How to Crochet Dragonfly Plushie (Tutorial for Beginners)

Learn how to crochet a soft and squishy dragonfly plushie using the Dixie the Dragonfly pattern with a detailed step-by-step tutorial from Double Dutch Crochet. The Dixie is inspired by a kawaii version of dragonfly amigurumi featuring a unique red shade and big glittery eyes making it perfect for adding to a nursery. Thanks to the use of chenille yarn, getting the right size will take just an hour or so.

The complete guide for crocheting this dragonfly amigurumi will be available at the end of this post which is easy-to-follow along. Let’s get started!

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Skills Used: This dragon fly crochet tutorial incorporates several essential crochet skills, including magic ring, single crochet, increase and decrease techniques, shaping, stuffing, and sewing pieces together. Advanced techniques like invisible decreases, working with fluffy yarn, and face shaping with embroidery are also demonstrated.

Guide Span: 1 hour 11 Minutes

Personalization: You can easily crochet this amigurumi in small size by using the worsted weight yarn and using the small crochet hook size.

Crochet Dragonfly Plushie Tutorial

This step-by-step crochet tutorial by Jess crochets a baby-friendly insect plushie for beginners. The tutorial is well-structured, starting from gathering materials and crocheting the head, body, and wings, followed by assembling and adding facial details. The clear explanations, close-up demonstrations, and tips make it easy to follow, even for beginners.

Jess also shares tips on working with fluffy yarn, preventing stitch misalignment, and ensuring secure attachments. Here is a quick overview of the dragonfly plushie guide:

Color Choices & Yarn Types: Jess selects Premier Parfait Chunky yarn in “Rose” for the head, “Berry Berry” for the body, and Honey Bunny Shine for the wings. She notes the glitter effect in the wing yarn.
Head Creation: The head is crocheted using a magic ring with 8 single crochets, increasing gradually to shape it. She inserts safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8 and demonstrates stuffing the head for optimal shape.
Body Construction: The body follows a bulbous design, using a series of increases and decreases. Each section is stuffed before decreasing to maintain shape. The head and body are sewn together using a darning needle.
Wings Formation: Two sets of wings (large and small) are created using single crochets and increases. They are then sewn onto the dragonfly’s body at rounds 21 and 22. Jess emphasizes the placement to ensure symmetry.
Face Shaping & Embroidery: Black worsted-weight yarn is used to shape the face by pulling in the eyes slightly. A curved embroidered smile is added, along with white yarn highlights for extra detail.
Antennae Attachment: The antennas are made using a magic ring, working with a color change technique for a two-tone effect. After sewing them on, Jess shapes them into a curve using an internal yarn tie.
Final Touches & Review: The completed crochet dragonfly showcases an adorable and customizable design, perfect for market prep or gifts. Jess encourages viewers to experiment with different color combinations.

Supplies Mentioned

Following are the supplies required to crochet this dragonfly plushie:

Yarn: Premier Parfait Chunky (Rose & Berry Berry), Honey Bunny Shine (for wings)
Crochet Hooks: 5.5mm & 4.5mm
Worsted Weight Yarn: Black (for smile and shaping)
Safety Eyes: 16mm brown glitter safety eyes
Darning Needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker
Fabric Pins
Fiber Fill (Stuffing material)

Abbreviations

Following are the abbreviations that the tutor uses in the on-screen pattern for crocheting the dragonfly plushie:

MR (Magic Ring): Create a loop, insert the hook, yarn over, pull through, and start your first round of stitches.
SC (Single Crochet): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
INC (Increase): Work two single crochets into the same stitch to increase your stitch count.
DEC (Decrease): Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull through, repeat into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull through all loops.
SL ST (Slip Stitch): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
ST(S) (Stitch(es)): Refers to the individual loops on your project where you make stitches.