THE BODY

Finished size: 135mm long x 100mm R6: *SC in next 4 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat all
at the widest point. around. (36)
IMPORTANT: The body must be the R7: *SC in next 5 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat all
correct size in order to fit the belly around. (42)
covering. Do not stretch or over-stuff it. R8: *SC in next 6 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat all
around. (48)
R1: Using Body Colour, 6SC into a magic ring. R9-22: SC in each st around. (48)
(6) R23: *SC in next 6 sts. SC next 2 sts tog.* Repeat
Continue working in the round. all around. (42)
R2: 2SC in each st around. (12) R24: *SC in next 5 sts. SC next 2 sts tog.* Repeat
R3: *SC in next st. 2SC in next st.* Repeat all all around. (36)
around. (18) Start stuffing the body firmly and continue
R4: *SC in next 2 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat stuffing as you go.
all around. (24) R25-34: SC in each st around. (36)
R5: *SC in next 3 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat R35: *SC in next 5 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat all
all around. (30) around. (42)

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Tie off, leaving a long thread (60cm) for sewing.

The increases in the last row have widened the

opening, creating a lip. Use this lip to make the
body blend onto the head when assembling
your dragon (more info in Assembly section at
the end of the pattern).

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THE BELLY COVERING
Finished size: 205mm long x 125mm at the R4: SC in first 2 sts. 2SC in next st. *SC in next 2
widest point. sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat once. Ch1, turn.
(12)
Note: Do not use the invisible decrease on R5: SC in first 3 sts. 2SC in next st. *SC in next 3
the belly covering, use a normal decrease. sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat once. Ch1, turn.
The turning chains (ch1 and ch2) do not count (15)
as stitches throughout this section. Always R6: SC in first 4 sts. 2SC in next st. *SC in next 4
work your first stitch into the first available sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat once. Ch2, turn.
stitch from the previous row. (18)
R1: Using Belly Colour, 3SC into a magic ring. When working rows 7-13, place stitch markers
Ch1, turn. (3) at the beginning of Row 8, the end of Row 10,
Place a stitch marker into your magic ring to and at the beginning and end of Row 13.
mark it. R7-13: DC in first 3 sts. HDC in next 2 sts. SC in
R2: 2SC in each st across. Ch1, turn. (6) next 8 sts. HDC in next 2 sts. DC in rem 3 sts.
R3: SC in first st. 2SC in next st. *SC in next st. Ch2, turn. (18)
2SC in next st.* Repeat once. Ch1, turn. (9) At the end of row 13, only chain 1, then turn.

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R14-19: SC in each st across. Ch1, turn. (18)
R20: SC in first 5 sts. 2SC in next st. *SC in next
5 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat once. Ch1, turn.
(21)
R21: SC in first 6 sts. 2SC in next st. *SC in next
6 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat once. Ch1, turn.
(24)
R22- 32: SC in each st across. Ch1, turn. (24)
R33: SC in first 6 sts. SC next 2 sts tog. *SC in
next 6 sts. SC next 2 sts tog.* Repeat once.
Ch1, turn. (21)
R34: SC in first 5 sts. SC next 2 sts tog. *SC in
next 5 sts. SC next 2 sts tog.* Repeat once.
Ch1, turn. (18)
R35: SC in first 4 sts. SC next 2 sts tog. *SC in
next 4 sts. SC next 2 sts tog.* Repeat once.
Ch1, turn. (15)
R36: SC in first 3 sts. SC next 2 sts tog. *SC in
next 3 sts. SC next 2 sts tog.* Repeat once.
Ch1, turn. (12)
R37: SC in first 2 sts. SC next 2 sts tog. *SC in
next 2 sts. SC next 2 sts tog.* Repeat once.
Ch1, turn. (9)
R38: SC in first st. SC next 2 sts tog. *SC in next
st. SC next 2 sts tog.* Repeat once. Ch1, turn.
(6)
R39: *SC next 2 sts tog.* 3 times. Ch1, turn.
(3)
R40: SC all 3 sts tog. (1) Do not tie off.

Now it’s time to crochet all around the edge.

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This row is going to be worked all the When you reach row 10 of the belly
way around the edge of the belly, (where you placed a stitch marker), SC
placing your stitches into the space around the post of the DC, HDC in next
between each row. If you stretch your space. DC in next space. 2TRC in next
workpiece, the little holes will be more space. (DC, ch2, SC) in next space.
visible.

Continue working SC in each space

For clarity, this example is crocheted between the rows.
with a contrasting colour. When you reach row 1 of the belly, do
not work a SC into the magic ring.
When you reach row 8 of the belly
(where you placed another stitch
marker, SC around the starting chain.
Ch2, DC in same space. 2TRC in next
space. DC in next space. HDC in next
space.

Starting in the space between row 39

and 40, ch1. Work 1SC into the space
between each row for 27 rows.

By now you’ll have reached the rows

that begin with chain 2 and end with a
DC. On these rows, work 1 SC into the
space between the rows, and 1 SC
around the post of the DC (or around
the chain 2).

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The Belly Covering should look like this so far.

Important: Note how the chain 2 on either side of the Belly Covering creates sharp
corners. This shaping is important. If the edge doesn’t make this shape, adjust your
tension.
Continue working SC in each space between rows until the belly is completely
bordered, then join with a SS and tie off, leaving a thread (1.5m) for sewing.

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THE FINS
SMALL MEDIUM
Make 1 - Finished size: 15mm tall x 25mm at Make 2 -Finished size: 20mm tall x 30mm at
the widest point. the widest point.

R1: Using Fin Colour, 6SC into a magic ring. (6) R1: Using Fin Colour, 6SC into a magic ring. (6)
Continue working in the round. Continue working in the round.
R2: *SC in next 2 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat. (8) R2: *SC in next 2 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat. (8)
R3: *SC in next 3 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat. (10) R3: *SC in next 3 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat. (10)
R4: *SC in next 4 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat. (12)
SS in next 2 sts to taper the end of your row. Tie
SS in next 2 sts to taper the end of your row. Tie
off, leaving a thread (20cm) for sewing.
off, leaving a thread (20cm) for sewing.
The loose end from the magic ring can be
stuffed inside the fins.
When you flatten the fin, make sure the
increases fall on either side of the fin to make a
tidy triangle.

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LARGE
Make 4 - Finished size: 25mm tall x 35mm at
the widest point.

R1: Using Fin Colour, 6SC into a magic ring. (6)

Continue working in the round.
R2: *SC in next 2 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat. (8)
R3: *SC in next 3 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat.
(10)
R4: *SC in next 4 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat.
(12)
R5: *SC in next 5 sts. 2SC in next st.* Repeat.
(14)
SS in next 2 sts to taper the end of your row. Tie
off, leaving a thread (20cm) for sewing. Do not
sew the fins closed or stuff them.

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