Crochet Dragon Wing Pillow
The Crochet Dragon Wing Pillow is a whimsical and cozy addition to any room, perfect for those who love all things magical and mystical. With its intricate details and vibrant colors, this pillow will surely add a touch of enchantment to your home decor. Whether you're a fan of dragons or simply like unique and charming pieces, this pillow is sure to become a favorite conversation starter. Snuggle up with this adorable creation and let your imagination take flight!
Supplies
Big Twist Value yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 380 yds/6 oz/170 g, Wine (WINE), 3 balls; Varsity Gold (GOLD), 1 ball; Ivory (IVO), < 1 ball.
H (5.00 mm) hook
G (4.00 mm) hook
18” x 18” pillow form
Tapestry needle
Straight pins
Stitch markers
Measurements
18” x 18” pillow
Gauge
In “(sc, dc) in next st, skip 1” pattern, with H hook
22 sts x 20 rows = 6” x 6”
Pattern Notes
On round pieces, work in continuous rounds. Do not slip stitch unless otherwise specified by the pattern.
For best results, assemble parts in order as directed.
Weave in attachment ends at very end of project in case pieces require repositioning.
Instructions
Pillow Base
(Make 2)
(check gauge before beginning to ensure an 18” x 18” pillow)
With WINE, using H hook, ch 66.
Row 1: (Sc, dc) in second ch from hook, [skip 1, (sc, dc) in next st] 31 times, skip 1, sc in last st, turn. (65)
Row 2: Ch 1, [(sc, dc) in next st), skip 1] 32 times, sc in last st, turn. (65)
Rows 3-60: Repeat Row 2.
Bind off.
Set aside.
Wings
(Make 2; 1 Right Wing and 1 Left Wing)
With WINE, using G hook, ch 52.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, 50 sc, turn. (51)
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc evenly across, turn. (51)
Row 7: Ch 1, fold work in half longways, working through next st and back side of corresponding st of starting ch, 51 sc, turn. (51)
Row 8: Change to GOLD, Ch 1, 48 sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (48)
Row 9: Do not chain, 46 sc, dec, turn. (47)
Row 10: Ch 1, 43 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (43)
Row 11: Do not chain, 41 sc, dec, turn. (42)
Row 12: Ch 1, 38 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (38)
Row 13: Do not chain, 36 sc, dec, turn. (37)
Row 14: Ch 1, 33 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (33)
Row 15: Do not chain, 31 sc, dec, turn. (32)
Row 16: Ch 1, 28 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (28)
Row 17: Do not chain, 28 sc, turn. (28)
Row 18: Ch 1, 24 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (24)
Row 19: Do not chain, 24 sc, turn. (24)
Row 20: Ch 1, 20 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (20)
Row 21: Do not chain, 20 sc, turn. (20)
Row 22: Ch 1, 16 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (16)
Row 23: Do not chain, 16 sc, turn. (16)
Row 24: Ch 1, 12 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (12)
Row 25: Do not chain, 11 sc, inc, turn. (13)
Row 26: Ch 1, 9 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (9)
Row 27: Do not chain, 8 sc, inc, turn. (10)
Row 28: Ch 1, 6 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (6)
Row 29: Do not chain, 5 sc, inc, turn. (7)
Row 30: Ch 1, 3 sc, leave remaining 4 sts unworked, turn. (3)
Row 31: Do not chain, 2 sc, inc, turn. (4)
Row 32: Ch 1, working on unworked sts from previous rounds, 49 sc, change to WINE, 2 sc, turn. (51)
Row 33: Ch 1, 2 sc, 48 hdc, (hdc, sl st) in last st, ch 4, turn. (51, 4 chs, 1 sl st)
Row 34 (Right Wing Only): Hdc in second ch from hook, 2 hdc, skip sl st, change to GOLD, 48 sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (51)
Row 34 (Left Wing Only): Hdc in second ch from hook, 2 hdc, change to GOLD, inserting hook into third loop and front loop, 48 sc, leave remaining 3 sts unworked, turn. (51)
Rows 35-60: Repeat Rows 9-34 twice.
Rows 61-85: Repeat Rows 9-32.
Rows 86-89: Ch 1, sc evenly across, turn. (51)
Cut yarn, bind off leaving very long tail for sewing. Fold so the last Row touches Row 86. Sew 51 whip stitches sts through both loops of the last row and corresponding st in row 86.
Weave in all ends.
Claws
(Make 2)
With IVO, using G hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: Sc evenly around.
Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] 3 times. (9)
Rnd 4: Sc evenly around.
Rnd 5: [2 sc, inc] 3 times. (12)
Rnd 6: Sc evenly around, turn.
Rnd 7: (WS) (Short Rnd) Do not chain, 6 sc, leave remaining 6 sts unworked, turn. (6)
Rnd 8: (RS) (Short Rnd) Do not chain, 6 sc, do not turn. (6)
Rnd 9: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 12 sc. (12)
Rnd 10: [3 sc, inc] 3 times. (15)
Rnd 11: Sc evenly around.
Rnd 12: [4 sc, inc] 3 times. (18)
Rnd 13: Sc evenly around, turn.
Rnd 14: (WS) (Short Rnd) Do not chain, 9 sc, leave remaining 9 sts unworked, turn. (9)
Rnd 15: (RS) (Short Rnd) Do not chain, 9 sc, do not turn. (9)
Rnd 16: (RS) Work around including unworked sts from previous rnd, 18 sc. (18)
Rnd 17: Change to WINE, [5 sc, inc] 3 times. (21)
Rnd 18: [6 sc, inc] 3 times. (24)
Rnd 19: Sl st in 1st st of next rnd, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc, 6 sc, 6 dc, 6 sc, 3 dc, sl st in top of ch-2. Sl st 5 to move tail to correct sewing position. (24)
Stuff claw to color change.
Bind off leaving long tail for sewing.
Press the last round of the claw flat with the new position of the sewing tail on one end. The Claw will curve parallel to the new flattened edge. Dcs will be centered over each of the flat sides of the Claw.
Align Claw in the crescent on the top corner of the Wing, curve of the claw pointed down. Using sewing tail, sew 12 sts through both layers of last round of Claw and the end of each of the 12 rows in the crescent of the Wing.
Attach Wings To Pillow
On one of the Pillow sides, align wings as follows:
Wings will sit with the Claws peeking above the top corners of the Pillow, curving down. The exposed horizontal bar of the hdc rows of each wing will be facing out. The thick side of each Wing will be horizontal, along the top edge of the Pillow. The thin edge of each Wing will be vertical along the side edge of the Pillow, flairing out beyond the edge.
Using a scrap of WINE, sew the top and side of each Wing to the edges of the Pillow where they touch.
Thick edge: Sew bottom wing directly to edge of Pillow. Sew top wing along edge of pillow and on the front edge of the attached bottom wing. This allows the top wing to lay flat without curving over the top edge of the pillow.
Thin edge: Attach thin side only as far down on the Pillow as it is touching the pillow edge then let the remainder of the wing spread out beyond the pillow edge.
Pillow Assembly
Pin unworked pillow base to WS of first pillow base. Using a long strand of WINE, sc through both layers of edges on three sides, leaving bottom edge of the pillow open. Insert pillow form. Sc bottom edge to close.
Weave in all ends.