Loco Dragon: Free Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

Yarn

  • (A) Turquoise (Alize Cotton Gold 610) – Main body
  • (B) Yellow (YamArt Jeans 84) – Spikes & details
  • (C) Orange (YamArt Jeans 23) – Scarf
  • (D) White (YamArt Jeans 62) – Eyes & wings

Other Supplies

  • 2.5mm crochet hook
  • 3.5-4mm knitting needles (for scarf)
  • 6mm safety eyes
  • Wooden button
  • Black & pink embroidery thread (for mouth & cheeks)
  • Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, stuffing

Abbreviations

  • cad – Chain (cadeneta)
  • pb – Single crochet (punto bajo)
  • aum – Increase (aumento)
  • dism – Decrease (disminución)
  • mpa – Half double crochet (medio punto alto)
  • pc – Slip stitch (punto enano)
  • AM – Magic ring (anillo mágico)
  • pa – Double crochet (punto alto)
  • pvd – Treble crochet (punto vareta doble)
  • Bobble – Bobble stitch (4 mpa in same stitch)
  • BLO – Back loop only
  • FLO – Front loop only
  • V – Round (vuelta)

Pattern Instructions

1. Legs (Make 2) (Turquoise – Yarn A)

  • Rnd 1: 6 pb in AM. (6)
  • Rnd 2: (1 pb, 1 aum) x3. (9)
  • Rnd 3: (2 pb, 1 aum) x3. (12)
  • Rnd 4: (3 pb, 1 aum) x3. (15)
  • Break yarn after first leg. For the second leg, do not fasten off—join legs by crocheting 15 pb across each (total 30 sts).

2. Body (Turquoise – Yarn A)

  • Rnd 1: (4 pb, 1 aum) x6. (36)
  • Rnd 2-7: 36 pb. (6 rounds)
  • Decrease rounds follow (see pattern).
  • Stuff firmly before closing.

3. Tail (Turquoise – Yarn A)

  • Work in increases (see pattern) until 16 sts.
  • Leave a long tail for sewing.

4. Arms (Make 2) (Turquoise – Yarn A)

  • Rnd 1: 6 pb in AM. (6)
  • Rnd 2-7: (1 pb, 1 aum) x3. (9)
  • Sew edges together, stuff lightly.

5. Head (Turquoise – Yarn A)

  • Increases from 6 to 60 sts, then decrease.
  • Attach safety eyes between Rnds 12-19.

6. Eyes (Make 2) (White – Yarn D)

  • Rnd 1: 6 pb in AM. (6)
  • Increase to 15 sts, then decrease.
  • Insert safety eyes before closing.

7. Wings (Make 2) (White – Yarn D)

  • Chain 15, work in BLO for shaping.
  • Edge with turquoise (Yarn A) before sewing to body.

8. Spikes (Yellow – Yarn B)

  • Crochet a row of spikes along the back using pa clusters.

9. Scarf (Orange – Yarn C)

  • Knit in stockinette stitch (alternate k and p rows) until 13cm long
  • Attach wooden button for charm

Assembly & Finishing

  1. Sew head to body.
  2. Attach arms, legs, and tail.
  3. Embroider mouth (black) and cheeks (pink).
  4. Sew on wings and spikes

Tips for Beginners

  • Use stitch markers to track rounds
  • Stuff firmly but avoid overfilling small parts
  • Invisible decreases keep the shape neat

Final Thoughts

Your Loco Dragon is now complete! This little guy is perfect for gifting or brightening up your space

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