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Crochet Butterfly Pattern Step-By-Step Tutorial

Just like all crochet patterns we have made, this one to is especial and has a special place in our hearts.

We made it easy to learn, mix multiple vibrant shades, perfect for beginners .

In regard to the butterfly’s wings, we crocheted a magic loop per 8 sets of 3 double crochet stitches & 2 chain stitches to form the upper and lower cylindrical wings. Color combinations and stitch order were then done according to the desired aesthetic to create beautifully refined intricate wings.

The wings were layered over one another and to form the body of the butterfly, we pinched together the halves so it could be appropriately refuse.

To complete the the butterfly, we choose a yellow yarn, 32 chain stitches length and then shaped them around the wings core forming a knot to create the antennae.

Material kit of Crochet butterfly pattern

  • Hook: 3.0mm
  • Yarn(light yellow&purple&blue )
  • Yarn needle
  • Marker

List of necessary tools

  • Scissors

Abbreviation for crochet butterfly pattern

These are the required abbreviations for crochet butterfly pattern

  • ch = Chain stitch
  • sc = Single crochet
  • sl  =Slip stitch
  • st(s) =Stitch(es)
  • mc =Magic circle (or magic ring)
  • dc=Double crochet
  • R=Round
  • picot

Crochet the main body (light yellow & black& pink )for crochet butterfly pattern

  • R1:3ch ,(3dc,2ch)*8
  • R2:3ch,(3dc,2ch,3dc)*8
  • R3:3ch,[(6dc,1picot,6dc),sc]*8
crochet 3 chain stitches in to magic ring for crochet butterfly pattern

We crochet 3 chain stitch in to magic ring.

the first double crochet in to magic ring for crochet butterfly pattern

We crochet the first double crochet , then we put the yellow marker with first stitch.

3 double crochets in magic ring for crochet butterfly pattern

3 double stitches are completed.(show as picture)

2 chain stitch in to magic ring for crochet butterfly pattern

We crochet 2 chain stitch again in to magic ring .

3 double crochets for second in to magic ring for crochet butterfly pattern

Then we crochet 3 double crochets again.

2 chain stitches for second in to magic ring for crochet butterfly pattern

We crochet 2 chain stitch again.

2 groups (3dc, 2ch ) are completed.

We need crochet 6 groups above same method.

8 groups in to magic ring for crochet butterfly pattern

8 groups in to magic ring for crochet butterfly pattern.

You can see eight small holes due to we crochet 2 chain stitch.

tighten up magic ring

The strands of yarn from magic rings can be held with the left fingers toward left to tighten yarn end , and the fabric pinched with the right hand.

This aids in creating the center which is very small and resembles an ‘O’ gap.

hook insert the first stitch for slip stitch.

We put hook to insert the first stitch with yellow marker , which in order to slip stitch.

round 1 is completed for crochet butterfly pattern

Yarn over , bring out the two loops on the look ,we get one loop, which is slip stitch.

cut yarn end for round 1 for crochet butterfly pattern

Leave 5 cm yarn end.

Use hook to bring out yarn end.

conceal yarn end for crochet butterfly pattern

We threaded the needle and carefully inserted it into the fabric’s stitches to conceal back stitches.

We performed a few circular stitches to ensure the yarn was secure. This ensured that the work was tidy and there was no mess.

view of front for round 1 for crochet butterfly pattern

View of front for round 1.

view of back for round 1 for crochet butterfly pattern

View of back for round 1.

R2

hook insert chain stitch of previous round for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

Hook insert small holes which 2 chain stitch of previous round .

put the purple yarn for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

We put purple yarn behind fabric.

crochet 3 chain stitches for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

Then we crochet 3 chain stitches firstly.

the first double crochet for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

The first double stitch is completed, which is yellow marker with first stitch.

3 double crochets for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

3 double stitches are completed (show as picture)

2 chain stitches for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

Then we crochet 2 chain stitches.

3 double crochet again for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

We need crochet 3 double stitches in same small holes for the first groups.

8 groups for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

We use the same method (3dc,2ch,3dc) to crochet next 7 groups for round 2.

hook insert the first stitch for slip stitch for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

We put hook to insert the first stitch with yellow marker.

slip stitch is completed for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

Yarn over, bring out the two loops on the hook ,we get one loop,which is slip stitch.

cut yarn end for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

Leave 5 cm yarn end.

use hook to bring out yarn end for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

Use hook to bring out yarn end.

conceal yarn end for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

Conceal yarn end.

view of back for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

View of back for round 2.

view of front for round 2 for crochet butterfly pattern

View of front for round 2

R3

put the blue yarn behind fabric

We put the blue yarn behind fabric on the small holes .

3 chain stitches for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

We crochet 3 chain stitches firstly.

the first double crochet for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

The first double stitch is competed, which put the yellow on the first stitch.

6 double stitches for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

We crochet 6 double stitches again.

picot for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

We crochet the 3 chain stitches, then slip stitch into the first chain of the 3 to form a tiny bump, which is picot stitch.

6 double crochets again for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

Then we crochet 6 double stitches again.

hook insert next chain stitch for single crochet for round 3

We put hook to insert next chain stitch.

crochet single crochet in next chain stitch for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

Then crochet single crochet in next chain stitch.

3 groups for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

The 3 groups are completed (show as picture).

use hook to bring out yarn end for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

We use same crochet method [(6dc,1picot,6dc),sc] to crochet next 4 groups pattern for round 3 .

hook insert the first stitch for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

We put the hook to insert the first stitch in order for slip stitch.

slip stitch for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

Bring out the two loops ,we get one loop, which is slip stitch.

8 groups for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

This the final effect of slip stitch.

cut yarn end for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

Leave 5 cm yarn end.and cut yarn end, use hook to bring out yarn end.

view of front for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

View of front for round 3.

view of back for round 3 for crochet butterfly pattern

View of back for round 3.

fold in butterfly

To fold the butterfly, we gently fold the center of the fabric right side together. which form butterfly shaped.(show as picture)

Crochet the antennae (light yellow yarn )for crochet butterfly pattern

crochet 32 chain stitches for antennae

Crochet 32 chain stitches firstly.

crochet butterfly pattern

Then we wrap a string of chain stitches tightly around the center to form the body of the butterfly. We tie a knot to secure and weave the ends together. This folding gives the butterfly its unique shape and structure.

Reference sources

1.Learn the most comprehensive guide for single crochet(sc)

Author:Sarah Stearns

Publication date: on June 15, 2021, updated:December 14, 2024

Title: How to single crochet (sc)for beginners

Summary as blow:

  • Step-by-Step Single Crochet for Beginners
  • Single Crochet into a Foundation Chain
  • Single Crochet into another Row
  • Single Crochet in the Round
  • Increases and Decreases
  • Working Single Crochet in Different Loops

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