Here is my free pattern for my Toothless amigurumi -- while I designed and created everything in this photo, the instructions for the wings and tail fins that I post here were finalized by other people who kindly allowed me to share them, as I felt they worked better than mine, and the tail is a free pattern from another crochet blog, credited below. Please feel free to make as many Toothlesses for yourself or for your friends as you like, I only ask that you PLEASE do not produce these to sell for profit on sites like Etsy, or claim/sell the pattern as your own, since I worked very hard on this to share for free and because some parts of the pattern are kindly provided by people other than myself. Thank you for understanding!
THE PATTERN!
I used worsted weight yarn and a size F/3.75 mm hook. I was able to make all the pieces with 1 skein of Vanna's Choice yarn.
Important: in the instructions for the body, when I say "inc 2,"
I mean single crochet 3 into the same single crochet, so you are
essentially increasing by two stitches in the same stitch instead of
one.
Body:
R1. MR (6)
R2. Sc 2 in each sc around (12)
R3. (Sc 1, inc 1) 6 times around (18)
R4. (Sc 2, inc 1) 6 times around (24)
R5. (Sc 3, inc 1) 6 times around (30)
R6. (Sc 4, inc 1) 6 times around (36)
R7-8. Sc around
R9. Sc 12, dec 6, sc 12 (this is what shapes Toothless's butt) (30)
R10. Sc around
R11. (Sc 3, dec 1) 6 times around (24)
R12-13. Sc around
R14. (Sc 4, dec 1) 4 times around (20)
R15. Sc around
R16. (Sc 3, dec 1) 4 times around (16)
Fasten off, you don't need to leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body.
Head:
R1. MR (6)
R2. Sc 2 in each sc around (12)
R3. (Sc 1, inc 1) 6 times around (18)
R4. (Sc 2, inc 1) 6 times around (24)
R5. (Sc 3, inc 1) 6 times around (30)
R6. (Sc 4, inc 1) 6 times around (36)
R7. Sc around
R8. (Sc 5, inc 1) 6 times around (42)
R9. (Sc 6, inc 1) 6 times around (48)
R10-11. Sc around
R12. Sc 23, inc 2 in next 2 sc, sc 23 (52)
R13. Sc around
R14. Sc 25, inc regularly in the next 2 sc, sc 25. (54)
R15. (Sc 7, dec 1) 6 times around (48)
R16. (Sc 6, dec 1) 6 times around (42)
R17. (Sc 5, dec 1) 6 times around (36)
R18. (Sc 4, dec 1) 6 times around (30)
R19. (Sc 3, dec 1) 6 times around (24)
R20. (Sc 4, dec 1) 4 times around (20)
R21. (Sc 3, dec 1) 4 times around (16)
R22. Sc around
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing, then stuff the head. When
you stuff the head, you will need to do a lot of shaping. The
increases in rounds 12 and 14 give Toothless a bit of a point in the
front of his face, but until you stuff and shape the head it looks
pretty weird. I usually put more stuffing in the back of his head, a
bit less in the front, but enough in the point of his "snout" so that
it's clearly there.
I like to sew the body and the head together at this point. He has a
thin little neck so I usually skewer him from head to bottom with a
long knitting needle, it keeps everything in place.
*Toes: To make a toe, HDC 5 in the same st. When you finish the fifth
HDC, remove your hook from the loop, loosen the loop, reinsert your
hook into the first HDC, grab the loop you dropped and pull it through
the first HDC, like a slip stitch, then continue your round.
Front legs (make 2):
R1. MR (6)
R2. Sc 2 in each sc around (12)
R3. (Sc 1, inc 1) 6 times around (18)
R4. In BLO (except for the toes), sc 4, (Make toe*, sc 2) until you
have 4 toes with 2 sc's between each, sc 4.
R5. Sc around. You should still have 18 st. The toes take up a lot of
space and sometimes obscure stitches, especially the stitch right
before the toe, so those are easy to miss. If you have trouble seeing
it, just pull the toe to the left and you should be able to find it.
R6. (Sc 7, dec 1) 2 times around (16)
R7. Sc around
R8. (Sc 6, dec 1) 2 times around (14)
R9. (Sc 5, dec 1) 2 times around (12)
R10-12. Sc around
R13. (Sc 4, dec 1) 2 times around (10)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Back legs (make 2):
R1. MR (6)
R2. Sc 2 in each sc around (12)
R3. (Sc 1, inc 1) 6 times around (18)
R4. In BLO (except for the toes), sc 4, (Make toe*, sc 2) until you
have 4 toes with 2 sc's between each, sc 4.
R5. Sc around.
R6. (Sc 7, dec 1) 2 times around (16)
R7. Sc around
R8. (Sc 6, dec 1) 2 times around (14)
R9-10. Sc around.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. I prefer to sew the back
legs on before the front legs. When I stuff the front legs, I like to
stuff the bottoms and leave very little stuffing at the top, so the
legs can sit flatter against Toothless's front.
I sew all the way around the circumference of the back legs when
attaching them to the body, but when attaching the front legs I
typically squish the opening and sew the ends together as I sew them
on, if that makes sense. It's just another measure to make them
more flat.
Ears (make 2):
R1. MR (6)
R2. Sc 2 in each sc around (12)
R3-4. Sc around
R5. (Sc 2, inc 1) 4 times around (16)
R6-7. Sc around
R8. (Sc 3, inc 1) 4 times around (20)
R9-14. Sc around
R15. (Sc 3, dec 1) 4 time around (16)
R16-17. Sc around
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. You don't need to stuff the
ears, just squish them flat and sew them on.
Mini-horns (make 6):
R1. MR (6)
R2. (Sc 1, inc 1) 3 times around (9)
R3-5. Sc around
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Two horns go between the ears
on the top of the head, and two horns on each side of his head.
Tail: I use the instructions from here:
http://mygurumi.blogspot.com/2009/08/only-to-show-you-im-still-here-post.html
and usually stop at round 15. You can make it shorter or longer if you
wish.
Wings (courtesy of Stitch Bitch):
ch 6, work sc in 2nd ch from hook and the one after it, sc 3 in next ch, sc 1 in each of the next 2 chs; ch1 and turn (7 sc)
sc in first 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; ch1 and turn (9 sc)
sc in first 4 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; ch4 and turn (11 sc)
sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 chs, sc in next 5 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, 3 foundation sc; (19 sc)
ch 1, and turn
sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts; fasten off (21 sc)
Tailfins (courtesy of TacticalGranny)
set A (base of tail near body):
Make two and attach to center line of tail near the body.
Ch 5, work sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3 in next ch, ss to last ch and fasten off.
Tailfins set B (end of tail):
Make two black, or make one black, one red. Red goes on the left side of tail when the tail is facing you.
Row 1: Ch 5, work sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, inc in last ch; ch 1 and turn (5sc)
Row 2: sc in first 3sc, sc2tog in last 2 sc. ch 1 and turn. (4sc)
Row 3: sc in first 2sc, sc 3 in next sc, ss (slip stitch) to last sc. Place 2 more ss through ends of previous rows to form the curved shape at the end of the fin. Fasten off and attach to tail.
Eyes:
The acrylic felt that I used for the eyes can be purchased at Michaels, Jo-Ann's, AC Moore or any general craft store. You can find it in the kids craft section with the school craft supplies, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, popsicle sticks, etc. They come in small, individual sheets that cost about 25 cents apiece, so I buy plenty in case I need extra!
You can also use real felt if you desire, though I only have experience using the acrylic craft felt. I cut out the general shapes (you can right-click save the image provided at the top of this pattern and print it out and it should print to the correct scale, but it is just as easy to draw it yourself):
I use these scissors to cut out my eyes since they are small and precise. I fold the sheet of felt in half and cut out the general shape of the eye, a bit larger than I want it to be so I can cut it down, refine the shape and make the edges nicer. Folding it in half will give you two pieces that are generally the same shape, then you can cut them down and make them look nicer as I stated before. Do the same with the felt for the pupils.
Because of the bumpy texture of the crochet, I find that it is easier to use fabric glue to apply the eyes rather than sewing them on. The shape of the eye stays more consistent. I like to use Fabri-tac glue... be advised that it dries quickly and is quite permanent, so be careful when gluing your eyes on.


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ReplyDeleteHi! Thank you so much for writing this up. I really enjoyed making my little Night Fury. The wings worked out really well!
ReplyDeletehttp://lemmyloop.blogspot.com/2011/06/night-fury-amigurumi.html
Fantastic, I'm making this now and it is a wonderful pattern. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pattern. I made this one and the finished product is here: http://blog.redostrike.be/blog/?p=366
ReplyDeleteThanks again.
I made one two, and there's a link in the description for patterns for the tail and butt wing/fin things for anyone to use if they like!
ReplyDeletehttp://uropygid.deviantart.com/art/Chibi-albino-Night-Fury-244439772
I love this!! Is that just felt you used for the eyes?
ReplyDeleteMR means what? (sorry imma beginner)
ReplyDeleteLiz - yep, I just used the craft felt that they sell in small individual sheets.
ReplyDeleteAkiwyn - MR is short for 'make ring', some patterns use the term 'ML' for 'make loop' or 'magic loop.' The technique is covered in this video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvjYPFBP85c
Thank you so much! I just want to do that lil cute Toothless! :)
ReplyDeletesc 1 inc 1 means = sc 1 and 2 sc in the next st
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern <3
ReplyDeletei LOVE this pattern truly.....so much so i had to then make a hiccup to go with my toothless....the only thing i found was that the pattern ears were far too large so i shrunk them down a bit XD
ReplyDeleteHaving two left hands, this kind of craftmanship is way out of my league. I guess you making a Toothless for me is out of the question? :)
ReplyDeletethank you for the pattern love the toothless and so does my daughter all tho mine didn't turn out as good as yours lol but she still loves it.. here is a picture of mine on my blog http://lifeandcrochet.blogspot.com/ please fallow :)
ReplyDeleteSo far I've got a head, body, & all four legs stitched together, and I'm loving this pattern! I was tickled pink by the adorable toes! Now I'm working on the tail, but I'm having a lot of trouble with it. I posted a comment over on that site, but I thought I'd check here too, to see if anyone had any suggestions.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for posting this amazing pattern!! I love Toothless and I can't wait to finish him!
This is adorable and I can't wait to start it. I just had one question - how much yarn [roughly] is used? I want to know if I can just use what I have or if I'll need more.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the pattern!!
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ReplyDeleteSo I've made everything but the wings because I have no idea what a formation stitch is...I've looked it up but I am teaching myself crochet and I must be missing something since they are all chainless and this project already has a base chain to follow before the foundation stitch... can anyone try explaining it to me? :/
ReplyDeleteSorry meant *foundation sc :/ this has been frustrating me for awhile. Maybe I'm over thinking it
DeleteAww, adorable! I had to make an account here to comment. I feel horrible for asking because I wouldn't want you to cut one of these cuties up just to make one.. but to you by chance have a sewing tutorial for this? I have ZERO skill with crochet or knitting... (though I haven't tried knitting, I still don't think I will). As much as I love the patterns I've found on DeviantArt for Toothless (and I've made two different ones), this one I just cannot resist making, but I only have a skill in sewing with fabrics.. hehe.
ReplyDeleteEither way, this is adorable! My mother in law and crochet and knit, so maybe I'll ask her to make this for me. :)
Can you explain this to me? I don't get the abrev. This is from the blog you referred to for the tail. Thanks.
ReplyDelete"make a double ring with 5 sc2 - m2, sc43 - sc1, m2,..." I don't get what (m stands for in m2. Absolutely adorable pattern by the way.
i'm a beginner and i really love doing this, so far i only made head and body, can i ask, what is 'HDC 5 in the same st'?
ReplyDeletehdc = half double crouchet
Deletei'm a spanish beginner and the translate is difficult sometimes jejeje, but when i finish the work i'll be very happy (sorry for my english)
oh its ok, i'm a malay, btw, about HDC, i found that in youtube, yeay~ i already finished the whole 4 legs, and now i'm making the ears..thanx for the reply. XD
DeleteI made this for my nephew for Christmas and it was easy and super cute.
ReplyDeletewhat's is BLO?
ReplyDeleteBLO means back loop only
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ReplyDeleteFor some reason this post was messed up, hopefully this one won't be lol. Anyway, thanks for the pattern. I made one.
Deletehttp://stupidcrayon.tumblr.com/post/27773595204/i-made-toothless-from-how-to-train-your-dragon
I'm.so excited about this! Thanks for your hard work!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this pattern! here's a link to the first Toothless I made -> http://the-carolyn-michelle.deviantart.com/#/d5hrw10
ReplyDeleteI'm working on some more as Christmas gifts! Thank you so much for all your hard work and for sharing this pattern for free.
I'm total rubbish when it comes to reading patterns; but for Toothless, I'm gonna try!
ReplyDeletethis is AMAZING. Toothless is one of our family's favorite animated characters and I'm going to try to make this for my sister this Christmas, thank you soooo much for posting this! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your generosity in sharing this pattern for free. It was a pleasure making Toothless and my son is delighted with his new toy :)
ReplyDeleteYou are an angel!! my boyfriends b-day is coming up and he loves this movie... its gonna make a great b-day present! I thank you for making your pattern free!
ReplyDeleteblessings!
Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletepretty good work
here is my Toothless - wo love him
http://aliswerk.blogspot.de/2013/01/ohnezahn.html
LG Agnes
where did you find your safety eyes?
DeleteI found them in the store for handicraftsupplys (sorry, don´t know the right word) in our town
DeleteLG Agnes
Thanks for this pattern, it turned out great! Lengthened the tail a bit and modified tailfins set A: http://crochetplusplus.blogspot.com/2013/01/baby-toothless.html =)
ReplyDeleteWhen you say 6 times around do i actually go 6 times around?
ReplyDeleteno, just repeat 6 times till you reach your start point.
DeleteWhere I can find the pattern in spanish? I want to make some for my boyfriend he loves this dragon sooo much
ReplyDeleteCan someone make one for me? I can't crochet/knit and I don't understand the instructions. I live in the UK and could send you one of my homemade gifts. :-)
ReplyDelete2 questions for you:
ReplyDeletehow do you tell the front from the back of the head?
which way do the fins go on the tail? I can't tell by the pic for both sets of fins.
my ears seem really big compared to your pics, not sure what happened but I had to pull back a couple of row to get the same look.
Thank you so much for the pattern! he is super cute and pretty easy/quick to do comparatively.
Hi there -- so sorry for the late reply! I don't know if you still need help at this point but anyway:
DeleteThe back of the head is rounder, and the front of the head has a bit of a "point" to it in the front, where you made the cluster of increases to create the snout.
It's been a while, but if I remember correctly, I believe the tailfins go on the tail like this (if you're viewing the tail from above): http://i.imgur.com/Glkn45f.png
The smaller end of the tailfin is closer to the body while the larger end is nearer to the tip of the tail.
I hope that makes sense, and again, I'm so sorry for the delayed reply -- I don't get any kind of notifications of comments/questions on here so I always end up seeing them so late :( Anyway, I'm so glad you like the pattern otherwise!
I love it!!
ReplyDeleteWAUW
ReplyDeleteI wanna make this one for my little cousin. He will like it very much. Thank you for putting it out on the internet.
But I don't understand the explanetion of the wings and the tailfins very good because it's another way to explain ;)
Can you say it in your way, because that way i do understand. :)
THANKS A LOT!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI'm loving this guy and i'll be making plenty of them but for some reason i'm a little silly and I really don't understand the toes! I know the abbreviations but every time I look at the pattern I get confused! I'm going to power through it though! I have to for the sake of Toothless!
ReplyDeleteWhen dec(reasing) do you recommend doing an invisible decrease, by just hooking the front loops?
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Hi, I'm having a hard time trying to do the toes, I get confused with row 4 "R4. In BLO (except for the toes), sc 4, (Make toe*, sc 2) until you have 4 toes with 2 sc's between each, sc 4". Do you mean single crochet BLO for four stitches with two stitches in between ir BLO 2 stitches and have four stitches in between?
ReplyDeleteThanks