Dragonfly Garden Shrug: Crochet Cocoon Cardigan Pattern
🌟Meet Your Favorite Cocoon Shrug: The Dragonfly Garden Shrug 🌟
I’ve always loved dragonflies — the way they hover, glide, and almost shimmer in the air. They feel calm and magical at the same time, like little reminders to slow down and notice what’s around you. That feeling was the starting point for this design.
The Dragonfly Garden Shrug is inspired by those quiet garden moments, when everything feels light and unhurried. The dragonfly stitch creates an open, airy texture that mimics movement and flow, while the simple construction keeps the making process relaxed and enjoyable.
Worked from a rectangle that gently folds into a cocoon shape, this shrug comes together without fuss or frustration. No complex shaping, no overwhelming steps — just a soothing rhythm of stitches that lets you enjoy the process as much as the finished piece.
It’s light enough to wear on warm days, cozy enough for cool evenings, and designed to drape effortlessly over whatever you’re wearing. A soft, wearable reminder of dragonflies drifting through a garden — calm, graceful, and easy.
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You can purchase the AD FREE pattern. It is available in the form of a downloadable, low cost PDF (less than a coffee) in my shops. Click your favorite place to shop patterns. Print and crochet at your convenience. Give yourself this gift! You deserve this!!
So, why the name Dragonfly Garden?
For obvious reasons! The shrug has the stitch and they seem to be so many just like dragonflies in a garden!
Inspiration
This stitch had been living in my head for a long time. I always thought I’d use it for a scarf someday… but I never quite got around to it.
Then a few days ago, I ordered a new teal DK yarn, and suddenly everything clicked. Instead of a scarf, all I could think about was turning the dragonfly stitch into a shrug — something light, wearable, and easy to throw on.
Once I started, it flowed effortlessly. The stitches just worked, the fabric draped beautifully, and before I knew it, the shrug was finished in just a couple of days. It came together so smoothly that even I was surprised. It felt like it was meant to be.
Yarn details
Yarn: Any dk or light weight or weight 3 yarn can be used.
I chose a light worsted weight yarn because I wanted the shrug to feel light and drape beautifully.
Stitch details:
We will use basic crochet stitches like double crochets, single crochets, shells, and chains to make this shawl. The pattern repeat is a bit complicated and explained in detail for each round, with a video tutorial linked in the pattern.
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Skill level : Easy, Beginner friendly. Step by step tutorial available here.
Sizes
XXS/XS (S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL, 4XL/5XL) (6XL/7XL)
Finished measurement of rectangle (before sewing and border)
| Sizes/ inches | To fit bust circumference | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
|
XXS/ XS |
26- 30 |
33.5 |
30 |
|
S/ M |
32- 38 |
38 |
30 |
|
L/XL |
40-46 |
43 |
30 |
|
2XL/3XL |
48-54 |
47.5 |
30 |
|
4XL/5XL |
56- 62 |
52.5 |
30 |
|
6XL/7XL |
64-70 |
57 |
30 |
Materials
Yarn
Any Category 3 Light / DK / Light Worsted yarn.
Sample used:
100% acrylic yarn – 300 yards / 274 m per 100 g
Yardage (yards):
XXS/XS 934 (S/M 1059, L/XL 1199, 2XL/3XL 1324, 4XL/5XL 1463, 6XL/7XL 1589)
Grams:
XXS/XS 321 (S/M 364, L/XL 412, 2XL/3XL 455, 4XL/5XL 503, 6XL/7XL 546)
Note:
If adjusting length or size, extra yarn may be required.
Suggested Yarn Substitutes
- Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
- King Cole Pricewise DK
- Hayfield Bonus DK
- Stylecraft Special DK
- Lion Brand Feels Like Alpaca
- Scheepjes Softfun
- James C. Brett Top Value DK
- Bernat Softee Baby (Sport/DK range)
- Brava Baby DK
Tools & Notions
- 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook or size needed to meet gauge
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Pattern Notes
- Written in US crochet terminology
- Worked back and forth in rows to form a rectangle
- Rectangle is folded and seamed to create armholes
- Edging is worked around the center opening and armholes
- Dragonfly stitch is worked upside down — wear accordingly
- Stitch multiple: 18 + 6
- Ch 4 at the start of rows counts as dc + ch 1
- Stitch chart included in the PDF
Video Tutorial
A full step-by-step video tutorial is included to guide you through the stitch pattern and construction.
🎥 Watch the tutorial below
This crochet pattern is provided by Let’s All Crochet for personal use and complies with EU GPSR safety requirements. Read more here
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Hi, I’m Aki! I love designing patterns and love teaching. I use lots of stitches and colors and try to simplify everything because all patterns become easy once simplified. I mostly create womens garments in all sizes. I hope you enjoy!