Enchanting Dragonfly Stitch Ideas [Free Crochet Patterns and More]
The spring is finally here – flowers are turning their heads to the sun and little birds are chirping relentlessly. I love this season, even though many insects are making themselves comfortable in my bedroom.
Speaking of insects, let’s get to today’s stitch because it’s a great one. It’s the beloved dragonfly stitch – both easy and fun to make. It’s airy, beautiful, and very easy to do because it uses basic stitches.
Lovely openwork
This amazing technique has a lot of different variations, but all of them focus on the openwork in the shape of a dragonfly. It can have an elongated or short body, and sometimes it looks more like a butterfly! No matter because the basic premise is to play with solid stitches and openwork to create beautiful lace.
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Crochet Roundup
Each dragonfly stitch pattern I’ve found was unique and beautiful, so I’m very happy that I can show you my selection today. I’m always very excited to share how creative and imaginative crocheters are because I know there is a big power in our community! 🙂
Read carefully for free crochet patterns and tutorials.
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Square Dragonfly Stitch Blankets
Rainbow Radiating Dragonflies Throw version by Sophie’s Handmade Baby Boutique
If I had to choose the most satisfying thing in crochet and knitting, it would be working with multicolored yarn. Honestly, looking at the slowly changing colors fills me with a warm feeling. Sophie’s interpretations of Maria’s dragonfly blanket design come to life thanks to Cotton Kings Sultan Deluxe yarns.
photos by @sophieshandmadebabyboutique on Instagram: top, bottom
This project was based on a free crochet pattern for Radiating Dragonflies Throw by Maria Bittner, available on pattern-paradise.com.
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Radiating Dragonflies Throw version by Missbosie
Missbosie enclosed her lacy dragonflies in lilac and pink rows, making the concentric rounds very eye-catching. In the photos, you can see how lovely it looks in a little girl’s nursery. Its delicate nature pairs sweetly with a butterfly-patterned crib and pink carpet. As I’ve mentioned in my article about choosing colors for blankets, dividing two hues with white is always a good idea.
photos by Missbosie on ravelry.com
This project was based on a free crochet pattern for Radiating Dragonflies Throw by Maria Bittner, available on pattern-paradise.com.
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Rainbow Radiating Dragonflies Throw version by Jenny Daniel
The perfect combination of hues in the Scheepjes Whirl Rosewater Cocktail yarn makes this blanket unbelievably exciting. Jenny’s dragonfly blanket starts with bright yellow in the center and seamlessly turns into deep blue on the edges. The final effect is beautifully visible in the bottom photo, so look at it and get inspired to make your own!
photos by @beherenowcrochet on Instagram: top, bottom
This project was based on a free crochet pattern for Radiating Dragonflies Throw by Maria Bittner, available on pattern-paradise.com.
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Rainbow Radiating Dragonflies Throw version by Jollijenni and Chlola
Rainbow-colored yarn cake means all fun and no work – I mean, weaving in ends! The author of this version interpreted Maria’s square crochet dragonfly blanket pattern in a very colorful yarn. It will look fantastic in the kids’ room, especially if the rest of the interior is quite modern and neutral. Go for this colorway when you need a pop of color in your life!
photos by @jollijenniandchlola on Instagram: top, bottom
This project was based on a free crochet pattern for Radiating Dragonflies Throw by Maria Bittner, available on pattern-paradise.com.
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Dragonfly Blanket by szyszka_handmade
Isn’t this colorway truly magical? Finding the yarn that has such amazing color flow isn’t easy, but it’s also not impossible. One tip I can give you – go for colorways that don’t have many contrasts in it because color changes are much less visible there. The author behind szyszka_handmade chose a classic dragonfly pattern, and, as you can see below, it goes with the yarn fantastically.
photos by @szyszka_handmade on Instagram: top, bottom
This project was based on a free crochet pattern for Radiating Dragonflies Throw by Maria Bittner, available on pattern-paradise.com.
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Dragonfly Blankets by skinnybeader
Ombre yarns are fantastic for square blankets because you can see the colors flow from the inside out! This lovely transition from berry to black is subtle and refined.
photos by @skinnybeader on Instagram: top and bottom
Hues of green flow from one to another, just like in nature! Little dragonflies are the perfect addition to this fantastic yarn. If you want them to be smaller, go for a design that uses single crochet or half double crochet stitches instead of double crochet.
photos by@skinnybeader on Instagram: top and bottom
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Radiating Dragonflies Throw by RandiNys
Something as simple as choosing the right yarn can transform a simple pattern into a fantastic design. This color flow is juicy, and dreamy and reminds me of the diversity of the natural world. Dragonfly stitch is a perfect choice, so take a look below at this beauty!
photos by RandiNys on ravelry.com
This project was based on a free crochet pattern for Radiating Dragonflies Throw by Maria Bittner, available on pattern-paradise.com.
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Green Radiating Dragonflies Throw version by Jollijenni and Chlola
Each version of the project is a completely new adventure, even within the boundaries of one yarn cake. If you’re going for multicolored yarn like Jollijenni and Chlola, you can still decide which end to start with. The two photos below show us the same yarn but started from different ends. In the top one, the green becomes a detail in the edging, and in the bottom one, we can see this color as the central focus point.
photos by @jollijenniandchlola on Instagram: top, bottom
This project was based on a free crochet pattern for Radiating Dragonflies Throw by Maria Bittner, available on pattern-paradise.com.
Dragonfly Stitch Blanket by hiphiphoera
Although this baby blanket uses multicolored yarn, you can easily achieve similar effects by using up your leftover yarn ends in different colors. Patterns that work from the center out are especially beautiful when rings of colors play well with each other. In this lovely blanket by hiphiphoera hues of violet and grey are cheered up by tints of yellow.
photos by @hiphiphoera on Instagram: top, bottom
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Dragonfly Delight Dishcloth by Jennifer Pionk
This lovely square can become your favorite kitchen accessory or a piece of a bigger project! Remember that you can always join squares to make a blanket or afghan – it’s much easier to make it this way!
photos by Jennifer Pionk on ravelry.com
This fantastic project can be your next WIP because it’s available as a free crochet pattern here – Dragonfly Delight Dishcloth by Jennifer Pionk.
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Dragonflies in Squares Crochet Blanket Ideas
Square Dancing Dragonflies Version by Live, Love, Crochet
The author behind Live Love Crochet made the most of her multicolored yarn. The pattern itself is based on lacy squares, but colorful yarn adds another dimension to it – stripes! Don’t be afraid that the color changes will be visible in the middle of the row, because, as you can see below, it doesn’t matter after all and looks lovely.
photos by @livelove_crochet on Instagram: top, bottom
This project is a version of Nana’s “Square Dancing Dragonflies” by D Maunz, which you can purchase on ravelry.com.
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Nashville’s Princess Flower Field Blanket by BumbleBleu
Now this is a true blanket for a princess, right? BumbleBleu used pretty unicorn-colored yarn, which creates subtle stripes throughout the blanket. If you look closely at the pictures below, you will see a structural edging, too! It resembles feathers, and it’s a great finishing touch, don’t you think?
To learn more about fun edgings, check out my article The Best Crochet Edging Ideas.
photos by BumbleBleu on ravelry.com
This project is a version of Nana’s “Square Dancing Dragonflies” by D Maunz, which you can purchase on ravelry.com.
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Dark Square Dancing Dragonflies Version by Live, Love, Crochet
If you are not a fan of pastels or vibrant colors, go for neutrals! The colorway you can see below is one of my favorites because it looks like a misty morning in a cool meadow. Subtle hues of blue and green are dominated by dark tones, but it only adds to the unisex feel this blanket has. The great colorway for the manly accessories!
photos by @livelove_crochet on Instagram: top, bottom
This project is a version of Nana’s “Square Dancing Dragonflies” by D Maunz, which you can purchase on ravelry.com.
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Dragonflies on Parade Blanket version by Mummaflossy
Sue’s original blanket pattern combines a modern approach to filet crochet and dramatic texture. Each dragonfly is enclosed in a diamond-shaped motif with a cluster of popcorn stitches that resemble grapes. Mummaflossy’s version is truly royal – the rich gold color looks fantastic with vintage tasseled edging.
photos by Mummaflossy on ravelry.com
This project was based on the Dragonflies on Parade Blanket pattern by Sue Stapleton, available to buy on ravelry.com.
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Dragonfly Crochet Blanket by Repeat Crafter Me
Let’s change our optics for a while, shall we? Although most of the projects presented in this post use dragonfly motifs in lacy designs, this one is different. The mastermind behind our beloved blog Repeat Crafter Me came up with a simple dragonfly square, that has grown into a lovely blanket. The graphic quality of this design was possible thanks to the use of tapestry crochet. Take a look below and make your own, because it’s a free pattern!
photos by Repeat Crafter Me (repeatcrafterme.com)
This blanket is available as a free crochet pattern on repeatcrafterme.com.
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Simple Row-by-Row Dragonfly Stitch Blanket Ideas
Dragonfly Blanket version by Ngchingyee
Although this colorway may not suit everyone, the mastery of the execution will surely raise applause. I can’t take my eyes off of the perfectly uniform little dragonflies and the bobble edging that looks like a string of pearls. The crocheter going by the name Ngchingyee used a popular free crochet pattern and made it their own.
photos by ngchingyee on ravelry.com
To make a blanket like this, check out a free crochet pattern called Dragonfly Blanket by Janaya Chouinard, available on allfreecrochet.com.
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Sweet Dragonfly Baby Blanket by deecrochet3
Multicolored yarn works very well with dragonfly stitch, and this blanket is proof of that! Subtle openwork stays harmonious with crazy speckles of colors, creating a lovely rhythm. Take a close look at the photos below and see subtle color changes that deecrochet3 achieved in her blanket.
photos by @deecrochet3 on Instagram: top, bottom
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Red and Blue Dragonfly Stitch Blankets by deecrochet3
Just look at this beautiful swarm of dragonflies! Subtle tone changes are clearly visible here and create fantastic background for this pattern. Which color scheme do you prefer?
photos by @deecrochet3 on Instagram: top, bottom
If you want to try something different, take a look at two designs by Maria Bittner: Dragonfly Chevron Blanket or Dragonfly C2C Throw. Both of them are available as free crochet patterns!
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Dragonfly Stitch Blanket by dbirchall
Are you tired of basic stitches, but you don’t feel confident enough to leave your safe space? A Dragonfly blanket is a great idea for you, then! This stitch is very beginner-friendly, works up fast, and adds a lot of character to the otherwise plain design.
photos by dbirchall on ravelry.com
To make a blanket like this, check out a free crochet pattern called Dragonfly Blanket by Janaya Chouinard.
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Dragonfly Crochet Shawl Ideas
Butterfly Stitch Prayer Shawl by carouselno34
Well, isn’t it the perfect spring accessory? This delicate lacy shawl has everything – beautiful color flow, little lacy butterflies, and absolutely stunning edging. Will it be your staple this season?
photos by carouselno34 on ravelry.com
This amazing design is based on this free crochet pattern – Butterfly Stitch Prayer Shawl by njSharon AND DebiAdams.
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Dragonfly Shawl by Ekaygdesigns
This beautiful design shows us how different kinds of yarns react with openwork stitches. As you can see, dragonflies are much more visible in solid colors than speckled parts of this project, but when put against contrasting colors, such as black, they will appear again!
photos by @ekaygdesigns on Instagram: top, bottom
This particular shawl was based on a paid pattern called Dragonfly in a V Shawl by Fleur’s Refaire, but if you would like to try a free pattern first, go for Dragonfly Bandana Cowl.
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Dragonfly Shawlette by Elena Kozhukhar
This tiny shawlette can grow and grow into a full-fledged shawl, it depends only on your imagination! The beautiful scalloped edge adds to the feminine style and is a lovely finishing touch. Make if for a woman dear to your heart, she will love it!
photos by Elena Kozhukhar on ravelry.com
This project is available as a free pattern here: Dragonfly Shawlette by Elena Kozhukhar.
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