The newest crochet pattern that I will be publishing on my website is a pattern for a crochet dragonfly. When finished this is what the crochet dragonfly will look like.

If you would like to follow along with a video tutorial, one is available on YouTube at Crochet Dragonfly Tutorial.

This pattern will use the UK terminology, for the US version go to Dragonfly Crochet Pattern (US Version).

Dragonfly Crochet Pattern

Abbreviations

• st – stitch
• sts – stitches
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• dc – double crochet
• htr – half treble crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• dtr – double treble crochet

Materials Used

• Small amount of 2 colours of cotton or wool.
• Crochet hook.
• Scissors.
• Darning needle.

Head and Body

Make a magic loop.
4 ch, 4 dtr cluster in circle, 4 ch, sl st into circle, 3 ch, 2 tr cluster into circle. Pull circle tight. Do not join.

Row 2: 3 ch, turn, 2 tr cluster into top of previous 2 tr cluster.
Repeat row 3 until desired length I usually work 6 rows.
For final row work 4 ch and one dtr into top of previous 2 tr cluster.  Fasten off.
Join thread for wing on dragonfly’s right side just under head and work top wing first and then work bottom wing.
On dragonfly’s left side join the thread across from the bottom of the bottom wing and work the bottom wing first and then the top wing joining the top wing to the body just under the head.

 

Top Wings

Ch 19 1 tr in 4^th ch from hook, 1 dtr in each of next 3 ch, 1 ttr in each of next 3 ch, 1 dtr in each of next 2 ch, 1 tr in each st to the end.  Sl st into body.

Bottom Wings

Ch 17 1 htr in 3^rd ch from hook, 1 dtr, 1 ttr in each of next 6 ch, 1 dtr in each ch to end.  Sl st into body.

To Make Up

Weave in ends.

I hope you have enjoyed this pattern. I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday when I will be making a crochet penguin that was requested by Maria.