CuBoid Dragonfly

CuBoid Dragonfly Crochet Toy

What Is Being Made

The CuBoid Dragonfly is a beginner-friendly crocheted amigurumi-style toy designed by Lisa Moultrie at Just Lillibit Toys. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a dimensional dragonfly toy with optional heart and safety eye embellishments. The finished piece combines geometric crochet construction with playful details, making it suitable for crafters new to amigurumi techniques.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginners learning toy construction. The design utilizes standard amigurumi methods including working in continuous rounds and shaping through strategic stitch placement. Crafters will practice increasing stitches to expand sections and decreasing stitches to create definition and structure. The pattern uses back loop only (BLO) techniques for specific sections, which creates textured details and helps define different body parts of the dragonfly. Stuffing and assembly techniques are incorporated to bring the three-dimensional toy to life.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – Foundation stitches for starting sections
• Single Crochet (sc) – Primary stitch for building the toy structure
• Double Crochet (DC) – Used for creating height and texture variation
• Single Crochet Decrease (DEC) – Reduces stitch count for shaping and tapering
• Double Crochet Increase (DCINC) – Expands sections for dimensional form
• Increase (INC) – Two single crochets in each stitch for rapid expansion
• Back Loop Only (BLO) – Creates textured ridges and defined edges
• Slip Stitch (SL.ST.) – Joins rounds and secures stitches

Materials and Yarn

This pattern calls for Paintbox Chunky yarn in three primary colors: Kingfisher Blue (110g), Slate Green (40g), and Vintage Pink (45g). These chunky-weight yarns create a quick-working project with satisfying results. For optional embellishments, Paintbox DK yarn in Paper White (small amount) and Pure Black (small amount) allows for fine detail work such as facial features or heart decorations. A 2.5mm crochet hook pairs with the DK-weight yarn for smaller details. Additional supplies include a yarn needle for weaving in ends and finishing, optional safety eyes for facial features, and fiberfill stuffing for creating the three-dimensional form of the toy.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner pattern, the CuBoid Dragonfly is designed to be accessible to crafters new to amigurumi and toy-making. The straightforward stitch combinations, clear abbreviations, and manageable yardage requirements make this an excellent introductory project for learning fundamental shaping and assembly techniques.

Pattern Notes

This is a personal-use pattern protected by copyright. Makers may sell finished toys but should not mass-produce them. Designers and crafters are encouraged to credit Lisa Moultrie at Just Lillibit Toys and share finished projects on Instagram by tagging @justlillibittoys. For questions or pattern clarification, contact the designer at justlillibit@gmail.com.