Add a flutter of whimsy to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Dragonfly pattern! With its delicate wings, bright eyes, and playful personality, this charming insect is ready to bring a touch of magic to your handmade world. Whether you’re crafting for nature lovers, decorating a sunny windowsill, or simply enjoy making adorable amigurumi, this pattern lets you stitch up a dragonfly full of charm and character. It’s a delightful way to celebrate the beauty of the outdoors—one stitch at a time. 🧚♂️🪻✨
Designed for customization, this pattern invites you to play with shimmering yarns, bold color combos, or even tiny details like embroidered wing veins or sparkly eyes for extra flair. Craft a classic dragonfly in blues and greens, go pastel for a dreamy look, or even create a rainbow of fluttering friends for a vibrant display! Whether gifted as a sweet keepsake, perched as a playful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Dragonfly is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade enchantment to every stitch! 🧶💖🌈
🧚♂️ Amigurumi Dragonfly Crochet Pattern
This adorable dragonfly with cheerful eyes and colorful wings brings a whimsical, nature-inspired charm to any space. Its soft curves, layered wing design, and playful colors make it the perfect companion for springtime decor, baby mobiles, or plush toy collections. Let’s crochet some joy! 🌼🪶
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — shaping, color changes, oval wings, layered assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 23–25 cm (9–10 inches) long
🧶 Materials
DK or sport weight yarn:
- Yellow – head
- Turquoise – arms & wing base
- Light Blue – wing mid rings
- Green – wing inner rings
- Dark Blue – wing edging
- Blue, Green, Yellow – body stripes
Tools:
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
🟡 Head
In yellow.
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–10: sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 6–7, 7 sts apart.
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO, close.
Embroider curved smile.
🟢 Body (Long Tapered Tail)
Work in spiral. Change color every 3 rounds.
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc around (18) – blue
Rounds 7–9: sc around (18) – green
Rounds 10–12: sc around (18) – yellow
Rounds 13–15: sc around (18) – green
Rounds 16–18: sc around (18) – blue
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rounds 20–22: sc around (12)
dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly but firmly to keep straight.
FO and close.
🦵 Arms (Make 2)
In turquoise.
MR 6
Rounds 2–10: sc around (6)
FO, lightly stuff and curve.
🦋 Wings (Make 4 – Oval, Layered)
Each wing is worked in joined rounds to create flat oval discs.
Inner Ring (Green)
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
sl st, change color
Middle Ring (Light Blue)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
sl st, change color
Outer Ring (Dark Blue)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
sl st
FO, flatten gently.
Make 2 upper wings and 2 lower wings (all same size in photo).
🧷 Assembly
- Sew head to body
- Attach arms just below head, angled forward
- Sew wings in an X formation:
- Upper wings on top
- Lower wings slightly underneath
- Wings attach directly at body seam
🌟 Final Touch
Your dragonfly is now ready to flutter into the world — bright-eyed, joyful, and full of color. With its layered oval wings, striped tail, and sweet smile, this little insect friend captures the magic of summer meadows and handmade charm.
Whether perched on a shelf, hanging in a mobile, or gifted to a nature lover, this dragonfly is guaranteed to bring a smile.
Happy crocheting! 🧶🦋✨
