Learn how to crochet a butterfly, this quick and easy make is a beginner-friendly pattern and video tutorial that guides you step-by-step. Whether you’re decorating a gift, embellishing a baby blanket, or just looking for a relaxing make, this quick and easy butterfly will have you smiling in no time. In this blog, you’ll find everything you need to make these lovely little butterflies.
Colour Inspiration
The possibilities are endless with this pattern as it looks lovely in all combinations of colours from soft pastels, to varigated or bright and bold shades! If you need more inspiration when it comes to choosing yarn colours click here. Persoanlly I would recommend using cotton yarn for a neat, crisp finish.
Pattern Use Ideas
- Add a brooch back or hair clip to turn your butterfly into wearable art!
- Attach them to floristry wire and stick them in your plant pots.
- Crochet a chain to your desired length and attach it to create butterfly bunting.
- Add these lovely butterflies as sweet detail to a scarf or hat.
materials & Tools
- Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK
- Hook: 4mm (G-6)
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
pattern notes
- Difficulty: Beginner – All you need to know is chain, treble crochet and how to slip stitch.
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms above.
- Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post or alternatively on my YouTube channel.
terms & abbreviations
Chain (ch): Yarn over and then pull through one loop on hook
Treble Crochet (tr): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, draw up a loop (then you should have 3 loops on hook), (yarn over, then pull through 2 loops) twice.
Slip Stitch (ss): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, then pull yarn through stitch and the loop on hook
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
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Free Crochet Butterfly Pattern
making the butterfly
- Fold the work in half (wrong sides facing) and then wrap the chain around the work connecting at the base of the chain with a slip stitch and then tie off.
- Take a piece of yarn about 2 inches in length and tie a knot on each end. Slip the yarn under the chain and then move into desired place.
- You can now sew on a brooch fitting or alternatively attach a safety pin in order to turn into a brooch furthermore, you could sew it on another project!
video tutorial
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sarah-jayne
Thank you so much for posting the video it was very instructive and clear. I found the written directions to be confusing and not at all like the video instructions. I love this little butterfly the way the video shows.
Hi Dianne, it has recently been brought to my attention that there is a mistake in the written instructions so I’m really sorry for any confusion. I will correct this asap. I’m glad you found my video tutorial helpful
Just to note – your pattern says ch 2, tr crochet into circle 7 times, but in your video you say that you’re doing ch2 and then 2 tr crochets into the circle, and that you should end up with 8 sets of 2 tr at the end of the first round. The pattern as currently written doesn’t do that. Thank you for the great tutorial video though!
Thank you for bringing this to my attention – it looks as though there is a mistake with the written instructions which I will have corrected asap. I’m glad you enjoyed the video tutorial
Hi,
Is there any chance there’s going to be a left-handed version of this video? I tried following along to this version, but my butterfly looks a little sad.
Thanks!
Hi, I’m confused your saying treble but your doing double crochets ? Thank you !
Hi Linda I work in UK terms, so a UK treble is a US double, (it does actually tell you this in the video). Good luck with your butterfly 🙂
Oh ,sorry I didn’t realize till I played your video at the very beginning you do say treble is a double in USA . Thanks again for the cute butterfly pattern ! I would like to mention that two years ago when I was just learning to crochet by watching videos you were the one who taught me a lot cause you were so easy to follow along with ! So thank you so much for doing these videos Stay safe !
You are very welcome 🙂
What a cute and simple butterfly. Your video is really clear and easy to follow too…thankyou
You are very welcome 🙂
It is beautiful and I managed to crochet a ministure one using cotton perle and a finer hook, just perfect for a project embellishment. thank you
Thank you and you are very welcome 🙂
Love this little butterfly- I have used this pattern numerous times to enhance crocheted hats, scarves and ponchos for my granddaughters.
I use variegated wool for the butterflies – so adorable . Thanks so much for the free pattern and the tutorial!
Hi Debra You are very welcome 🙂
I see your video tutorial and writte pattern here. Do you have a printable version?
Hi Gina we don’t have a printable PDF for this patter at this time 🙂
Just a FYI, the converter from UK to US does not work. I tried like 3 times to change it, but no dice. I figured I would let you know so it can be fixed.
Hi Jessica, are you looking on the blog post? I’ve just double checked this and it does seem to be working – maybe you could try again:)