Make a sweet 3in1 Ice Dragon baby blanket that doubles as a cuddly toy and nursery décor. This pattern combines an amigurumi dragon head, removable wings and a textured leaf-lattice blanket for a playful, cozy finish. You will get full round-by-round instructions, color changes and assembly tips so you can recreate the exact look or customize it. Perfect for gifting or a special handmade keepsake for a little one.
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— The Pattern :
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The dragon baby blanket is made out of 22 parts: 1 x head. 2 x upper eyelids. 2 x lower eyelids. 2 x eye whites. 2 x horns. 4 x legs. 1 x tail. 2 x wing membrane. 2 x wing bones. 1 x blanket. 3 x buttons with loops. The number at the end of each round is the number of stitches you should have. The body parts are crocheted in the round, without turning or closing the round. Use a piece of yarn or a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
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Based on the yarn brand, hook and your crochet tension, you might use more or less yarn than I did. To make sure you are not going to run out of yarn, make all the parts first and leave the blanket at the end.
— Head :
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Work in the round, without turning, using a piece of yarn or stitch marker to mark the end of the round.
Round 1 :
With Turquoise and a 4mm crochet hook, ch6. 3sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3ch, 3sc in the last ch, continue on the other side of the chain, sc in next 3ch = 12
Round 2 :
inc in next 3sts, sc in next 3sts, inc in next 3sts, sc in next 3sts = 18
Round 3 :
(sc, inc) x 3, sc in next 3sts, (inc, sc) x 3, sc in next 3sts = 24
Round 4 :
(sc in next 2sts, inc) x 3, sc in next 3sts, (sc in next 2sts, inc) x 3, sc in next 3sts = 30
Round 5 :
(sc in next 3sts, inc) x 3, sc in next 3sts, (sc in next 3sts, inc) x 3, sc in next 3sts = 36
Round 6 :
sc in next 31sts, bo, sc in next 4sts = 36
Round 7 :
sc in next 4sts, bo, sc in next 31sts = 36
Round 8-19 :
sc in each stitch (36)
Round 20 :
inc in next 5sts, sc in next 31sts = 41
Round 21 :
(sc, inc) x 5, sc in next 31sts = 46
Round 22 :
inc, sc in next 13sts, inc, sc in next 31sts = 48
Round 23 :
sc in next 2sts, inc, sc in next 6sts, inc, sc in next 6sts, inc, sc in next 31sts = 51
Round 24 :
(inc, sc in next 16sts) x 3 = 54
Round 25 :
(inc, sc in next 17sts) x 3 = 57
Round 26-33 :
sc in each stitch (57)
Round 34 :
(dec, sc in next 17sts) x 3 = 54
Round 35 :
(dec, sc in next 7sts) x 6 = 48
Round 36 :
(dec, sc in next 6sts) x 6 = 42
Round 37 :
(dec, sc in next 5sts) x 6 = 36
Round 38 :
(dec, sc in next 4sts) x 6 = 30
Round 39 :
(dec, sc in next 3sts) x 6 = 24
Round 40 :
(dec, sc in next 2sts) x 6 = 18
Round 41 :
(dec, sc in the next st) x 6 = 12
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Fasten off, close the hole left and weave in the ends.
— The Upper Lids :
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Make 2 using Turquoise and a 3.5mm crochet hook.
Row 1 :
ch15, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 13ch = 14
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Fasten off, leave a long tail.
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Make 2 using White and a 3.5mm crochet hook (upper lids white version).
Row 1 :
ch2, 3sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, turn = 3
Row 2 :
sc in each 3sts, turn = 3
Row 3 :
inc, sc, inc, turn = 5
Row 4 :
sc in each sts, turn = 5
Row 5 :
inc, sc in next 3 sts, inc, turn = 7
Rows 6-8 :
sc in each sts, turn = 7
Row 9 :
dec, sc in next 3sts, dec, turn = 5
Row 10 :
sc in each sts, turn = 5
Info :
Fasten off, leave a long tail.
— The Lower Lids :
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Work in the round, without turning, using a piece of yarn or stitch marker to mark the end of the round. Make 2 using Turquoise and a 3.5mm crochet hook.
Round 1 :
4sc into the magic ring, pull the tail to close it shut = 4
Rounds 2 & 3 :
sc in each stitch = 4
Round 4 :
(inc, sc) x 2 = 6
Rounds 5 & 6 :
sc in each stitch = 6
Round 7 :
(inc, sc in next 2sts) x 2 = 8
Rounds 8 - 12 :
sc in each stitch = 8
Round 13 :
(dec, sc in next 2sts) x 2 = 6
Rounds 14 & 15 :
sc in each stitch = 6
Info :
Fasten off, close the hole and leave a long tail. The lids are not stuffed.
— The Horns :
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Except for the Short Rows, the horns are crocheted in the round, without turning, using a piece of yarn or stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. Make 2 using White and a 4mm crochet hook.
Round 1 :
make a magic ring, 4sc into the magic ring, pull the tail to close it shut = 4
Round 2 :
(sc, inc) x 2 = 6
Round 3 :
sc in each stitch = 6
Round 4 :
(sc in next 2sts, inc) x 2 = 8
Round 5 :
sc in each stitch = 8
Round 6 :
(sc in next 3sts, inc) x 2 = 10
Rounds 7 & 8 :
sc in each stitch = 10
Row 9 Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 5sts, turn = 5
Row 10 Short Rows (WS) :
sc in next 5sts, turn = 5
Round 11 :
sc in next 5sts of the previous short row, sc in the next 5sts of round 8 = 10
Round 12 :
sc in each stitch = 10
Round 13 :
(sc in next 4sts, inc) x 2 = 12
Round 14 :
sc in each stitch = 12
Round 15 :
(sc in next 5sts, inc) x 2 = 14
Round 16 :
sc in each stitch = 14
Round 17 :
(sc in next 6sts, inc) x 2 = 16
Round 18 :
sc in each stitch = 16
Round 19 :
sc in next 16sts, continue to single crochet in next 9sts = 16
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We are moving the starting stitch by 9sts forward, the stitch count remains the same, but the start of the round moved to the other side. Mark the last sc you made as the last in the round and continue with the next round from there.
Row 20 Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 8sts, turn = 8
Row 21 Short Rows (WS) :
sc in next 8sts, turn = 8
Round 22 :
sc in next 8sts of the previous short row, sc in the next 8sts of round 19 = 16
Round 23 :
(sc in next 7sts, inc) x 2 = 18
Round 24 :
sc in each stitch = 18
Row 25 Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 9sts, turn = 9
Row 26 Short Rows (WS) :
sc in next 9sts, turn = 9
Round 27 :
sc in next 9sts of the previous short row, sc in the next 9sts of round 24 = 18
Round 28 :
(sc in next 8sts, inc) x 2 = 20
Row 29 Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 10sts, turn = 10
Row 30 Short Rows (WS) :
sc in next 10sts, turn = 10
Round 31 :
sc in next 10sts of the previous short row, sc in the next 10sts of round 28 = 20
Round 32 :
(sc in next 9sts, inc) x 2 = 22
Round 33 :
sc in each stitch = 22
Row 34 Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 11sts, turn = 11
Row 35 Short Rows (WS) :
sc in next 11sts, turn = 11
Round 36 :
sc in next 11sts of the previous short row, sc in the next 11sts of round 33 = 22
Round 37 :
(sc in next 10sts, inc) x 2 = 24
Rounds 38 & 39 :
sc in each stitch = 24
Info :
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Stuff the horn firmly.
— The Legs :
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Except for the Short Rows, the legs are crocheted in the round, without turning, using a piece of yarn or stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. Make 4 using Turquoise & White and a 3.5mm crochet hook. The 3 toes are crocheted separately and later joined to continue with the foot.
— The Toes :
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Make 3 toes. The toe that doesn't have the yarn cut off is referred as Toe 1. The other 2 toes are Toe 2 & Toe 3.
Round 1 :
make a magic ring, 4sc into the magic ring, pull the tail to close it shut = 4
Rounds 2 & 3 :
sc in each stitch = 4
Round 4 :
(inc, sc) x 2 = 6
Rounds 5 & 6 :
sc in each stitch = 6
Round 7 :
(inc, sc in next 2sts) x 2 = 8
Rounds 8 - 12 :
sc in each stitch = 8
Round 13 :
(dec, sc in next 2sts) x 2 = 6
Rounds 14 & 15 :
sc in each stitch = 6
Info :
Fasten off on two toes, but leave the yarn attached on one toe (the toe with the yarn attached is Toe 1).
Round 9 :
Pick up Toe 1 & Toe 2, sc in the next 7sts of Toe 2, sc in the next 14sts of Toe 3, sc in next 7sts of Toe 2, sc in next 14sts of Toe 1 = 42
— The Foot & Leg :
Round 10 :
(dec, sc in next 19sts) x 2 = 40
Round 11 :
(dec, sc in next 18sts) x 2 = 38
Round 12 :
(dec, sc in next 17sts) x 2 = 36
Round 13 :
(dec, sc in next 16sts) x 2 = 34
Round 14 :
sc in next 12sts (continue from this point with short rows 14A-14E)
14A - Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 16sts, turn = 16
14B - Short Row (WS) :
sc in next 16sts, turn = 16
14C - Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 16sts, turn = 16
14D - Short Row (WS) :
sc in next 16sts, turn = 16
14E - Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 16sts = 16
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(continue from this point with row 14), sc4tog along the edge of the short rows (see tutorial below), sc in next 5sts = 34
Round 15 :
sc in next 11sts, sc4tog [just like the sc4tog from round 14, but in reverse - 1 loop in the next stitch (stitch unworked on round 14), 1 loop in the next stitch (stitch already worked in on round 14), 1 loop in the Short Row 14B and 1 loop in Short Row 14D], sc in next 22sts = 34
Round 16 :
sc in each sts = 34
Round 17 :
sc in next 13sts (continue from this point with short rows 17A-17E)
17A - Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 17sts, turn = 17
17B - Short Row (WS) :
sc in next 17sts, turn = 17
17C - Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 17sts, turn = 17
17D - Short Row (WS) :
sc in next 17sts, turn = 17
17E - Short Row (RS) :
sc in next 17sts = 17
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(continue from this point with row 17), sc4tog along the edge of the short rows (see tutorial below), sc in next 3sts = 34
Round 18 :
sc in next 12sts, sc4tog (1 loop in 17D, 1 loop in 17B, 1 loop in last worked stitch of round 17, 1 loop in the first unworked stitch of round 17), sc in next 21sts = 34
Round 19 :
sc in next 13sts, (dec, sc in next 3sts) x 4, sc = 30
Round 20 :
sc in each sts = 30
Round 21 :
(dec, sc in next 3sts) x 6 = 24
Round 22 :
(inc, sc in next 11sts) x 2 = 26
Round 23 :
(inc, sc in next 12sts) x 2 = 28
Round 24 :
(inc, sc in next 13sts) x 2 = 30
Rounds 25 & 26 :
sc in each sts = 30
Round 27 :
inc, sc in next 29sts = 31
Rounds 28 & 29 :
sc in each stitch = 31
Round 30 :
sc in next 15sts, inc, sc in next 15sts = 32
Rounds 31 & 32 :
sc in each sts = 32
Info :
Start filling up the leg. Don't over fill or stretch the stitches.
Round 33 :
inc, sc in next 31sts = 33
Rounds 34 & 35 :
sc in each sts = 33
Round 36 :
sc in next 16sts, inc, sc in next 16sts = 34
Rounds 37 & 38 :
sc in each sts = 34
Round 39 :
(dec, sc in next 15sts) x 2 = 32
Round 40 :
(dec, sc in next 6sts) x 4 = 28
Round 41 :
(dec, sc in next 5sts) x 4 = 24
Round 42 :
(dec, sc in next 2sts) x 6 = 18
Round 43 :
(dec, sc) x 6 = 12
Info :
Finish filling up the leg with toy stuffing. Fill the leg part lightly and flatten it slightly. Fasten off and leave a long tail.
— The Tail :
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Work in the round, without turning, using a piece of yarn or a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. Make 1 with Turquoise and a 3.5mm crochet hook.
Round 1 :
make a magic ring, 4sc into the magic ring, pull the tail to close it shut = 4
Round 2 :
inc, sc in next 3sts = 5
Rounds 3 & 4 :
sc in each stitch = 5
Round 5 :
inc, sc in next 4sts = 6
Rounds 6 & 7 :
sc in each stitch = 6
Round 8 :
inc, sc in next 5sts = 7
Rounds 9 & 10 :
sc in each stitch = 7
Round 11 :
inc, sc in next 6sts = 8
Rounds 12 & 13 :
sc in each stitch = 8
Round 14 :
inc, sc in next 7sts = 9
Rounds 15 & 16 :
sc in each stitch = 9
Round 17 :
inc, sc in next 8sts = 10
Rounds 18 & 19 :
sc in each stitch = 10
Round 20 :
inc, sc in next 9sts = 11
Rounds 21 & 22 :
sc in each stitch = 11
Round 23 :
inc, sc in next 10sts = 12
Rounds 24 & 25 :
sc in each stitch = 12
Round 26 :
inc, sc in next 11sts = 13
Rounds 27 & 28 :
sc in each stitch = 13
Round 29 :
inc, sc in next 12sts = 14
Rounds 30 & 31 :
sc in each stitch = 14
Round 32 :
inc, sc in next 13sts = 15
Rounds 33 & 34 :
sc in each stitch = 15
Round 35 :
inc, sc in next 14sts = 16
Rounds 36 - 38 :
sc in each stitch = 16
Round 39 :
inc, sc in next 15sts = 17
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Continue increasing and working rounds as needed to shape the tail (pattern shows progressive increases up to long tapered tail). Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew to the blanket when finished.
— The Wing Membrane :
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The wing membranes are crocheted with Turquoise and Pale Blue colors, using a 4mm crochet hook. Make 2 pieces. Start with Pale Blue.
Row 1 :
ch15, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc in next 11chs, turn = 14
Row 2 :
(all stitches crocheted in the back loops only (BLO)) : (2dc in next st) x 2, dc in next 9sts, hdc, sc in last 2sts, ch1, turn = 16
Row 3 :
(BLO) : sc in next 2sts, hdc, dc in next 11sts, (2dc in next st) x 2, turn = 18
Row 4 :
(BLO) : (2dc in next st) x 2, dc in next 13sts, hdc, sc in last 2sts, ch1, turn = 20
Row 5 :
(BLO) : sc in next 2sts, hdc, dc in next 15sts, (2dc in next st) x 2, turn = 22
Info :
Change colors to Turquoise (don't cut the Pale Blue yarn, just carry it over to the next color change).
Row 6 :
(all stitches crocheted in the back loops only (BLO)) : ch1, sc in all 22sts, ch1, turn = 22
Row 7 :
sc in next 2sts, hdc in next 20sts, turn = 22
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Change colors to Pale Blue and cut the Turquoise yarn.
Row 8 :
(BLO) : dc2tog x 2, dc in next 15sts, hdc, sc in last 2sts, ch1, turn = 20
Row 9 :
(BLO) : sc in next 2sts, hdc, dc in next 13sts, dc2tog x 2, turn = 18
Row 10 :
(BLO) : dc2tog x 2, dc in next 11sts, hdc, sc in last 2sts, ch1, turn = 16
Row 11 :
(BLO) : sc in next 2sts, hdc, dc in next 9sts, dc2tog x 2, turn = 14
Row 12 :
(BLO) : 3dc in next sts, 2dc in next st, dc in next 9sts, hdc, sc in last 2sts, ch1, turn = 17
Row 13 :
(BLO) : sc in next 2sts, hdc, dc in next 12sts, 2dc in next st, 3dc in last st, turn = 20
Info :
Change colors to Turquoise (don't cut the Pale Blue yarn, carry it over).
Row 16 :
(BLO) : ch1, sc in all 26sts, ch1, turn = 26
Row 17 :
sc in next 2sts, hdc in next 24sts, turn = 26
Info :
Change colors to Pale Blue and cut the Turquoise yarn.
Row 18 :
(BLO) : dc2tog x 2, dc in next 19sts, hdc, sc in last 2sts, ch1, turn = 24
Row 19 :
(BLO) : sc in next 2sts, hdc, dc in next 17sts, dc2tog x 2, turn = 22
Row 20 :
(BLO) : dc2tog x 2, dc in next 15sts, hdc, sc in last 2sts, ch1, turn = 20
Row 21 :
(BLO) : sc in next 2sts, hdc, dc in next 13sts, dc2tog x 2, turn = 18
Row 22 :
(BLO) : (2dc in next st) x 2, dc in next 13sts, hdc, sc in last 2sts, ch1, turn = 20
Row 23 :
(BLO) : sc in next 2sts, hdc, dc in next 15sts, (2dc in next st) x 2, turn = 22
Row 24 :
(BLO) : (2dc in next st) x 2, dc in next 17sts, hdc, sc in last 2sts, ch1, turn = 24
Row 25 :
Join the Turquoise yarn in the last stitch you made in the wing membrane (row 25). Sc along row 25, making 1sc in each st until you have 1st left in that side. Make 3sc in that last stitch and now you will be crocheting along the edge of the rows, on the side that starts with sc stitches.
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Sc2tog, pulling a loop in each row. You will make one sc2tog for each 2 rows until you have 1 row left, sc in that row (you will end up with 13sts). Now you will crochet along the bottom of the wing membrane. Make 3sc in the first st on that side, sc in each stitch along that side until you have 1 stitch left, 3sc in the last stitch.
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You reached the 2 Turquoise rows: sc in first Turquoise row, ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc in 2nd Turquoise row. You reached the Pale Blue section between the Turquoise rows, make (2sc in dc post, sc between 2 rows, 2sc in dc post) x 4.
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Again, you reached the 2 Turquoise rows: sc in first Turquoise row, ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc in 2nd Turquoise row. You reached the Pale Blue section after the Turquoise rows, make (2sc in dc post, sc between 2 rows, 2sc in dc post) x 4. You have reached the first stitch where you joined the Turquoise yarn, make 2sc in the same stitch you have joined, sl st in the first sc made to complete the round.
— The Wing Bones :
Round 1 :
make a magic ring, 8sc into the magic ring, pull the tail to close it shut = 8
Rounds 2 - 71 :
sc in each st, fasten off and close off the hole after finishing stuffing = 8
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Fill the wing bone firmly with toy stuffing as you crochet the rows. NOTE: Based on your yarn, hook and crochet tension, your wing bone might come out longer or shorter than mine. My wing bone is 38cm long.
— The Wings (assembly) :
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Pin the wing membrane to the bone from the tip of the wing (where you finished row 25 of the wing) to the middle of the bottom row (middle of row 1). Sew the wing membrane to the bone. Repeat the same steps for the second wing membrane, making sure they are positioned symmetrically (you will crochet on the wrong side of one wing and the right side of the other).
— The Blanket :
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The blanket is made using a leaf-lattice pattern. The pattern requires multiples of 6ch + 1ch. Using a 5mm crochet hook and Pale Blue yarn, ch103 (example uses 103 chains as starting). Row 1 Lattice Row - Make 2dc in 5th ch from hook, *ch1, sk2, 2dc in the following ch*, repeat from * until you have 2ch left, sk1, dc in last ch.
Row 2 :
Leaf Row - Ch1 (does not count as a st), turn and sc in first st. Turn back to the right side *in the next cluster, make a leaf (as explained in tutorial above, including the sl st in the next cluster)*, repeat until you have one cluster and 1dc left (the dc is the ch3 you skipped on row 1). In the last cluster make a leaf, but this time don't sl st at the end, instead, sc in the 3rd ch of ch3 that counts as a dc (count from the bottom up). Change colors to Turquoise.
Row 3 :
Lattice Row - Ch4 (counts as 1dc + 1ch). Make 2dc in-between the 2dc of the following cluster. *Ch2, 2dc in-between the following cluster*, repeat from * until you have crocheted in the last cluster in the row. Ch1, dc in the sc stitch below you made at the beginning of row 2.
Row 4 :
Leaf Row - Ch1 (does not count as a st), turn and sc in first st, ch1, sl st in-between the 2dc of the first cluster. Turn back to the right side *in the next cluster, make a leaf (as explained in the tutorial above, including the sl st in the next cluster)*, repeat until you have sl st in the very last cluster. Ch1, sc in the 3rd ch of ch3 that counts as a dc (count from the bottom up).
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Change colors to White on the leaf rows as directed to create the stripe effect: alternate colors every 2 rows (pale blue, turquoise, white). Repeat rows 3-6 until your blanket is approximately 90cm long. My blanket has 49 rows of leaves (98 rows if you count the lattice rows).
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Finish your blanket in Pale Blue and on a row that starts with a leaf (like row 6). Once you finish the blanket, bring the white yarn to the top, pull it through the loop on the hook and cut the Pale Blue and Turquoise yarns. Weave in the ends.
Loop :
make a slip knot and pull it through the stitch, ch5, sl st in the next stitch, fasten off, weave in the ends. Crochet 3 loops on the blanket edge with White and a 3.5mm hook: 1 in each corner of the same long side and one in the middle, between the 2 you just made.
Buttons :
Make 3 in White using a 3.5mm crochet hook. Button: make a magic ring, 8hdc in the magic ring, sl st, fasten off. Join them with a knot to the blanket using the tails, on the opposite side from the loops, 2 in the corners and one midway between them (make sure the middle button is opposite to the middle loop). Weave in the ends.
— The Blanket Border :
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The border is made with White yarn and a 5mm crochet hook. Continue from the corner where you finished your last row. Turn the blanket with the right side up (the leaves will face you).
Round 1 :
Crocheting Along The Top Of The Blanket: ch1 (does not count as a stitch), 3sc in the first st to form the corner, *2sc in the ch2 space, 1sc between the 2dc of the cluster below*, repeat from * until you have crocheted in the last chain space (which is a 1ch space), 3sc in that last stitch to create the corner.
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Crocheting Along The Side Of The Blanket: *2sc around the dc post, 1sc in the sc row, 2sc around the next dc post*, repeat from * until you have reached the top of the blanket (NOTE: you are skipping the sc rows that start with a leaf). Sl st into the first sc you have made to close the round.
Round 2 :
hdc around the border, making 1hdc in each stitch and 3hdc in each corner stitch (the 2nd of the 3dc you made in round 1). Fasten off, weave in all the ends. Your blanket is now complete.
— The Loops :
Row :
Loop: make a slip knot and pull it through the stitch, ch5, sl st in the next stitch, fasten off, weave in the ends (repeat to make 3 loops).
— Assembling The Head :
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Place the eyes between rows 7 & 8 on the eye whites, in the middle of the row. Make sure the eye whites are facing opposite each other before placing the eyes, not in the same direction.
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Pin the eye whites to the head, making sure you push the tip of the eye inside the head. The eye whites are placed on each side of the head with the tip reaching Row 20 (where the raised forehead starts), with the back ends slightly angled up.
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Pin the upper lid piece above the eye white, slightly over it. The longer narrow end goes towards the tip of the eye, the shorter narrow end goes towards the end of the head. Temporarily pin the horns between the eyes, right at the back end of them, to make sure everything looks good.
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When everything looks right, start sewing the pieces to the head using the long tails. Sew the eye whites first. Continue with the upper lids and sew through only one layer of it (don't sew through both sides of the upper lid, we want it to stitch out and give a 3D effect). Sew the lower lids next.
This Ice Dragon baby blanket is a delightful mix of amigurumi and textured blanket work that makes a magical keepsake. Whether you crochet it for a new baby or to decorate a nursery, it brings playful charm and cozy warmth to any room. Enjoy the long rows and the satisfying amigurumi shaping as your dragon comes to life. 🧶✨🐉
