The wings use a lot of different types of stitch to get their shape so they are a good chance to practice hdc, dc and tr stitches without having to worry about starting over if you mess up!
Apologies for the bad picture!
BODY
Rnd 1 - MR 6
Rnd 2 - 2sc in each st around(12)
Rnd 3 - *2sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around (18)
Rnd 4-6 - sc around (18)
Rnd 7 - *sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * around (12)
Rnd 8-9 - Sc around (12)
Stuff head, continue to stuff as work progresses.
Rnd 10 - Sc2tog around (6)
Rnd 11 - sc around
repeat rnd 11 until your dragonfly is the required length.
thread end through each stitch of previous round and pull to tighten, fasten off.
WINGS
chain 13
sc in 4th ch from hook
hdc in each of next 2 ch
dc in each of next 3 ch
tr in each of next 4 ch
ch 9
sc in 4th ch from hook
hdc in each of next 2 ch
dc in each of next 3 ch
ch 9
sc in 4th ch from hook
hdc in each of next 2 ch
dc in each of next 3 ch
ch 13
sc in 4th ch from hook
hdc in each of next 2 ch
dc in each of next 3 ch
tr in each of next 4 ch
Fasten off leaving a long tail. bend work in half between the 2 short wings and sew together through the centre
The wings have a tendancy to curl up, pressing them in a heavy book can often help!
Sew wings to body.
If you have any trouble with this pattern feel free to email or leave a comment!
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