This is an intermediate/advanced level crochet pattern. If you have not made one of my patterns before, I recommend starting with my FREE Kirin (v1) pattern before purchasing.

This pattern was inspired by the Kirin, a chimera that appears in mythologies from several Asian cultures including China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand. Although each culture has its own spin on this creature, it is typically depicted as a four-legged creature with the body of a deer or other ungulate and may have dragon-like features like horns, scales, and flowing manes. In Chinese mythology, they are said to appear with the arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler.

This is an updated version of my original Kirin pattern, with much more detailed shaping and a more realistic face. It was shared on my Patreon as a subscriber benefit, and since closing my Patreon I decided that it should be made available elsewhere. I hope you enjoy it!