Crochet Dragonfly Ornament

Creating a crochet dragonfly ornament is a delightful crafting project that adds a whimsical touch to any space. These charming decorations can be made in various colors and sizes, allowing you to get creative with your design. With just a few basic crochet stitches and some yarn, you can bring these tiny creatures to life. Whether you hang them on a Christmas tree, use them as gift toppers, or simply display them around your home, crochet dragonfly ornaments are sure to bring joy and a touch of magic to your surroundings. So, grab your crochet hook and let your imagination take flight as you craft these adorable dragonflies to brighten up your day!

Materials:
– Medium/4 worsted yarn, brown and beige
– 2.75mm crochet hook
– Goggly eyes
– Fiberfill for stuffing
– yarn needle
– Glue gun, or fabric glue
– Embroidery thread, white

Abbreviations:
Rnd = round
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec= decrease
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet

st = stitch

PATTERN:
Body:
With beige yarn, make a magic ring
Rnd 1: 5 sc in center of the ring (5)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (10)
RNd 3: [1 sc, inc] 5 times (15)
Rnd 4 to 5: sc in each st around (15)
Rnd 6: [1 sc, dec] 5 times (10)
Rnd 7: [3 sc, dec] 2 times (8)
Rnd 8: [3 sc, inc] 2 times (10)
Rnd 9: [1 sc, inc] 5 times (15)
– Start stuffing, and continue along the way
Rnd 10 to 12: sc in each st around (15)
Rnd 13: [5 sc, dec] 2 times, 1 sc (13)
Rnd 14: [4 sc, dec] 2 times, 1 sc (11)
Rnd 15: [3 sc, dec] 2 times, 1 sc (9)
Rnd 16 to 25: sc in each st around (9)
Rnd 26: 7 sc, dec (8)
Rnd 27: 6 sc, dec (7)
Rnd 28: 5 sc, dec (6)
Rnd 29: dec 3 times (3)
Fasten off, and weave in the loose end in the last stitches of the tail.

Wings (make 4):
With brown yarn, 17 in ch.
Rnd 1: 2 sc, 2 hdc, 11 dc, 4 dc in last st, turn and continue on the other side of the chain, 11 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc.

Fasten off, and weave in the loose ends.

– Glue the goggly eyes on the head, and the wings (2 on each side of the body)
– Cut a piece of embroidery thread, insert in the stitches on top of the dragonfly, and make a secure double knot. Move your thread until the knot is hidden inside the body.