This is a PATTERN for crochet only, designed to help you make your very own Hatching Dragon Egg!

It’s hard to tell what is in this amigurumi egg. Is could be a baby dragon or a baby dinosaur. But for sure, this hatching egg crochet pattern will make you an adorable new friend, even if he is a little shy.

All patterns are written in English, in US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

This Premium Pattern 2.0 is designed to be easy to read. Whether you are a confident beginner or an expert plushy artist, this pattern comes equipped with everything you need to succeed. When you are finished with your project you will have learned new and useful skills for your art form and created a beautiful piece to cherish.

Updated Premium Patterns now include checkboxes to keep you on track and organized, color coding when needed, and helpful tutorial photos right where you need them (and none where you don’t).

Confident you can do it without helpful photos or checkboxes? This pattern is also available for free in a text-only format (not downloadable) at www.hookedbykati.com.

You Need to Know: Chains (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr), right side (RS), (wrong side) WS, increases and decreases. Be eager to learn and ready to have fun!

This pattern has a tutorial video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLQIrzBYX7I&t=4117s

You Will Practice Intermediate Techniques:
How to make a 3-dimensional object in crochet
How to shape using increases and decreases
How to work back and forth to create intentional holes in round objects
How to use pins to perfectly place and attach amigurumi parts
How to embroider details on an amigurumi

Supplies
• Red Heart Super Saver, 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn, Spring Green (GRN) < 1 ball, Dark Orchid (PUR) < 1 ball, Off White (WHT) < 1 ball, Black (BLK) < 1 ball.
• G (4.00 mm) hook
• Two 24mm colored round-pupil safety eyes
• Polyfil stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Straight pins
• Stitch markers

Measurements
5.5” tall x 5” wide x 5” deep

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You may sell products made by this pattern, but please link back to hookedbykati.com or credit Hooked By Kati on the craft fair tag. Do not copy this pattern for distribution or sale; that’s not nice and slightly illegal.

All my patterns come with unlimited help from me. If you run into a snag, drop me a line! I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.

A selection of free patterns, tutorials, and fun crochet articles can also be found at www.hookedbykati.com