Free Small Crochet Butterfly Pattern: Easy Amigurumi Tutorial

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

This charming amigurumi project is worked in continuous rounds using US terminology. It results in a sweet 13cm tall companion that is perfect for nursery decor or handmade gifts.

💡 Tip: Always mark the start of each round with a stitch marker to keep track of your progress.

🌸 Tip: When the pattern indicates a color change, start the transition one stitch earlier by pulling the new color through the last two loops of the previous stitch.

🌸 Head and Body (Lilac and Grey Yarn)

1. Begin the Head

- Start Round 1 with 6 sc in a magic ring (6 stitches).

- Round 2: inc in all 6 st (12 stitches total).

- Round 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) x 6 (18 stitches total).

2. Shape and Eyes

- Continue increasing through Round 11 until you reach 45 stitches total.

- Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11, approximately 6 stitches apart.

- Embroider lashes and a mouth using black thread to create a cute face.

3. Transition to Body

- Decrease from Round 13 to Round 18 to shape the neck, ending with 18 stitches total.

- Stuff the head firmly.

- Switch to grey yarn for Round 19 and continue the amigurumi spiral method, alternating grey and lilac colors to create a striped body.

- Finish with Round 31, using a dec x 6 to close, then weave in your ends.

🦋 Colorful Butterfly Wings

1. Craft the Lower Wings

- Using grey yarn, follow the circular pattern for Rounds 1-3.

- In Round 4, use a combination of hd, dc, and tr stitches to create the wing's unique shape, switching to light lilac for the final border (26 stitches total).

- Finish with Round 5 by placing a slst in all stitches.

2. Craft the Upper Wings

- Repeat the base rounds and expand the stitch count to 40 stitches total by Round 6 to make these wings larger.

- Use light lilac for the final slst round and leave a long tail for sewing.

🧶 Antennas and Final Assembly

1. Make the Antennas

- Start with light lilac for the tips (Rounds 1-3) and switch to grey for the stalk (Rounds 4-9).

- Note that these do not need to be stuffed.

2. Assemble Your Butterfly

- Sew the antennas to the top of the head over Rounds 4 and 5.

- Attach the lower wings between Rounds 25 and 30, and the upper wings between Rounds 20 and 24 on the back of the body.

Congratulations on finishing your beautiful crochet butterfly!

Optional & Creative Ideas

💡 Optional & Creative Ideas

- 🌈 Rainbow Wings: Use a variegated yarn for the wings to give your butterfly a vibrant, multi-colored look without extra color changes.

- 🎀 Floral Embellishments: Sew a tiny crocheted flower or a ribbon bow near the base of one antenna for a feminine touch.

- 🧸 Baby Rattle Version: Insert a small plastic rattle disc inside the body stuffing to turn this butterfly into a fun sensory toy for infants.

- 🏠 Home Decor: Attach a loop of yarn to the top of the head to hang your butterfly in a window or as part of a nursery mobile.

🧶 Final Thoughts

This pattern is a wonderful way to practice shaping with different stitch heights like trebles and double crochets. Experimenting with different color palettes can completely change the personality of your butterfly, making each one unique!