Lunar New Year Dragon Crochet Pattern

The fifth animal of the Chinese zodiac, the Lunar New Year Dragon, symbolizing strength and good fortune~

Perfect for festive decor or a thoughtful gift, it adds a touch of tradition and creativity to your Lunar New year celebrations.

The finished product should measure around 9 inches in height, 7 inches in length, and 5 inches in width (may vary depending on tension/yarn used). This pattern is available in an easy to follow PDF file. The felted mandarin orange is optional and should be omitted if you are making it for a small child.

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Materials needed:
Hook: 7.00 mm
Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket (Super Bulky) in green and beige
Two 9 mm safety eyes
Black thread for nostrils
Tapestry needle
Stuffing
Optional: Beige DK weight yarn for the claws; Pink yarn for blush; Orange and green felting wool for orange

Terms
sc = Single Crochet
** = Repeat
inc = Increase
ch = Chain
dec =Decrease
st(s) = Stitch(es)
mr = Magic Ring
hdc = Half Double Crochet
dc = Double Crochet 
slst = Slip Stitch

*You will need to know how to needle felt if you choose to use felting wool for the orange*

Difficulty level: **

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about the pattern :)

**This is only a PATTERN and NOT a finished product**

**This pattern is an original pattern by Teresa of Sheep Shaved. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. Do not sell or distribute the pattern. You may sell items made from this pattern but please include a link back to this pattern.**

**Due to the nature of this item, there will be no refunds for patterns**