Meet Lucky the Dragon—a tiny but mighty crochet companion with shimmering scales and a heart full of charm! Designed with Premier Parfait Chunky and Glitz yarns, this 6″ x 4.5″ dragon is quick to make and impossible to resist

Perfect for:

• Keychain pals (clip Lucky to backpacks or gift bags)
• Nursery decor (add whimsy to shelves or mobiles)
• Fantasy lovers (pair with a dragon-themed book for extra magic)

Why You’ll Love This Pattern:

• Beginner-friendly: Simple stitches (sc, bobbles) with clear color changes.
• Textured details: Glittery wings and bobble claws add playful dimension.
• No magic ring needed: Uses a ch-2 start for chenille yarn ease.

Let’s bring this little guardian to life

Materials You’ll Need

For one dragon, gather:

• Yarn:
  • Parfait® Chunky (Emerald #1150-30 – 1 ball) (body)
  • Parfait® Chunky Glitz (Key Lime Glitz #2135-08 – 1 ball) (wings)
  • Little Bunny™ (White #2079-01 – 1 ball) (tuft)
• Hook: US Size G (4 mm)
• Notions:
  • 10mm safety eyes
  • Black embroidery thread (nostrils)
  • Fabric glue (for wing lines)
  • Fiberfill stuffing

Stitch Guide & Abbreviations

Key Techniques:

• Bobble Stitch (Bo): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop (x5), yarn over, pull through all loops.
• Invisible Decrease (Inv-dec): Insert hook into front loops only of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• MC/CC = main/contrast color

Gauge & Sizing

Gauge: 16 sts x 16 rows = 4” in pattern.
Finished Size: 6” wide x 4.5” long

Step-by-Step Pattern

1. Head/Body

1. With Emerald (MC), ch 2, then:
   • Rnds 1-4: Increase to 32 sc.
   • Rnds 5-10: Sc even.
   • Rnds 11-20: Shape belly with Glitz (CC1), then decrease to close.
2. Add safety eyes between Rnds 5-6, 6 sts apart.

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