Unleash your inner fantasy crafter with the Amigurumi Black Dragon, a bold and mystical crochet creation that’s sure to make a powerful impression! 🐉🧶 With its sleek black body, dramatic wings, and fierce yet friendly expression, this handmade dragon is perfect for fans of mythical creatures and magical storytelling. Whether perched on a bookshelf, guarding a treasure trove of yarn, or gifted to a fellow fantasy lover, it’s a striking addition to any collection.
Ideal for crocheters who love sculptural shapes and imaginative themes, this pattern invites you to explore texture, detail, and personality in every stitch. Add glowing eyes, customize the wing span, or stitch up a whole flight of dragons in different colors. The Amigurumi Black Dragon is a thrilling way to stitch up adventure, creativity, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🔥
🐉 Amigurumi Black Dragon Crochet Pattern
Bring fantasy to life with this majestic black dragon — graceful, detailed, and full of character.
With curved horns, layered spikes, four claws on each foot, rounded wings, and a narrow beige belly stripe, this dragon will be the crown jewel of your collection.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate–Advanced (shaping, color changes, textured horns, sculpted claws)
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12–13 in (30–33 cm) long
Using DK/light-worsted yarn and a 2.75–3 mm hook
🧶 Materials
DK or light-worsted yarn:
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Black – body, limbs, wings (~80 g)
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Beige / Tan – belly, horns, claws, spines (~45 g)
Other:
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10–12 mm safety eyes (amber or brown)
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Polyester fiberfill
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Stitch markers
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Yarn needle, scissors
Optional:
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Aluminum or floral wire for poseable neck/tail
🔤 Abbreviations (US)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
All parts are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
🐲 HEAD (Black – Long Snout)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R10: sc around (30)
Elongate snout
R11: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R12–R16: sc around (36)
Insert eyes between R12–R13, 8 sts apart, slightly forward-facing.
R17: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly, shaping snout longer than wide.
R19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R20: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R21: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
🦴 HORNS (Beige – Ribbed Texture)
Large Horns (Make 2)
Worked tightly; use BLO sc for visible ribbing.
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2–R5: BLO sc (4)
R6: (1 sc, inc) ×2 (6)
R7–R10: BLO sc (6)
R11: (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
R12–R15: BLO sc (8)
Stuff very lightly at base only.
FO, curve backward.
Small Brow Horns (Make 2)
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2–R4: BLO sc (4)
FO.
Sew small horns above eyes, angled forward. Attach large horns behind them, sweeping backward.
🐉 NECK & BODY (Black with Integrated Beige Belly)
Worked as one continuous piece with color changes.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Begin belly panel
R4: With beige: sc 6, switch to black: sc 12 (18)
R5: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R6–R10: sc around, keeping beige centered at front (24)
Lengthen neck
R11: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R12–R18: sc around (30)
Body
R19: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R20–R25: sc around (36)
R26: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R27–R30: sc around (30)
R31: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R32–R34: sc around (24)
R35: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R36: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R37: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
Stuff firmly but keep body slim and elongated.
🐾 ARMS (Make 2 – Defined Claws)
Claws (Beige)
R1: MR, 8 sc (8)
R2: (ch 2, sl st in same st) ×4, sl st in next st between claws
Switch to black.
Arm
R3: sc 8 around, working behind claw loops (8)
R4: (sc, inc) ×4 (12)
R5–R9: sc around (12)
R10: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
R11–R12: sc (9)
R13: (sc, dec) ×3 (6)
Stuff lightly at shoulder only.
FO.
🐾 LEGS (Make 2 – Defined Claws)
Claws (Beige)
R1: MR, 8 sc (8)
R2: (ch 2, sl st in same st) ×4, sl st in next st between claws
Switch to black.
Leg
R3: sc 8 around, working behind claw loops (8)
R4: (sc, inc) ×4 (12)
R5: (2 sc, inc) ×4 (16)
R6–R10: sc around (16)
R11: (2 sc, dec) ×4 (12)
R12–R14: sc (12)
R15: (sc, dec) ×4 (8)
Stuff firmly for grip.
FO.
🐍 TAIL (Black with Beige Underside)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R7: sc around (18)
R8: (2 sc, dec) ×4, sc 2 (14)
R9–R15: sc (14)
R16: (sc, dec) ×4, sc 2 (10)
R17–R24: sc (10)
FO.
Stuff lightly and curve naturally.
🦴 SPINES (Beige – Thick, Spaced)
Make 10–12.
Ch 5
sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc
FO.
Sew centered from neck to tail, spaced evenly.
🪽 WINGS (Flat Bat Style)
R1: ch 16
R2: sc in 2nd ch, sc 14 (15)
R3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 11, dec (13)
R4: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 9, dec (11)
R5: ch 1, turn, sc 11 (11)
FO.
Edge: attach beige, sl st evenly; at 3 points ch 2, sl st for subtle fingers.
Sew wings high on back, angled outward and slightly backward.
🧷 ASSEMBLY
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Head tilted slightly downward
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Arms close to chest
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Legs positioned for perching
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Tail curved downward and around
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Wings flat and open
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Spines centered along back
🐉 FINISHED BLACK DRAGON
Your Black Dragon is complete — detailed, balanced, and full of presence.
From its long snout and slim belly stripe to its rounded wings and elegant horns, every feature brings mythical grace to your handmade creation.
🖤🐉 A true guardian for any fantasy collection.
