Magical Rainbow Dragon Onesie Pajamas

Materials:

• Yarn: (Weight 4) in various colors (main color, rainbow colors for wings and mane)
• Hook: 5mm (H hook)
• Buttons: 5 for the closure
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for sewing

Gauge: 14 stitches x 16 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Sizing: This pattern includes sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 years. Adjustments can be made for desired fit.

Special Stitches:

• Triple Crochet (tr): Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops), yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.

Instructions:

Body:

1. Chain 64 (or adjust for size). Join to form a ring without twisting.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), dc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
3. Round 2-14: Repeat Round 1 for a total of 13 rounds.
4. Shape legs: Divide stitches for legs. Leave 24 stitches for the body, 20 for each leg (total of 68 stitches). Work in rounds for 12 more rounds for torso, then chain 18 for legs, sl st into the torso to join.
5. Continue working in rounds for the legs until they reach desired length. Repeat for the second leg.

Hood:

1. Pick up stitches along the neck edge (approximately 48 stitches).
2. Row 1: Chain 3, dc across the row. Turn.
3. Rows 2-8: Repeat Row 1.
4. To create dragon ears: Work 6 tr in the last stitch of the last row. Fasten off.

Wings:

1. Using rainbow yarn, chain 20. Row 1: dc in 4th chain from hook and across. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, tr in each stitch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
2. Create another wing in the same manner.

Details:

• Embellish the hood with buttons for eyes and attach the dragon wings on the back and the mane along the top, using different rainbow colors.

Finishing: Weave in all ends and sew any loose parts securely. Add buttons along the front for closure.

Your little one will be ready for adventures in their Magical Rainbow Dragon onesie. Happy crafting!