Crochet Beautiful Butterfly

Crocheting beautiful butterflies can be a delightful and rewarding craft to explore. The intricate details and vibrant colors that can be incorporated into these creations make them truly enchanting. As you work on each stitch, it's like adding a touch of whimsy and magic to the piece. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, making butterflies can be a fun and creative way to relax and unwind. The best part is that you can infuse your own personality and style into each butterfly you make, creating unique and charming pieces that are sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees them. So grab your crochet hook and favorite yarn colors and let your imagination take flight as you crochet these beautiful butterflies!

Hook & Other Materials

SMALL: C-3mm crochet hook

MEDIUM: E-3.5mm crochet hook

LARGE: G-4.5mm crochet hook

EXTRA LARGE: H-5mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Sharp scissors

Sizes/Finished Measurements

SMALL: 0.8″ (2cm)

MEDIUM: 1″ (2.5cm)

LARGE: 1.2″ (3cm)

EXTRA LARGE: 1.4″ (3.5cm)

Skill Level

EASY/ADVANCED BEGINNER: knowledge of basic stitches of chain, slip stitch, half double crochet and double crochet plus how to do a magic ring/circle is needed. All stitches are worked into the magic ring/circle, which can be fiddly for a beginner.

Abbreviations

St (s) – Stitch(es) | Sl st – Slip stitch | Ch – Chain | Dc – Double crochet (UK: Tr – Treble) | Hdc – Half double crochet (UK: Htr – Half treble)

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Notes

1. Starting ch-1 of round counts as a stitch.
2. Stitch count is shown in bold at the end of the round.
3. Firmly pull the starting tail to close it fully.

Gauge

Not crucial for this project.

Instructions to make a Crochet Butterfly

Instructions are the same for all sizes.

Round 1: Make a magic ring/circle, ch 1, make all the stitches into the magic ring/crcle: sl st, 3 dc, *sl st, ch 1, sl st, 3 hdc*, repeat * to * once more, sl st, ch 1, sl st, 3 dc, sl st. No need to join. Pull magic ring/circle tightly closed and fasten off. 24

Weave in ends.

Crochet Butterfly Photo Tutorial

If you prefer a visual aid, please follow the instructions by photo number 01 – 12 below.

01: magic ring/circle, ch 1 02: sl st 03: 3 dc

04: sl st, ch 1, sl st 05: 3 hdc 06: sl st, ch 1, sl st

07: 3 hdc 08: sl st, ch 1, sl st 09: 3 dc

10: sl st 11: Close magic ring/circle, fasten off yarn 12: Butterfly complete, weave in ends

I hope you enjoy the pattern and find it easy. If you any problems at all, please get in touch with me so I can help.