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Amigurumi Rainbow Dragonfly – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Rainbow Dragonfly – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the dazzling and whimsical world of amigurumi! 🦋✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Rainbow Dragonfly—a vibrant and enchanting creation perfect for nature lovers, fantasy-inspired collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting colorful and delicate plush designs! 🌈 Whether you love stitching up winged wonders, creating textured and dynamic figures, or simply want to add a radiant dragonfly to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with shimmering wings, graceful curves, and a touch of rainbow magic! 💖

This design embraces bold hues, intricate shaping, and playful details to bring a joyful and ethereal presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Rainbow Dragonfly turns out just right—ready to flutter into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out dazzling blues, fiery oranges, or soft pastels, and let’s stitch up a mesmerizing dragonfly! 🦋

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🌈 Amigurumi Rainbow Dragonfly Crochet Pattern

Add a splash of color and a touch of whimsy to your handmade collection with this vibrant Rainbow Dragonfly! Its bright striped body, textured wings, and poseable legs make it a joyful and eye-catching piece for play or display. Perfect for nature lovers, kids, or whimsical decor.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires color changes, sewing multiple parts, and some shaping.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10 inches (25 cm) long from head to tail using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • DK or worsted weight yarn in:

    • Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple (Body stripes)

    • Pale Lavender or Light Gray (Wings)

    • Brown or Black (Eye centers)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.0 mm

  • Polyester fiberfill

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Pipe cleaners or wire (for bendable legs and wing support – optional)

  • Felt or 6 mm safety eyes (optional alternative for eyes)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

🪲 Body & Head (Work in continuous spiral)

Start with any color (e.g., Purple). Change color every 5 rounds in this rainbow order: Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, repeat if needed.

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–9. sc around (24)
    Change color
    10–14. sc around (24)
    Change color
    15–29. Repeat in this manner, switching colors every 5 rounds

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  7. dec x6 (6)
    FO, weave to close.

🧵 Tip for Color Change:
At the last yarn-over of the final stitch before a color switch, drop the old color and yarn over with the new color. Pull through to complete the stitch in the new color. Continue in the new color without fastening off.

Stuff body firmly as you go.

👀 Eyes (Make 2)

Outer Circle (Bright Color, e.g., Green):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    FO, leave tail for sewing.

Inner Pupil (Brown or Black):

  1. MR, 6 sc, sl st to first sc, FO.
    Sew the pupil to the center of the eye.

Attach both completed eyes to either side of the head, slightly forward and close together. Stitch or glue in place.

🪽 Wings (Make 4 – 2 large top, 2 smaller bottom)

In Pale Lavender or Light Gray. Work in rows.

Large Wings (Make 2):

  1. ch 20

  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (19)

  3. ch 1, turn, sc across (19)

  4. ch 1, turn, dec, 15 sc, dec (17)

  5. ch 1, turn, dec, 13 sc, dec (15)

  6. Repeat decreasing ends every row until 5 sts remain

  7. Dec, 1 sc, dec (3)

  8. Dec, sl st, FO

Small Wings (Make 2):
Same as above but start with ch 16 and fewer rows before decreasing.

Optional: Insert thin wire or pipe cleaner along the wing edges before final row to help shape.

Stitch wings in pairs (1 small, 1 large on each side) at a slight angle on the back of the dragonfly body. Position large wings slightly above small ones.

🦵 Legs (Make 6 – 3 per side)

In matching stripe colors or solid dark color.

  1. ch 15

  2. sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (14)

  3. sl st to secure end
    FO, leave tail to sew.

Optional: Insert pipe cleaner for posability before sewing. Fold slightly in the center and stitch to the underside of the dragonfly, spreading evenly.

✨ Final Assembly

  1. Stuff the body firmly and shape by hand.

  2. Sew on the eyes first to position the face.

  3. Attach wings centered along the back using strong stitches. Use a small dot of glue for added security if needed.

  4. Sew or glue on the legs, evenly spaced along the lower sides.

  5. Optionally add a hanging loop or pose the legs so the dragonfly can “grip” a leaf or surface.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use sparkly yarn for the wings

  • Add embroidery details on the body or wings

  • Make a rainbow family with different wing shapes or sizes

  • Insert a magnet inside to let it cling to your fridge or metal plant stakes

This vibrant Rainbow Dragonfly is sure to bring color and creativity to your crochet collection. Whether it’s for a child’s room or your indoor jungle, it’s a whimsical project full of personality and charm. 🌈🧶🐉


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