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Amigurumi Dragonfly – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A colorful crocheted dragonfly toy with large, expressive eyes rests on a wooden surface, with blurred flowers and an open book in the background.
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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! 🧶💖🌈

A colorful crocheted dragonfly toy with large, expressive eyes rests on a wooden surface, with blurred flowers and an open book in the background.

🧚‍♂️ 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 – Includes shaping, color changes, and attaching multiple parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) long using DK or sport weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • DK yarn in:
    • Yellow (Head)
    • Teal, Aqua, Green, Blue (Body stripes)
    • Gradient Blues & Greens (Wings)
    • Brown or Black (Eyes or pupils)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • 10 mm safety eyes or black felt circles
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Optional: wire or pipe cleaners for wing shaping

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc two together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only

🟡 Head

In Yellow. Work in spiral.

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30)
  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 5–6, 6 sts apart. Stuff head.
14. dec x6 (6)
FO, close hole and weave end.

Optional: Embroider a small smile using black yarn under the eyes.

🟢 Body

Work in spiral, changing colors every 3 rounds. Suggested order: Blue, Green, Aqua, Teal, repeat.

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–18. sc around (18)
  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  5. sc around (12)
  6. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close and weave tail.

Stuff as you go. Keep it firmly shaped to stay straight.

🦋 Wings (Make 4 – 2 large, 2 slightly smaller)

Use gradient or multicolored yarn for the full effect. Work in rows.

Large Wing (x2):

  1. ch 16
  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15)
  3. ch 1, turn, inc, 13 sc, inc (17)
  4. ch 1, turn, sc across
  5. ch 1, turn, dec, 13 sc, dec (15)
  6. ch 1, turn, dec, 11 sc, dec (13)
  7. ch 1, turn, dec, 9 sc, dec (11)
  8. ch 1, turn, dec, 7 sc, dec (9)
  9. ch 1, turn, dec, 5 sc, dec (7)
  10. ch 1, turn, dec, 3 sc, dec (5)
  11. dec to end, FO

Small Wing (x2):
Same pattern, but begin with ch 12 and reduce each row by 2 sts instead of 1.

Optional: Add wire before final edge row for structure. You can also crochet around the entire wing to finish it with a color border.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

In Teal or coordinating color.

  1. ch 18
  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (17)
  3. sl st in last st, FO

Fold each leg in half and sew both ends to the lower part of the head (or front of the body), as curved arms.

👁 Eyes (if not using safety eyes)

In White and Brown/Black.

  1. MR, 6 sc in White (6), join, FO
  2. MR, 4 sc in Brown or Black, FO
    Sew pupil onto white and attach to face.

🧱 Assembly

  1. Sew head to body.
  2. Position wings in an “X” shape and sew large wings on top, small underneath.
  3. Attach legs.
  4. Shape wings gently and adjust their position for balance.
  5. Weave in all ends and trim.

💡 Tips & Ideas

  • Use sparkly yarn for magical wings
  • Hang it from fishing line to “fly”
  • Add velcro or magnets to the feet for play interaction
  • Embroider little dots on the wings for added flair

This cheerful dragonfly is bursting with personality and is a wonderful project for anyone who loves insects, colors, and joyful creatures. Whether it’s for gifting or decorating, it’ll be sure to flutter into hearts. 🧚‍♀️🪄💙


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