Crochet Butterfly Pattern

A step-by-step guide to making your own adorable crochet 💖

Butterfly Body

Head – Section 1

Using color A and the larger hook:

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 8 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Do not join; continue working in a spiral. Place a stitch marker in the last stitch to mark the end of the round. (8 sts)
3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (16 sts)
4. Round 3: Sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next; repeat around. (24 sts)
5. Round 4: Sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next; repeat around. (32 sts)
6. Rounds 5–10: Sc in each stitch around. (32 sts)
7. Round 11: Sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog; repeat around. (24 sts)
8. Round 12: Sc in next stitch, sc2tog; repeat around. (16 sts) Change to color B in the last stitch.

Body – Section 2

With color B: 9. Round 13: Working in front loops only, sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next; repeat around. (24 sts) 10. Round 14: Sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next; repeat. (30 sts) Start stuffing the piece and continue stuffing as you go. 11. Rounds 15–18: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts) 12. Round 19: Sc in next stitch, sc2tog; repeat. (20 sts) 13. Round 20: Sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog; repeat. (16 sts) Change to color A in last stitch.

Body – Section 3

With color A: 14. Round 21: Working in front loops only, sc in next, 2 sc in next; repeat. (24 sts) 15. Round 22: Sc in next 5 stitches, 2 sc in next; repeat. (28 sts) 16. Rounds 23–25: Sc in each stitch around. (28 sts) 17. Round 26: Sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog; repeat. (21 sts) 18. Round 27: Sc in next stitch, sc2tog; repeat. (14 sts) Change to color B in last stitch.

Body – Section 4

With color B: 19. Round 28: Working in front loops only, sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next; repeat. (21 sts) 20. Rounds 29–31: Sc in each stitch around. (21 sts) 21. Round 32: Sc in next stitch, sc2tog; repeat. (14 sts) 22. Round 33: Sc2tog around; change to color A in last stitch. (7 sts)

Body – Section 5 (End) 23. Round 34: With color A and working in front loops only, 2 sc in each stitch around. (14 sts) 24. Rounds 35–36: Sc in each stitch. (14 sts) 25. Round 37: Sc2tog around. (7 sts)

Fasten off and leave a long tail. Use the tail to close the opening securely.

Wings (Make 2)

Each wing consists of two panels crocheted together. Begin with Panel I.

Panel I – Lower Section With color C and larger hook:

1. Chain 8.
2. Round 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next 2 chains, hdc in next, (hdc, dc) in next, 2 dc in next, 4 dc in last; working on opposite side of chain: 2 dc, (dc, hdc), hdc, sc in next 3, sl st to first sc. Change to color A. (20 sts)
3. Round 2: With A, do not turn. Sc in same stitch, sc next 3, hdc next 2, 2 hdc, 2 dc, dc, 2 dc in next 2, dc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, hdc in next 2, sc in last 4. Sl st to first sc. Change to color C. (26 sts)
4. Round 3: With C, sc in same stitch, sc in next 8, 2 sc, hdc, 2 dc in each of next 4, hdc, 2 sc, sc last 9, sl st to join. (32 sts)

Panel I – Upper Section Continue with color C:

1. Row 1: Do not turn. Sc in same stitch, sc next 4, hdc next 3, 2 hdc, 2 dc in each of next 3. Change to A. (16 sts)
2. Row 2: With A, chain 2 (does not count as a stitch), turn. 2 dc, dc in next 5, hdc in next 5, sc in next 5. Change to C. (17 sts)

(Repeat process for Panel II and stitch together using sc or whipstitch.)

Antennae (Make 2)

Using steel hook and black embroidery floss:

1. Chain 10.
2. Fasten off. Knot both ends or shape into curls as desired.

Assembly

1. Sew the wings to either side of the butterfly’s body using matching yarn.
2. Attach antennae securely to the top of the head.
3. Embroider eyes or facial details using black thread.

Safety Tip: If the butterfly is a gift for a baby or child, double-check that all parts are securely attached. Avoid any loose pieces.

Optional & Creative Ideas

• Add a Pin Back: Turn your butterfly into a wearable brooch.
• Use as an Appliqué: Sew your butterfly onto bags, scarves, or hats for a cute detail.
• Make a Mobile: Create multiple butterflies and hang them from a wooden hoop for a nursery decoration.
• Color Customization: Try rainbow colors or pastel shades to match a theme or season.