Cute And Cuddly Crochet Dragonfly Pattern For Springtime Decor

Join us in this fun crochet-along as we create Dixie the dragonfly! This pattern is perfect for experimenting with different color combinations and works up quickly, making it ideal for market prep. Grab your yarn, hooks, and other supplies, and let's get started on this delightful crochet plushie project.

Dixie the Dragonfly Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Premier Parfait Chunky Yarn in Rose, Berry Berry, and White (or another color for the wings)
• Worsted weight yarn in black for details
• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Fabric pins
• 16 mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing

Head:

1. Start with Color B yarn:
   • Begin with a magic ring.
   • Round 1: 8 SC in the magic ring.
   • Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (16 stitches).
   • Round 3: SC in next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch; repeat around (24 stitches).
   • Rounds 4-9: SC in each stitch around (24 stitches).
   • Round 10: SC in next stitch, invisible decrease; repeat around (16 stitches).
2. Insert Safety Eyes and Stuffing:
   • Place safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, spacing them 5-6 stitches apart.
   • Ensure to adequately stuff the head before closing.
3. Round 11:
   • SC in each stitch around (16 stitches).
   • Fasten off with a slip stitch, leaving an opening for attachment to the body.

Body:

1. Using the chosen body color:
   • Round 1: Magic ring, 4 SC into the ring.
   • Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (8 stitches).
   • Rounds 3-4: SC in each stitch around (8 stitches).
   • Round 5: Decrease in each stitch around (4 stitches).
2. Repeat Bulb Pattern:
   • Round 6: 2 SC in each stitch around (8 stitches).
   • Rounds 7-8: SC in each stitch around (8 stitches).
   • Round 9: Decrease in each stitch around (4 stitches).
   • Round 10: 2 SC in each stitch around (8 stitches).
   • Rounds 11-12: SC in each stitch around (8 stitches).
   • Repeat similar steps until the desired length of the body is achieved, alternating between increasing to 8 stitches and decreasing to 4 stitches for the bulb shape.
3. Finishing:
   • Stuff each bulb section as you go to maintain shape.
   • Attach body to the head using a darning needle, matching stitch counts.

Face Shaping:

1. Using black yarn:
   • Insert needle beside the top of one eye, come out by the other eye, return by going under the eye stitches.
   • Tighten to create eye indentations. Secure with a knot.
   • Create a smile by inserting the needle into the bottom of round 8 below one eye across to the same spot on the other side, and then centered below (optional: use fabric pens for positioning and symmetry).
   • Highlight eyes with white yarn if desired.

Wings (Make 2 Large and 2 Small):

• Large Wing:
  • Start with a magic ring, 4 SC in ring.
  • Round 2: SC, increase around (6 stitches).
  • Round 3: SC around (6 stitches).
  • Round 4: SC, increase around (9 stitches).
  • Continue increasing until you have the desired size and shape.
• Small Wing:
  • Similar to the large wing but smaller, repeating fewer rounds for less diameter.
• Assembling Wings:
  • Pinch flat and sew the center line for structure.
  • Attach large wings on the upper back of the body then the small wings directly below.

Antennas:

1. Using wing color:
   • Magic ring, 4 SC in ring.
   • Round 2: SC, increase (6 stitches).
   • Rounds 3: SC around.
   • Round 4: SC, decrease (4 stitches).
   • Change to head color, SC 4 for three more rounds.
2. Shape slightly curved using white yarn, then sew to the top of the head.

Final Assembly:

• Attach wings as detailed above.
• Secure and weave in all ends.
• Adjust and shape as needed.

Enjoy your finished Dixie the Dragonfly!

@Double Dutch Crochet