Quick & Easy Projects Crochet Butterfly Pattern: Quick & Easy Make May 13, 2025 Written by Sarah-Jayne Fragola This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!1.3KShares You can crochet a butterfly using just a small amount of yarn and a crochet hook, making this a quick and beginner-friendly project. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to crochet a simple butterfly, with a video guide to help you along the way. These pretty little butterflies are perfect for decorating gifts, embellishing blankets and accessories, or adding a delicate handmade touch to your crochet projects. Whether you’re new to crochet or looking for a quick and relaxing make, this easy butterfly pattern is a lovely project to try.TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Pattern Use Ideas2. materials & Tools 3. Where to Shop for Yarn4. Terms & Abbreviations 5. Convert Pattern Terms6. Pattern Notes7. Free Crochet Butterfly Pattern8. making the butterfly9. Need Pattern Support? Join Our Facebook Group10. video tutorial11. Crochet Patterns to Try Next12. Join Our Crochet Community13. Check Out The Latest On The Blog14. No More Gaps with Starting Stitches15. Cottage Garden Crochet Placemat: FREE Pattern & Tutorial16. How to Crochet the Jasmine Cardigan17. FAQs18. How difficult is it to crochet a butterfly?19. What yarn do I need to crochet a butterfly?20. What can I use crochet butterflies for?VIEW MORE▼ 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 Where to Shop for Yarn Wool Warehouse we crochet Mary maxium love crafts Herrschners hobbii 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 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. view in UK terms view in US terms 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. Free Crochet Butterfly Pattern You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Ch 6 and then insert hook into first chain and then ss to create circle. Ch 3, tr into centre circle, *ch 2, 2 tr into centre circle* 7 times and then ch 2. Insert hook into third chain from the bottom and then join with slip stitch. Now, you should have 8 clusters of 2 tr stitches. Change colour if desired connecting new colour in tr space. *6 tr into chain 2 space, ss in tr space* 7 times, 6 tr into ch 2 space, ss into top of original stitch to connect and then ch 8. 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! Need Pattern Support? Join Our Facebook Group The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. video tutorial Or you can watch on YouTube Crochet Patterns to Try Next If you love this crochet pattern check out these lovely garden and nature-inspired projects available on the blog: Frog Pattern Crochet Flowers Bee Pattern Door Mouse Bee Blanket Daisy Bookmark I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne Join Our Crochet Community Check Out The Latest On The Blog No More Gaps with Starting Stitches Cottage Garden Crochet Placemat: FREE Pattern & Tutorial How to Crochet the Jasmine Cardigan FAQs How difficult is it to crochet a butterfly? This crochet butterfly is a beginner-friendly project and is a great way to practise basic crochet stitches. The step-by-step pattern and video tutorial will guide you through each stage, making it easy to follow even if you’re new to crochet. What yarn do I need to crochet a butterfly? You only need a small amount of yarn to crochet a butterfly, making it a great stash-busting project. You can use your favourite yarn and experiment with different colours to create butterflies to match your project or décor. What can I use crochet butterflies for? Crochet butterflies are a lovely way to add a handmade decorative touch to all kinds of projects. Try using them to embellish blankets, bags, clothing and accessories, or attach one to a gift as a pretty handmade decoration. You could even make several butterflies in different colours to create a beautiful garland or bunting. Pin it now, make later!1.3KShares Further Reading... Crochet Patterns: Handmade Gifts For Father’s Day June 8, 2023 How to Crochet a Puff Flower: Free Pattern January 29, 2019 Learn to Crochet a Hair Scrunchie – Free Pattern February 13, 2024 10 Comments Dianne Dawson May 29, 2020 at 4:39 pm 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. Reply Fallon M. May 31, 2020 at 2:54 pm 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! Reply Danielle L Zecher July 10, 2020 at 11:43 pm 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! Reply Linda October 21, 2020 at 2:29 am Hi, I’m confused your saying treble but your doing double crochets ? Thank you ! Reply Linda October 21, 2020 at 2:46 am 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 ! Reply Janene February 18, 2021 at 3:22 pm What a cute and simple butterfly. Your video is really clear and easy to follow too…thankyou Reply Nicky Frowen May 7, 2021 at 12:09 am 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 Reply Debra November 16, 2022 at 9:28 pm 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! Reply Gina Frechette July 1, 2024 at 1:44 am I see your video tutorial and writte pattern here. Do you have a printable version? Reply Jessica February 23, 2025 at 8:25 pm 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. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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