Monday, May 11, 2009

dragon

DSCF9924

pattern used -
DSCF9940

hook used -
  • pattern calls for a 3.5mm hook, I used a 4.0mm hook
yarn used -
  • pattern doesn't really specify what weight yarn to use
  • of course I used reclaimed yarns!
  • I worked the body with one strand of green 8ply/DK yarn, and one strand of the variegated green which I dyed in this post here
  • the spikes were worked with two different shades of yellow 8ply/DK yarn held together
  • the wings were worked with red 12ply/bulky yarn
DSCF9933

thoughts -
  • it's not a detailed pattern
  • really just a basic set of notes to guide you through
  • I found it simple and easy to follow
  • my only modification, was to work a row of sc around the outer edge of the wings after they were attached... to 'finish' them off more neatly
DSCF9950
at

12 comments:

  1. Megan May 11, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    I Love this dragon.

    I'll have to add him to my "to do" list.

    Thanks

    Meg

    onourwayonline.com

    ReplyDelete
  2. heklicaMay 11, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Fantastic! If every crocheted toy looked like this, toy industry would be finished!

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousMay 11, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    OH MY FRICKIN' WORD! I love that! I think I need one! NOW!

    ReplyDelete
  4. donnaMay 12, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    wow thats so cool, i daren't show my son , or he'll want one , and i'm definitely not clever enough for that

    ReplyDelete
  5. CarleneMay 12, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    WOW! I want one. NOW! What a great project. I will have to start rummaging through my yarns to see what dragon-worthy stuff I have. Thanks so much for the inspiration and pattern link.

    ReplyDelete
  6. KathleenMay 12, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Wow! I love the dragon! I agree with "Meg"--he's definitely going on my "to do" list.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Christy TMay 12, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    so, so cool!!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. KMDuffMay 12, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    love it! looks like a present I gotta make. :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. SueMay 12, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    You always make such wonderful toys, and I love the color of his scales too.

    ReplyDelete
  10. AnonymousMay 12, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE him!!!
    Wonderful work.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Emily n famMay 13, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    he is sooo cute, glad I found your site. your photography is astonishingly beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  12. laughing purple goldfishMay 26, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    thanks everyone... he really is a gorgeous creature... I'd love to make another one, too!

    ReplyDelete