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Giant Crochet Dratini

This giant Dratini plush is perfect for snuggling. Much better than any body pillow, use the free Dratini crochet pattern to make your own Giant Pokémon amigurumi!

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Hi everyone!

Let me introduce you to the Giant Dratini Crochet Pattern! The only downside… you’re going to need a lot of stuffing! Dratini measures 26” long. Practically life-size!

I know it looks like it would take a long time and a lot of work to complete this project, but as I said above, this crocheted Pokémon works up quickly! Did I mention this Dratini plush was made with Bernat Blanket yarn?

This life-size Dratini is probably my favorite creation to date and I am not disappointed with how it turned out. Unsurprisingly, this is my most popular pattern next to my Heracross crochet pattern.

Clicking on certain links may result in a small commission for me at no extra cost to you. Money generated from this allows me to continue to design and post cute amigurumi patterns for you all!

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Dratini Crochet Pattern

This pattern is worked in the round and a stitch marker and row counter are highly recommended. Sewing pins help keep the limbs in place while attaching.

What You’ll Need:

Abbreviations:

ch=chain
sc=single crochet
ss=slip stitch
st(s)=stitch(es)
F/O=fasten off
inc=increase
dec=decrease

Gauge:

8 stitches x 8 rows = 4” in single crochet

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Amigurumi Pattern:

Head/Body/Tail: Use Gray Blue & stuff as you go
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2. 2 sc in each st around.
3. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
4. *2 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
5. *3 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
6. *4 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
7. *5 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
8 – 13. Sc in each st around.
14. *5 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
15. *4 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
16. *3 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
17 – 50. Sc in each st around.
51. *3 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
52 – 55. Sc in each st around.
56. *2 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
57 – 60. Sc in each st around.
61. *1 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
62 – 65. Sc in each st around.
66. Dec around.
Ss and F/O. Weave in ends.

Snout: Use Whipped Cream
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2. 2 sc in each st around.
3. Sc in the first 5 sts. Inc. Sc in the next 5 sts. Inc in the last st.
4. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
5. *2 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
6. Sc in each st around.
Ss and leave a long enough tail to attach to the face. Lightly stuff just before the snout is fully attached to the head.

Forehead Spot: Use Whipped Cream
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2. Sc in each st around.
Ss and F/O. Leave a long enough tail to attach to the middle of the forehead, just above the snout.

Ears: Use Whipped Cream/make 2
1. Ch 9. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook. Sc across.
2. Ch 1. Turn. Sc across until the last two sts. Dec.
3. Ch 1. Turn. Dec. Sc until the last two sts. Dec.
4. Ch 1. Turn. Dec. Sc across.
5. Ch 1. Turn. Inc. Sc until the last two sts. Dec.
6. Ch 1. Turn. Dec. Sc until the last st. Inc.
7. Ch 1. Turn. Inc. Sc until last two sts. Dec.
8. Ch 1. Turn. Decx2. Ss.
9. Ch 1. Sc AROUND ear.
Ss and F/O leave a long enough tail to attach to the side of the head.

Stomach Lining: Use Whipped Cream
1. Ch 7. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc across.
2. Ch 1. Turn. Sc across.
3 – 24. Repeat 2.
25. Ch 1. Turn. Dec. Sc until the last two sts. Dec.
26. Ch 1. Turn. Sc across.
27 – 33. Repeat 26.
34. Ch 1. Turn. Decx2.
35. Ch 1. Turn. Sc across.
36 – 40. Repeat 35.
41. Ch 1. Turn. Dec.
42. Ch 1. Sc AROUND stomach lining. Two sc in each corner.
Ss and F/O. Leave a very long tail to attach the stomach lining to the body just under the head to the end of the tail.

Weave in all your ends. Cut the eyes out with the felt and attach them to the head with fabric glue (hot glue guns work great, too).

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You now have a cuddly dragon to keep you company! My giant Dratini stays on my bed every day.

Make sure to take photos of your life-size Dratini and share them on social media. Tag me @summerbugcrafts. If you have any questions or feedback, let me know in the comments below!

Don’t forget to save this pattern to Pinterest for later or share it on social media!

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