Dragon Claw Pillow

This is a PATTERN for crochet only, designed to help you make your very own Dragon Claw Pillow. All patterns are written in English, in US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations. Dragon Claw Pattern 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), double crochet (dc), increases and decreases, mattress stitch sewing. Be eager to learn and ready to have fun! You Will Practice Intermediate Techniques: How to shape amigurumi using short rounds How to shape using increases and decreases How to use amigurumi skills to make home decorations Supplies • Big Twist Value yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 380 yds/6 oz/170 g, Varsity Gold (GOLD), 2 balls; Wine (WINE), 1 ball; Cream (CRM), < 1 ball. • H (5.00 mm) hook • G (4.00 mm) hook • 18” x 18” pillow form • Polyfil stuffing • Tapestry needle • Straight pins Measurements 18” x 18” pillow cover Gauge In “(sc, dc) in next st, skip 1” pattern, with H hook 22 sts x 20 rows = 6” x 6” Post comments and pictures on Instagram with the hashtag #hookedbykati, on the Facebook Page, or in the Hookers and Crafters Facebook Group. 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