Crochet Dwayne the Dragonfly

Crochet Dwayne the Dragonfly is a delightful and whimsical amigurumi project that brings a touch of magic to your crafting journey. Creating this charming dragonfly allows you to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and imagination. With its vibrant colors and intricate details, Dwayne comes to life in your hands as you stitch each part with love and care. This adorable pattern provides a perfect opportunity to hone your crochet skills while enjoying a fun and rewarding project. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's embark on a crocheting adventure together with Dwayne the Dragonfly!

Materials:

This pattern uses 4 ply wool and a 2 mm hook. It is written in American crochet notation. The finished dragonfly is 10 cm long.

Wings (make 4)

With light blue wool

Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)

Round 2: sc in each stitch (6 stitches)

Round 3: sc, increase in the next stitch – repeat (9 stitches)

Rounds 4 – 7: sc in each stitch (9 stitches) (4 rounds)

Round 8: sc, increase in the next stitch – repeat (13 stitches)

Rounds 9 – 14: sc in each stitch (13 stitches) (6 rounds)

Round 15: sc in the first stitch, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (9 stitches)

Round 16: sc in the first stitch, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (6 stitches)

Body

With green wool

Starting at the tail

Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)

Rounds 2 – 16: sc in each stitch (6 stitches) (15 rounds) stuff the tail as you go

Body

Round 17: increase in each stitch (12 stitches)

Round 18: sc in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch – repeat (18 stitches)

Rounds 19 – 24: sc in each stitch (18 stitches) (6 rounds)

Round 25: sc in the first stitch, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (12 stitches)

Stuff the body

Round 26: decrease around (6 stitches)

Head

Round 27: increase in each stitch (12 stitches)

Round 28: sc in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch – repeat (18 stitches)

Round 29: sc in each stitch (18 stitches)

Round 30: sc in the first stitch, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (12 stitches)

Stuff

Round 31: decrease around until the hole closes. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Legs (make 6)

With green wool

Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4 stitches)

Rounds 2 – 5: sc in each stitch (4 stitches) (4 rounds)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew the legs and wings onto the body and embroider the large eyes.