Sometimes a classic stitch meets a favourite motif in just the right way. I had been thinking about combining my signature dragonflies with the humble granny stitch for a while, and finally, the idea came together in a small blanket design.
Where the Dragonflies Dance
Where the Dragonflies Dance brings the good old granny stitch together with my signature dragonflies — a combination I don’t often use, but one that had been quietly waiting in the back of my mind.
I don’t usually reach for the classic granny stitch when designing. It’s a familiar technique, so I often find myself wandering down slightly different paths. But every now and then an idea just clicks, and this was one of those times.
A few balls of Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4ply had been sitting in my yarn stash, and this felt like the perfect project to put them to use. Sometimes the yarn almost seems to choose the design for you.
The pattern is built around a 12-row repeat, letting the dragonflies appear and drift across the fabric while the granny stitch provides a simple, predictable structure that’s easy to follow.
For the finishing touch, I added a bit of colour to the tulip border using more Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury yarn that had been itching to be used. While the stitches in the border are simple, it does require concentration to keep the stitch count correct — sides 1 and 3 are a different length to sides 2 and 4, so you’ll need to pay attention as you go.
Aside from that, this pattern sits at the lower end of intermediate — possibly even leaning toward easy, which is not something I say often about my designs!
The finished blanket measures approximately 37.7 inches / 96 cm by 39.3 inches / 100 cm, a perfect size for a lap blanket, pram blanket, or just something cosy to drape over your favourite chair.
I had so much fun creating this design, and I can already imagine a version worked in rounds in the future — when time allows. If you enjoy dragonflies and like the idea of pairing them with a classic stitch, this one might just be perfect for your hook.
Head to the webpage for further information on materials and to view some of my amazing pattern testers versions of the design.