Every part on Cindy is crocheted separately in continuous rounds and then attached by sewing. The spines are crocheted directly onto the finished dragon. The pattern has images for guidance in both the crocheting part and the assembly.

Skill level:
Intermediate

Approximate size is 8 cm high and 20 cm long, which varies based on yarn weight, hook size and the tightness of the stitches.

Techniques used:
Magic ring
Single crochet
Increase
Decrease
Chain stitch
Slip stitch
Half double crochet
Double crochet
Skipping stitches
Surface crochet

There are two versions of the pattern, one in English with U.S. terminology and one in Swedish.
The pattern includes a printer-friendly version with few pictures.
You will also get a compendium with tips, descriptions and step-by-step pictures of the techniques involved (also two versions, English and Swedish).

Materials needed:

• Yarn in a main colour, I used aran weight, pink (83 g)
• Yarn in a secondary colour, I used aran weight, purple (6 g)
• Thin yarn for eyes, or safety eyes if you prefer that (I used mercerized cotton yarn, 125 m by 50 g, black)
• Stuffing
• 3.25 mm hook
• Darning needle

I have used cotton yarn (75 m by 50 g). If you use another yarn, make sure to change crochet hook accordingly.