Quick & Easy Projects Learn How to Crochet a Butterfly: Quick & Easy Makes Updated December 3, 2025 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 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Colour Inspiration2. Pattern Use Ideas3. materials & Tools 4. Where to Shop for Yarn5. Convert Pattern Terms6. pattern notes7. terms & abbreviations8. pin for later9. Free Crochet Butterfly Pattern10. making the butterfly11. video tutorial12. Crochet Patterns to Try NextVIEW MORE▼ 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 Where to Shop for Yarn Wool Warehouse we crochet Mary maxium love crafts Herrschners 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. 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 How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook 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. pin for later 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! 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: Crochet Frog Daisy Bookmark Crochet Bee 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 KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!1.3KShares Further Reading... How to Crochet Mini Festive Bunting October 23, 2025 Quick & Easy Crochet Face Scrubbie: FREE Tutorial April 23, 2019 Learn How to Crochet a Star: Free Pattern October 23, 2025 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.
