Knit a bold fantasy statement with this Dragon Eye Square Knitting Pattern! Featuring a striking reptilian eye with glowing yellows, fiery reds, and emerald green accents, this high-impact design adds instant drama and style to your handmade creations. With its powerful gaze and timeless fantasy appeal, this square never goes out of fashion — perfect for knitters who love bold, edgy, and unforgettable motifs.

Worked flat with a tidy garter stitch border surrounding a smooth stockinette center, this piece is ideal for statement pillows, fantasy-themed blankets, tote bags, or as a standout panel on a sweater or wall hanging.

The pattern includes a detailed colorwork chart and easy row-by-row written instructions. Use intarsia, duplicate stitch, or even machine knitting to bring this powerful dragon eye to life — a must-have design for fantasy lovers and trendsetters alike!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
The final size of the project will depend on the yarn and needle size you choose. Here are examples for three different yarn weights:
Sport weight (5 ply) with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles:
37 × 37 cm (15″ × 15″) — approx. 120 g
DK (8 ply) or worsted weight (8 ply) with 3.75 mm - 4 mm (US 5-7) needles (sample shown): 46 × 46 cm (18″ × 18″) — approx. 140–180 g
Aran weight (10 ply) with 5.5 mm (US 9) needles:
52 × 52 cm (20″ × 20″) — approx. 250 g

MATERIALS NEEDED
I used DK weight (8 ply) yarn — 140 g of YarnArt Creative, 100% cotton, 50 g ≈ 85 m / 1.8 oz ≈ 93 yds
Knitting needles: 3.75 mm (US 5)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
If you want to match the sample size, use DK yarn with a similar gauge. However, you’re free to use any yarn you like! This project is highly adaptable — just choose suitable needles for your yarn and enjoy the process.

GAUGE
22 stitches × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4″ × 4″) in sport 5-ply yarn
18 stitches × 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4″ × 4″) in DK or worsted 8-ply
16 stitches × 23 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4″ × 4″) in aran 10-ply yarn

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