Butterflies are a symbol of transformation and beauty, making them one of the most popular motifs in the world of crochet. This free crochet butterfly pattern is perfect for embellishing blankets, hats, or creating stunning wall art. With its vibrant teal and pink accents, it brings a touch of nature indoors.
Materials You Will Need
To achieve the look in our featured image, we recommend:
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Yarn: Cotton or acrylic blend in teal, soft pink, and white.
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Hook Size: 2.5mm or 3.0mm (depending on your tension).
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Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sharp scissors.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
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ch: chain
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sc: single crochet
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dc: double crochet
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sl st: slip stitch
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st: stitch
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. The Magic Ring and Center
Start with a Magic Ring using the teal yarn to ensure a tight, professional center.
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Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 7 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3.
2. Shaping the Upper Wings
Switch to white yarn for the inner wing detail.
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Round 2: In the first st, work (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). This creates the peak of the upper wing.
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Repeat the increase pattern to mirror the wings on the opposite side.
3. Adding the Pink Accents
The pink highlights give the butterfly its “pop”.
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Round 3: Join pink yarn. Work 1 sc in each st around the wing edges, adding 3 sc in the ch-2 corner spaces to keep the shape rounded.
4. The Teal Border and Antennae
Finish with the teal yarn to define the silhouette.
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Final Edge: Work a picot stitch (ch 3, sl st in first ch) at the very tip of each wing for that delicate finish.
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Body: Ch 10 for the body. Fold the wings around the chain and secure.
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Antennae: Ch 5 from the top of the head, sl st back down.
Expert Tips for Success
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Tension Matters: Keep your stitches tight to ensure the wings don’t “flop.”
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Color Blending: Feel free to swap the teal for lavender or sunny yellow to match your home decor!
