Dragon Fly!!!

[KristieMN]

O.k.. I have had to mark the pictures now..to deter people from selling them. Hope nobody minds!
Let me know if you find any corrections.
Enjoy!
I just changed the title of it (it IS a dragon fly, not a firefly! duh)


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...tieFirefly.jpg

Supplies:
Small amount ww yarn for body and wings
G hook
Fiberfill
Tapestry needle for sewing
Wiggle eyes (optional)
Stitch markers (optional)

Rounds are not joined at the end of each round. It is a continous spiral.

Head and body:
Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4-6) sc in each sc around
7) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
8) sc dec around. (6 sc)
Stuff head firmly, working on body next
9) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (9 sc)
10) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
11) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (15 sc)
12-20) sc in each sc around. (for longer body, add a few more rows)
21) (sc dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
22) (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (9 sc)
Stuff body
23) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (6 sc)
24) sc dec around
End with slp st to next sc.
Fasten off.
Use tail to close hole, weave in ends

Front wings (make 2)

Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (9 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
4-6) sc around
7) (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (9 sc)
8-9) sc around
10) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (6 sc)
11-12) sc around
13) sc dec around
FO leaving a long enough tail to sew wings onto back of bug

Back wings (make 2)

Chain 2
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat (6 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat (8 sc)
4-6) sc around
7) (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat (6 sc)
8-9) sc around
10) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat (4 sc)
11-12 sc around
FO leaving long enough tail to sew onto back of bug.
Sew wings onto bug.

Antenna

With 12’ piece of yarn, make starting loop in middle of yarn piece.
Slip stitch in bugs head, where one antenna should go.
Chain 4, using BOTH strands of yarn.
FO. You can either weave in ends, or tie 2 knots at top of antenna.
Glue or sew on eyes.
You are done!
Enjoy!

[KnicKnac]

Oh, they are so cute.

Just an additional thought, put Free Pattern BY KRISTIE!

Take credit for your work!!!

[nucki]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...tieFirefly.jpg

I already had my graphics program open, so I did this for ya.

But I echo what has already been said here... they're ADORABLE!!!

[jchllm]

OMG!!!! They are absolutely adorable!!!!

[angelfire]

another cute one...my my you are so creative I am just a bit envious

[Ramburn]

Cute, Cute, Cute!!! Thank you so much for the pattern!

[Solitaire]

oooooooooooh so cute and cuddly!! You truly are a yarn ~grins~ I have printed and filed this with my growing list of Have to do's.

[dmjm1966]

To CUTE!!!!! Kristie thanks so much for sharing this with all of us!
Can't wait to make some of these!!!

Dawn

[KristieMN]

WOW!! I love it!!
Can I use the picture?

Originally Posted by nucki

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...tieFirefly.jpg

I already had my graphics program open, so I did this for ya.

But I echo what has already been said here... they're ADORABLE!!!

[JoAnn]

Thank You! So very cute!