The crochet dragonfly stitch is a beautiful and delicate stitch pattern that resembles the wings of a dragonfly. It’s a popular choice for creating intricate and decorative crochet projects like blankets, scarves, shawls, and more. Below is a free pattern for creating the crochet dragonfly stitch:

Materials Needed:

  1. Yarn: Choose your favorite yarn in the color of your choice. The weight of the yarn can vary, but a medium-weight yarn (worsted or Aran) is a good starting point.
  2. Crochet Hook: Select an appropriate hook size for your chosen yarn. Usually, the label on your yarn will provide a recommended hook size. For example, if you’re using a medium-weight yarn, a 5.5mm (US I-9) or 6mm (US J-10) hook should work well.

Stitch Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • DC: Double Crochet
  • TC: Treble Crochet
  • Sl st: Slip Stitch
  • Sk: Skip
  • Cluster: A cluster is made up of a group of stitches worked into the same stitch or space.

Pattern Instructions:

  1. Start with a foundation chain: Chain a multiple of 10 stitches, plus 1 additional chain to set up the pattern. For example, you can start with a chain of 31 stitches.
  2. Row 1: Work 1 DC into the 6th chain from the hook (counts as 1 DC, ch-2, 1 DC), ch 2, sk 2 ch, 1 DC into the next ch, ch 2, sk 2 ch; repeat from * to * until the end of the row, ending with 1 DC in the last chain.
  3. Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 TC), 1 TC into the next DC from the previous row, ch 5, 1 TC into the next DC; repeat from * to * until the end of the row, ending with 1 TC in the 3rd chain of the turning chain from the previous row.
  4. Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as 1 TC), 1 TC into the next TC from the previous row, ch 5, 1 TC into the next TC; repeat from * to * until the end of the row, ending with 1 TC in the 3rd chain of the turning chain from the previous row.
  5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3: Continue repeating Rows 2 and 3 until your project reaches the desired length.
  6. Finishing: To finish your project, fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends.

This pattern creates a lacy and openwork fabric with the dragonfly stitch motif. You can use this stitch pattern for a variety of crochet projects, and it looks especially stunning when worked in contrasting colors or with a gradient yarn. Feel free to experiment with different yarn weights and hook sizes to achieve the look and drape you desire. Enjoy creating beautiful crochet items with the dragonfly stitch!