Dragon Glasses Holder | Free Crochet Pattern

Looking for a fun and functional way to keep your glasses safe? This dragon glasses holder crochet pattern puts a mythical twist on the popular crochet eyeglass holder pattern trend! Whether you need a whimsical eyeglass stand for your desk or a unique handmade gift, this adorable dragon is both practical and charming. This easy-to-follow pattern is perfect for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Upon seeing the latest trend in the amigurumi community, the teddy bear glasses holder, I immediately thought it needed to be a dragon (because everything should be a dragon). I also did my best to make a few improvements to the design.

The Dragon Glasses Holder pattern has crocheted eyes, so there is no risk of scratching your glasses. And the edges are rolled, not just folded, providing more stability and a smoother shape.

This eyeglass dish makes an adorable decoration for your geeky library, sitting on your side table, or nightstand, protecting your glasses as it would any dragon-worthy treasure.

Construction

This pattern comes together quickly and is great for beginners or advanced crocheters alike.

The bowl is made by crocheting around a chain in an the round, creating an oval. It uses my foundation row trick for ovals that helps the whole thing lay flat. I have a video tutorial of this method if you get stuck on starting the bowl.

The details are simple pieces for the eyes, eyebrows, nostrils, and horns, which are sewn onto the bowl.

The wings are made in short rows to structure them each in one piece. You’ll be thrilled with the results, and you’ll learn a new technique while you’re at it!

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Dragon Glasses Holder | Free Crochet Pattern

Pattern is written in English, in US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

You Need to Know

Chains (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), back loops only (BLO), front loops only (FLO), Right side (RS), Wrong side (WS), increases (inc) and decreases (dec), mattress stitch sewing. Be eager to learn and ready to have fun!

For a quick refresher of these basic skills, click here.

You Will Practice Intermediate Techniques

• How to shape crochet using short rounds
• How to use pins to perfectly place and attach amigurumi parts
• How to shape using increases and decreases
• How to create a rolled edge with crochet

Supplies

• Red Heart Super Saver yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 364 yds/7 oz/198 g, Hunter Green (GRN), , < 1 ball; Spring Green (SPG), < 1 ball; Aran (ARAN), < 1 ball; Cornmeal (YEL), < 10 yds; Black (BLK), scraps.
  • Find substitutions for recommended yarn here.
• G (4.00 mm) Furls hook
• Tapestry needle
• Straight pins
• Stitch markers

Measurements

8″ wide x 6″ deep x 1″ tall

Gauge

8 sts x 8 rows in sc = 2” x 2”

Pattern Notes

• Work in continuous rounds. Do not slip stitch unless otherwise specified by the pattern.
• Ch-2 at beginning of row counts as dc.
• For best results, assemble parts in order as directed.
• Weave in attachment ends at very end of project in case pieces require repositioning.

Instructions

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Face (Main Bowl)

With GRN, ch 17.

Foundation Row: Sc in second ch from hook, 15 sc, turn. (16)

Rnd 1: Inc, 14 sc, inc, rotate piece and work into underside of starting ch, inc, 14 sc, inc. (36)

Rnd 2: 2 inc, 14 sc, 4 inc, 14 sc, 2 inc. (44)

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] twice, 14 sc, [sc, inc] 4 times, 14 sc, [sc, inc] twice. (52)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] twice, 14 sc, [2 sc, inc] 4 times, 14 sc, [2 sc, inc] twice. (60)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] twice, 14 sc, [3 sc, inc] 4 times, 14 sc, [3 sc, inc] twice. (68)

Rnd 6: Working in FLO, sc evenly around. (68)

Rnd 7-9: Working in both loops, sc evenly around.

Rnd 10: Fold last round toward WS of work, working through both loops of next st and corresponding exposed Back Loop of Rnd 5, Sc evenly around. (68)

Bind off and weave in ends.

Horns

(Make 2)

With ARAN, ch 2. 

Rnd 1: Sc 4 in second ch from hook. (4)

Rnd 2: [Sc, inc] twice. (6)

Rnd 3: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] twice. (8)

Rnd 5: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 6: [3 sc, inc] twice. (10)

Rnd 7-8: Sc evenly around. (10) 

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing. Press flat.

Eyes

(Make 2)

With YEL, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in second ch from hook. (8)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (16)

Sl st in next st, pull loop backwards through next st to smooth last round.

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing.

Using a scrap of BLK, sew a straight line across center of each eye, just inside the unworked sts on the outside edge. Repeat so the line is 2 strand thick.

Nostrils

(Make 2)

With SPG, ch 3.

(Ch 2 of  Row 1 counts as a dc)

Row 1: 4 dc in 3^rd ch from hook, turn.  (5)

Row 2: Change to GRN, inc in next 4 sts, inc in top of ch 2. (10)

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing. Weave in all other ends.

Eyebrows

With GRN, ch 12.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in next st, 5 sc, turn. (13)

Row 2: Ch 1, inc, 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 5 sc, inc. (17)

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing.

Wings

(Make 2)

With GRN, ch 22.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, 20 sc, turn. (21)

Row 2: Change to SPG, Ch 1, dec, 13 sc, leave remaining 6 sts unworked, turn. (14)

Row 3: Do not chain, 12 sc, dec, turn.  (13)

Row 4: Ch 1, dec, 8 sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (9)

Row 5: Do not chain, 7 sc, dec, turn. (8)

Row 6: Ch 1, 5 sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (5)

Row 7: Do not chain, 5 sc, turn. (5)

Row 8: Ch 1, inc, sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (3)

Row 9: Do not chain, 2 sc, inc, turn. (4)

Row 10: Ch 1, inc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (2)

Row 11: Do not chain, sc, inc, turn. (3)

Row 12: Ch 1, working across on unworked sts, 19 sc, change to GRN, sc, leave remaining st unworked, turn. (20)

Row 13: Do not chain, 20 sc, turn. (20)

Row 14: Change to SPG, Ch 1, dec, 13 sc, leave remaining 5 sts unworked, turn. (14)

Row 15: Do not chain, 12 sc, dec, turn.  (13)

Row 16: Ch 1, dec, 8 sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (9)

Row 17: Do not chain, 7 sc, dec, turn. (8)

Row 18: Ch 1, 5 sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (5)

Row 19: Do not chain, 5 sc, turn. (5)

Row 20: Ch 1, inc, sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (3)

Row 21: Do not chain, 2 sc, inc, turn. (4)

Row 22: Ch 1, inc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (2)

Row 23: Do not chain, sc, inc, turn. (3)

Row 24: Ch 1, working across on unworked sts, 18 sc, change to GRN, sc, leave remaining st unworked, turn. (19)

Row 25: Do not chain, 19 sc, turn. (19)

Row 26: Change to SPG, Ch 1, dec, 13 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (14)

Row 27: Do not chain, 12 sc, dec, turn.  (13)

Row 28: Ch 1, dec, 8 sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (9)

Row 29: Do not chain, 7 sc, dec, turn. (8)

Row 30: Ch 1, 5 sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (5)

Row 31: Do not chain, 5 sc, turn. (5)

Row 32: Ch 1, inc, sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (3)

Row 33: Do not chain, 2 sc, inc, turn. (4)

Row 34: Ch 1, inc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (2)

Row 35: Do not chain, sc, inc, turn. (3)

Row 36: Ch 1, working across on unworked sts, 20 sc, change to GRN, sc, turn. (21)

Row 37: Do not chain, 21 sc, turn. (21)

Bind off and weave in ends.

Assembly

Eyes

Place eyes on the face piece, centered with 2 sts between them. The top edge of the eyes should cover Rnd 3 at the top and Rnd 1 at the bottom. Eyes will be just slightly above horizontal centerline.

Sew using sewing tails from eyes, working in a mattress stitch so the unfinished last round is visible.

Eyebrows

Align eyebrows over eyes so that the tip of the center point is between the eyes, just covering the Foundation Row of the face. The top edges of the eyebrows should touch Rnd 6, where the rolled edge of the bowl begins.

Sew using sewing tail along top edges and along starting chain (top, inside edge of ‘V’). Weave end back to tip of ‘V’ and tack down tip between the eyes. Do not sew along underside of ‘V’.

Nostrils

Align nostrils so the unfinished last round is facing up and the flat bottom edge is touching Row 6 of the face, where the rolled edge of the bowl begins.  Center on the face with 3 sts between. Nostrils will be slightly wider apart than eyes.

Using sewing tail from nostrils, attach nostrils to Rnd 6 of the face in a straight line across the flat edge. Do not sew down the arched outside edge of the nostrils. Allow them to stick up away from the bowl.

Horns

Align horns on the outside of the rolled edge, along Rnd 9. Center horns on face with 8 sts between them.

Using sewing tail from horns, sew through both layers of last round of horns to attach to Rnd 9 on the outside of the bowl.

Wings

Lay wings on a table next to one another, fanning downward, with the inside tips touching, forming a 90 degree angle where they touch. The center tips of the wings will be level with one another. Lay the bowl on top of the wings so that the horns are level with the center tips of the wings. Center so wings stick out on either side of bowl, showing 1 ½ of the 3 SPG sections.

Using a scrap of GRN or SPG, sew wing to back of bowl along the edge of the bowl and tack down any floppy wing so the glasses holder lays flat.

Weave in all attachment ends when parts are positioned as desired.

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