Blue is My Love

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Six weeks later, I've finally finished making a heart from each of my hand-dyed, solar-dyed blue crochet thread colors. I remember the days when I could complete a project like this in just a couple of weeks... But, no more bus and/or train commutes for me!

It may have taken a while, but it was a labor of love. Double love, actually. Nothing says love more than hearts! Well, except maybe chocolate...

I think when I first began this project, I was intending to make a necklace of crocheted blue hearts. I got impatient the first couple of weeks, though, and made a five-heart necklace. It turned out okay, I think. I'm not so sure I'm inspired to make another blue heart necklace.

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I took short breaks to make four other blue crochet thread necklaces for my Etsy shop. I'm really glad I did. But now, six weeks later, I'm a little tired of blue. Hard to believe! Never in a million years thought I'd ever grow tired of blue!

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Before I finished the hearts, I photographed what I had so far for a few greeting card images. That was inspiration enough to keep me going to finish the project.

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I don't have as many of each color family in the rest of my hand-dyed, solar-dyed crochet thread collection. That makes it a little easier to contemplate repeating the feat with green, reds and pinks, then purples. (There probably aren't enough oranges or yellows to make an Etsy project.) When I first began my blue heart project, I was determined to make a heart from each color of thread I've dyed. Like I did with my little owls back in 2019.

I just remembered I made butterflies from all the colors in my hand-dyed stash back in July of 2018.

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I just realized somewhere there are two or three empty gum Altoid tins full of dragonflies. I never got to finish them. I think that was right before Lizard's total knee replacement, which would be an acceptable excuse for never finishing. Except now I'm going to kind of be craving that...

Oh, my heavens. That made me search. Hadn't planned on that when I started this blog post. But now found. I think the challenge may be effectively renewed now...

Also found was another long-forgotten project in the same hiding place. I don't know if I planned to make one of every color in my hand-dyed stash, but my goodness, they are so darned cute, how can I resist???

I've gifted about half of my little owls in the last year. The kids I teach on Sundays love them. As do my grands. I'm not so sure any of the boys would be as fond of hearts. I can see eye rolls and hear "Eeeeewww!"s and "Ick!"s without even showing the boys. Yet, the yearning to create and photograph never stops surging through my soul. I'll probably do the green hearts next because the new me is driven to finish what I start before I take on anything new. At least that's the goal...

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Snowflake Monday

Where there's a will, there's a way!

One of my co-workers wanted a rainbow dragonfly snowflake just like what I showed in the photos accompanying my first Dragonfly Snowflake. I devised an easy snowflakes to which the rainbow-hued dragonfly motifs could be joined, which I shared last week. Deep down inside, I knew there had to be a way to join the dragonfly motifs without making a snowflake in the middle.

Took me a few tries to get an untwisted model, but I finally got it right!

The dragonflies and Dragonfly Snowflakes (all three varieties) were among my biggest sellers this year at my annual craft fair, and now many members of my family want a Dragonfly Snowflake of their own. Some even want team colors... So I'm not done with dragonflies just yet. Good thing they're relatively fast!


You may do whatever you'd like with dragonflies and snowflakes you make from this pattern, but you may not sell or republish the pattern. Thanks, and enjoy!


Finished Size: 4.5 inches from point to point
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread, optional beads, rhinestones or sequins for eyes, size 7 crochet hook, empty pizza box, wax paper or plastic wrap, cellophane tape, water soluble school glue or desired stiffener, water, glitter, small container for glue/water mixture, paintbrush, stick pins that won't be used later for sewing, clear thread or fishing line

Dragonfly II Snowflake Instructions

First Individual Dragonfly

Ch 13; * 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 7 ch; 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, 1 sc in top of dc just made, 1 sc in bottom of same dc (dragonfly body made), ch 10, sk next 4 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in dragonfly body sc (small dragonfly wing made), ch 12, sk next 6 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in same dragonfly body sc, ch 3, 1 dc in same sc, 1 dc in top of next sc, ch 3, sl st in same sc (dragonfly head made); ch 12, sk next 6 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, sl st in same dragonfly body sc, ch 10, sk next 4 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in same dragonfly body dc; bind off. Weave in ends.
If you're not reading this pattern on Snowcatcher, you're not reading the designer's blog. Please go here to see the original.






Second through Fifth Individual Dragonflies

Ch 13; * 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 7 ch; 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, 1 sc in top of dc just made, 1 sc in bottom of same dc (dragonfly body made), ch 8, 1 sc in bottom wing of 1st dragonfly (or next dragonfly in repeats), ch 1, turn, sk sc and next 3 ch of current dragonfly wing, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in sc (small dragonfly wing made), ch 12, sk next 6 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in same dragonfly body sc, ch 3, 1 dc in same sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 3, sl st in same sc (dragonfly head made); ch 12, sk next 6 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, sl st in same dragonfly body sc, ch 10, sk next 4 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in same dragonfly body sc; bind off. Weave in ends.
If you're not reading this pattern on Snowcatcher, you're not reading the designer's blog. Please go here to see the original.












Sixth Individual Dragonfly

Ch 13; * 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 7 ch; 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, 1 sc in top of dc just made, 1 sc in bottom of same dc (dragonfly body made), ch 8, 1 sc in bottom wing of 1st dragonfly (or next dragonfly in repeats), ch 1, turn, sk sc and next 3 ch of current dragonfly wing, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in sc (small dragonfly wing made), ch 12, sk next 6 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in same dragonfly body sc, ch 3, 1 dc in same sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 3, sl st in same sc (dragonfly head made); ch 12, sk next 6 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, sl st in same dragonfly body sc, ch 9, 1 sc in bottom wing of 1st dragonfly, sk sc and next 3 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in same dragonfly body sc; bind off. Weave in ends.
If you're not reading this pattern on Snowcatcher, you're not reading the designer's blog. Please go here to see the original.




Finish: Beads may be added to dragonfly heads as eyes if desired. Tape wax paper or plastic wrap to top of empty pizza box. Pin snowflake to box on top of wax paper or plastic wrap.

If using glue, mix a few drops of water with a teaspoon of glue in small washable container. Paint snowflake with glue mixture or desired stiffener. Sprinkle lightly with glitter. Wash paintbrush and container thoroughly. Allow snowflake to dry at least 24 hours. Remove pins. Gently peel snowflake from wax paper or plastic wrap. Attach 10-inch clear thread to one spoke, weaving in end. Wrap fishing line around tree branch (or tape to ceiling or any overhead surface) and watch snowflake twirl freely whenever you walk by! Snowflake also may be taped to window or tied to doorknob or cabinet handle.

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Snowflake Monday

This one is a challenge. But that's why you come here, right?

You may do whatever you'd like with snowflakes and/or dragonflies you make from this pattern, but you may not sell or republish the pattern. Thanks, and enjoy!


Finished Size: Snowflake, 4.5 inches from point to point; Dragonfly, 1.75 inches long
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread, optional beads, sequins or gemstones for eyes, size 7 crochet hook, empty pizza box, wax paper or plastic wrap, cellophane tape, water soluble school glue or desired stiffener, water, glitter, small container for glue/water mixture, paintbrush, stick pins that won't be used later for sewing, clear thread or fishing line

Dragonfly Snowflake Instructions

Foundation Round: Ch 13; * 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 7 ch; 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch (dragonfly body made), ch 25; repeat from * 5 time, omitting last ch 25 of final repeat; ch 12; taking care not to twist work, sl st in same ch as 2nd dc of 1st dragonfly body.

Round 1: * 1 sc in bottom of 2nd dc of 1st dragonfly body (or next dragonfly body on repeats), 1 sc in top of same dc (as shown below for making individual dragonfly), ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, sl st in same ch (small dragonfly wing made), sl st in next ch, 1 dc in same ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch (small dragonfly wing made after next sc until final repeat); repeat from * around 5 times; sl st in starting sc.




Round 2: [Ch 12, 1 dc in 7th ch from hook, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in next dragonfly body sc (large dragonfly wing made), ch 3, 1 dc in same sc, 1 dc in next sc, ch 3, sl st in same sc (dragonfly head made), ch 12, 1 dc in 7th ch from hook, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in same dragonfly body sc (large dragonfly wing made); bind off. Sl st in next dragonfly body 1st sc] 6 times, omitting last sl st of final repeat. Weave in ends.
If you're not reading this pattern on Snowcatcher, you're not reading the designer's blog. Please go here to see the original.


Individual Dragonfly Instructions

Ch 13; * 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 7 ch; 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch (dragonfly body made), ch 10, sk next 4 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in bottom of 2nd dragonfly body dc (small dragonfly wing made), ch 12, sk next 6 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in bottom half of 2nd dragonfly body dc, ch 3, 1 dc in same dc, 1 dc in bottom of same dc, ch 3, sl st in same dc (dragonfly head made); ch 12, sk next 6 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, sl st in top of 2nd dragonfly body dc, ch 10, sk next 4 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 2, sk next 2 ch, sl st in top of 2nd dragonfly body dc; bind off. Weave in ends.
If you're not reading this pattern on Snowcatcher, you're not reading the designer's blog. Please go here to see the original.

Finish: Beads may be added to dragonfly heads as eyes if desired. Tape wax paper or plastic wrap to top of empty pizza box. Pin snowflake to box on top of wax paper or plastic wrap.

If using glue, mix a few drops of water with a teaspoon of glue in small washable container. Paint snowflake with glue mixture or desired stiffener. Sprinkle lightly with glitter. Wash paintbrush and container thoroughly. Allow snowflake to dry at least 24 hours. Remove pins. Gently peel snowflake from wax paper or plastic wrap. Attach 10-inch clear thread to one spoke, weaving in end. Wrap fishing line around tree branch (or tape to ceiling or any overhead surface) and watch the snowflake twirl freely whenever you walk by! Snowflake also may be taped to window or tied to doorknob or cabinet handle.

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