Friday, 12 June 2009

Dandelion Dragon

I've been thinking vaguely about making some kind of Chinese dragon for a while now. I like their sinuous bodies and the fact that they're usually seen as good-natured rather than fierce. I decided I wanted to make one that was sitting up, so it would seem curious and not so active. This is what I came up with.
I gave him a ruff, which, particularly with addition of horns, gave the impression of venerable white hair and a beard. That made me think of him as a very old, peaceful dragon. I imagine that he moves slowly about the garden, bending his long neck to peer at all the plants and contemplating the world.


I like that Chinese dragons often seem furry rather than scaly, so I gave him a soft, fuzzy mohair spine frill.


I'm very fond of his face and pleased at how it came out, it seems quite youthful and innocent (maybe it's those big blue eyes), but I still feel he's been around for a long time.
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10 comments:

  1. Aimee13 June 2009 at 14:58

    This is absolutely amazing, and so beautifully done! I found your blog from Craftster and am so impressed I'll be adding it to my blogroll.

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  2. LillyShayStyle13 June 2009 at 16:25

    He's adorable! I agree, he looks to have a beard, but it suits him :)

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  3. Anonymous13 June 2009 at 20:58

    I love this, so cute!! I like the fluffy look you gave him too.

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  4. Katilyn Petri31 October 2010 at 07:40

    Let me buy it! Seriously, send me an email.
    Katie.babyy@live.com

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  5. Anonymous9 February 2011 at 01:20

    I think that the Dandelion Dragon is really cute where can I get the pattern? yespinaly@aol.com

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  6. LucyRavenscar10 February 2011 at 18:07

    Thank you! I've haven't written the pattern up yet, but it's on my list of things to do, and I will try to get it done soon.

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  7. Anna22 July 2011 at 22:05

    WOW!! I must say I have been visiting several amigurumi sites because I want to start some of my own and this Dandelion Dragon is just the best creature I have found!! Congratulations!! Whenever I reach this crafty level I would like use yours as a model, May I??

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  8. LucyRavenscar24 July 2011 at 11:52

    Thank you! I'm pleased that you are inspired by my work.

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  9. Unknown21 February 2014 at 08:16

    This one is so cool. It reminds me of The Dark Crystal movie. Love it.

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  10. LucyRavenscar26 February 2014 at 20:08

    High praise, that's one of my all-time favourite films!

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