Crafty Intentions CROCHET PATTERN Meadow Dragons pattern (printable PDF-file / 208 pages)

Developed by Megan Lapp aka Crafty Intentions, this crochet pattern is for Meadow Dragons!! This pattern is written in U.S. terminology.

This pattern comes with instructions to make your very own Meadow Dragons!! This is a HUGE pattern. This comes with one body, four head styles, two front leg styles, two rear leg styles, four ear styles, 6 back/neck scale ornamentation styles, 4 neck/face/leg ornamentation styles, 3 belly styles, 4 tail ornamentation styles, 4 antennae/horn styles, Dragonfly wings AND Draginsect wings -- AND an optional wing accent meant for use with Butterfly or Mothball Wings, which are separate but compatible patterns . All instructions are carefully depicted with words and photos! This pattern features clear step by step instruction with a lot of row-by-row photos.

This pattern can be used in conjunction with the Butterfly pattern, which you can find here: https://ravel.me/butterfly-with-four-wing-styles

Or the Mothball pattern, which you can find here: https://ravel.me/moth-balls

This pattern is a total of 208 pages containing a full set of written instructions with photographic illustrations, and there are video tutorials for particular steps and stitches available on my YouTube channel. This Pattern consists of ONE PDF File, and the last 48 pages are Text-Only, Printer-Friendly instructions, but I strongly recommend you still refer to the photographic illustrations throughout the pattern if you have any questions.

This pattern is available in English.

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SIZE

Measurements will vary based on the positioning of the dragon (sitting, standing, laying down, or begging) and the wing style. A Meadow Dragon from this pattern is approximately 18 to 24 inches from nose
to tail tip, 8 to 10 inches from top of head to bottom of foot, and 10 to 13 inches from wing tip to wing tip.

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SUPPLY LIST

Yarn, in worsted weight, all amounts are approximate:
Body: 80 yds
Head Style 1: 16 yds
Head Style 2: 16 yds
Head Style 3: 20 yds
Head Style 4: 18 yds
Straight Front Legs (for sitting or standing): 40 yds for two (20 yds per leg)
Folded Front Legs (for laying down or begging): 48 yds for two 24 yds per leg)
Straight Rear Legs (for standing): 60 yds for two (30 yds per leg)
Folded Rear Legs (for laying down or sitting): 60 yds for two (30 yds per leg)
Ear Style 1: 12 yds for two
Ear Style 2: 14 yds for two
Ear Style 3: 10 yds for two
Ear Style 4: 8 yds for two
Back/Neck Scale Ornamentation Style 1: 7 yds per piece
Back/Neck Scale Ornamentation Style 2: 14 yds per piece
Back/Neck Scale Ornamentation Style 3: 11 yds per piece
Back/Neck Scale Ornamentation Style 4: 19 yds per piece
Back/Neck Scale Ornamentation Style 5: 17 yds per piece
Back/Neck Scale Ornamentation Style 6: 10 yds per piece
Neck/Face/Leg Ornamentation Style 1:
Accent Color 1: 4 yds for two
Accent Color 2: 6 yds for two
Neck/Face/Leg Ornamentation Style 2:
Accent Color 1: 6 yds for two
Accent Color 2: 7 yds for two
Neck/Face/Leg Ornamentation Style 3: 9 yds for two
Neck/Face/Leg Ornamentation Style 4: 23 yds for two
Belly Style 1: 20+ yds
Belly Style 2: 25+ yds
Belly Style 3: 27+ yds
Tail Ornamentation Style 1: 15 yds for two
Tail Ornamentation Style 2: 20 yds for two
Tail Ornamentation Style 3: 8 yds for two
Tail Ornamentation Style 4: 18 yds for two
Antennae/Horns Style 1: 12 yds for two
Antennae/Horns Style 2: 9 yds for two
Antennae/Horns Style 3: 8 yds for two
Antennae/Horns Style 4: 10 yds for two
Dragonfly Wings: 40 yds for two (80 yds for four)
Draginsect Wings: 46 yds for four wings
Optional Accent: 30 yds for four wings
Wing Accent: 24 yds for two

G (4.0mm) Hook (Or slightly smaller to ensure that the stitches in the work are tight and will not show fiberfill through the holes)

24mm – 30mm Safety Eyes

6+ pieces of 18” 18g paper-wrapped stem wire or 2mm/2.5mm Bonsai Wire (or similar strong yet moldable wire)

Optional: 4+ pieces of cloth-wrapped 18g stem wire

Darning Needle

Fiberfill

Optional: Claws
You can find examples on this list: https://www.amazon.com/shop/craftyintentions/list/23BJR3CP9VUIE?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

Optional: The Meadow Dragon also works with the Butterfly Wings (pattern here https://ravel.me/butterfly-with-four-wing-styles) or the Mothball Wings (pattern here https://ravel.me/moth-balls)

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SKILL LEVEL

• suitable for Intermediate skill level or above
• pattern contains clearly explained instructions for each round
• many step-by-step photos

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ADDITIONAL NOTES

This pattern has been tested!

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Crocheted and Designed and some photography by Megan Lapp, Some Photography and all Photo Editing by Lauren Lewis,
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© 2024 Megan Lapp, Crafty Intentions™. All rights reserved. This pattern is FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted (for sale or free) over the internet or offline. You can sell items made from this pattern, provided they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer. Please add the following lines to your item description and any item you are selling: “This item is handmade by (your name) from a design and pattern by Megan Lapp, Crafty Intentions™”.