Pattern Review:
I have had this pattern on my Pinterest for what feels like YEARS! I’ve wanted to make this for my first daughter for a while, and so naturally, I decided to take on the biggest stuffed animal pattern I could find two months before Christmas. I need a deadline, I guess.
The Colors and Design
Since I’m making this dragon for my 3-year-old, I decided to make it in her “FAVORITE COLOR OF THE RAINBOW!!” – we are going with construction worker orange. I put the image from the pattern into AI to see what some floral embroidery would look like on top to give it a cottagecore vibe, and I instantly fell in LOVE. While I know that AI is a touchy subject for some (you either love it or hate it) it’s an easy way to get a quick mockup in many cases. Here are the results that I’m basing my design on:
The Body
11/3/2025
I’m on day 4 of actually making the pattern, and so far it is easy to follow and understand! The pattern calls for a different yarn, but this one is only slightly thicker. The ending measurement of the piece according to the pattern is 8 feet from nose to tail, so hopefully the small difference doesn’t give me a 10-footer! Our house isn’t huge, and I’m already getting a small side eye from my husband about where this thing will live when I’m finished with it.
If you want to create this pattern yourself, you can find a direct link to the pattern above. The store does occasionally take breaks here and there so keep checking back if they are catching up on orders.
The yarn I am using is Walmart brand standard acrylic-most similar is the Red Heart standard acrylic.
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This post will be updated as I continue the pattern, so check back often for recommendations or to follow along and see how it comes out! You can also follow along on TikTok where the most recent updates will be posted!
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