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Amigurumi Bearded Dragon – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Bearded Dragon – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring a touch of reptilian charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Bearded Dragon pattern! With its textured scales, expressive eyes, and adorable little toes, this design captures the essence of these fascinating creatures in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a reptile enthusiast, a unique décor piece, or simply love unconventional amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your lineup.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in body shape, color variations, and even tiny accessories to enhance its personality. Choose classic earthy tones for a realistic look or experiment with vibrant hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-inspired setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi bearded dragon is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this scaly friend to life! 🦎✨🧶

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🦎 Amigurumi Bearded Dragon – FREE Crochet Pattern

Say hello to your new reptilian companion — a cuddly Amigurumi Bearded Dragon! 🦎💚 This soft and huggable creature features a plump belly, spiky yarn “beard,” textured toes, and big expressive eyes. Perfect for exotic pet lovers, this plush lizard adds a quirky handmade twist to any room. Whether it’s a playroom buddy or a decorative jungle friend, this bearded dragon is a scaly star!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, limb positioning, surface detail, and textured fringe.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) long using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Color A: Light tan (belly, lower limbs)

    • Color B: Olive green or moss (back, limbs, upper head)

    • Color C: Light gray or silver (beard fringe)

    • Color D: Black and white (eye detail)

    • Color E: Burgundy (mouth line)

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm

  • 12–14 mm safety eyes or crocheted eyes

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🐉 Head

Start with Color B (top side):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. Switch to Color A for the lower jaw, sc around (18)
    – Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, 6–7 sts apart
    – Embroider or surface stitch a red line for the mouth

  9. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  10. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff firmly. FO, weave closed.

🦎 Body

With Color A (belly):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30)

  6. Switch to Color B for upper back
    12–22. sc around (30)

  7. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  8. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  9. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  10. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff firmly, FO and close.

🦶 Legs (Make 4 – 2 Front, 2 Back)

Front Legs
Start with Color A (palms):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around (12)
    Switch to Color B:
    4–10. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly and FO.

Back Legs
Same as front, but make longer:
Rounds 4–14. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly and FO.

🐾 Toes (Optional – 4 per foot)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)

  2. sc around for 3 rounds
    Stuff lightly
    FO, sew 4 toes to each foot pad.

🎀 Beard Frill

With Color C:
Cut multiple strands approx. 4 inches long.
Using a latch hook or your fingers, loop and attach strands between head and body all the way around the neck (like a fringe).
Trim and shape beard evenly.

👁 Eye Ridges

With Color B:
Surface crochet or embroider small arcs above the eyes for detail.

🦎 Tail (Optional for long design)

With Color B:

  1. MR, 5 sc (5)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 + 1 sc (7)
    3–18. sc around (7)
    Stuff as you go, taper to point
    FO and sew to back of body.

✂️ Assembly

  • Sew head to front of body

  • Attach front and back legs, spread naturally to support sitting posture

  • Add toes if desired

  • Fluff and adjust beard

  • Sew tail (if used)

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add stripes or texture using surface crochet on the back

  • Use safety spikes or textured bobbles on the tail and spine

  • Turn into a fantasy dragon with horns and wings!

This soft-scaled buddy is perfect for kids and reptile fans alike — without the heat lamp! 🧶🦎


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