Starting a crochet project like the Dragonfly Amigurumi brings a unique satisfaction. With yarn and hook in hand, anyone, regardless of their experience level, can bring to life a charming and whimsical creature.
Crochet Dragonfly Amigurumi Pattern
Following the pattern allows for a gradual completion of the dragonfly, piece by piece, from its delicate wings to its rounded body. The process itself is calming, offering a moment of peace and creativity. Upon finishing, the maker is rewarded with a delightful, handmade dragonfly, perfect for gifting or adding a touch of whimsy to any space.
Materials Needed
Yarn:
- Premier Parfait chunky yarn in Rose for the head
- Premier Parfait chunky yarn in berry berry for the bottom part of the body
- Hobby honey bunny shine for the wings
- Worsted weight yarn in black for the smile and shaping the face
Tools:
- Crochet hooks: 5.5 mm and 4.5 mm
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Fabric pins
- Safety eyes: 16 mm
- Fiber fill
Optional:
- White yarn for highlights
- Fabric marker
- Tape
- Embroidery floss
- Glue gun
- Needle and thread
Making the Head
- Round 1: With color B yarn, make a magic ring and place eight single crochets inside.
- Round 2: Increase round. Place two single crochets in each stitch around for a total of 16 stitches.
- Round 3: Combination single crochet one and an increased stitch. Place one single crochet in the first stitch and two single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat eight times for a total of 24 stitches.
- Rounds 4-9: Single crochet 24. Place one single crochet in each stitch around for six rounds.
- Round 10: Single crochet and decrease. Place one single crochet in the first stitch and then do an invisible decrease in the next stitch. Repeat eight times for a total of 16 stitches.
- Round 11 and 12: Single crochet eight. Place one single crochet in each stitch around for two rounds.
- Round 13: Decrease round. Place one decrease stitch in each stitch around for a total of four stitches.
- Round 14: Increase back up to eight stitches. Place two single crochets in each stitch around.
Stuff the head and place the eyes on rounds seven and eight, with about five to six stitches in between.
Making the Body
- Round 1: Chain four.
- Round 2: Single crochet six. Place one single crochet in each stitch around.
- Round 3: Combination single crochet one and increase. Place one single crochet in the first stitch and two single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat three times for a total of nine stitches.
- Round 4: Single crochet nine. Place one single crochet in each stitch around.
- Round 5: Combination single crochet two and increase. Place two single crochets in the first stitch and one single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat three times for a total of 12 stitches.
- Rounds 6-12: Single crochet 12. Place one single crochet in each stitch around for six rounds.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Making the Wings
- Chain 12.
- Round 1: Single crochet 11. Place one single crochet in each stitch around.
- Round 2: Combination single crochet one and increase. Place one single crochet in the first stitch and two single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat three times for a total of 14 stitches.
- Round 3: Single crochet 14. Place one single crochet in each stitch around.
- Round 4: Combination single crochet two and increase. Place two single crochets in the first stitch and one single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat three times for a total of 17 stitches.
- Rounds 5-10: Single crochet 17. Place one single crochet in each stitch around for six rounds.
- Round 11: Decrease round. Place one decrease stitch in each stitch around for a total of nine stitches.
- Round 12: Single crochet nine. Place one single crochet in each stitch around.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Making the Antennas
- Cut two strands of white yarn, each about 12 inches long.
- Fold each strand in half and tie a knot at the center to create a loop.
- Insert the darning needle through the loop and weave it down the length of the strand, creating a slight curve.
- Tie a knot at the bottom to secure the curve.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Assemble
- Attach the wings to the body on rounds 21 and 22, with about two to three stitches between the wings on the back.
- Sew the wings in place.
- Attach the antennas to the head on rounds three and four, centered on top of the head.
- Sew the antennas in place.
Add Details
- Embroider a smile on the bottom of round eight of the head.
- Add white yarn highlights to the outside of the eyes.
- Shape the wings by pinching the edges together.
- Clip any excess yarn and weave in the ends.
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