Crochet Butterfly Garden Cap

Step into a world of whimsy and charm with our exquisite Butterfly Garden Cap. This stunning crochet creation is a true masterpiece, designed to captivate and inspire. Delicate butterflies dance across the brim, their vibrant colors and intricate patterns bringing the cap to life. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this accessory is perfect for those who want to embrace their inner free spirit and embrace the beauty of nature. Unleash your inner butterfly with our Crochet Butterfly Garden Cap, a true ode to the wonders of nature. This enchanting accessory is a celebration of vibrant colors, delicate patterns, and the graceful elegance of butterflies. Each stitch is carefully crafted to create a cap that is as unique as the wearer, allowing you to express your individuality and love for all things beautiful. Whether you're strolling through a sunlit garden or simply want to add a touch of whimsy to your everyday style, our Butterfly Garden Cap is the perfect choice. So, spread your wings and let your imagination take flight with this exquisite crochet creation.

SIZES:Woman’s (21 inches)
Tween/Teen’s (16-18 inches)
Baby/Child’s (15-16 inch)

MATERIALS:

Woman’s:Worsted weight yarn, about 2 ounces
Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Gauge: 6 dc = 2 inches

Child’s:Light worsted weight yarn, about 1.5 ounces
G (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Gauge: 7 dc = 2 inches

Baby’s:Sports Weight, about 1 ounce
Size F (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Gauge: 8 dc = 2 inches

All Sizes:Yarn needle

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. When joining with a slip stitch, pull the slip stitch tight.
3. All sizes are made with the same pattern. The different yarns and hook sizes make it the different sizes. Yarns I used in developing this pattern: Woman’s Red Heart - Super Saver, Tween/Teen’s - Simply Soft, and Child’s - Red Heart Sport. Made one with Lion Brand Baby Soft and it would fit 0-6 months.

Round 1: Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch in first ch to form ring. Ch 2, (do not count as first dc) 12 dc in ring; join in first dc. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2, (do not count as first dc), 2 dc in each st, join in first dc. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in each st around. Join with slipstitch in beginning sc. (24 sc)

Round 4: Ch 3, (do count as first dc), dc in same st as join, dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, ch 6. *Skip 3 sts, 2 dc in next sc, dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc, ch 6. Repeat from * twice. Skip 3 sc and join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (20 dc and 4 ch 6 loops)

Round 5: Ch 3, (do count as first dc), dc in same st as join, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 6. *Skip ch 6 loop, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 6. Repeat from * twice. Skip ch 6 loop and join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (28 dc and 4 ch 6 loops)

Round 6: Ch 3, do count as first dc), dc in same st as join, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc. * Ch 3, tr around both ch 6 loops into 2nd of 3 skipped sc stitches of round 3, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * twice. Ch 3, tr around both ch 6 loops into 2nd of 3 skipped sc stitches of round 3, ch 3. Join with slipstitch in top of ch 3. (36 dc and 4 butterflies)

Round 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next 8 dc. *3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in tr, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in next 9 dc. Repeat from * twice. 3 Sc in ch 3 loop, sc in tr, 3 sc in ch 3 loop. Join with slipstitch in beginning sc. (64 sc)

Round 8: Ch 2 (don’t count as first dc, it is just a filler st), dc in same st as join, *Ch 6, skip 7 sc, dc in next 9 sc. Repeat from * twice. Ch 6, skip 7 sc, dc in 8 sc. Join with slipstitch in beginning dc (36 dc and 4 ch 6 loops)

Round 9: Ch 2, (don’t count as first dc), dc in same st as join. *Ch 6, skip ch 6 loop, dc in next 9 dc. Repeat from * twice. Ch 6, skip ch 6 loop, dc in 8 sc. Join with slipstitch in beginning dc (36 dc and 4 ch 6 loops)

Round 10: Ch 2, (don’t count as first dc), dc in same st as join. *Ch 3, tr around both ch 6 loops into 4th of 7 skipped dc stitches of round 6, ch 3, dc in next 9 dc. Repeat from * twice. Ch 3, tr around both ch 6 loops into 4th of 7 skipped dc stitches of round 6, ch 3, dc in next 8 dc. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (36 dc and 4 butterflies)

Round 11: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, *3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in tr, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in next 9 dc. Repeat from * twice. 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in tr, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in next 8 dc. Join with slipstitch in beginning sc. (64 sc)

Round 12: Ch 2, (don’t count as first dc), dc in same st as join, dc in next 8 sc. *Ch 6, skip 7 sts, dc in next 9 sc, repeat from * twice. Ch 6, join with slipstitch in beginning dc (36 dc and 4 ch 6 loops)

Round 13: Ch 2, (don’t count as first dc), dc in same st as join, dc in next 8 dc. *Ch 6, skip ch 6 loop, dc in next 9 dc, repeat from * twice. Ch 6, join with slipstitch in beginning dc. (36 dc and 4 ch 6 loops)

Round 14: Ch 2, (don’t count as first dc), dc in same st as join, dc in next 8 dc. *Ch 3, tr around both ch 6 loops into 4th of 7 skipped dc stitches of round 10, ch 3, dc in next 9 dc. Repeat from * twice. Ch 3, tr around both ch 6 loops into 4th of 7 skipped dc stitches of round 10, ch 3, Join with slipstitch in beginning dc. (36 dc and 4 butterflies)

Round 15: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next 8 dc. *3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in tr, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in next 9 dc. Repeat from * twice. 3 Sc in ch 3 loop, sc in tr, 3 sc in ch 3 loop. Join with slipstitch in beginning sc. (64 sc)

Rounds 16-18: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in each st around. Join with slipstitch in beginning sc. (64 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.