Plush Dragon Backpack Crochet Pattern

This plush dragon backpack is a small, friendly bag in light blue with dark blue trim. The dragon has a round head, small ears, spikes down the flap, little forelegs and hind legs, and a wooden button to close it. The backpack is 21 cm (8.2 inches) wide and 24 cm (9.4 inches) high, so it is a good size for a small child.

An 8-page pattern with 48 photos for a plush dragon backpack in velvet yarn.

What's included

• An 8-page PDF with 48 step photos
• Instructions for the flap, the backpack body, the straps, the handle and the cord
• Patterns for the dragon head, spikes, ears, forelegs and hind legs
• An assembly list that tells you where to sew each part, with the round numbers
• A tip for what to do if plush yarn crumbles when you sew
• An abbreviations list (ch, MR, sc, inc, dec, sl st, BLO, t-ch)
• Skill level: Intermediate

Display and gift ideas

Give it to a child who loves dragons or fantasy. It is a great gift for birthdays and Christmas.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern suits crocheters with basic skills. It has no crochet lessons, so you need to know how to crochet in rows and in the round.

Tips for making it

• Use a marker to show the beginning of each round.
• Sew plush pieces with cotton thread in the same color if the yarn crumbles.
• Sew the straps between the rounds given in the pattern and keep the distance between them.

Why you'll love this pattern

It is a quick-to-make bag and a toy in one, with clear photos of every step.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.