Dragonfly Crochet Blanket

Welcome, fellow crochet enthusiasts, to another exciting pattern journey on our blog! Today, we delve into the realm of whimsical beauty with a dragonfly-inspired crochet blanket. Dragonflies, with their delicate wings and vibrant colors, have long fascinated us, symbolizing transformation and adaptability. Let’s harness that magic and translate it into stitches as we embark on creating a stunning dragonfly crochet blanket.

The Inspiration Behind the Dragonfly: Dragonflies have long captivated our imagination with their iridescent wings and graceful flight. Symbolizing transformation, adaptability, and the power of light, they hold a special place in folklore and mythology around the world. It’s no wonder that they often find themselves as subjects of art and inspiration for creative endeavors.

  • Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
  • Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
  • Crochet GaugeGauge in DC: 14 stitches and 8 rows = 4? (10 cm)
  • Finished Size36 inches x 36 inches

Materials List

  • Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn:
      • Color A = Amethyst  142 yards (80 gm)
      • Color B = Pistache  142 yards (80 gm)
      • Color C = Mango  142 yards (80 gm)
      • Color D = Hot Rose  142 yards (80 gm)
      • Color E = Buttercup  142 yards (80 gm)
      • Color F = White  312 yards (175 gm)
  • 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the gauge
Dragonfly Crochet Blanket

Dragonfly Crochet Blanket

Abbreviations

  • Alternate DC Turning Chain (alt-ch): Turn your work. Do not work any chains. Make a SC in the first stitch of the row, insert your hook into the front left vertical bar of the SC and yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops.
  • Modified Puff Stitch (puff st): Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through first 2 loops on hook (2 loops left on hook), yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
  • Split SC (TRC): Working a split stitch means that you will be working into the center “V” of the stitch below, not into the top loops

Dragonfly Blanket Pattern:

Row 1 (Right Side): With Color A – Ch 109, in second chain from hook make an alt-ch, dc in next chain and in each chain to end, turn. (108)
Row 2: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in next 7 stitches, *ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in next 12 stitches*, repeat between to end, (the last set will end with 8 dc stitches instead of 12), turn.
Row 3: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in next 4 stitches, *ch 3, skip 3 stitches, sc in ch-1 space of previous row, ch 3, skip 3 stitches, dc in next 6 stitches*, repeat between * to end, (the last set will end with 5 dc stitches instead of 6), turn.

Row 4: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in next 3 stitches, *ch 4, skip next dc, work a split sc into the sc stitch from the previous row, ch 4, skip next dc, dc in next 4 stitches*, repeat between * to end, turn.
Row 5: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in next 3 stitches, *make 4 dc in the ch-4 space, work a split trc into the sc from the previous round, make 4 dc in next ch-4 space, dc in next 4 stitches*, repeat between * to end, turn.
Row 6: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in each stitch across, fasten off Color A. (108)

With Right Side facing, join Color B in first stitch.

Row 7: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in each stitch across, turn. (108)
Row 8: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in next 7 stitches, *ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in next 12 stitches*, repeat between to end, (the last set will end with 8 dc stitches instead of 12), turn.
Row 9: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in next 4 stitches, *ch 3, skip 3 stitches, sc in ch-1 space of previous row, ch 3, skip 3 stitches, dc in next 6 stitches*, repeat between * to end, (the last set will end with 5 dc stitches instead of 6), turn.

Row 10: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in next 3 stitches, *ch 4, skip next dc, work a split sc into the sc stitch from the previous row, ch 4, skip next dc, dc in next 4 stitches*, repeat between * to end, turn.
Row 11: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in next 3 stitches, *make 4 dc in the ch-4 space, work a split trc into the sc from the previous round, make 4 dc in next ch-4 space, dc in next 4 stitches*, repeat between * to end, turn.
Row 12: In first stitch make an alt-ch, dc in each stitch across, fasten off Color B. (108).

With Right Side facing, join Color C in first stitch.

Repeat Row 7 through 12.
With Right Side facing, join Color D in first stitch.
Repeat Row 7 through 12.
With Right Side facing, join Color E in first stitch.
Repeat Row 7 through 12, do not fasten off. Turn your work after last row and repeat Row 7 through 12 again.
With Right Side facing, join Color D in first stitch.

Repeat Row 7 through 12.
With Right Side facing, join Color C in first stitch.
Repeat Row 7 through 12.
With Right Side facing, join Color B in first stitch.
Repeat Row 7 through 12.
With Right Side facing, join Color A in first stitch.
Repeat Row 7 through 12. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Dragonfly Crochet Blanket

Dragonfly Crochet Blanket

Dragonfly Blanket Border:

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With Right Side facing, join Color F in first stitch.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 1, make 3 sc in same stitch, *sc in each stitch to next corner, make 3 sc in corner stitch, working along the ends of the rows (make 2 sc in first 4 rows, make 1 sc in next row, make 2 sc in next 3 rows), repeat between ( ) to next corner, make 3 sc in corner stitch**, repeat between * back to start, sl st to join in first sc, turn. (436)
Round 2: Ch 1, make a puff st in first stitch, sc in next stitch, *puff st in next stitch, sc in next stitch*, repeat between * back to start, sl st to join in first puff st, turn. (436)
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc to corner, make 5 sc in corner stitch*, repeat between * back to start, turn. (452)

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, make a puff st in next stitch, *sc in next stitch, make a puff st in next stitch*, repeat between * back to start, sl st to join in first sc, turn. (452)
Round 5: Ch 1, *sc to corner, make 5 sc in corner stitch*, repeat between * back to start, turn. (468)
Round 6: Ch 1, make a puff st in first stitch, sc in next stitch, *make a puff st in next stitch, sc in next stitch*, repeat between * back to start, sl st to join in first puff st, turn. (468)
Round 7: Ch 1, *sc to corner, make 3 sc in corner stitch*, repeat between * back to start and fasten off. (476)
Weave in all ends.

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