Crochet Dragonfly Shawl
The Crochet Dragonfly Shawl is a delightful and whimsical accessory that adds a touch of charm to any outfit. With its intricate dragonfly motif and delicate design, this shawl is perfect for adding a unique flair to your wardrobe. The detailed crochet work gives it a light and airy feel, making it ideal for layering during any season. Whether you're heading out for a casual brunch or a special event, this shawl is sure to garner compliments and make you feel elegant and stylish. Crafted with love and attention to detail, the Crochet Dragonfly Shawl is a must-have piece for anyone who appreciates the beauty of handmade creations.
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Note:
- The pattern is written in standard American terms
- For the dragonfly stitch initial chains as made in multiples of 16 + 3
Instruction
Shawl
Row 1:Ch 83, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in rest of chs across. Turn. (81 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, ch 2, skip next st, **dc in next 15 sts, ch 2, skip next st** Repeat from ** to ** 3 more times, dc in last 8 sts.
Row 3:Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, **ch 11, skip 5 sts before and after ch-2 space, work dc in the next 5 sts** Repeat from ** to ** across finishing the row with dc in the last 3 sts following 11 chs. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 4, dc in the ch-2 space one row below, ch 4, 2 dc in next dc, **dc in next 3 dc, 2d dc in next dc, ch 4, dc in the ch-2 space one row below, ch 4, 2 dc in next dc** Repeat from ** to ** across, dc in last 2 sts. Turn.
Row 5:Ch 3, dc in each dc up to ch-4 space, **4 dc in ch-4 space, ch 1, 4 dc in next ch-4 space, dc in each dc** Repeat from ** to ** across. Turn.
Row 6:Ch 3, dc in each dc up to ch-1 space, **ch 1, dc in each dc up to next ch-1 space** Repeat from ** to ** across. Turn.
Row 7 and 8:Repeat row 6.
Row 9: Ch 3, dc in each dc up to ch-1 space, ch 1, **dc in next 7 dc, ch 2, skip next st, dc in next 7 dc, ch 1** Repeat from ** to ** across, dc in rest of the sts.
Row 10:Ch 3, dc in each dc up to ch-1 space, dc in ch-1 space, **dc in next 2 dc, ch 11, skip next 5 dc and 5 dc after ch-2 space, work dc in next 2 sts, dc in ch-1 space** Repeat from ** to ** across, dc in rest of the sts across. Turn.
Row 11: Ch 3, dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, dc in ch-2 space one row below, ch 4, 2 dc in next dc, **dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, dc in the ch-2 space one row below, ch 4, 2 dc in next dc** Repeat from ** to ** across, dc in rest of the sts. Turn.
Row 12 to 15:Repeat rows 5 to 8.
Row 16:Ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, ch 2, skip next st, **dc in next 7 dc, ch 1, dc in next 7 dc, ch 2, skip next dc** Repeat from ** to ** across, dc in last 8 sts. Turn.
Row 17:Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, **ch 11, skip next 5 sts and 5 sts after ch-2 space, work dc in the next 2 dc, dc in ch-1 space, dc in next 2 dc** Repeat from ** to ** across finishing the row with dc in the last 3 sts following 11 chs. Turn.
Repeat rows 4 to 17 six or seven more times depending on how long you want the shawl to be.
Border
Row 1:Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, **ch 3, skip 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts** Repeat from ** to ** across. Turn.
Row 2:Ch 5, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, **ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-3 space** Repeat from ** to ** across, ch 2, dc in last st. Turn.
Row 3:Ch 3, 2 dc in ch-2 space, **ch 7, 2 dc in next ch-3 space** Repeat from ** to ** across, dc in last st. Turn.
Row 4:Ch 4 (counts as tr), [4 dc, ch 5, 4 dc] in ch-7 space, **ch 3, dc in next ch-7 space, ch 3, [4 dc, ch 5, 4 dc] in next ch-7 space** Repeat from ** to ** across, tr in last st. Turn.
Row 5:Ch 4 (counts as tr), [4 dc, ch 5, 4 dc] in ch-5 space, **ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, [4 dc, ch 5, 4 dc] in next ch-5 space** Repeat from ** to ** across, tr in last st. Turn.
Repeat row 5 five more times. Cut off yarn.
Join yarn in the 1st st on the other side and repeat.