Crochet Nereida the Water Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Nereida the Water Dragon Amigurumi Pattern

Some finished pieces are beautiful. This one is breathtaking. Nereida stretches to about 42cm long, with scales that catch the light, hand-painted eyes, and wired wings and tail that hold any pose you give her. She belongs on a display shelf, in a glass cabinet, or wrapped up as the kind of handmade gift that genuinely stops people in their tracks.

What's Included:

• Step-by-step written PDF pattern in US crochet terms, English only
• 2 PDF files and 2 ZIP files with the complete pattern and all supporting materials
• Detailed descriptions of techniques throughout, plus guidance available directly from the designer
• Amigurumi construction with wired wings and tail for poseable display
• An alternative crocheted eyes option included if you prefer not to use safety eyes
• A sculpted, detailed finish that reads heirloom quality, not homemade

What You'll Need:

• Size 2 (sport weight) cotton/acrylic mix yarn, around 100g of the main body color and less than 50g for all accent colors
• 2mm crochet hook
• 18mm safety eyes (or use the crocheted eyes alternative included in the pattern)
• Wire for the wings and tail to make them poseable
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle for finishing
• Stitches used: chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), increase (inc), decrease (dec)

Skill Level: Advanced.

This pattern is designed for experienced crocheters who are comfortable with complex shaping, detailed assembly, and working at a fine gauge. The instructions are thorough, the photos and videos are there to support you at every stage, and the designer is available to help if you run into anything along the way. The result is absolutely worth it.

Why Crocheters Will Love It:

• Wired wings and tail let you pose Nereida exactly how you want, so she holds her shape on any surface or display
• At 42cm long, the finished piece has genuine presence, the kind of make that becomes a talking point in any room
• Sport weight yarn at 2mm gives you fine detail and clean, precise shaping that elevates the finished result
• The crocheted eyes alternative means you have full creative control over the final look
• A tested, highly-reviewed pattern with nearly 90 five-star ratings means you can trust every instruction before your first stitch
• Designer support is available directly, so you are never stuck or guessing mid-project
• A one-of-a-kind display piece that sells at markets, photographs beautifully, and makes a gift no one forgets
• Pattern and photos included in the download files mean everything you need is right there from the start

Perfect For:

Advanced crocheters ready for a show-stopping challenge, fantasy and collector enthusiasts, handmade gift-givers who want something genuinely extraordinary, and makers who want a display piece that represents their very best work.

42cm of detail, character, and craft. Nereida is the kind of project you remember making. Pick up your 2mm hook and let her take shape!