Welcome to the enchanting world of amigurumi! 🧶✨ Today, I’m excited to share my crochet pattern for a Dragonfly—a delicate and graceful winged wonder, perfect for adding a touch of nature-inspired beauty to your collection! 🌿 Whether you love crafting intricate insect designs, enjoy creating decorative and whimsical pieces, or simply want to stitch up a charming dragonfly with elegant wings, this pattern will guide you through making a beautifully detailed plush companion with a slender body and delicate textures! 💙
This design embraces soft curves, vibrant hues, and airy details to bring this fluttering beauty to life! 🦋🌾 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Dragonfly turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out iridescent blues, soft greens, or shimmering metallic tones, and let’s stitch up a graceful and enchanting dragonfly friend! ✨
🐉 Amigurumi Dragonfly Crochet Pattern
Add a splash of whimsy to your handmade critters with this adorable amigurumi dragonfly! With oversized eyes, looped antennae, and delicate mesh wings, it’s a playful blend of charm and creativity perfect for display or play.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and light assembly (sewing wings and limbs).
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) long using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Color A (Blue) – Head, arms, legs, antennae
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Color B (Yellow) – Belly
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Color C (Grey & Lilac) – Tail stripes
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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Black safety eyes (12 mm)
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Thin black tulle or mesh for wings
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Thin wire or pipe cleaner (optional for wing structure)
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Scissors
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Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
( ) – Repeat instructions inside
🐲 Head (Color A)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–12. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 7–8, about 7 stitches apart -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff firmly, weave to close.
🐛 Body (Color B)
Worked from neck down.
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
FO and leave tail for sewing to head. Stuff firmly.
🐍 Tail (Start with Color C and alternate lilac + grey)
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MR, 6 sc
2–14. sc around (6) – Change colors every 2 rounds -
dec x3 (3), sl st
FO, stuff lightly and sew to bottom of body.
🦋 Legs (Make 4 – Color A)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–6. sc around (9) -
Flatten and sl st across top to close
FO and sew two legs each to sides of body
🎌 Antennae (Make 2 – Color A)
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Ch 12
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Turn and sl st in each chain (12)
Roll the tip into a loop and sew both antennae to the top of the head
🪶 Wings (Make 2 pairs – top & bottom)
Option 1: Fabric Wings
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Cut 4 dragonfly wing shapes from black tulle or mesh
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Lightly stiffen edges with glue or wire
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Sew or glue two on each side of body where the head meets the torso
Option 2: Crochet Outline (Optional)
Ch 25, sl st back down, shaping the wing with ch + sc + hdc segments. Block and stiffen before attaching.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Stitch on a tiny smile under the eyes if desired
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Use blush or pink thread for cheek accents
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Optional: Add metallic thread embroidery to wing mesh for sparkle
This cheerful dragonfly is the perfect companion for woodland-themed collections, nurseries, or as a bug-loving buddy. Customize your yarn colors for a rainbow insect parade! 🧚♂️🌿
