Victor the Skeleton Dragon | Free Crochet Pattern

Bring a little spooky magic to your hook with this Skeleton Dragon crochet pattern! This free text-only amigurumi pattern is perfect for Halloween or any fantasy lover’s collection. Featuring detailed bone-like shaping, poseable wings, and eerie charm, this crochet dragon skeleton is a fun challenge for intermediate to advanced crocheters.

Whether you’re decorating for October or expanding your mythical creature lineup, this hauntingly beautiful dragon pattern will add a gothic twist to your amigurumi collection. Follow the step-by-step written instructions below to crochet your own skeletal dragon masterpiece.

I had a blast writing this pattern! Vincent is (and probably always will be) my favorite pattern. I’ve thought for years about fun ways I could use that familiar and popular pattern to create other designs of similar awesomeness. For about two years, I’ve had sketches set aside of what a skeleton Vincent would look like. When I started looking for a design idea for the Halloween Treasure Hunt 2025, I knew this was going to be the one.

Victor (a tribute to Victor Frankenstein) turned out better than I imagined, and his popularity has soared! He may even beat out Vincent as my best-selling pattern at this rate!

If you are as big of a Halloween geek as I am, you will need a skeleton dragon in your decorating at one time or another. This guy will fit the bill. The original is made in worsted weight yarn, but I bet he would translate well to blanket yarn if you use a larger hook and have some patience for making those skinny parts.

Can you imagine a Skeleton Dragon so big he can be a pillow? Or a great reading buddy on the couch in the Fall? EEP!

Putting Together Your Skeleton Dragon

Basic Shapes

Victor has a black base on which his skeleton can rest and to provide substance for his body. This keeps your skeleton dragon from sagging since — you know –he is lacking muscle tone.

The black base body is Vincent’s head, neck, and torso/tail. Then the skull wraps around the black head (so there are spooky black eye sockets showing underneath), and the rest of his bones are attached to the completed base to for the spooktacular dragon I call Victor.

Oddball Stitches

The only things I would consider “oddball” stitches are the bobbles that create the “vertebrae” on this neck, ribs, and tail. However, those afformentioned long pieces are crocheted around a chain, sort of making a really, really long oval. Basically, you will bobble-st and sc down the chain, then work one side of the “ribs” or “barbs,” rotate the work, and work the other side of the ribs into the bottom of the starting chain.

You can do this! And I’m here to help.

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Dragon Eye Pillow | 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), half double crochet (hdc), 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, go to www.hookedbykati.com/basics

You Will Practice Advanced Techniques

• How to use pins to perfectly place and attach amigurumi parts
• How to curve 3D crochet using short rounds
• How to merge and branch parts with several branches (fingers and toes)
• How to attach parts using pins as a guide

Supplies

• Red Heart Super Saver yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 364 yds/7 oz/198 g, Black (BLK), 1 ball; White (WHT), 1 ball.
• Black embroidery floss, 6 strand, not divided
• G (4.00 mm) hook
• Two 24mm colored slit pupil or solid safety eyes
• Polyfil stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Large eye sewing needle for embroidery floss
• Straight pins
• Stitch markers

Measurements

20” long x 12” tall; tail hangs 9” below shelf if you choose that option

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.
• For best results, assemble parts in order as directed.
• Weave in attachment ends at very end of project in case pieces require repositioning.
• Rounds labeled “Short rnd” are worked back and forth and will end before the round is complete, leaving stitches deliberately unworked to be worked in later rounds as instructed. There is also a video tutorial.
• When instructed, an additional sc(s) will be added at the end of a round to move the starting stitch. These sts will not change the count of the round, they will only move the placement of the starting stitch.
• Changes that allow the tail to change direction are in Round 70 of the Tail/Torso piece. Choose your tail direction and follow directions for only ONE version of Rnd 70. The tail will be permanently positioned in the style you choose. When choosing RIGHT, the dragon will FACE right with his tail hanging over a ledge. When choosing LEFT, the dragon will FACE left with his tail hanging over a ledge. Flat tails can face either direction – simply flip it over before attaching the neck.

Special Stitches

• Bobble-st – Bobble stitch: [Yo, insert hook into st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 5 times in same st, yo, pull through all 6 loops on hook.
• Sc join – Single crochet join: With long starting tail, make slip knot in yarn, loop slip knot over hook, insert hook through stitch, yo, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook. Leave starting tail on outside of work.
• Surface st – Surface stitch – With slip knot behind work, insert hook front to back through work, pull up slip knot, insert hook into next stitch of finished work, , yo, pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook. Insert hook front to back into next st of finished work, pull up a loop, pull through loop on hook.

Instructions

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Head

With BLK, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in second ch from hook. (5)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (10)

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 5 times. (15)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 5 times. (20)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 5 times. (25)

Rnd 6: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 7: Bobble-st (see Special Stitches), 8 sc, bobble-st, 15 sc. (23 sc, 2 bobbles)

Rnds 8-11: Sc evenly around. (25)

Press bobbles inward, creating nostrils.

Rnd 12: [4 sc, inc] 5 times. (30)

Rnds 13-14: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 15: [5 sc, inc] 5 times. (35)

Rnds 16-17: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 18: [6 sc, inc] 5 times. (40)

Rnds 19-21: Sc evenly around.

Insert safety eyes after round 15, aligned with nostrils, 11 sts showing between eyes. Make sure slits are vertical when the head is held sideways.

Rnd 22: [6 sc, dec] 5 times. (35)

Rnd 23: [5 sc, dec] 5 times. (30)

Rnd 24: [4 sc, dec] 5 times. (25)

Rnd 25: [3 sc, dec] 5 times. (20)

Stuff.

Rnd 26: [2 sc, dec] 5 times. (15)

Rnd 27: [Sc, dec] 5 times. (10)

Rnd 28: Dec 5 times. (5)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 5 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Neck

With BLK, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 4 times. (16)

Rnd 5: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 6: [3 sc, inc] 4 times. (20)

Rnds 7-8: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 9: [4 sc, inc] 4 times. (24)

Rnds 10-12: Sc evenly around. (24)

Rnd 13: [5 sc, inc] 4 times. (28)

Rnds 14-17: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 18: [6 sc, inc] 4 times. (32)

Rnds 19-22: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 23: [7 sc, inc] 4 times. (36)

Rnd 24-27: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 28: [8 sc, inc] 4 times. (40)

Rnds 29-36: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 37: [3 sc, dec] 8 times. (32)

Rnd 38: [2 sc, dec] 8 times. (24)

Stuff firmly.

Rnd 39: [sc, dec] 8 times. (16)

Rnd 40: Dec 8 times. (8)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 8 sts. Pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.

Tail/Torso

Note: Choose your tail direction and follow directions for only ONE version of Rnd 70. The tail will be permanently positioned in the style you choose.

With BLK, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] twice. (8)

Rnds 4-5: Sc evenly around.

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

Rnds 7-8: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 9: [4 sc, inc] twice, turn. (12)

Rnd 10: (WS)(Short rnd) (see Pattern Notes) Do not chain, 6 sc, leave remaining 6 sts unworked, turn. (6)

Rnd 11: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 6 sc, do not turn. (6)

Rnd 12: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 12 sc. (12)

Rnd 13: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 14: [5 sc, inc] twice, turn. (14)

Rnd 15: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 7 sc, leave remaining 7 sts unworked, turn. (7)

Rnd 16: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 7 sc, do not turn. (7)

Rnd 17: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 14 sc. (14)

Rnd 18: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 19: [6 sc, inc] twice, turn. (16)

Rnd 20: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 8 sc, leave remaining 8 sts unworked, turn. (8)

Rnd 21: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 8 sc, do not turn. (8)

Rnd 22: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 16 sc. (16)

Rnd 23: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 24: [7 sc, inc] twice, turn. (18)

Rnd 25: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 9 sc, leave remaining 9 sts unworked, turn. (9)

Rnd 26: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 9 sc, do not turn. (9)

Rnd 27: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 18 sc. (18)

Rnd 28: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 29: [8 sc, inc] twice. (20)

Rnds 30-32: Sc evenly around. At the end of Rnd 32, 12 sc to move starting st to opposite side of tube. These sts do not change the st count, only move the starting point of the next rnd. (see Pattern Notes) (20)

Rnd 33: [9 sc, inc] twice, turn.

Start stuffing.

Rnd 34: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 11 sc, leave remaining 11 sts unworked, turn. (11)

Rnd 35: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 11 sc, do not turn. (11)

Rnd 36: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 22 sc. (22)

Rnd 37: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 38: [10 sc, inc] twice, turn. (24)

Rnd 39: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 12 sc, leave remaining 12 sts unworked, turn. (12)

Rnd 40: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 12 sc, do not turn. (12)

Rnd 41: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 24 sc. (24)

Rnd 42: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 43: [11 sc, inc] twice, turn. (26)

Rnd 44: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 13 sc, leave remaining 13 sts unworked, turn. (13)

Rnd 45: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 13 sc, do not turn. (13)

Rnd 46: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 26 sc. (26)

Rnd 47: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 48: [12 sc, inc] twice, turn. (28)

Rnd 49: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 14 sc, leave remaining 14 sts unworked, turn. (14)

Rnd 50: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 14 sc, do not turn. (14)

Rnd 51: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 28 sc. (28)

Rnd 52: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 53: [13 sc, inc] twice, turn. (30)

Rnd 54: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 15 sc, leave remaining 15 sts unworked, turn. (15)

Rnd 55: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 15 sc, do not turn. (15)

Rnd 56: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 30 sc. (30)

Rnd 57: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 58: [14 sc, inc] twice, turn. (32)

Rnd 59: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 16 sc, leave remaining 16 sts unworked, turn. (16)

Rnd 60: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 16 sc, do not turn. (16)

Rnd 61: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 32 sc. (32)

Rnd 62: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 63: [15 sc, inc] twice, turn. (34)

Rnd 64: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 17 sc, leave remaining 17 sts unworked, turn. (17)

Rnd 65: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 17 sc, do not turn. (17)

Rnd 66: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 34 sc. (34)

Rnd 67: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 68: [16 sc, inc] twice. (36)

Rnds 69: Sc evenly around.

Continue stuffing.

(see Pattern Notes)

(For LEFT facing dragon, hanging tail ONLY) Rnd 70: Sc evenly around, turn.

(For RIGHT facing dragon, hanging tail ONLY) Rnd 70: Sc evenly around, 16 sc to move starting st, turn.

(For tail out in front, able to face either direction ONLY) Rnd 70: Sc evenly around, 12 sc to move starting st, turn.

Rnd 71: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 34 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (34)

Rnd 72: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 32 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (32)

Rnd 73: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 30 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (30)

Rnd 74: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 28 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (28)

Rnd 75: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 26 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (26)

Rnd 76: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 24, sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (24)

Rnd 77: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 22 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (22)

Rnd 78: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 20 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (20)

Rnd 79: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 18 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (18)

Rnd 80: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 16 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (16)

Rnd 81: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 14 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (14)

Rnd 82: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 12 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (12)

Rnd 83: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 10 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (10)

Rnd 84: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 8 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (8)

Rnd 85: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 6 sc, leave remaining 2 sts unworked, turn. (6)

Rnd 86: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 6 sc, do not turn. (6)

Rnd 87: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnds, 36 sc. (36)

Rnds 88-114: Sc evenly around.

Stuff.

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing.

Set torso on flat surface (desk or table) with tail hanging off the edge (if you used the black instructions) or flat on the table, curved in front of him like a snake (if you used the green instructions).  When using flat instructions, you can place the tail facing left or right before attaching the neck, changing the direction the dragon faces.

Position neck vertically on the table at a 90-degree angle to the torso. The neck should be standing up with the narrow end straight up and the open end of the torso ready to attach to the side of the neck.

Pin a hexagon (6 sides) with 6 sts on each side between Rnds 24 and 36 The top and bottom of the hexagon will be 12 rows apart. Pin the opening of the torso where it touches the neck. Using the pins as a guide, sew the torso to the neck. Add extra stuffing before finishing attachment.

Skull

With WHT, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in second ch from hook. (5)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (10)

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 5 times. (15)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 5 times. (20)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 5 times. (25)

Rnd 6: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 7: Dc, ch 2, skip 1, dc, 4 sc, dc, ch 2, skip 1, dc, 15 sc.  (23, 2 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 8: Sc, 3 sc in ch-2 sp, 6 sc, 3 sc, in ch-2 sp, 16 sc. (29)

Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc, 21 sc. (30)

Rnds 10-12: Sc evenly around. (30)

Rnd 13: 2 sc, dc, ch 2, dc, 10 sc, dc, ch 2, dc, 14 sc. (30, 2 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 14: 3 sc, 3 sc in ch-2 sp, 12 sc, 3 sc in ch-2 sp, 15 sc. (36)

Rnd 15: (Short Rnd) (RS) 4 sc, turn.

Rnd 16: (Short Rnd) (WS) Ch 1, 20 sc, leave remaining 16 sts unworked for future use, turn. (20)

Rnd 17: (Short Rnd) (RS) Ch 1, 20 sc, turn. (20)

Rnds 18-19: Repeat Rnds 16 and 17. Do not turn at end of Rnd 19.

Rnd 20: (RS) Ch 9, working on skipped sts from Rnd 16, skip 2, 12 dc, ch 9, skip 2, working on sts from Rnd 19, 20 sc. (32, two ch-9 sps)

Rnd 21: 9 sc in ch-9 sp, 12 dc, 9 sc in ch-9 sp, 20 sc. (50)

Rnd 22: 9 sc, 12 dc, 29 sc. (50)

Insert Head into Skull, aligning nostrils with bobble-sts on nose and aligning eye holes of Skull over safety eyes. Close Skull around head.

Rnd 23: [8 sc, dec] 5 times. (45)

Rnd 24: [7 sc, dec] 5 times. (40)

Rnd 25: [6 sc, dec] 5 times. (35)

Rnd 26: [5 sc, dec] 5 times. (30)

Rnd 27: [4 sc, dec] 5 times. (25)

Rnd 28: [3 sc, dec] 5 times. (20)

Rnd 29: [2 sc, dec] 5 times. (15)

Rnd 30: [Sc, dec] 5 times. (10)

Rnd 31: Dec 5 times. (5)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 5 stitches. Pull tight to close. Leave long tail for sewing.

Nose Horn

With WHT, ch 2.

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

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

Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] twice. (8)

Rnd 4: Sc evenly around.

Bind of leaving long tail for sewing.

Attach to snout between nostrils on Skull, between Rounds 6 and 8.

Horns

(Make 2)

With WHT, ch 2.

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

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

Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] twice. (8)

Rnds 4-5: Sc evenly around.

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

Rnd 7: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 5 sc, leave remaining 5 sts unworked, turn. (5)

Rnd 8: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 5 sc, do not turn. (5)

Rnd 9: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 10 sc. (10)

Rnd 10: [4 sc, inc] twice. (12)

Rnd 11: Sc evenly around, 7 sc to move starting st to other side, turn. (12)

Rnd 12: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 6 sc, leave remaining 6 sts unworked, turn. (6)

Rnd 13: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 6 sc, do not turn. (6)

Rnd 14: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 12 sc. (12)

Rnd 15: [5 sc, inc] twice. (14)

Rnd 16: Sc evenly around, sc to move starting st, turn.

Rnd 17: (WS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 7 sc, leave remaining 7 sts unworked, turn. (7)

Rnd 18: (RS)(Short rnd) Do not chain, 7 sc, do not turn. (7)

Rnd 19: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 14 sc. (14)

Rnd 20: [6 sc, inc] twice. (16)

Rnd 21: Sc evenly around.

Stuff.

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing.

Attach horns to head between rounds 22 and 26, arching back away from face, 1 stitch between horns.

Head Attachment

Before moving on to the spine, attach the head.

Align the last st of the head (center) with the tip of the neck and tilt it downward until it is where you like it. Use pins to mark where the head and neck touch. Color code your pins to keep track of which pins align with each other. Using the pins as guides, sew the head to the neck.

Cervical Spine (Neck)

With WHT, ch 22.

Foundation Row: (WS) Sc in second ch from hook, bobble-st, [2 sc, bobble-st] 6 times, sc, turn. (21)

Pop bobbles to RS.

Rnd 1: (RS) [2 sc, ch 3, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 7 times. Do not turn, rotate and work into underside of starting chain, [2 sc, ch 3, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 7 times. (14 spines, one on either side of each bobble)

Attach to neck in a vertical line, RS of barbs facing up, with spine touching back of Skull and the point where the neck and torso meet. Do not tack down barbs on the side, just sew through the centerline between the bobble stitches.

Spine and Rib Cage

With WHT, ch 28.

Foundation Row: (WS) Sc in second ch from hook, bobble-st, [2 sc, bobble-st] 8 times, sc, turn. (27)

Pop bobbles to RS.

Rnd 1: (RS) [2 sc, ch 3, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 4 times, [2 sc, ch 9, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, 7 sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc], [2 sc, ch 11, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, 9 sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc], [2 sc, ch 13, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, 11 sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] twice, [2 sc, ch 11, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, 9 sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc]. Do not turn, rotate and work into underside of starting chain, [2 sc, ch 11, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, 9 sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc], [2 sc, ch 13, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, 11 sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] twice, [2 sc, ch 11, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, 9 sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc], [2 sc, ch 9, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, 7 sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc], [2 sc, ch 3, working down ch, (sc in second ch from hook, sc), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 4 times. 

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing.

Sew Ribcage and Spine to Torso, with ribs closest to the neck, touching the Cervical Spine at the base of the neck, and running down the top of the Torso in the center. Spine will curve slightly where body begins to curve in the tail. Bobbles and RS of ribs will face up. Do not tack down short barbs (red). Sew in a line between bobbles and tack down the end of each rib in a straight line down the body. Do not curve ribs.

Tail Bones

With WHT, ch 64.

Foundation Row: (WS) Sc in second ch from hook, bobble-st, [2 sc, bobble-st] 20 times, sc, turn. (63)

Pop bobbles to RS.

Rnd 1: (RS) [2 sc, ch 9, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 7 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 3 times, [2 sc, ch 8, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 6 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 3 times, [2 sc, ch 7, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 5 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] twice, [2 sc, ch 6, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 4 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 3 times, [2 sc, ch 5, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 3 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 4 times, [2 sc, ch 4, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 2 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 4 times, [2 sc, ch 3, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] twice. Do not turn, rotate and work into the underside of the starting chain, [2 sc, ch 3, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] twice, [2 sc, ch 4, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 2 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 4 times, [2 sc, ch 5, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 3 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 4 times, [2 sc, ch 6, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 4 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 3 times, [2 sc, ch 7, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 5 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] twice, [2 sc, ch 8, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 6 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 3 times, [2 sc, ch 9, working down ch, (sl st in second ch from hook, 7 sl st), sc in same st on foundation row, sc] 3 times.

Tail Attachment

Align Tail so the largest ribs are at the top, aligned with and touching the Torso spine. Bobbles and RS of ribs will face up. The tail will swoop around the largest point of the black tail, cross the front of the tail and swoop around the largest point at the bottom, with the very end touching the tip of the black tail. Pin in place while sewing for best results.

Sew in a line between bobbles and tack down the end of each rib in a straight line down the body. Do not curve ribs.

Humerus and Femurs (Upper Legs)

(Make 4)

With WHT, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18)

Rnds 4-5: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 6: [4 sc, dec] 3 times. (15)

Rnd 7: [3 sc, dec] 3 times. (12)

Rnds 8-14: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 15: [3 sc, inc] 3 times. (15)

Rnd 16: [4 sc, inc] 3 times. (18)

Rnds 17-18: Sc evenly around.

Stuff.

Rnd 19: [Sc, dec] 6 times. (12)

Rnd 20: Dec 6 times. (6)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight to close. Leave long tail for sewing.

Using sewing tail, thread yarn through end of bone, straight across, 3 rnds from the end. Pull tight to crimp end of the bone. Repeat on other end of bone. Bind off and leave long tail for sewing.

Foreleg and Claws

(Make 2)

First Branch of Foreleg

With WHT, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 5: [Sc, dec] 6 times. (12)

Rnd 6: Skip 6, 6 sc, leave skipped sts unworked for future use. (6)

Rnds 7-12: Sc evenly around.

Bind off and weave in ends.

Second Branch of Foreleg and First Claw

Rnd 6: Sc join (see Special Stitches) in first skipped st of Rnd 5, 5 sc. (6)

Rnds 7-12: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 13: 2 sc on Second Branch, 6 sc on First Branch, 4 sc on Second Branch. (12)

Rnd 14: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 15: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 16: 3 sc, skip 18, 3 sc, leave skipped sts unworked for future use. (6)

Rnds 17-21: Sc evenly around. (6)

Rnd 22: [Sc, dec] twice. (4)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 4 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Second Front Claw

Rnd 16: With WHT, sc join in first skipped st of Rnd 15, 2 sc, skip 12, 3 sc, leave skipped sts unworked for future use. (6)

Rnds 17-21: Sc evenly around. (6)

Rnd 22: [Sc, dec] twice. (4)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 4 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends. Use starting tail from sc join to close hole between claws.

Third Front Claw

Rnd 16: With WHT, sc join in first skipped st of Rnd 15, 2 sc, skip 6, 3 sc, leave skipped sts unworked for future use. (6)

Rnds 17-21: Sc evenly around. (6)

Rnd 22: [Sc, dec] twice. (4)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 4 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends. Use starting tail from sc join to close hole between claws.

Fourth Front Claw

Rnd 16: With WHT, sc join in first skipped st of Rnd 15,  6 sc. (6)

Rnds 17-21: Sc evenly around. (6)

Rnd 22: [Sc, dec] twice. (4)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 4 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends. Use starting tail from sc join to close hole between claws.

Weave in all remaining ends.

Hind Legs with Claws

(Make 2)

First Branch of Hind Leg

With WHT, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 5: [Sc, dec] 6 times. (12)

Rnd 6: Skip 6, 6 sc, leave skipped sts unworked for future use. (6)

Rnds 7-12: Sc evenly around.

Bind off and weave in ends.

Second Branch of Hind Leg and First Claw

Rnd 6: Sc join (see Special Stitches) in first skipped st of Rnd 5, 5 sc. (6)

Rnds 7-12: Sc evenly around.

Rnd 13: 2 sc on Second Branch, 6 sc on First Branch, 4 sc on Second Branch. (12)

Rnd 14: [Sc, inc] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 15: 3 sc, skip 12, 3 sc, leave skipped sts unworked for future use. (6)

Rnds 16-20: Sc evenly around. (6)

Rnd 21: [Sc, dec] twice. (4)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 4 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Second Claw

Rnd 15: Sc join in first skipped st of Rnd 13, 2 sc, skip 6, 3 sc, leave skipped sts unworked for future use. (6)

Rnds 16-20: Sc evenly around. (6)

Rnd 21: [Sc, dec] twice. (4)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 4 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends. Use starting tail from sc join to close hole between claws.

Third Claw

Rnd 15: Sc join in first skipped st of Rnd 13, 5 sc. (6)

Rnds 16-20: Sc evenly around. (6)

Rnd 21: [Sc, dec] twice. (4)

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 4 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends. Use starting tail from sc join to close hole between claws.

Leg Assembly And Attachment

Sew each Upper Leg bone at a 90 degree angle to the flat side of the starting end of each Lower Leg bone.

Using remainder of tail from Upper/Lower leg attachment, sew only Upper Leg (Humerus/Femur) to Body.

Sew the Front Legs (4 claws) with the Humerus in a vertical line centered along the neck, with the Foreleg laying on the ground, claws out in front.

Sew the Hind Legs (3 claws) with the Femur at a slight angle against the open space of the body between the ribs and the tail, Lower Leg laying on the ground, claws facing forward.

Wing Bones

With WHT, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnds 2-88: Sc evenly around. (6)

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Insert 22” wire into long tube.

Cut yarn. Thread needle through front loops of remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Count 16 rounds from each end and mark. Bend 90 degrees at both marks in the same direction.

Ragged Wings

With BLK, ch 17.

Note: Use standard decreases (not invisible decreases) for the wings.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, 15 sc, turn. (16)

Row 2: Ch 1, 14 sc, dec, turn. (15)

Row 3: Ch 1, 15 sc, turn. (15)

Row 4: Ch 1, 13 sc, dec, turn. (14)

Row 5: Ch 1, 14 sc, turn. (14)

Row 6: Ch 1, 12 sc, ch 2, turn. (12 sc, 2 chs)

Row 7: Sc in second ch from hook, 12 sc, turn. (13)

Row 8: Ch 1, 11 sc, dec, turn. (12)

Row 9: Ch 1, 4 sc, skip 2, ch 2, 6 sc, turn. (10 sc, 1 ch-2 sp)

Row 10: Ch 1, 6 sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 2 sc, dec, turn. (11)

Row 11: Ch 1, 11 sc, turn. (11)

Row 12: Ch 1, 9 sc, ch 3, turn. (9 sc, 3 chs)

Row 13: Sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, 9 sc, turn. (11)

Row 14: Ch 1, 9 sc, dec, turn. (10)

Row 15: Ch 1, dec, 8 sc, turn. (9)

Row 16: Ch 1, 2 sc, skip 3, ch 3, 2 sc, dec, turn. (5 sc, 1 ch-3 sp)

Row 17: Ch 1, 3 sc, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, 2 sc, turn. (8)

Row 18: Ch 1, 6 sc, dec, turn. (7)

Row 19: Ch 1, 7 sc, turn. (7)

Row 20: Ch 1, 5 sc, dec, turn. (6)

Row 21: Ch 1, 6 sc, turn. (6)

Row 22: Ch 1, 4 sc, dec, turn. (5)

Rows 23-31: Ch 1, 5 sc, turn. (5)

Row 32: Ch 1, 4 sc, inc, turn. (6)

Row 33: Ch 1, 6 sc, turn. (6)

Row 34: Ch 1, 5 sc, inc, turn. (7)

Row 35: Ch 1, 7 sc, turn. (7)

Row 36: Ch 1, 7 sc, ch 3, turn. (7 sc, 3 chs)

Row 37: Sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, 7 sc, turn. (9)

Row 38: Ch 1, 7 sc, inc, leave remaining st unworked, turn. (9)

Row 39: Ch 1, 9 sc, turn. (9)

Row 40: Ch 1, 8 sc, inc, turn. (10)

Row 41: Ch 1, 10 sc, turn. (10)

Row 42: Ch 1, 6 sc, skip 2, ch 2, sc, inc, turn. (9 sc, 1 ch-2 sp)

Row 43: Ch 1, 3 sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 6 sc, turn. (11)

Row 44: Ch 1, 10 sc, inc, turn. (12)

Row 45: Ch 1, 12 sc, turn. (12)

Row 46: Ch 1, 11 sc, inc, ch 3, turn. (13 sc, 3 chs)

Row 47: Sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, 13 sc, turn. (15)

Row 48: Ch 1, 13 sc, dec, turn. (14)

Row 49: Ch 1, 14 sc, turn. (14)

Row 50: Ch 1, 2 sc, skip 3, ch 3, 8 sc, inc, turn. (12, 1 ch-3 sp)

Row 51: Ch 1, 10 sc, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, 2 sc, turn. (15)

Row 52: Ch 1, 14 sc, inc, turn. (16)

Row 53: Ch 1, 16 sc. (16)

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing.

Stretch wings across wing bones. Sew 16 sts up the short side (leaving tips of wing bones exposed), 53 sts across the long edge, 16 sts down the other short side.

Surface st (see Special Stitches) 2 lines from bottom of wing to peak of wing, evenly spaced apart. These can be jagged or crooked for effect.

Pin wing at rows 23 and 31 (the small section in the middle). Fold wires up at these two points, leaving a short section in the middle. Sew this short, flat section to the torso in the center of the back, where the torso meets the neck. Position as desired. 

Pro Tip: Sew around the wire inside the wing bones to reinforce the attachment of the wings to the body.

Teeth Detail

Using embroidery thread, start on one side of the head, 2-3 sts down from the edge of the eye socket. Sew a jagged line around the head to the same place on the other side, using the photos as a guide, making sure to make one longer tooth between the nostril and the end of the snout for a “canine” tooth. Bind off and weave in end.Weave in all attachment ends when parts are positioned as desired.

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