Meet Felix the Dragon: Your New Favorite Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Hey there, crochet crew! Are you ready to hatch something absolutely legendary today? If you’ve been looking for a project that’s as magical as it is cute, you are in the right place. Today, we’re stitching up a very special friend named Felix the Dragon!
Felix isn’t just any dragon; he’s a tiny, detailed masterpiece designed by the talented Alena Potapova. Standing at about 14 cm tall, he is the perfect size to guard your bookshelf or ride along on your adventures. With his sweet muzzle, poseable wings, and charming crest, he’s sure to capture the heart of any dragon lover.
Whether you’re looking for the ultimate self-care project to get lost in or a unique, handmade gift for a friend who loves fantasy, Felix is the answer. While he has some professional-looking details like a wire frame for posing, don’t worry! We’ll break it all down into simple, easy-to-follow steps so you can create your own dragon magic.
So, grab your favorite mustard-colored yarn, find a cozy corner, and let’s bring Felix to life together
🧶 Materials & Tools
To summon Felix from the yarn-dimension, you’ll need:
- Yarn: Smooth yarn like Pekhorka “Hemp” (30% hemp, 70% cotton, 280m/50g).
- Color A (Body): Mustard (447)
- Color B (Crest/Tummy): Light Sage (238)
- Color C (Accents): White (001)
- Hook: 1.25 mm (or size appropriate for your yarn)
- Eyes: 5 mm black plastic safety eyes (2 pcs)
- Wire Frame: Copper wire, 2.5 mm² cross-section (plus pliers and medical tape to wrap the ends)
- Stuffing: Fiberfill or hollofiber
- Notions: Tapestry needle, strong sewing thread, pins, scissors, and a little bit of super glue
📝 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (2 sc together)
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- 3-sc inc: 3 sc in the same stitch (double increase)
✨ The Felix the Dragon Pattern
1. The Rear Legs (Make 2)
Start with your main mustard yarn.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR [6].
- Rnd 2: inc in each stitch around [12].
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18].
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24].
- Rnd 5: 1 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 1 sc… (Follow the pattern carefully to shape the little dragon feet!)
2. The Tummy (Puziko)
Switch to your Light Sage yarn.
- Rnd 1: Chain 15, then 1 ch for the turn.
- Rnd 2: Starting in the 2nd ch: 14 sc, 3-sc inc in the last ch. Turn to work along the other side of the chain: 13 sc, inc in the final ch [32].
- Rnd 3: inc, 13 sc, (inc) x 3, 13 sc, (inc) x 2 [38].
- Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 1 sc)… (Keep working around to create an oval shape).
3. The Tail
Using your main green/mustard yarn.
- Rnd 3: 2 sc, 3 sc, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 8 sc, 3 sc, 2 sc [30].
- Rnd 4: 1 sc, 28 sc, 1 sc [30].
- Rnd 5: 1 sc, 10 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 11 sc [28].
- Rnd 6: 28 sc. (Continue until the tail reaches your desired length!)
4. The Head & Muzzle
This part is where Felix gets his personality!
- Muzzle Rnd 5: inc, 1 sc, inc, 6 sc (muzzle + right nostril), inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 6 sc (muzzle + left nostril), inc, 1 sc, inc [36].
- Finishing the Head: Continue working in rounds, decreasing towards the back. At Round 35, you’ll have about 64 stitches as you shape the back of the skull.
✨ Assembly & Finishing Touches
- The Frame: If you want Felix to be poseable, insert the wire frame through the body and into the tail and neck before stuffing. Be sure to wrap the ends of the wire with medical tape so they don’t poke through!
- Eyes: Position the 5 mm eyes on the face, using the muzzle rows as a guide for perfect symmetry.
- The Crest (Greben): Crochet the little spikes using Color B. Chain 5 and work back down with sc and decreases to make tiny triangles. Sew these carefully along the spine from the head to the tip of the tail.
- Wings: Attach the wings to the body. If you used a wire frame, the “bones” of the wings can be attached directly to the internal frame for extra stability.
- Lower Lip: Don’t forget to sew on his tiny lower lip (6 sc in a MR) to give him that signature sweet expression!
And there he is! You’ve just created your very own Felix the Dragon. Give him a little squeeze and find a special place for him in your home.
Happy Crocheting
