Crochet Butterfly Applique

Crochet butterfly appliques are a delightful way to add a touch of whimsy to any project. Whether you're embellishing a baby blanket, a hat, or a scarf, these adorable crochet creations can instantly level up the cuteness factor. With their intricate details and cheerful colors, butterfly appliques bring a sense of joy and playfulness to your handmade items. Plus, they are surprisingly easy to make, making them a fun and rewarding project for crocheters of all skill levels. So, grab your yarn and hook, and let your creativity take flight with these charming crochet butterfly appliques!

Materials:

Any yarn and a suitable hook. I used fingering weight yarn and 3 mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

[] - Repeat instructions within parenthesis as a set as many times as directed

ch - chain

st/sts - stitch/stitches

sl st - slip stitch

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

tr - treble

dtr - double treble

ttr - triple treble

Instruction:

Ch 4, join with a sl st to the 1^st st.

Round 1: Ch 9 (counts as dc + ch 6), 3 dc into ring, [ch 14, 3 dc into ring] 2 times, ch 6, 2 dc into ring. Join with a sl st to the 3^rd ch at the beginning of round.

Round 2:Ch 1, [sc, hdc, 2 dc, 6 tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc] in ch-6 space, skip next dc, sc in the 2^nd dc, [sc, hdc, 2 dc, 3 tr, 4 dtr, 6 ttr, 4 dtr, 3 tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc] into next ch-14 space, sc in the 2^nd dc, ch 12, sl st in 5^th ch from hook and in rest of chs down, sc in sc, ch 12, sl st in 5^th ch from hook and in rest of the chs down, [sc, hdc, 2 dc, 3 tr, 4 dtr, 6 ttr, 4 dtr, 3 tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc] into next ch-14 space, sc in the 2^nd dc, [sc, hdc, 2 dc, 6 tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc] in next ch-6 space. Join with a sl st to 1^st st and cut off yarn.

Block for best result.