Crochet Norbert the Dragon

Crochet Norbert the Dragon is an adorable and whimsical amigurumi pattern that captures the hearts of both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. With its detailed instructions and colorful yarn suggestions, bringing Norbert to life becomes a delightful journey filled with creativity and joy. The endearing design of Norbert, complete with his magical wings and charming expression, makes him a perfect companion for children and dragon enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you're looking for a fun project to hone your crochet skills or seeking a unique gift for a loved one, Crochet Norbert the Dragon is sure to spark imagination and warm smiles wherever he goes.

Materials:

This pattern is written in American crochet notation. It uses a 2mm hook and red and white 4 ply wool. Norbert is 10 cm long.

Head

With red wool

Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4 stitches)

Round 2: sc in each stitch (4 stitches)

Round 3: increase in the first two stiches, sc in the next two stitches (6 stitches)

Round 4: increase in first 3 stitches, sc in the next 3 stitches (9 stitches)

Round 5: sc in each stitch (9 stitches)

Round 6: sc in the first stitch, decrease the next stitch together – repeat (6 stitches)

Stuff the head

Neck

Round 7: chain 2, slip stitch into the stitch 3 behind the stitch the chain originates from

Rounds 8 – 10: sc in each stitch (4 stitches) (3 rounds)

Round 11: sc 1, chain 2, slip stitch into the stitch 3 behind the stitch the chain originates from

Rounds 12 – 14: sc in each stitch (4 stitches) (3 rounds)

Stuff the neck

Body

Round 15: sc in the first stich, increase in the next stitch (6 stitches)

Round 16: increase in every stitch (12 stitches)

Round 17: sc in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch – repeat (18 stitches)

Rounds 18 – 23: sc in each stitch (18 stitches) (6 rounds)

Round 24: sc in the first stitch, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (12 stitches)

Round 25: sc in the first stitch , decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (8 stitches)

Stuff the body

Tail

Rounds 25 – 27: sc in each stitch (8 stitches) (3 rounds)

Round 28: sc in the first two stitches, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (6 stitches)

Rounds 29 – 33: sc in each stitch (6 stitches) (5 rounds)

Stuff the tail

Round 34: sc in the first stitch, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (4 stitches)

Rounds 35 – 37: sc in each stitch (4 stitches) (3 rounds)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew the two small holes in the head and neck closed.

Wings

Row 1: chain 2, turn, sc 1 (one of the chains is a turning chain)

Row 2: sc 3 into the same stitch (3 stitches)

Row 3: increase, sc 1, increase (5 stitches)

Row 4: increase, sc 3, increase (7 stitches)

Row 5: increase, sc 5, increase (9 stitches)

Row 6: increase, sc 7, increase (11 stitches)

Row 7: increase, sc 9, increase (13 stitches)

Row 8: increase, sc 11, increase (15 stitches)

Now for the little pointy bits at the end of the wing

Row 9: sc 5, turn (5 stitches)

Row 10: decrease the first two stitches together, sc, decrease the next two stitches together (3 stitches)

Row 11: decrease all three stitches together (1 stitch)

Fasten off

Join the wool next to the first little point bit and make another one. Then a final one at the end of the wing.

Weave in the ends.

Now to make his two little fingers/claws. Attach the wool to the tip of the wing, chain 3, then slipstitch 2 back along the chain, fasten off and weave in ends. Now make the second finger.

Legs (make two)

Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4 stitches)

Rounds 2 – 4: sc in each stitch (4 stitches) (3 rounds)

Fasten off.

For the toes/claws attach the wool, chain 3, slip stitch 2 back along the chain, slip stitch into the next stitch on the leg then make another toe, then slip stitch to the neighbouring stitch and make the final toe. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew on the wings and legs and embroider the eyes.

Egg

With white wool

Bottom half

Round 1: 6sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)

Round 2: increase in every stitch (12 stitches)

Round 3: sc in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch – repeat (18 stitches)

Round 4: sc in the first two stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (24 stitches)

Round 5: sc in the first three stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (30 stitches)

Round 6: sc in the first four stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (36 stitches)

Round 7: sc in the first five stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (42 stitches)

Round 8: sc in the first six stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (48 stitches)

Rounds 9 – 15: sc in each stitch (48 stitches) (7 rounds)

Round 16: sc in the first six stitches, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (42 stitches)

Round 17: sc in each stitch (42 stitches)

Now for the broken edge of the shell – there will be 7 triangles. For each triangle

Sc in the first 6 stitches of the round, turn (6 stitches)

Decrease the first two stitches together, sc 2, decrease the last two stitches together (4 stitches)

(decrease two stitches together) x 2 (2 stitches)

decrease the remaining two stitches together (1 stitch)

slip stitch down the side of the triangle back to round 17 and make the next triangle.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Top half

Round 1: 6sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)

Round 2: increase in every stitch (12 stitches)

Round 3: sc in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch – repeat (18 stitches)

Round 4: sc in the first two stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (24 stitches)

Round 5: sc in each stitch (24 stitches)

Round 6: sc in the first three stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (30 stitches)

Round 7: sc in each stitch (30 stitches)

Round 8: sc in the first four stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (36 stitches)

Round 9: sc in each stitch (36 stitches)

Round 10: sc in the first five stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (42 stitches)

Round 11: sc in each stitch (42 stitches)

Now for the broken edge of the shell – there will be 7 triangles. For each triangle

Sc in the first 6 stitches of the round, turn (6 stitches)

Decrease the first two stitches together, sc 2, decrease the last two stitches together (4 stitches)

(decrease two stitches together) x 2 (2 stitches)

decrease the remaining two stitches together (1 stitch)

slip stitch down the side of the triangle back to round 17 and make the next triangle.

Fasten off, weave in ends.