Intermediate Level

$9.00

Dragonfly Illusion Blanket

A blend of textured stitches is used to create a mesmerizing illusion effect.

This filet crochet design is the latest design in using my signature dragonflies. Filet crochet generally refers to the use of solid blocks and spaces to create a picture or work defined by these spaces. This design incorporates this technique with the background using linked stitches and stitch clusters or Dc3tog (US terminology).

All special stitches are explained within the written pattern.

A color block graph is included and photographs provided. You can find information on color block graphs in my how-to section located on my webpage. (click here).

I used 3 ½ cakes of Alize Bella Ombre Batik. This yarn does not have an obvious color change point where it grades darker. To achieve an even color flow, I alternated balls each round without cutting. The last half ball was then used starting from the darker color and transitioning to the lighter color. If you are using Scheepjes Whirl or a similar yarn with an obvious color change point, cut the yarn at each point and work each section of colour from the other ball(s). This method does create extra ends to sew in, but the finished look is well worth the effort!

Crochet terminology: Both US and UK.

Materials:
3.5mm clover armour hook. (click here for supplier)
4 x Alize Bella Ombre Batik, 900m/984yd per ball. Approx total used 3150m/3444.8yd if gauge is met.
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Sizes available: (If gauge is met)

160cm/62.9 inches x 160cm/62.9 inches.

Yarn Substitutes:

Scheepjes Whirl: (click here for Scheepjes Whirl)

Hobbii Twister.

Yarn Art Flowers (click here for supplier)

Scheepjes Fine Art Whirl: (Click here for Scheepjes Fine Art Whirl)

Stenli Cotton Cake (click here)

Sweet Georgia: (Click here for Sweet Georgia)

A digital download PDF of this pattern can be purchased via the Buy it now button or it is also available on the links below.

The pattern can be found on Ravelry (click here), Etsy (click here*) and Lovecrafts ((coming soon))

Please note that this pattern is written for the size shown. Any alterations will require your own calculations.

Pattern Testers makes:

Sallyanne Fisher: Pictures 1-4. 2.75mm Susan Bates hook (click here for Susan Bates Hook). Yarn: Cotton Kings Sultan Deluxe in color 30, Regent Rose, worked from lighter to darker color. was 3,154.85 or 2884.79 meters. Measurements: 53 in x 53 in or 134.62 cm x 134.62 cm.

Suzanne Clarke: Picture 5. 3.0 mm Hook. Yarn - Stylecraft Head Over Heels All Stars Approx 780g (3110 metres) Colorway- 3916 Woldgate

Klarisse Cifra-Torres: Picture 6.