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Red Dragon
This pattern is available in the official Dungeons and Dragons Crochet: The Book of Many Patterns.
DEMO VIDEO FOR SHORT ROW TECHNIQUE
This video shows a different pattern but the same technique:
https://youtu.be/B3TUW99UdTw
ERRATA:
Page 63, Red Dragon—Body, Round 99: “13sc, dec, 15sc, 2dec (32)” should be “13sc, dec, 15sc, 2dec (31)”
Page 63, Red Dragon—Body, Round 100: “14sc, dec, 12sc, dec, sc (30)” should be “14sc, dec, 12sc, dec, sc (29)”
Page 65, Red Dragon--Cheek Frill, Row 2: “Blo/Flo 2sc, hdc, dc, 2 htc, ch1 and turn (6)” should be “Blo/Flo 2sc, hdc, dc, 2 htc, ch2 and turn (6)”
Page 65, Red Dragon--Horns, Round 13: “Sc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 2 inc” should be “Sc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, 2 inc”
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Size will vary depending on yarn weight, hook size, and tension.
Height: 12”
Length: 22”
YARN
This pattern is made in a consistent yarn weight and can be sized up or down by using different yarns and hook sizes. The sample shown uses worsted weight acrylic (Big Twist Value) and a 4mm hook. Heavier yarn weights will require stronger wire for support.
Color A: 275 yards in bright red (body)
Color B: 65 yards in dark red (wing panels and back spikes)
Color C: 40 yards in tan (horns and belly scales)
HOOK
US G-6 / 4 mm crochet hook
NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Polyester stuffing
Pair of 18 mm safety eyes
18g floral wire - 8 to 10 pieces of varying length mentioned in the directions below
Pins
GAUGE
Gauge is not critical for this project. Ensure your stitches are tight so the stuffing won’t show through
- First published: March 2026
- Page created: April 1, 2026
- Last updated: April 19, 2026 …
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