Dragonfly

Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #148

The delicate looking wings of the dragonfly are created by using metallic embroidery thread, together with an openwork pattern and various stitch lengths.

Materials

* Anchor Freccia, 100% cotton, 50g/285m/311yds

Yarn A: 01442 x 1 ball

Yarn B: 00255 x 1 ball

Yarn C: 00632 x 1 ball

* Metallic stranded embroidery thread, such as DMC Light Effects, shade E135

* 1.75mm hook

* Yarn needle

* Toy stuffing (small amount only)

* 18-gauge (1mm) craft wire, 16cm/6¼in (for body)

* Four lengths 26-gauge (0.4mm) craft wire, each 28cm/11in (for wings)

* Three lengths 26-gauge (0.4mm) craft wire, each 18cm/7in (for legs)

* Long-nose pliers

* All-purpose adhesive

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