Butterfly Free Pattern 3

 

Free Crochet Pattern: Butterfly

Materials and Tools

• Materials: Yarn (choose your preferred color, typically one main color for the body and an optional color for decoration); stuffing (optional, for a fuller look).
• Tools: Crochet hook (commonly 2.0mm - 2.5mm, depending on yarn thickness), scissors, sewing needle.

1. Crocheting the Butterfly Body (Optional)

1. Magic ring: Wrap the yarn around your finger to form a loop, insert the hook into the loop, and make a chain stitch as a starting stitch (this stitch doesn’t count toward the stitch count). Then, crochet 6 single crochets into this loop.
2. Slip stitch into the first single crochet to close the round and form a small circle, which will serve as the base for the butterfly body.

2. Crocheting the Butterfly Wings (One Pair)

First Layer of Wings

1. Foundation: Start with 7 chain stitches, then join the beginning and end with a slip stitch to form a ring.
2. In the ring: Crochet 4 pairs of double treble crochets, with 3 chain stitches between each pair. This creates 4 large open spaces in the circle, forming the basic shape of the wings.
3. Continue in the ring: Crochet 3 bobble stitches (with 2 chain stitches in between), followed by 1 more bobble stitch. Then chain 5, and in the middle space, crochet 3 half double crochets, followed by a picot stitch (picot stitch: crochet 3 chain stitches, then 1 single crochet in the same place). Finish with 5 chain stitches. This round adds texture and dimension to the wings.

Second Layer of Wings (Attach to First Layer)

1. Change yarn (if using a different color): Insert the hook into any spot on the first layer, make 7 chain stitches to connect and form the base for the second layer of wings.
2. Following the same pattern as the first layer, crochet 4 pairs of double treble crochets with 3 chain stitches between each pair. Then continue with bobble stitches, chain stitches, half double crochets, and picot stitches to complete part of the second wing layer.
3. Repeat these steps to complete the second layer of wings, matching the shape of the first layer but making it slightly larger to create a layered look.

3. Crocheting the Other Wing

1. Repeat the above wing instructions to crochet the second wing. Ensure both wings are as symmetrical as possible for a balanced and aesthetic butterfly.

4. Assembly and Finishing

1. If you crocheted a body for the butterfly, sew both wings to the body with a sewing needle or crochet hook. If you didn’t make a body, simply sew the two wings together at the appropriate points to complete the butterfly.
2. Optional: Add stuffing between the wings if you want them to appear fuller.
3. Final touches: Trim any loose threads with scissors for a clean look. If desired, add decorations like small beads or embroidery to embellish the butterfly’s wings.

Your butterfly is ready!

Enjoy making your beautiful butterfly!