Intermediate Level

How to Catch a Dragonfly Blanket

***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!

Crochet terminology: Both US and UK.

This is a written pattern with photos and graphs. The edging graph is a typical symbol graph. The main body of the blanket

This pattern is comprised of basic stitches and several special stitches, with a repeating pattern creating a soft textured look It uses my very own original stitch combination to produce a unique dragonfly that is specific to Auburncraft Crochet Design.

Many different yarns could be used for this design, but I used Hobbii Sultan Deluxe in the colour Koi.

Finished Measurements: If gauge is met, see the photograph right. Measurement from the centre to the top of round 12 is 9cm/3.5inches.

This pattern can be purchased using the buy it now function on this page to purchase a digital download PDF of the pattern, or it can also be found on Ravelry (click here), on Etsy (click here*) and on Lovecrafts (click here).

Please note that this pattern is written for the size shown. The edging stitches work out correctly for this size. Any changes to the pattern will require your own recalculations for the edging.

Yarns suitable to substitute:

Scheepjes Whirl: (click here for Scheepjes Whirl) .

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

Rico Wool Creations: (click here for Rico Wool Creations) .

Sweet Georgia: (Click here for Sweet Georgia)

Little Favourites by Rea

Colleen Harris (colleenlp65/mummaflossy). Hook: 3.5mm. Yarn: Bendigo Woollen Mill 4 ply cotton in Golden Glow, (click here for supplier). 1840 metres used. Measurements: point to point across the blanket is 136cm, flat side across the blanket to flat side is 120cm and point to point along one side is 74cm.

Sallyanne Fisher (sallys_desert_crochet). Hook: 3.25mm. Yarn: Hobbi Sultan Deluxe Regent Rose Color #30, Total use was 2,093 yards or 1913.8. meters.. Measurements: Point to point across one panel side is 28.25 inches or 71.75 cm

MJ Rose. (rose.hook.crochet). Hook: 3.25mm. Yarn: Yarn art Flowers Moonlight Color 3274 x2 Measurements: 63inches point to point 50inches from ridge to ridge

Nikki Barker (smilenstitches). Hook: 2.75mm. Yarn: Yarn is Loops and Threads Woolike in Cool Grey and Navy, (1 weight), Measurements: 46 inches point to point, 23 inches point to centre, 40 inches flat to flat, 20 inches flat to centre, 23 inches one side.

Chalyn Myers (crochetbysouthernhands). Hook: 3.25mm. Yarn: Red Heart It’s a Wrap Rainbow in Seaglass. Total yarn used: 403gr/1674yds/1532m Measurements: 50” across, point to point (orange line), 25” from center to point (green line). 21 3/4” from center to middle of one edge (red line). 25” along one edge (blue line)

Catherine Henderson (gizmo.henderson) Hook: 4mm. Yarn: Malli Knitting Yarn 100% Acrylic. Dk Mint Green. Total used 1300gm. Measurements: Center to Edge 23 ½” (59.69cm). Across from side to side 46” (116.84cm). Center to Corner 29” (73.66cm). Length of side 28” (71.12cm). PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE MEASUREMENTS ARE UNBLOCKED.

Angee Hudson (stitcht78). Hook: 3.5mm. Yarn:Cotton kings twirls deluxe color #6 & sultan deluxe color #27 & Hobbii Twister-38 Blue Velvet Lace plus scraps of white for the center and border. Total used: 530g 2,327 yds / 2,128 meters. Measurements: Point to point 63 inches, one side 31 inches.

Jane Wynne (grannyjane64). Hook: 3.5mm. Yarn: Scheepjes Whirl in Caramel Core Blimey. Total used 2300m. (click here for Supplier). Measurements: . Flat to flat is 127mm. One panel side is 66cm. Point to point is 156mm

Lisa kay Hallam (Hallamlisa). Hook: 3.25mm. Yarn: james C Brett Super soft baby Dk. Measurements: