Make a crochet butterfly applique with this easy-to-follow tutorial! Perfect for beginners, this guide shows you each step to crochet a lovely butterfly that you can add to any project, like hats, scarves, or blankets, to give it a personal touch. You'll use simple stitches to bring this adorable butterfly to life, making it a fun project for a cozy afternoon.
Crochet Butterfly Applique Tutorial
Materials:
- 4 ply milk cotton yarn
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
Pattern:
Creating the Ring:
- Start with a slip knot.
- Make 5 chains (ch 5).
- Join with a slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
First Pair of Wings:
- Make 4 chains (ch 4).
- Make 3 double crochets (dc) into the center of the ring.
- Make 4 chains (ch 4) again.
- Slip stitch into the center of the ring.
Second Pair of Wings:
- Repeat the previous steps for the first pair of wings to create the second pair. Specifically, make 4 chains (ch 4), 3 double crochets (dc) into the center, followed by another 4 chains (ch 4), and slip stitch into the ring again.
Lower Wings:
- Make 3 chains (ch 3).
- Make 2 double crochets (dc) into the center of the ring.
- Make 3 chains (ch 3).
- Slip stitch into the center of the ring.
- Repeat the above steps for the second lower wing - 3 chains (ch 3), 2 double crochets (dc) into the center, followed by 3 chains (ch 3), and slip stitch into the ring.
Finishing the Wings:
- Tie a knot and cut the excess yarn.
- Pull the yarn slightly to tighten up the center.
Creating the Body of the Butterfly:
- Use brown yarn (or black if you prefer).
- Leave the starting end a bit long to tie a knot later.
- Wrap the yarn around the center part of the butterfly where all wings meet. Wrap tightly around 2-4 times.
- Cut the extra yarn.
- Tie a tight knot with the starting end.
- Trim any excess yarn ends to clean it up.
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