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When I was designing this cute Amigurumi butterfly I had an exact idea of what I would like the wings to look like. I wanted the wings to be perfect so it took me several tries but think I got there at the end! 🙂 Thankfully you don’t have to go through all that struggle because you can just simply follow the instructions in this free crochet butterfly pattern.
So please give it a try and let me know what you think. 🙂
Why You Will Love this Pattern!
- Low-sew: all you need to sew on is the wings to the body
- All you need to know is basic crochet stitches
- Works great with a variety of different yarns including worsted weight yarn
- Easy-to-follow instructions with step by step photos
- Includes detailed video tutorials for extra help
- I’m always happy to provide support with this pattern
- And more importantly…you will have fun making a beautiful gift for your little one or family and friends
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Free Crochet Butterfly Pattern – Before You Get Started
Pattern Notes
Skill level: beginner to intermediate crochet skills and knowledge
Finished size – width: 16.5cm / 6.5 inches when using a 2.5mm crochet hook (B/1) and Fine Sport #2 = 4 ply yarn
Finished size – height: 18cm / 7 inches when using a 2.5mm crochet hook (B/1) and Fine Sport #2 = 4 ply yarn
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Materials and Equipment
Yarn I used:
– Fine Sport #2 = 4 ply
– 55% cotton and 45% acrylic
– 1x ball of cream yarn – YarnArt Jeans – colour 86 – (50g/160m)
– 1x ball of purple yarn – YarnArt Jeans – colour 72 – (50g/160m)
– 1x ball of pink yarn – YarnArt Jeans – colour 42 – (50g/160m)
– 1x ball of blue yarn – YarnArt Jeans – colour 76 – (50g/160m)
I like to purchase my YarnArt Jeans from Amazon or from Etsy.
Or just simply use any 100% cotton that will work just as well. You can also use 100% acrylic if you prefer to work with this type of yarn.
Yarn Substitutes
US Suppliers:
Sport weight yarn (4ply #2):
- 100% cotton: Schachenmayr Pyramid Cotton
- blend of cotton/acrylic: WeCrochet Comfy
Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3):
- 100% cotton:: WeCrochet Animation DK
- blend of cotton/acrylic: Sirdar Stories DK
Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4):
- 100% acrylic: Universal Yarn Uptown
- 100% acrylic: WeCrochet Brava
UK Suppliers:
Sport weight yarn (4ply #2):
- 100% cotton: Scheepjes Catona
- 100% cotton: Paintbox Yarns Cotton
Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3):
- 100% cotton: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
- blend of cotton/acrylic: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Mix DK
Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4):
- 100% acrylic: Universal Yarn Uptown
- 100% acrylic: Scheepjes Chunky Monkey
If you would like to check some more substitutes for YarnArt Jeans then have a read of my Best Yarn for Amigurumi Crochet tutorial. You can find the substitutes towards the end of the article.
Other materials used: polyester fibre fill, a long piece of black thread yarn for eye lash embroidery
Crochet hook: I used 2.5mm = B/1, if using different weight of yarn then refer to hook size recommendations on the yarn but go one size smaller. I highly recommend this ergonomic crochet hook set from Amazon as it comes in a stylish case and with other accessories such as stitch markers etc.
Other equipment used: scissors, yarn needle, pins with large heads, stitch marker or thin yarn to use instead, 8mm safety eyes
Choking hazard warning: the use of safety eyes or buttons poses a choking risk for children under the age of 3 therefore I recommend using embroidery instead.
Abbreviations Used
This butterfly crochet pattern is written using US crochet terminology
MR: magic ring
ST: stitch
SC: single crochet stitch
HDC: half double crochet stitch
DC: double crochet stitch
CH: chain stitch
SL: slip stitch
INC: increase = two single crochet stitches in the same stitch
L INC: large increase = three single crochet stitches in the same stitch
INV DEC: invisible decrease = insert the hook into the front loop of the first stitch (two loops on hook) and immediately insert it again into the front loop of the next stitch (three loops on the hook). Yarn over and draw through the first two loops on the hook (two loops on the hook). Yarn over and draw through the two loops on the hook to finish your invisible decrease.
BLO: back loops only
FO: fasten off
(…..) x 6: repeat the pattern inside the brackets by the given number (in this example, repeat the pattern in the brackets 6 times)
{…}: number shown inside these brackets equals the number of total stitches at the end of each round
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Free Crochet Butterfly Pattern – Step by Step Instructions
You can find the free crochet cat pattern below. I have included lots of photos to make it easier for you to follow the detailed instructions. Some sections of the pattern also include step-by-step video tutorials needed for that specific part of the pattern.
Head and Body
Crochet from the top of the head towards the end of the body.
R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet a magic ring for Amigurumi
R2: INC in each ST around {12}
R3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}
R4: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}
R5: (SC in next 3 ST, INC) x 6 {30}
R6: SC in next 2 ST, INC, (SC in next 4 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 ST {36}
R7: (SC in next 5 ST, INC) x 6 {42}
R8-R14 (7 rounds): SC in each ST around {42} – leave your stitch marker in at the start of R10 as you will need to refer to it when placing the eyes
R15: (SC in next 5 ST, INV DEC) x 6 {36} – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet an invisible decrease for Amigurumi
R16: SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 4 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 2 ST {30}
You can now place the eyes:
– stuff the head well first
– place eyes between rounds R10 and R11
– first eye – count 15 stitches from your marker at the start of R10 and place the eye between ST15 and ST16
– second eye – count 23 stitches from your marker at the start of R10 and place the eye between ST23 and ST24
– it helps to use pins with large heads to first mark the spots where the eyes will be placed – you can make a decision whether you are happy with the placement and if it looks symmetrical before you insert the safety eyes; the safety eyes usually make a large hole in between the stitches so it is not recommended to change the placement of the eyes once they are in
– you can now insert the safety eyes and put the safety backs on
Continue to stuff gradually making sure you add enough stuffing where the head joins the body otherwise the head will be wobbly. It can be a bit fiddly to push the stuffing into the narrow opening but it does support the head well.
R17: (SC in next 3 ST, INV DEC) x 6 {24}
R18: SC in next ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next ST {18}
R19: (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 6 {12}
R20: INV DEC all around {6}
Change yarn to purple colour
R21: INC in each ST around {12}
R22: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}
R23: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}
R24: (SC in next 3 ST, INC) x 6 {30}
R25: SC in next 2 ST, INC, (SC in next 4 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 ST {36}
R26-R31 (6 rounds): SC in each ST around {36}
R32: SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 4 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 2 ST {30}
R33: (SC in next 3 ST, INV DEC) x 6 {24}
R34: SC in next ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next ST {18}
R35: (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 6 {12}
R36: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}
R37: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}
R38: (SC in next 3 ST, INC) x 6 {30}
R39: SC in next 2 ST, INC, (SC in next 4 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 ST {36}
R40: (SC in next 5 ST, INC) x 6 {42}
R41-R46 (6 rounds): SC in each ST around {42}
R47: (SC in next 5 ST, INV DEC) x 6 {36}
R48: SC in each ST around {36}
R49: SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 4 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 2 ST {30}
R50: SC in each ST around {30}
R51: (SC in next 3 ST, INV DEC) x 6 {24}
R52-R53 (2 rounds): SC in each ST around {24}
R54: SC in next ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next ST {18}
R55: SC in each ST around {18}
R56: (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 6 {12}
R57: SC in each ST around {12}
R58: SC in next ST, INV DEC, (SC in next 2 ST, INV DEC) x 2, SC in next ST {9}
Stuff well, close the hole with a needle and weave the yarn end in.
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Wings
Crochet two separate wing parts and then join them together to finish the whole wing.
Smaller wing part:
R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6}
R2: (SC in next ST, INC) x 3 {9}
R3: SC in each ST around {9}
R4: INC in each ST around {18}
R5: SC in each ST around {18}
R6: (SC in next 7 ST, 2x INC) x 2 {22}
R7: (SC in next 9 ST, 2x INC) x 2 {26}
R8: SC in each ST around {26}
R9: SC in next 10 ST, INC, SC in next 15 ST {27}
R10: SC in next 11 ST, INC, SC in next 13 ST, pull a short string through the next ST to use as a marker; you will refer to it when joining the wing parts; leave the last 2 STs undone {26}
FO and weave the yarn end in.
Bigger wing part:
R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6}
R2: INC in each ST around {12}
R3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}
R4: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 ST, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}
R5: (SC in next 3 ST, INC) x 6 {30}
R6: (SC in next 13 ST, 2x INC) x 2 {34}
R7: (SC in next 16 ST, INC) x 2 {36}
R8: (SC in next 17 ST, INC) x 2 {38}
R9: (SC in next 18 ST, INC) x 2 {40}
R10: (SC in next 19 ST, INC) x 2 {42}
R11: (SC in next 20 ST, INC) x 2 {44}
R12-R15 (4 rounds): SC in each ST around {44}, pull a short string through ST20 in R15 to use as a marker; you will refer to it when joining the wing parts
Do not FO or cut off the yarn as you will continue to crochet R16 to join the two wing parts together.
To join the wing parts together continue to crochet R16 of the bigger wing part:
R16: SC in next 19 ST of the bigger part, you will now join the bigger part to the smaller part – insert your hook into the stitch that you pulled the string through on the smaller part (Pic W1), SC in next 28 ST, you will now connect the smaller part back to the bigger part – insert your hook into the stitch you pulled the string through on the bigger part (Pic W4), SC in next 22 ST, INV DEC, SC in next ST {71}
R17: SC in next 18 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 27 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 22 ST {69}
R18: SC in next 17 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 12 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 14 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 17 ST, INV DEC, SC in next ST {65}
R19: SC in next 17 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 10 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 14 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 16 ST, INV DEC {61}
R20: SC in next 17 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 9 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 12 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 15 ST, INV DEC {57}
R21: SC in next 16 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 9 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 11 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 15 ST {54}
R22: INV DEC, SC in next 14 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 7 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 10 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 15 ST {50}
R23: INV DEC, SC in next 13 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 5 ST, 2x INV DEC, SC in next 7 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 15 ST {45}
R24: INV DEC, SC in next 12 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 3 ST, 2x INV DEC, SC in next 5 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 15 ST {40}
R25: INV DEC, SC in next 10 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 2 ST, 2x INV DEC, SC in next 3 ST, INV DEC, SC in next 13 ST, INV DEC {34}
R26: SC in next 13 ST, 2x INV DEC, SC in next 15 ST, INV DEC {31}
R27: INV DEC, SC in next 10 ST, 2x INV DEC, SC in next 13 ST, INV DEC {27}
R28: INV DEC, SC in next 8 ST, 2x INV DEC, SC in next 11 ST, INV DEC {23}
R29: INV DEC, SC in next 6 ST, 2x INV DEC, SC in next 9 ST, INV DEC {19}
SC the opening together to close the wing – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to close a hole in a flat Amigurumi piece
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
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Wing Dots
Start by crocheting a circle using double crochet stitches; each circle will be connected with a slip stitch so you will not crochet in a spiral.
Large wing dots:
R1: MR – chain 2 ST, 11 x DC into MR, SL into 1st DC ST of R1 – usually you would slip stitch into the top ST of the chain but I think the joint looks neater this way {12 incl. the chain}
Change yarn to pink colour
R2: chain 2 ST, 1x DC into the same ST you slip stitched through at the end of R1, 2x DC in each of the remaining STs, SL into 1st DC ST of R2 {24 incl. the chain}
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Small wing dots:
R1: MR – chain 2 ST, 11 x DC into the ring, SL into 1st DC ST of R1 {12 incl. the chain}
Change yarn to pink colour
R2: In this round you will crochet the decorative hem – chain 1 ST, SL into the same ST you slip stitched through at the end of R1, (chain 1 ST and SL into next ST) x repeat all around
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Antennae
R1: MR – 9 x SC into the ring {9}
R2: SL ST into 1st ST of R1, chain 7 STs, SC in 6 STs starting from 2nd CH from the hook (go through back bump of each CH as well), SL ST into the ST at the base of the chain
FO and weave the yarn ends in; leaving one yarn end for sewing.
Belt
R1: Chain 19 STs {19}
Wrap the chain around the waist, sew the ends together and weave yarn ends in.
You may need to adjust the number of STs in the chain depending on how well you stuffed the waist.
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How to Assemble Your Crochet Butterfly Softie
Decorating the wings: Sew the large dots on the bigger part of the wings and the small dots on the smaller part.
Body and wings: Pin the wings to the back of the body first making sure that they look symmetrical from the front and back. You will need to sew them to the body as outlined in the photo below otherwise the wings will be too floppy.
Head and antennae: Pin the antennae to the head first making sure they look symmetrical from the front and then sew them to the head. I placed the antennae between R3 and R5.
Eye lash embroidery: You can embroider the eye lashes using a long piece of black thread yarn.
You have now finished your crochet animal! And if you enjoyed the easy assembly then you will love these patterns:
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Happy crocheting!
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Yes, absolutely. My crochet animal patterns work great with a variety of different yarns including worsted weight yarn. Your crochet toy will just be a bit bigger than specified.
However, I wouldn’t use worsted weight yarn for making my loveys as they could feel a bit bulky. I prefer using thinner yarn such as Sport yarn #2 of Light worsted yarn #3 for a nice cuddly feel.
Having said that, my lovey patterns will absolutely work with worsted weight yarn if that’s the type of yarn you prefer using. But bear in mind that your loveys will be a bit bigger than specified in this pattern.
To find out more about the best yarn for making crochet toys have a read of my Best Yarn for Amigurumi Crochet tutorial.
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I am having a hard time with attaching the wins together . is there a video on this?
Hi Kathy, I have a video tutorial that shows how to join the wings together. It’s not fully edited yet and doesn’have a voiceover yet but it should help you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PDgJ6umrkRKvczYY2285RkMR6ndm_EOh/view?usp=sharing
I hope this helps but please let me know if you have more questions.
Love, Petra x
Wonderful pattern. Very easy to follow. Gave it to my daughter for Valentine’s Day. Thank you so much for this beautiful crochet pattern x
Thank you so much Martha for your lovely comment. I am happy you enjoyed the pattern and I hope your daughter will love her butterfly! 🙂
Love,
Petra x
This was a fantastic pattern easy to follow also your snowman was fantastic too. Thank you so much
Hi Dawn, thank you for your lovely comment! 🙂 Really happy you like my patterns and found them easy to follow! 🙂
Love, Petra x
muchas gracias por compartir sus patrones. muy agradecida muy lindo gesto de ayudar a las tejedoras en su emprendimiento.
Hi Natalia, thank you for your lovely comment, it is much appreciated and always a pleasure so share my patterns with you all. 🙂
Love, Petra x
I am having difficulty sewing the wings together. Is there a tutorial for this?
Hi Kathy, I have a video tutorial that shows how to join the wings together. It’s not fully edited yet and doesn’have a voiceover yet but it should help you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PDgJ6umrkRKvczYY2285RkMR6ndm_EOh/view?usp=sharing
I hope this helps but please let me know if you have more questions.
Love, Petra x
Hi Carla, I am sorry but I am not planning to do full video tutorials for my patterns at the moment. They require huge amount of work and time but once I give up my full time job then I should have more time to dedicate to video tutorials, hopefully! 🙂
Sorry I was not able to help this time. 🙁
Love, Petra
Do you have a tutorial on the wings I’m having difficulty understanding the connection, when joining are the first 28 stitches only on the small part and when do you go through both parts
Hi, no problem at all, I am happy to help. 🙂 When joining the wings together, you first crochet in the big part (19xSC), then you insert your hook into the small part and crochet 28xSC into the small part only. After that you will insert your hook into the big part again and will crochet 22xSC etc.
I have recorded a video to help out with this part of the pattern. It is not fully edited yet so I can’t share it on YouTube as yet but you can view it using the link below. I hope this helps and please let me know if you need support with anything else. 🙂 Kind regards, Petra
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PDgJ6umrkRKvczYY2285RkMR6ndm_EOh/view?usp=sharing