Knitting patterns for shawls, toys, bags, sweaters, hats, and more featuring dragonflies. Updated 6/13/25
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Free Patterns
Dragonflies
Toy dragonfly that are quick to knit and make fun decorations. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cassidy Clark.
Dragonflies Shawl
Reversible double knit shawl with colorful dragonflies. Lace weight yarn. Libellen Dragonflies designed by Dagmar Lutz. Available in English and German
Knotted I-Cord Dragonfly
Based on a traditional Chinese knot, Mathilde Nicolas’s easy dragonfly is made with a long length of i-cord and a few simple knots.
More Free Patterns
Dragonfly Knot Purse and Hat
Knot bag tote and matching with geometric design with dragonflies inspired by the stunning Pendleton designs in the Pacific Northwest. After felting, the purse is 13.5” long. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Knittingsworth Design.
Dragonfly Washcloth
Pattern includes a chart as well as line by line instructions. This reminds me of the Outlander book Dragonfly in Amber. Designed by Jackie Jones. Pictured project by bleuknits
Ebony Jewelwing Hat or Bag
Stranded design featuring dragonflies and other motifs. Can be knit as a bag, with the opening at the top, or as a hat, with the opening at the bottom. Designed by Mary Scott Huff. Sport weight yarn. Excerpted from The New Stranded Colorwork.
Patterns for Purchase
Dragonfly Oversized Pullover
Sweater featuring sculptural dragonfly motif worked in cables and mesh lace. Sizes Small to X-Large. Vintage pattern designed by Norah Gaughan. Sport weight yarn.
Dazzle of Dragonflies Shawl
Sharon Winsauer designed this lace wrap or stole. All wrong side rows are purled. The dragonflies remind me of the Outlander books.
Bug Finger Puppets
Puppets including Doug the Dragonfly Dude, Carl the Caterpillar, Lacey the Ladybug, Buck the Butterfly, Manny the Mosquito, and Luna Moth that are great ways to use up scraps leftover from your sock knitting. Designed by Joanne Seiff. Fingering weight yarn.
Knits for Kitties: 25 Knitting Patterns for Making Cat Toys
Toy knit designer Sara Elizabeth Kellner created this collection of cat toy patterns from dragonflies to rolling dice, crazy caterpillars and raccoon tails, including: There's a Mouse in the House, Jingle-bell Ball, Baby Bumblebee, Fish Out of Water, Snake in the Grass, Butterfly Kisses, Leaping Lizard, and more.
