Dragonflies in Amber – A Light and Lovely New Design
Let me introduce Dragonflies in Amber—a lightweight wrap or scarf that brings a soft touch of texture and movement to your wardrobe. It’s one of those pieces that looks like it might be complicated but is actually quite straightforward and satisfying to make.
Dragonflies are something of a signature for me. I tend to create at least one or two new dragonfly designs each year, and this time, I just happened to have a cake of Hobbii Sultan Deluxe in Baltic Amber tucked away in my yarn stash.
I wanted the dragonflies to be the feature of this piece—to really stand out—so I worked towards having them appear right in the section of the colour flow that featured the amber.
About the Yarn
Cotton Kings Sultan Deluxe in Baltic Amber is a beautiful gradient that moves from rich, deep tones into a glowing golden centre. To make sure the dragonflies showed up in that amber shade, I started from the outside of the cake and worked inwards. (I did take off a few metres before the amber section to land the placement just right—worth it, I think!)
What You Can Expect
Format: Both US and UK crochet terminology
Instructions: Fully written + a condensed symbol graph version
Gauge: 18 stitches and 12 rows to 10 cm in treble crochet
Size: 213 cm long (including fringe), 42 cm wide
Yarn Used: Approx. 900 m (1 x 250g Sultan Deluxe cake)
Hook Size: 3.5 mm
Who It’s For
This pattern suits intermediate crocheters or very confident beginners.
The pattern has been tested by a lovely group of crocheters with varying levels of experience, and I’m so grateful for their time and feedback. Their input helped refine the instructions and make sure everything flows smoothly from start to finish.
Grab Your Copy
Dragonflies in Amber is now available on [Ravelry/Etsy/etc.]. I’d love to see what colours you choose and how your version turns out—please do share your photos if you’d like to
