Toothless the Night Fury Amigurumi Pattern

Introduction

Soar into the world of How to Train Your Dragon with Toothless the Night Fury, an 8-inch amigurumi that’s as mischievous as it is lifelike. This intermediate project captures Toothless’s sleek black body, glowing green eyes, red tail fin, and now includes a distinct head and four legs for true-to-film accuracy. With realistic textures like leathery wings and embroidered scales, expect to spend 7-9 hours crafting this loyal dragon companion, perfect for fans, gifting, or display.

I’m Professor Patricia Poltera, and I’m thrilled to share this corrected pattern for free, thanks to your support at trendydecos.com. Your visits keep our patterns accessible and fund handmade toy donations to charities. Let’s crochet a Night Fury that looks ready to take flight!

Features:

• Intermediate difficulty, with textured wings, detailed embroidery, and sculpted legs.
• Sleek head and body with scale-like back details.
• Poseable tail with a no-sew red prosthetic fin.
• Expressive, micro-embroidered eyes and four sturdy legs for realism.

Materials Needed

To craft your Toothless the Night Fury, gather these materials. Quality choices ensure a hyper-realistic, lasting result.

• Yarn:
  • Jet Black (DK weight, cotton or cotton-blend, ~100g) for head, body, legs, wings, ears.
  • Crimson Red (DK weight, ~10g) for prosthetic tail fin.
  • Lime Green (DK weight, ~5g) for eye base.
  • Pale Blush Pink, Jet Black, White, Dark Grey (embroidery floss) for eyes, ears, scales.
• Crochet Hook: 3.0mm (D/3) for tight, glossy stitches. (Pro Tip: A smaller hook enhances Toothless’s sleek look!)
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill for a firm, sculpted fill.
• Tools: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, embroidery needle.
• Optional: Tweezers for precise embroidery; pipe cleaners for poseable tail and legs.

Why Quality Matters: Smooth DK cotton yarns like Hobbii Rainbow Cotton create a glossy, reptilian finish, while precise embroidery floss ensures Toothless’s eyes pop. High-quality stuffing maintains his sculpted shape.

Feel free to tweak colors to match your vision!

Jump Straight to Pattern Instructions

Choosing the Right Yarn for Your Toothless

Toothless’s lifelike appeal relies on yarn that mimics his sleek, dragon-like skin. DK-weight cotton offers a glossy, defined stitch for the head, body, and legs, while vibrant cotton ensures the red tail fin pops. Avoid acrylic to maintain the Night Fury’s sheen—cotton is key for that dragon glow.

Recommended Supplies

These curated supplies make crafting Toothless a magical experience:

• Hobbii Rainbow Cotton (DK Weight): Jet Black and Crimson Red for vibrant, smooth stitches.
• Tulip Etimo Crochet Hook (3.0mm): Precise and ergonomic for tight stitches.
• Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing: Lightweight and resilient for sculpting Toothless’s form.
• DMC Embroidery Floss: Lime Green, Jet Black, and White for glossy, realistic eyes.

Expert Insight: A fine embroidery needle ensures precision for Toothless’s tiny eye and scale details, preventing floss fraying.

Skills Required & Techniques

Difficulty Level: Intermediate. This pattern suits crocheters comfortable with basic stitches, ready for slip-stitch texturing, complex shaping, embroidery, and multi-part assembly. The wings, legs, and head add creative flair, with clear instructions for manageability.

Techniques Needed:

• Magic Ring: Starts components seamlessly.
• Single Crochet (sc): Creates the glossy fabric.
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Adds leathery texture to wings.
• Invisible Decrease (inv dec): Shapes curves without gaps.
• Basic Embroidery: Crafts expressive eyes, scales, and ear details.

Why These Techniques? Slip stitches give wings a realistic, leathery texture, while embroidery captures Toothless’s iconic, expressive eyes. Invisible decreases ensure smooth shaping for the head and legs.

Mastering Tension: Your Secret Weapon

Even tension is crucial for Toothless’s sleek silhouette. Use a 3.0mm hook for tight body and head stitches to mimic smooth skin, slightly looser for wing slip stitches to enhance texture, and consistent for legs to ensure stability. Check tension every few rounds to avoid unevenness, and use a stitch marker to stay on track.

Abbreviations

• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• inv dec: Invisible decrease
• sl st: Slip stitch
• ch: Chain
• Rnd: Round
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• [...]: Repeat instructions within brackets
• (...): Stitch count at end of round

A Note on Photos & Your Unique Toothless

The photos accompanying this pattern show one possible outcome using specific colors and yarn for this Toothless amigurumi. Crochet is wonderfully creative! Your finished Toothless might look slightly different depending on your yarn, tension, colors, or stuffing. Embrace these differences—they make your handmade Night Fury unique! Use this pattern as your guide and enjoy bringing your Toothless to life.

Pattern Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker to track the first stitch.
• Stuff gradually, sculpting the head’s rounded snout, body’s arched back, and legs’ sturdy form.
• Embroider features on the head before attaching it to the body for easier access.
• Insert pipe cleaners in the tail and legs (optional) for posability before final assembly.
• Read all instructions first to understand texture transitions and assembly flow.

Pattern Instructions

Head (Jet Black)

Start with Jet Black yarn in a magic ring. Use 3.0mm hook. Work in continuous rounds.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. Rnd 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
4. Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] 6 times (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc in each st around (24)
6. Rnd 8: [sc 2, inv dec] 6 times (18)
7. Rnd 9: [sc, inv dec] 6 times (12)

Pause to embroider eyes (see Assembly Instructions). Stuff firmly.

8. Rnd 10: [inv dec] 6 times (6)

Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch tail. Close remaining 6 sts by weaving through front loops and pulling tight.

Body (Jet Black)

Start with Jet Black yarn in a magic ring. Use 3.0mm hook. Work in continuous rounds.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. Rnd 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
4. Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] 6 times (24)
5. Rnd 5: [sc 3, inc] 6 times (30)
6. Rnd 6-9: sc in each st around (30)
7. Rnd 10: [sc 3, inv dec] 6 times (24)
8. Rnd 11: [sc 2, inv dec] 6 times (18)

Pause to embroider scales (see Assembly Instructions). Stuff firmly.

9. Rnd 12: [sc, inv dec] 6 times (12)
10. Rnd 13: [inv dec] 6 times (6)

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. Close remaining 6 sts by weaving through front loops and pulling tight.

Legs (Jet Black, Make 4)

Start with Jet Black yarn in a magic ring. Use 3.0mm hook. Work in continuous rounds.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. Rnd 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around (12)
4. Rnd 5: [sc, inv dec] 4 times (8)
5. Rnd 6-7: sc in each st around (8)

Stuff lightly; insert pipe cleaner (optional) for posability. Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch tail.

Wings (Jet Black, Make 2)

Using Jet Black yarn and 3.0mm hook, work in rows for a leathery texture.

1. Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, ch 1, turn (9)
2. Row 2: inc, sc 6, inc, ch 1, turn (11)
3. Row 3: sc 4, [sl st, ch 1, sl st] in next st (ridge), sc 6, ch 1, turn (11)
4. Row 4: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (11)
5. Row 5: inv dec, sc 7, inv dec, ch 1, turn (9)
6. Row 6: inv dec, sc 3, [sl st, ch 1, sl st] in next st, sc 3, ch 1, turn (8)
7. Row 7: inv dec, sc 4, inv dec (6)

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch tail. Do not stuff.

Main Ears (Jet Black, Make 2)

Using Jet Black yarn and 3.0mm hook, work in rows to create Toothless’s large, expressive ears.

1. Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, ch 1, turn (6)

2. Row 2: inc, sc 4, inc, ch 1, turn (8)

3. Row 3: sc 3, [sl st, ch 1, sl st] in next st (ridge for texture), sc 4, ch 1, turn (8)

4. Row 4: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8)

5. Row 5: inv dec, sc 4, inv dec, ch 1, turn (6)

6. Row 6: inv dec, sc 2, inv dec (4)

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch tail. Do not stuff.

Ear Flaps (Jet Black, Make 6)

Using Jet Black yarn and 3.0mm hook, work in rows.

1. Row 1: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, ch 1, turn (3)
2. Row 2: inc, sc, inc, ch 1, turn (5)
3. Row 3: inv dec, sc, inv dec (3)

Fasten off, leaving a 8-inch tail. Do not stuff.

Tail (Jet Black)

Start with Jet Black yarn in a magic ring. Use 3.0mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2. Rnd 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
3. Rnd 3-6: sc in each st around (12)
4. Rnd 7: [sc, inv dec] 4 times (8)
5. Rnd 8-10: sc in each st around (8)

Stuff lightly; insert pipe cleaner (optional) for posability. Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch tail.

Prosthetic Tail Fin (Crimson Red)

Using Crimson Red yarn and 3.0mm hook, work in rows.

1. Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, ch 1, turn (5)
2. Row 2: inc, sc 3, inc, ch 1, turn (7)
3. Row 3: sc in each st around, ch 1, turn (7)
4. Row 4: inv dec, sc 3, inv dec (5)

Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch tail. Do not stuff.

Assembly Instructions

Precision brings Toothless’s dragon charm to life. Pin all pieces before sewing for perfect placement.

• Embroider Facial Features: On the head, use Lime Green embroidery floss to add two almond-shaped eyes between Rnds 4-5, 6 sts apart. Overlay Jet Black pupils and a single White highlight per eye. On the body, use Dark Grey floss to embroider 4-5 small scale-like dashes along the back (Rnds 6-9). On ear flaps, use Pale Blush Pink floss for inner details (small stitches). [Visual Aid Suggestion: Close-up photo of eye and scale embroidery]
• Attach Head to Body: Sew head to body’s front (Rnd 11 of body), using Jet Black tail. Align so eyes face forward and head tilts slightly upward for a playful look.
• Attach Legs: Sew front legs to body at Rnd 8, 6 sts apart, and back legs at Rnd 10, 5 sts apart, using Jet Black tails. Angle legs outward for a crouched, ready-to-pounce stance.
• Attach Ear Flaps: Position three ear flaps per side on head at Rnd 3, 4 sts apart, angling outward. Use Jet Black tails to whip stitch securely.
• Attach Wings: Sew wings to body’s sides (Rnd 7, 8 sts apart), using Jet Black tails. Angle upward for a flight-ready look.
• Attach Tail and Fin: Sew tail to body’s back (Rnd 11, centered). Attach red prosthetic fin to one side of tail (Rnd 8), using Crimson Red tail.
• Final Stuffing and Shaping: Stuff head firmly, emphasizing the rounded snout. Stuff body to highlight the arched back. Stuff legs and tail lightly for flexibility. Shape ears to curve slightly.
• Texture Check: Ensure wing ridges (slip stitches) are prominent, leg stitches are tight for stability, and body stitches are glossy for a reptilian look.

Tips and Tricks

• Leathery Wing Texture: Work slip stitches (Rows 3, 6 of wings) loosely to create defined ridges. Practice on a swatch to perfect the texture.
• Pro Tip for Eyes: Use tweezers to place White highlight stitches precisely on the head (Rnd 4-5), enhancing Toothless’s glossy, expressive gaze.
• Stable Legs: Sew legs twice with Jet Black yarn to ensure they support the body’s weight, especially for display. Pin before sewing to check balance.
• Customization Idea: Add a small white crocheted patch (6 sc in magic ring) to the red tail fin to mimic Toothless’s painted designs from the films.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Is the head wobbling after attachment? Insufficient sewing may cause this. Reinforce with extra whip stitches around Rnd 11 of the body, ensuring the head is secure.
• Are legs uneven or unstable at Rnd 8? Misaligned placement or loose stitches may be the issue. Pin legs symmetrically before sewing and use tight stitches for durability. [Visual Aid Suggestion: Diagram of leg placement angles]
• Are wing ridges flat at Row 3? Tight slip stitches can flatten texture. Rework with looser tension to ensure ridges pop.

Customization Corner

• Light Fury Variant: Swap Jet Black for White yarn, omit the red tail fin, and use Blue eyes for Toothless’s mate, Light Fury.
• Baby Nightlight: Reduce hook to 2.5mm and body to 24 sts max for a smaller, baby dragon version.
• Flight Pose: Sew wings higher (Rnd 6) and bend tail and legs with pipe cleaners for a soaring Toothless.

More Than Just a Toy: Crafting a Dragon Friend

Your Toothless amigurumi is a loyal Night Fury, stitched with love and ready to spark joy. Craft it with care, and it’ll become a cherished keepsake, like the one I made for a friend’s child who calls it “my dragon.” Use quality yarn and precise shaping for a lifelike result.

Conclusion & Care

You’ve crocheted a Toothless that’s ready to fly! This 8-inch Night Fury shines as a gift or decor piece. Spot-clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, air dry, and store away from sunlight to preserve its colors.

Thank you for supporting trendydecos.com—your visits keep patterns like this free and fund our charity efforts. Share your Toothless in the comments or on social media—I can’t wait to see your dragon soar! Happy Crocheting! – Professor Patricia Poltera, trendydecos.com.

FAQs

Q: Can I use worsted weight yarn for Toothless?
A: DK weight ensures the 8-inch size and tight stitches, but worsted with a 3.5mm hook works for a larger Toothless (~10 inches). Adjust stuffing for shape.

Q: Why are my wing ridges not visible?
A: Tight slip stitches can flatten texture. Rework Rows 3 and 6 with looser tension, ensuring chains between slip stitches are relaxed.

Q: How do I make Toothless’s eyes look glossy?
A: Use Lime Green and Jet Black floss for depth, with a precise White highlight stitch (Rnd 4-5). Tweezers help position highlights for shine.

Q: How do I ensure the legs are sturdy?
A: Stuff legs lightly but firmly and sew securely at Rnds 8 and 10, double-stitching for stability, especially if posing upright.

Copyright Notice

© 2025 Professor Patricia Poltera - trendydecos.com. This pattern is for personal use only. You may not sell or distribute this pattern. You may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit Professor Patricia Poltera / trendydecos.com as the designer.

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