How to Crochet Dragonfly Shawl Part 1 DIY

[@Tokyo2009ful]

Girl! I love this tutorial. Perfect, clear, concise especially the blocking. Never knew how important it was with just water. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@KristinOmdahl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maciejayne28]

I made this to wear along with my prom dress last year at my senior prom. Not only did I save my parents $90, I got countless complements on the beautiful pattern and managed to stay warm as my prom was on a boat!!

[@jb6712]

Kristin, you do such amazingly gorgeous work, it's a joy to come here and just browse through the various videos and see what all you've accomplished over the years. I only just discovered your channel a few days ago, so have a lot of catching up to do, but I'm enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the many items you knit and crochet. There are two shawls I want to crochet for myself, but this particular one might be made for a young woman in my church. She's tall and slender, and wears the most delightful vintage clothes, and I think this would look so good with her dresses. I'm a very experienced crocheter, having learned almost 50 years ago, and keeping active in it all these decades, but I still find so many new things to learn and to make....even an "old dog" can learn new tricks from talented designers such as yourself ☺ (no, I'm not calling myself a dog, but am just using that old saying).

[@KristinOmdahl]

wonderful! Thanks for sharing

[@mctron22rd]

What a goergous shawl! I would love a copy of that book! I much rather go by graphs instead of the oldschool patterns. It's so much easier for me and explaines how to crochet shawls better than a pattern. I really love all your shawls they are so pretty and sexy and not to thick and bulky. They are perfect for spring, summer and fall, you can also bundle it up together as a scarf for winter! Thank you!

[@KristinOmdahl]

You're welcome. This pattern is in Crochet So Fine. You can purchase it at bookstores, craft stores or amazon. If you need help finding it please let m know. There should be a link in the video description.

[@mctron22rd]

@@KristinOmdahl thank you for getting back to me really quickly, I must have your book! I haven't been in the mood to crochet lately, until I saw the premiere video on this shawl. I thought "I must have this book"! I am excited to start this project! Would you kindly leave me the link to purchase the book?

[@ladywindzephyr7540]

I completely agree! The graphs/diagrams DO make things more easily understood for many of us! This pattern looks complex watching it but it is done without too much fuss because of the encouragement and amazing final product!

[@Tam13131]

I have completed one of these and have 2 more in the works right now! they are so comfy!! I used a thicker yarn though so I just increased the hook size until I found the right size for how I wanted it to look . Thank you so much for creating this amazing piece!!! I absolutely love the coursette tie look, It's a fav of mine

[@DellaSper]

I love how encouraging you are in your instructions. I've been crocheting for 10 years, but I learn new things every time I do a project, and sometimes I try to be a perfectionist, and get frustrated. This is my next project. You are an excellent instructor.

[@Mouses_Crochet_Corner]

This is gorgeous!!! I just got engaged and I want to make a shawl for the wedding and I’m in love with this pattern!

[@KristinOmdahl]

Congratulations on your engagement. Follow the link in video description. This pattern is in my book, "Crochet So Fine" by Kristin Omdahl.

[@Mouses_Crochet_Corner]

@@KristinOmdahl thank you!! I’m definitely getting a copy of your book, you are an amazing designer :)

[@geetob1498]

You are an inspiration. Beautifully explained.

[@KristinOmdahl]

Wow, thank you!

[@alikc25]

The shawl is going to be beautiful. I have never seen that pattern before and the blocking is new to me.

[@anayvettlebron9839]

Wow..my granddaughter bought me thin yarn. .now I know what I'm going to make. .thanks

[@teesham8013]

Hi Kristin - I just posted this to my facebook textile pages and groups and I wanted to post it here for you to read to- as you have done something that no one has been able to do for me for 40 plus years, Thank you for your wonderful videos. You are amazing, you always make me feel supported and you make very scary looking patterns easy peesy. here is what I posted, I hope that it gets you lots of new subscribers and likes Hi Gals, I Love watching Kistin Omdhal Crochet - Have only been crocheting for a few weeks- self-taught from youtube after years of trying to get righties to teach me, I found that youtube is FULL of videos for lefties and in under a day I was able to follow patterns on KZbin of from beginner patterns! Kristin has several books of her own patterns as well as being in several mags. She has a lovely voice and crochets at beginner speeds, repeating everything she does, giving lots of tips and is happy to help out problems via her comments. I find that she has a way of making very hard looking patterns easy! You can crochet a beautiful lacy scarf along with her in a couple of hours, once you get a basic chain working without having to juggle your hooks and fingers,,,lol I hope that beginner or advance hookers will subscribe to her channel and support this beautiful soul. Cheers Teesha Morgan

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thank you very much Teesha!

[@juliemendoza1]

I Love Love all your projects. Very creative. Nice work. Enjoy your teaching videos. Thank goodness for KZbin for people who bring out all these creativeness. Thank you miss. I'm able to follow along. 😊🌼👍👍👍👍

[@KristinOmdahl]

+Julie Alvarez thank you!

[@joanminske2498]

Thank you for teaching us how to block as well

[@alejandrabosc201]

You are a great designer and a great teacher as well! Thank you Kristin.

[@KristinOmdahl]

+Alejandra Bosc thank you ❤️

[@CassieSmart365]

I’m going to make this for my mother in law. I LOVE IT!

[@barbaraklein4958]

How stunning. You are an extremely giving person, sharing your creations with us. Thank you.

[@southernphotographer]

I am so happy to see this video -- I grabbed my well-worn Crochet So Fine and am ready to go! Thank you, Kristin, I enjoy following you.

[@syros1949]

WOW, this is such a beautiful shawl 😍 unfortunately i'm afraid that i will never make it that way. It sounds very diffcult to me. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea 🌻

[@KristinOmdahl]

Oh no!

[@lindawright2975]

I have loved this pattern since first I seen it thx so much for doing this tutorial ❤

[@KristinOmdahl]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lindawright2975]

Kristin how many rows of shells did u do on each side?

[@syedahassinaraislam5522]

So good teacher with great enthusiasm.

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thank you!

[@vickijenkins8202]

Thank you so much Kristin. This Shawl is beautiful and the blocking lesson fantastic

[@madamc3458]

Gorgeous shawl and I agree totally re: blocking! I need to buy some of those tiles!!!!

[@angelapa9513]

So many possibilities with this stitch

[@judypiatt1939]

Your work is Amazing

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thank you!

[@shay1364]

This is absolutely gorgeous! Love this shawl.

[@judyserra9529]

Well I finally made this shawl and it is beautiful . I love it.

[@mariealoha3152]

beautful ,i really love your work, easy to understand thank you for sharing kristin god bless you

[@traciminer6750]

You have so many books! I can’t decide which one to get.

[@KristinOmdahl]

+Traci Miner sounds like a fun problem :) thank you ❤️

[@joanminske2498]

Thank you for letting us know just how a triple treble would appear in a written pattern for that is part of my problem is with trying to read a pattern I know how to do different stitches but I dont know know how to read a pattern

[@dburgd99]

Oh my!!! I am in love with this. Thank you so very very much for sharing .. I am definitely doing this one.

[@KristinOmdahl]

Wonderful! Send me pics when you do!

[@rarecollections9507]

nice

[@rebeccaking7902]

thanks just found this and I'm gonna hopefully find the time to have it finished by mothers day with the whole "when a dragon fly lands on you its your loved one" more that popped up recently my older brother suddenly passed away almost three years ago and I think this is perfect and I love it and its totally going to make my mother cry in a good way but I think she will really love this

[@KristinOmdahl]

+Rebecca King that is so wonderful!

[@cecilia-ol5zw]

gorgeous !!! i am working on this now! thanks for the tutorial. it is very clear and easy to follow!

[@marisolrodriguez2962]

Beautiful project, but I like to know how much rows I needs to make to have a large one. Thank you

[@michellepridgen8150]

You could even make one of these side panels a full shawl so like you can either do both pieces and make this one or you can take one side and make it a big show on its own so this pattern looks to be very versatile which I like that

[@KristinOmdahl]

Sure make it your own!

[@lornasnyder7210]

I love this video!!!!! Where do find “Rapture “an can you just spritz on any weight yarn! My last swatch. Became a 9 ft scarf or belt. And I made a shawl and think to see the definition of the stitch. Bet it could use blocking.

[@KristinOmdahl]

Wrapture is discontinued. But I sell a wonderful, non-toxic soap that is good for washing and blocking your handmade items, and so much more! Learn more about it here: www.kristinomdahl.com/product/be-so-clean-all-natural-non-toxic-soap-2-oz-small-bottle-2/

[@RameyRocks]

This is absolutely luscious!

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thank you very much!

[@brendamcchristy6044]

Gorgeous!

[@KristinOmdahl]

thank you!

[@Dltp259]

I finally have the ability to try this wonderful project. I saved some be so fine yarn I was fortunate enough to purchase from your site, just wondering I’d I can use it for this project or do I need to use the costs thread indicated in your fabulous book. So many projects so little time!

[@KristinOmdahl]

That will work fine. Enjoy!

[@Dltp259]

@@KristinOmdahl thank you so much! This project was why I bought the yarn, I just didn’t feel I had the skills!❤❤

[@aaronmolasky9611]

Good morning beautiful I’m up and at it again another day of crafting

[@goradearchana]

Hi it's wonderful shawl and I m going to try this !!! can u plz let me knw wht number niddle and type yarn u used for this?

[@larkbird9247]

at 1:47, Ms. Omdahl says *"fingering yarn, size E (3.5 mm) hook.'*

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thank you!

[@lorielhassani]

well shoot I thought, and some agree that e size is 4mm...are you using 3.5 or 4?

[@indigbaby38]

@@lorielhassani a G hook is a 4mm

[@kimseiberling5263]

Oh my, that’s lovely

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thank you!

[@chelinfusco6403]

Love it. I will start on this one soon.

[@KristinOmdahl]

+Chelin Fusco Great!

[@cutindahirna8699]

Kristin Omdahl

[@tinagraham4155]

This is beautiful I love it

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thank you!

[@siriusappicello9979]

Can't wait to try this one. In your intro, you have a shawl that looks like a feather design. Do you have a video for that one, and if so what is it?

[@rebeccavelez7678]

This is the one that made me curious about yor crochet I would love to crochrt and make video its my dream

[@susieannei5641]

Stunning!

[@rehanakhan3893]

Awesome ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A new subscriber to your channel

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thanks for the sub!

[@angakingtutube]

Hi, thank you for posting this video; it's so helpful ! I've just bought your book "Crochet so Fine" on Amazon.c.om and looking forward to getting it and checking out your other design patterns.

[@judysiemens818]

How many rows of shells do I need can you please let me know

[@ana-mariavitel9538]

how much yarn do you need for this beutiful shawl? thx

[@paullinda1350]

Ana-Maria Vite

[@judyserra9529]

I dont have a problem with the crochetting. But not sure where to put the increases in the middle. I know some are slip stiches but where in the middle do I increase other than the ends thankyou

[@elisabethlawson8299]

Whatsize hook do you use?

[@rachaelflores7134]

Thank you for showing us how to block!!!

[@jenkelly6279]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

[@KristinOmdahl]

+Jen Kelly Thank you!

[@soniamorgan2184]

Does it have to be the fingering yarn can I use any yarn. I have 4 yarn

[@KristinOmdahl]

Go for it! you can try any yarn and see if you like the results.

[@GC-ms4dj]

Are you concerned that you get both parts stretched equally, or just eyeball to get close? Will you block again after the whole shawl is done?

[@Lily-bm9ye]

Hi I want to know how many skeins of yarn ( weight or yards) you have used ? Thanks alot

[@KristinOmdahl]

The pattern lists 1000 yds fingering weight yarn

[@saahatonez3259]

Hello,tu proyecto esta precioso,y entendi muy bien apesar que entiendo muy poco su idioma.mil gracias,un abrazo desde Bogota-Colombia

[@TyraHackworth]

Is the book you are using in this video for sale? I was not able to find it on your site.

[@monicaponcemendez6916]

Es hermoso. No se ingles pero con su explicación queda perfecto. Mil gracias. ^_^

[@joycerosson2527]

Love this...would this be the same using size 3 or 5 thread?

[@KristinOmdahl]

+Joyce Rosson thank you! Changing yarns can affect gauge. Make sure you swatch if you want it to be identical in size.

[@KristinOmdahl]

+Joyce Rosson and make sure you block your swatch.

[@susanrusson2118]

Kristin Omdahl a

[@susanrauth3735]

I am working on this but I really would like to use your yarn, where can I purchase it?

[@mirawenya]

I'm still trying to make this, but I'm having the hardest time. Without the pattern in the book, it's hard to know exactly where to put the stitches. And it matters. One try the edge on one side kept being too short. I fixed that issue now, but the slip stitches don't look as pretty as my first try. (It's been a few months between trying.) On first try the slip stiches make a very nice wavy pattern. On the second try, it just doesn't look the same. And I really wonder where the stitches are _supposed_ to go.

[@dtharge4082]

Did u say how much yarn you need?

[@marlawetherell8785]

She said about 1200 yards.

[@larkbird9247]

Is this a sample size? It looks quite tiny. Just gorgeous and I will be crocheting this soon.

[@KristinOmdahl]

Yes the demonstration is sample-sized.

[@larkbird9247]

thank you so much for your prompt reply! i'm sorry I missed your comment around the 18:30 mark. i purchased this book,

[@DuniaTreatment]

wonderful work... But please... what did you put in spray bottle???

[@KristinOmdahl]

It is distilled water and Wrapture all natural, no-rinse delicate wash. If you need help finding it to purchase, please let me know.

[@DuniaTreatment]

from where can I buy it ??? is it natural or chemical??? thank you for reply me.

[@jacintheboudreau5459]

Dunia Q

[@Patriotic57]

Hi Kristin, I have enjoyed crocheting along with you. I’m crocheting this shawl for my granddaughter , can you tell me how many rows are required before attaching the wings or how to measure for size?

[@aaronmolasky9611]

An all day project

[@deniseyoung3034]

What's the difference between the fingering yarn you mention in the video and the #10 crochet thread mentioned in the book?

[@jasimakhtar8789]

Denise Young 66

[@cassandrahuskey4703]

I cant find any where on how much yarn is needed for this pattern ....can you please let us know , thank you !

[@marisolluxama1937]

beautiful , have you done it with butterflies?

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thank you! No I have not done that yet.

[@marisolluxama1937]

Kristin Omdahl I would love for you to show us.💜🤗

[@ksahiba6740]

I want this chorchet book😉😉😁😁😁😁

[@KristinOmdahl]

You can find Crochet So Fine Book on Amazon all over the world.

[@ksahiba6740]

Thx maam for the reply

[@ksahiba6740]

Maam i wish to meet you one day when you are enjoying your sun set☺😊

[@kellydukepoo6641]

What is the yarn ur using an where can I fine it?

[@kbootie56]

I like you already 1:49 in the video, I am going to watch some of your videos Thank you!

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thanks!

[@RA-dm1yn]

Me too except I'm up to 2 minutes into the video. I should've waited until after church to click on the video!

[@mariadavidchettiar5090]

What did u add to the water for blocking can u tell me a homemade remedy for blocking that can be added to the water

[@KristinOmdahl]

I add Wrapture all natural delicate wash. You can order it here: www.kristinomdahl.com/kristin-omdahl-shop/?category=Wrapture

[@aaronmolasky9611]

Have a great day

[@mirawenya]

What is it you're putting in the water? Just some sorta detergent, or something else? I've got my shawl pinned down atm, but I only used water. Will that even work? (I've used 100 percent cotton mercerized yarn)

[@mirawenya]

In case anyone else sees this. It came out pretty nice with just water. I have just put in the middle part, and will block that as well in the same way when I have time and space. Not sure how long it lasts, but it is very pretty:)

[@aaronmolasky9611]

I’m going to use your yarn million dollar red another project thanks beautiful 🎀🤝

[@RameyRocks]

Kristin Omdahl how many ounces or grams though? I didn’t see it on the written pattern either

[@KristinOmdahl]

The pattern is in a book called "Crochet So Fine" but I recall it takes around 1200 yds of laceweight or fingering weight yarn.

[@RameyRocks]

Kristin Omdahl thank u so much for the answer. Love your creativity!

[@Gammysgirl]

Missi R Hey there! We have the same profile pic! 😂😂😂😂 ✝️

[@vickibusbin9769]

love it

[@joanminske2498]

Wear can one but those tiles

[@dragon542009]

love it u r wonderful

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thank you!

[@tinamarin8996]

presioso hermoso muy lindo

[@muyeonmijin8399]

Hi hi .. would like to know the crochet hook is size E hook right ..is it 3.5mm?

[@PcamOwens]

Muyeon Miji came to the comments to find the same thing out

[@TNBredRose]

Muyeon Mijin yes

[@aaronmolasky9611]

Thank you 🤓🤗

[@jacalynbledsoe3717]

Ii have never seen something so beautiful. I have a girlfriend who owns a botique and has asked me to make a few of these different ones. my question is two-fold. how on earth do I figure the price and what is a fair percentage to either give or ask for my work. This may sound funny but up to now I have only sold my custom wool stocks. I also have a request for this shawl and vest. I love you channel and great directions especially since I am a visual learner.

[@KristinOmdahl]

Thank you so much. That is a very difficult question to answer. And if I had the answer, I would be selling handmade items in my shop, too. Unfortunately, it is difficult to price handmade items that are labor intensive. If you have more specific questions, I am happy to give you my opinions and/or advice. But the question in general is pretty difficult for me to answer. I hope that helps! xoxo, Kristin

[@jacibledsoe9647]

Kristin Omdah. l would like to know how many grams or skeins this uses. I am more concerned about not going crazy this winter than how much I could earn from this. Thank you for your sage advise.

[@musicloverforever8127]

hi I'm was wonder if you could tell me how many rows are there please.

[@countrycoverangel]

It looked like 17 to me.

[@mirawenya]

Well mine is not looking anywhere close to this.. I guess my thread is too thin, and my needle to big. Just really big gaps etc, and uneven tension. Comforting myself with the fact I'm still rather new to crocheting. And first time trying lacey threads.

[@KristinOmdahl]

Try blocking a small piece, or swatch, and you will see what will happen when the loose work gets blocked. That is when the lace becomes pretty.

[@mirawenya]

Kristin Omdahl not sure how to block it yet. The yarn store people just sad to hang it stretched when Im done. Using mercinated (?) cotton. Super hard to work with. Seems to have its own mind. This project will take practice and failures to learn.

[@خالدخالد-ع1ز8ر]

good vedio♥♡

[@hoama939]

❤

[@tinamarin8996]

hola hermoso chal

[@sherieenhussien6348]

i like this vv much😆and i like slipstitsh soooo