Dusty Dragon

Crochet
November 2023
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches
in hdc, smaller hook
7.0 mm
8.0 mm (L)
150 - 180 yards (137 - 165 m)
15” (38 cm)
US
English
This pattern is available from mamamademinis.com for $21.99.

Who can roast the perfect marshmallow with just one big breath? Dusty can! This little dragon may seem fierce, but he is as gentle as they come. He uses his fire-breathing skills to whip up delicious treats and loves to share his enchanting creations. Dusty looks great in contrasting colors that make his fantastical details really pop.

The book provides thorough information on how to make the design successfully, even for a beginner, including yarn and size options.
Photo tutorials are provided all construction steps.

Materials:
Super Bulky #6 yarn:
MC, Rust, uses about 150 g, 110 y
CC, Sand, uses about 30 g, 20y
larger hook for body, legs, arms, ears, tail and wings
smaller hook for head
14.0 mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes ( instructions included)
darning needle
stuffing for the head
scissors
stitch markers

Abbreviations:
Listed at beginning of book and with the individual design.

Special stitches: (photo tutorial for each)
3x bobble, 4x bobble, 5x bobble, 6x bobble

Other stitches used in this design:
BLO: back loop only
YUYO amigurumi stitch = yarn under, yarn over sc
sl st
sc inc and sc2tog
hdc: half double crochet
hdc inc and hdc2tog
inv dec
color change

Construction:
The ears are made first and set aside.
The head is made next, attaching the ears continuously with the head stitches.
Simple color work occurs to make the horns on the head and spikes on the tail.
The body is made directly from base of the head with very good directions and pictures.
The legs are made directly from the last round of the body.
The arms, tail and wings are made separately and attached..