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FREE PATTERN
"Tiny Dragonfly"
"Tiny Dragonfly"
A dragonfly like this one can be crocheted as a toy for a little toy, or as a brooch or embellishment for your clothing. When using the tools and materials listed, the resulting toy will be approximately 2.5 cm [1 inch] long.
Before you begin,
I want to mention that you can crochet other equally sweet animals using my detailed patterns.
Material and Tools:
- Embroidery floss in colors Gray and Pastel Blue, separated into individual strands. (I use Gamma or DMC brand cotton embroidery floss). Can be crocheted from thin sewing thread. The thinner the thread, the smaller the toy will turn out, and vice versa.
- Crochet hook 0.4 mm [US Steel Crochet Hook Size 16] or 0.5 mm [US Steel Crochet Hook Size 18].
- Black beading wire, diameter 0.3 mm, wire gauge # 30 or 31, SWG 0.01 in.
- Glue gel, “Moment” brand super glue.
- Seed beads for eyes.
- Stuffing (polyester fiberfil).
- Round nose pliers, thin beading needle, diameter 0.45 mm [0.02 in].
Abbreviations:
- AMR – adjustable magic ring
- ch – chain
- dec – decrease PLEASE NOTE! When working with embroidery floss, make the decrease by skipping 1 st instead of crocheting 2 together, since this is much easier. If using crochet hook 0.75 mm or larger, work regular decreases.
- hdc – half double crochet (US) = half treble (UK)
- inc – increase (2 sc worked into the same stitch = with a shared base and separate tops)
- sc – single crochet (US) = double crochet (UK)
- sl-st – slip stitch
Head and body are worked in spiral rounds, numbers in parenthesis (xx) at the end of the round show the total stitch count after completion of this round.
Head & Body:
1. 6 sc into an AMR
2. (inc, sc) * 3 times (9)
3. 9 sc
4. 4 dec, sc (5), stuff the head. Don’t break the working yarn, continue working the body.
5. sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (7)
6. 7 sc
7. 7 sc
8. 7 sc, fill the body with a small amount of stuffing
sc, 3 dec (4)
2. (inc, sc) * 3 times (9)
3. 9 sc
4. 4 dec, sc (5), stuff the head. Don’t break the working yarn, continue working the body.
5. sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (7)
6. 7 sc
7. 7 sc
8. 7 sc, fill the body with a small amount of stuffing
sc, 3 dec (4)
Insert a piece of wire into the body as shown in the photo. Add glue a drop at a time, and begin wrapping around it. When you’ve reached the end, turn around and move in the direction of the head. The transition from the crocheted part of the body to the wrapped wire needs to be smooth.
Sew seed beads to the sides of the head as eyes.
Sew seed beads to the sides of the head as eyes.
Wings.
The wings are worked in pairs > bottom and top ones using the same instructions (see illustration below).
Begin with the bottom wing:
👉 crochet a chain of ch10, beginning into the third(!) chain from the hook, work 8 sc along the chain. Chain 2 for height adjustment and turn work wrong side facing you.
👉 work Row 2 as follows: 1 hdc, 4 sc, 3 sl-sts, and work another sl-st into the 9th chain.
The bottom wing is finished. To hide the beginning tail, threading it to the outside in the spot where the last stitch had been crocheted.
👉 work Row 2 as follows: 1 hdc, 4 sc, 3 sl-sts, and work another sl-st into the 9th chain.
The bottom wing is finished. To hide the beginning tail, threading it to the outside in the spot where the last stitch had been crocheted.
Without breaking the working yarn, continue working the upper wings.
👉 ch13, beginning into the 2nd chain from the hook, start working along the chain: 3 hdc, 8 sc and 1 sl-st. Turn work right side facing you.
👉 continue working Row 2 of the upper wings as follows: 2 sl-sts, 6 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc. Finish by ch1, break the working yarn, leaving a short end, and pull this tail toward the beginning tail. This has created tow side wings.
Crochet another pair of wings like this one. Sew the wings to the back of the dragonfly.
👉 ch13, beginning into the 2nd chain from the hook, start working along the chain: 3 hdc, 8 sc and 1 sl-st. Turn work right side facing you.
👉 continue working Row 2 of the upper wings as follows: 2 sl-sts, 6 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc. Finish by ch1, break the working yarn, leaving a short end, and pull this tail toward the beginning tail. This has created tow side wings.
Crochet another pair of wings like this one. Sew the wings to the back of the dragonfly.
Assembly:
If desired, add wire legs. I fastened mine with a loop and a drop of glue.
Color the ends of the wings with watercolor paint. Your dragonfly is finished!
Color the ends of the wings with watercolor paint. Your dragonfly is finished!
Bring Your Tiny Magic to Life 🌿
Ready to create your own tiny masterpiece? Working on such an miniature scale might seem daunting at first, but there is nothing quite like the feeling of finishing a delicate, 1-inch amigurumi creature. In a world full of digital shortcuts, remember that there is no AI involved here—100% original handmade design.
Don't forget to share your finished miniature insects with our crafting community! Tag Nansyoops so I can see the incredible tiny worlds you are building. Happy micro-crocheting!
If you enjoyed this tutorial, you can show your appreciation by purchasing my other patterns here.
I wish you happy crafting!
Ready to create your own tiny masterpiece? Working on such an miniature scale might seem daunting at first, but there is nothing quite like the feeling of finishing a delicate, 1-inch amigurumi creature. In a world full of digital shortcuts, remember that there is no AI involved here—100% original handmade design.
Don't forget to share your finished miniature insects with our crafting community! Tag Nansyoops so I can see the incredible tiny worlds you are building. Happy micro-crocheting!
If you enjoyed this tutorial, you can show your appreciation by purchasing my other patterns here.
I wish you happy crafting!
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The "Dragonfly" by Nansyoops is a free micro-crochet pattern designed for advanced crafters to create a miniature 1-inch (2.5 cm) amigurumi insect. The tutorial relies on extreme micro-crochet techniques, requiring a single strand of cotton embroidery floss (such as DMC or Gamma), a 0.4 mm or 0.5 mm steel crochet hook, and 0.3 mm beading wire to create a fully posable skeletal frame. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for continuous spiral rounds, detailed wing construction, and finishing techniques like watercolor shading. This 100% handmade design is available for instant digital download at microamigurumi.com, perfect for 1:12 scale dollhouse miniatures, tiny terrariums, or unique micro-crochet jewelry.