About this crochet pattern
This red dragon cape spreads out into wide, wing-like points edged with black stripes and ends in a pointed tail. The hood has a horn, ears, eye rings you can shape, a snout with nostrils and a flame under the nose, and black scales run down the back.
It makes a great cosplay, Comic-Con or Halloween costume, or a dress-up piece for kids and adults. You can make the flame from craft foam with the printable template, or crochet it.
What’s included
- A 23-page PDF pattern with step-by-step written instructions
- 38 photos to guide you through the key steps
- Three sizes: child, woman and man
- Instructions for the cape, tail, hood, eye holes and the hood joined to the cape
- Black stripes, tail end and back scales in three sizes
- Nose, nostril chart, horn, ears and pipe-cleaner eye shaping
- Two flame options: craft foam or crochet
- A printable flame template
- Printer-friendly white pages
Materials
- Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn in red: 20 oz for small, 22 oz for medium, 28 oz for large
- 4 oz black worsted weight yarn (all sizes)
- Scraps of white worsted weight yarn
- Size I crochet hook
- Darning needle and scissors
- 2 to 3 long 12" pipe cleaners
- A handful of stuffing
- 3 sheets of craft foam in yellow, orange and red
Pattern details
| Format | PDF, 23 pages (3 MB) |
|---|---|
| Sizes | Small (child) 43″ span, 18″ long, 18″ hood; medium (woman) 53″ span, 22″ long, 20″ hood; large (man) 60″ span, 28″ long, 23″ hood |
| Hook | Size I crochet hook |
| Yarn | Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight in red, black and white |
| Gauge | Single crochet: 4 sts and 4 rows = 1″. Double crochet: 12 sts = 4″ and 6 rows = 4″ |
| Stitches | ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, trc, dec, picot, magic circle, surface stitches (US terms) |
| Price | $5.00 USD |
| Delivery | Instant digital download from Payhip. Nothing is shipped. |
Frequently asked questions
What sizes does the pattern include?
Three sizes. Small (child): 43 inch span, 18 inches long, 18 inch hood. Medium (woman): 53 inch span, 22 inches long, 20 inch hood. Large (man): 60 inch span, 28 inches long, 23 inch hood.
How much yarn do I need?
Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn in red: 20 oz for small, 22 oz for medium or 28 oz for large, plus 4 oz of black for all sizes and scraps of white. You also need a size I crochet hook.
What is the gauge?
Single crochet: 4 sts and 4 rows = 1 inch. Double crochet: 12 sts = 4 inches and 6 rows = 4 inches.
How is the flame made?
You can choose craft foam, cut with the printable flame template that comes with the pattern, or a crocheted flame edged with a pipe cleaner.
Is this a finished cape?
No. This is a digital PDF pattern, not a finished cape. Your download is ready right after purchase.
Where do I pay?
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