Learn a free dragonfly crochet stitch and add it to your summer crochet pattern! I’ll teach you how to crochet a dragonfly using a half double crochet stitch that you can work into a yarn wreath cover!
First of all, I love dragonflies! It’s because I think there is something magical about them. I’ve read that, in some cultures, dragonflies represent good luck and prosperity. So, I designed a free dragonfly crochet stitch pattern to include in my crochet wreath cover.
You probably noticed that most crochet dragonfly stitch patterns are designed using a double crochet stitch. They look beautiful for bigger crochet patterns, like blankets and shawls. Also, when using a double crochet stitch, it makes the dragonfly motif larger.
To make the dragonfly motif smaller, I used a half double crochet stitch. And that’s why you can incorporate my free dragonfly crochet stitch into narrower patterns, like in a wreath cover. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)!
What you need to crochet a dragonfly stitch wreath cover
print-friendly free dragonfly crochet stitch diagram, that is available in my resource library– to get the password to it, fill out the form at the bottom of this post
I’ll teach you how to crochet a wreath cover including my free dragonfly crochet stitch.
In one of my previous posts how to crochet fall wreath free pattern you’ll find a tutorial that shows how to crochet a wreath cover. Also, it teaches how to sew the cover around the styrofoam wreath. You need to include the dragonfly stitch in this crochet wreath cover, and the diagram is on the picture below. Also, there are other little differences that I’ll lead you through.
Step 1. So, start with a chain of 22 stitches and hdc in second ch from the hook. Then continue until first ch and turn. (21 stitches)
Step 2. ch1 and hdc to the end of the row, turn. (21)
Step 3. Repeat step 2 for the next 30 rows.
Step 4. With the left side of your project facing you, begin the dragonfly stitch. As the crochet diagram shows, start with the head.
Next, repeat the dragonfly crochet stitch in rows 47 and 62, but you are welcome to add the motifs as you wish.
After that, continue crocheting rows using hdc and make the cover 90 rows long.
Step 5. Now, with the crochet wreath cover nicely done, follow my tutorial on how to sew it around the Styrofoam wreath. You will find it by going to the post that I mentioned above.
My daughter and I decorated the crochet wreath base together. That was our project, that we did for Mother’s Day. She was pairing the buttons to make all the flowers while I was hot gluing them to the wreath base.
Some of you may think we overdid it with the buttons but Sophia enjoyed making the flowers. I think this wreath makes a fun button flower wreath to decorate your door this summer. Also, it would be perfect as a handmade gift.
Finally, make the loop to hang your beautiful handmade button-flower wreath on your door. Cut about 22” of yarn and fold it in half. Then, make a knot with both ends of the yarn to make a loop. Weave the knotted ends through the loop around the wreath and tighten it.
I hope you enjoyed my free dragonfly crochet stitch and the printable crochet diagram. Hopefully, you’ll include it in your crochet patterns. Also, you are welcome to share a picture of your dragonfly crochet stitch project on my Facebook page.
