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Crochet Butterfly Magnet

Leyla
Leyla
2024-10-04 00:55:39
Crochet Butterfly Magnet

Crochet butterfly magnets are not just adorable additions to your fridge but also bring a touch of charm and whimsy to any space. These handcrafted creations embody a delightful blend of creativity and nostalgia, perfect for adding a pop of color and personality to your kitchen decor. Whether you purchase one from a local artisan or try your hand at making your own, each butterfly magnet is a tiny work of art that is bound to put a smile on your face every time you reach for a snack. So, spread your wings, embrace the beauty of crochet butterflies, and let them flutter their way into your heart and home!


Materials:

G Hook
Scraps of knitting worsted - A color B color
Pipe cleaners or black yarn for body and feelers

Ch 5 and join to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in circle; ch 1, *3 dc, ch 1 in circle*. Repeat from * until you have 8 sets. Join in top ch of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in ch 1 by joining. * 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 space*. Repeat * around until you get to beginning. Do 3 dc, ch 1 in start ch area. Join to top and end color.

Rnd 3: Color B. Ch 3, 4 dc in ch 1 sp. *1 sc in next ch 1 space, 10 dc in next ch 1 sp*. Repeat from * around until you get to 4 dc space and do 5 dc in that space. Join and end color.

Rnd 4: Color A. Ch 1 and sc in each space around. Join at end of rnd and end yarn.

Body and antennae: Fold pipe cleaner around body and twist at top for antennae or ch with black yarn. Fold around body and tie at top for antennae.

Hot glue a strong magnet to the back for a fridge magnet. Use a wooden skewer to attach to a pony tail by sticking through one side of butterfly, through the ponytail and out the other side of the butterfly. Use a small steel hook and knit-cro-sheen for a butterfly small enough for a barrette.

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