Saturday 1 July 2017

Mini Pets in Eggs - Dragon Hatchling Amigurumi Patterns

Dragons are generally portrayed as fearsome monsters in the myths and legends in which they appear, but I was always more attracted to them as magical creatures that humans could form a bond with. As a child I imagined finding an egg and hatching my own dragon friend, which is why I wanted to create these little dragon hatchlings and their eggs.




I have designed three different dragons, all of which can be made with minimal sewing together. The small size means that legs, horns and spines can be made as you crochet. The smallest is the Tiny Dragon Hatchling at 1.5”/4 cm tall, a cute, chibi-style dragon with tiny wings (that are also made as you crochet), and a cheeky smile. 








The other two Dragon Hatchlings are slightly larger with a more classic dragon shape and larger wings. One has little horns and is long and thin (about 5”/12 cm long), and stands on four legs. The other has horns and ears, sits up on its hind legs with wings instead of front legs, and is 2.5”/6 cm tall. 










Included in the pattern are details to make eggs to fit each of these dragon hatchlings in a choice of designs. You can make a simple egg in one colour (or use a variegated yarn for a more interesting look) for the Tiny Dragon Hatchling.




Or you can use two colours of yarn to make eggs that are a bit stiffer, and in two sizes to fit all the smaller and larger dragons. You can hold the two colours together to give a speckled effect, or follow the pattern that uses spike stitches to make an interesting mottled pattern, a little like scales. 








There's even a pattern to make a solid mottled egg.




These dragon hatchlings will make great presents for anyone who loves dragons, especially anyone who is a fan of the Dragonriders of Pern books, with their little firelizards. Or if they're a fan of the magical world of Harry Potter, or of Daenrys from Game of Thrones and her three dragons. They would be great to make as gifts for children’s parties - having an egg to open adds an extra layer of excitement - and would be good alternative Easter presents. They’re not just for children – I have a couple of dragons perched on my monitor, and a Tiny Dragon Hatchling would look great turned into a keychain.





They only use small amounts of yarn, 5 - 10g in total, depending on the size, and the eggs use about the same, so you can make lots of them, in lots of different colours. The pattern is available to buy on EtsyRavelry and LoveCrochet. Have fun, and let me know about any that you make!



13 comments:

PAQUI said...

Oh Lucy son fantásticos tus dragones! me gustan mucho.
Que graciosos con sus huevos y todo.
Saludos

Anonymous said...

they are extra cute :o))

I'd like to know :
what kind of yarn did you use ? and what size of hook ?

thank you very much ;o)

LucyRavenscar said...

Thank you! If you click on any of the links at the end of the post to the places I sell the pattern, you'll get more details, but basically I used DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook.

chiligirl2001 said...

I am getting ready to buy the pattern. Have you thought of making the egg with crocodile stitches around? That's what I am planning on doing. Also, European terminology or American? Thank you!

LucyRavenscar said...

I think the eggs are a bit small to use the crocodile stitch, plus the inside of the stitch looks a bit odd. Let me know if it works for you. I use American terminology in all my patterns, although I include the UK alternatives in the list of abbreviations.

Unknown said...

I just discovered your Totoro patterns and can't wait to give them a try. I have every color of yarn under the sun except for grey of course :)Thank you very much for offering some patterns for free!

Once I get through those though, I'll definitely be back to look through your paid patterns as they are adorable and there are so many to choose from! I'm sure that my daughter would be crazy for a little baby dragon in an egg.

LucyRavenscar said...

Thanks Sarah, I hope you enjoy making the Totoros.

Anonymous said...

I just finished my first dragon! It´s so cute. Thank you very much for these pattern. I published some pictures on my blog:
http://kleinene-er.blogspot.de/2018/04/uberraschungsei.html
Greetings from Germany,
Steffi

LucyRavenscar said...

I love your photos of your dragon hatching out of a real egg! And the colour of yarn you used looks great.

Oscar Fernandez said...

Wonderful creations

LucyRavenscar said...

Time to remove the spam.

Anonymous said...

Where is the pattern itself? I can't find it

LucyRavenscar said...

It's available in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/526111282/tiny-dragon-hatchlings-in-eggs-amigurumi