This is a design marvel.
Such is the case for all of Ms. Kati’s pieces, many of which are free. Every detail is thought thru, nothing left to chance.

There are many components to this design but everything is laid out to follow and is worth the effort.

Do not be alarmed by the amount of yarn used. I held yarn double and also 3 str together for various parts and 7 str together of lace yarn for the wings.

I made her Regal the Peacock Regal Peacock for Luca and it was amazing.

Spines: from raveler Jennifermac4253 2nd Dragon
large spines around head down neck
Chain 7, sl.st, sc, hdc, dc, trc.trc, repeat 9x…
sc around tops of spikes
Sc5, sc.ch.1.sc at top, sc4, sl.st.,sl.st.in next, sc 4….

small spines tail
Chain 5, sl.st.in 2nd, sc, hdc, dc…repeat x28