Catching a dragonfly requires a nimble body, stealth like movements, patience, and a gentle hand. A net also helps! According to Western Folklore catching a dragonfly meant you would marry within the year! P.S. Just remember to release the Dragonfly unharmed!
My 110th design! The pattern and further details can be found in my premium patterns section under blankets.
Of all the designs I have done (and there is now quite a few) I would have to say this one is in my top ten for sure. I would even go so far as to say it is very high up in my top ten.
It flows really nicely and the gentle texture created with the front post stitches (to me) has a gorgeous look to it.
I was also rather glad I had saved the Hobbii Sultan Deluxe in Koi for this project as I loved the outcome of colour and I enjoy working in the Sultan Deluxe. You can see my review about this yarn in my YARN STALKER section on my webpage.
I am not going to add here all the details about material. They can be found on the webpage under premium patterns and blankets.
I was lucky enough to round up, coerce, force, 10 super hero pattern testers to run this pattern through the test process and make sure all the errors within were found.
I am always amazed at their tenacity to sign on and test. They don’t seem to mind being locked in my basement for weeks on end with porridge for dinner and one hours sleep time per day.
I asked a few of them to write a bit about their thoughts on this design. Yes, it is true I refused to allow them leave of absence from the basement until they stated a few glowing words, but I am sure they did really mean what they wrote. I THINK!
I have added their words below:
MJ Rose
If you couldn’t already tell this is a Sue Stapleton blanket. I believe that I usually complete the majority of her dragonfly collection. I just really like them!!! This one was claimed before I even got started by a coworker who is doing a baby neutral room.
This one is probably one of her easiest since the pattern is repetitious and you can’t miss what should happen next. BUT DON’T GET OVER CONFIDENT I totally have mistakes in that blanket (shh don’t tell Sue) that I didn’t catch until three rows up so please make sure you are counting your stitches x.x. Sue’s patterns are always easy to read and have graphics and photos to help you along. I get really spoiled with her patterns compared to others because of all the detail and time that she puts in them.
So yeah, love it! Definitely give it a try!!
Mj Rose.
Catherine Henderson
Sue Stapleton of Auburncraft Crochet Design, has created another stunning filet and texture blanket called "How To Catch A Dragonfly”. This amazing blanket design uses basic stitches with post stitches for texture. I was so excited and grateful for being part of her test team! I worked on my version for 3 weeks. This amazing blanket works up so fast, and changes with every new row. The pattern works great for either a left or right handed crocheter. With comprehensive easy to understand instructions and photos for reference. I had so much fun making it, that I found myself rushing through my housework, and any daily appointments so I could sit down to work on the blanket. I used Malli Knitting Yarn 8ply, in Mint Green, with a 4mm hook. I enjoyed the pattern so much that I started a second using a light multi coloured yarn.
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Colleen Harris .
Sallyanne Fisher
How to Catch a Dragonfly is the latest pattern in Sue Stapleton’s signature dragonfly designs. As usual, she insisted on maximum labor for minimum wages (basement accommodations and one bowl of gruel daily)!
Nevertheless, this design was an enjoyable and relaxing way to crochet a delightful hexagon shaped blanket. The dragonflies are everywhere, flying in ever increasing groups, but are trapped in their hexagonal web. The look is elegant and refined and is a joy to make, even if she did force me to test it!
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Not sure how Sallyannes quotes found their way onto the page! DISCLAIMER!!! NO TESTERS WERE HARMED IN THE CREATING OF THIS DESIGN! Well not a lot anyway!!! Really who doesn’t love gruel!
If you are a fan of dragonflies and enjoy my design, do please show me your makes from the pattern. You can find Auburncraft crochet design on instagram, ravelry, etsy, lovecrafts and bendigo woollen mills.
Sallyanne Fisher.
