This is a pattern for a “One-Skein Dragon.”

One skein of worsted yarn (200-220yds) will be sufficient for the head, body, four limbs, eye ridges, and wing support. An accent color is recommended for the wing panels. Ability to complete the main color components of this dragon from a single skein of yarn is dependent on hook size, yarn, and individual tension.

The pattern is approximately 60 pages long and includes detailed instructions for the crochet and assembly of your dragon, with many clear and well-lit photographs to guide you.

A finished dragon made with the suggested materials and tools measures approximately 7’5” tall at the head and 15” long, with large wired wings.

Suggested Materials and Tools

At least 200yds total of medium or worsted weight yarn in the main (body) color and roughly 50-80yds in an accent color (used on wing panels, depending on whether you use the wing panel color for the boning or not).
The amounts below are estimates based on averages of the yarn amounts used by myself and pattern testers. Amounts will vary based on yarn type, hook size, and tension.
Head: ~18yds
Body: ~75yds
Front Legs (for 2): ~30yds
Back Legs (for 2): ~35yds
Eye Ridges (2): ~5yds
Wing Boning and Support: ~55yds
Wing Panels (A, B, C, D): ~75yds
Yarns used in examples:
Malabrigo Rios in “Ivy” and “Lettuce” (green)
Prismatic Fiber & Artistry worsted in “Dragonfly in Amber” and “Gilded” (gold)
Craft store #4 weight acrylic with a 4mm hook (black)

3.25 or 3.5mm hook, or whatever size is appropriate for your yarn and stitch tension. Note that larger hook sizes will use more yarn.

Plastic stitch markers for marking specific stitches.

Polyfill stuffing.

Safety eyes (I used 16mm sinker eyes; some testers used 18mm eyes).

Floral stem wire and armature wire: I prefer to use armature wire (usually 12 gauge) in the body because it is more flexible. I use 18 gauge Decora floral stem wire (NOT paper-wrapped) in the limbs and through the wings.

Blunt needle for sewing.

Needlefelting needle for securing ends and finishing/decorative work.

Optional: 18mm flat round cabochons to insert in feet to keep them flat.