35+ Crochet Butterfly Patterns
You will find more than one beautiful and easy crochet butterfly pattern in this amazing collection!
When it comes to warmer weather, there are a lot of aspects to love. One of them is butterflies. With a huge variety of sizes and colors, butterflies are the epitome of summer. The best part? There are so many cute (and free) crochet butterfly patterns out there!
That's why we have made a collection of our favorites to share with you! With these 35+ Crochet Butterfly Patterns, you'll want to fly high with crochet.
Although we've had our fair share of winter drabness, warmer weather is always just around the corner and the grass will soon be a bright shade of green surrounded by beautiful flowers and an array of butterflies. When I think of flying butterflies I also think of summery crochet patterns.
I have a special place in my heart for butterflies. When I was younger I used to catch them and just look at how pretty they were. Of course, I let them fly free, but when I ran across butterfly crochet patterns I knew I'd have to make some. Crochet butterflies are just as pretty as the real thing.
You can choose bright, bold colors and mix and match the yarns you use. Or go with subtle and soft pastel shades if that's more your style. These are great spring motif patterns and appliques to work on, and I know you'll love them!
PLUS! Get started with a video tutorial of a crochet butterfly pattern from the talented Kristi Simpson, then keep scrolling for even more fabulous crochet butterfly patterns.
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Crochet Butterflies for the Home
This beautiful Crochet Butterfly Throw shown is just one of the pretty butterfly designs you can make for your home. What can be better than decorating your home full of crochet butterfly patterns for the spring season? Brighten your home with a beautiful, delicate creature in many ways.
Turn your kitchen into a spring-like field of butterflies with dishcloths, placemats, and doilies. Then take it up a notch and make an afghan or bag for your summer trips. Butterfly crochet patterns are great for the home!
Crochet a bag to use at the beach with this free and easy crochet pattern. This pattern also comes with instructions on embellishing your bag with cute butterflies.
If you have a night table that needs dressing up, look no further than this creative butterfly night table doily. It looks like they've just landed.
Flutter By Butterfly Dishcloth
Cotton yarn can be used to create some of the sweetest kitchen items. Work up this crochet dishcloth in bright shades or delicate colors.
Out of a myriad of lace comes the Filet Crochet Butterfly.You can use this motif for whatever project you want or make it into a wall hanging decoration.
Work up this sweet baby blanket for your little baby girl. The 3D Butterfly Blanket is made using the puff stitch, which gives it a nice texture that babies and adults will both enjoy.
Make these little butterflies into a pretty rainbow wreath, pin them onto the wall in a pleasing design, or use them elsewhere in the home. So many ideas for decoration.
Looking for a type of doily that breaks the doily mold? Try this unique Butterfly Luncheon Set II for your next doily project. Expect compliments when you put this doily out in front of guests.
Bring the warm seasons into your home with some fabulous Glitsy Butterfly Magnets. These crochet magnet patterns are easy to work up and would make great gifts for friends and family.
From the designer: "I love hanging seasonal wreaths throughout the year on my front door. I noticed that my wreath hanger is getting pretty old and looks a little shabby so I decided to crochet a stylish cover that slips right over it."
Butterfly Afghan Blanket Square
BONUS! If you're a fan of corner to corner and butterflies, then you're in luck with this beautiful free pattern! Perfect for baby showers or for a child's room, this is going to be a special blanket.
Add some gorgeous flower patterns to your work with our eBook:Pretty Flowers to Crochet: Brightly Colored Crochet Flower Patterns
Butterfly Crochet Patterns to Wear
Make beautiful Butterfly Bobby Pins like these shown to wear in your hair, crochet up the cutest little dress featuring crochet butterflies, or find other wearables with your favorite flyers.
Now, you can't get too carried away when wearing patterned outfits, but during the spring and summer, you can wear some fun designs once in a while. These butterfly crochet patterns are really pretty when you choose the right color for them.
These adorable crochet baby booties feature little straps (just like adult Mary Janes have) and little crochet butterflies on each shoe. These little shoes will look so cute on little feet as they run around the backyard.
Beaded Butterfly Crochet Crop Top
This breezy top in cool summer colors is made with cotton yarn and crochet thread. The pattern is done in two parts: the butterfly beaded applique sewn on to the crop top, and the top itself. So stunning.
Be runway ready with this beautiful Boutique Butterfly Wrap. It's is a gorgeous crochet pattern that will look flattering on anyone. The unique design of this item is reminiscent of a butterfly and is especially elegant from the back.
Bullion Stitch Butterfly Beanie
This Bullion Stitch Butterfly Beanie is a such a cute project that is perfect for beginners. The easy-to-follow tutorial shows you how to do a bullion stitch if you are unfamiliar, as well as how to attach the cute butterfly to the beanie.
If you have a few hours to spare, make this Butterfly Baby Sweater. It's an easy crochet pattern that only takes about six hours to complete. The body of the sweater is made in one piece from the top down and the sleeves and collar are added later.
This is a basic A-line dress with a square neckline and a 2-button back closure for quick and easy baby changes. This crochet baby pattern is a canvas for customization and looks terrific in many different yarns, colors, stripes, etc.
Make a beautiful butterfly prayer shawl in filet crochet. This butterfly symbolizes change, love and joy, so why not spread the love? Two crochet hooks are used for this prayer shawl pattern.
Feel summery and stylish with this incredible butterfly summer tank top. Instructions are given for size extra small but sizes small, medium, large and extra large are given in parentheses for easy following.
The Healing Butterfly Chunky Cowl is a cowl designed for Thyroid Awareness month, in January. The colors represent the teal, pink and purple of the Thyroid Awareness Ribbon.
Go '70s retro with this Pretty Crochet Butterfly Bag. It's made out of four petal crochet flowers that could pass as butterflies. This crochet bag would make an eye-catching accessory to any look, especially in the spring and summertime.
What a delight. Suzie's butterfly garden cap is a perfect gift for someone who loves to garden and look great at the same time. It's also an excellent gift for kids! Our free fast easy crochet patterns are all yours, so enjoy!
Pair these with Suzie's Butterfly Garden Cap that's above. Worsted weight yarn and two crochet hooks are called for this crochet pattern. The beautiful butterfly design is just beautiful for a little girl or even an adult.
Taming the Butterfly Fingerless Gloves
These Taming the Butterfly Fingerless Gloves won't keep you warm, but they are super stylish! Make them in a fun color to stand out, or crochet these gloves in a basic black or white to match everything.
The Healing Butterfly Beanie Hat
January is Hypothyroidism Awareness Month. When the thyroid is not working properly it is called the "Broken Butterfly", because the thyroid is shaped like a butterfly.
Butterfly Crochet Applique & Motifs
This 3 Minute Crochet Butterfly Pattern shown here is quick and fun! These motifs, applique, and amigurumi butterfly patterns are the best! Use them for anything. When you crochet your butterflies you can either make them flat or you can turn them into 3D amigurumi patterns.
If you choose to do that you can make some adorable little gifts, but if you leave them flat you can make barrettes or hair pieces. I also like these butterfly crochet patterns for gift toppers and embellishments.
This beautiful crochet butterfly calls for a steel hook and lace weight yarn. This would make a great topper for a gift or even just a simple house decoration. A picot stitch is used for this free crochet pattern.
Just like glimpsing a butterfly will brighten your day, this Carefree Butterfly Motif will brighten your crochet project. This crochet butterfly pattern would make a fab detail for a scarf, sweater, or hat.
This gorgeous Crochet Butterfly applique piece is a perfect springtime project to brighten up any room! Use it alone or add it to your next crochet blanket, bag, headband, or wreath.
Lovely Crochet Butterfly Applique
This Beautiful Butterfly Applique is made from crocheted hearts. Crochet hearts according to instruction and then just sew hearts together! It is easy and fun to make and the result is very cute.
Quick Crochet Butterfly Pattern
This Quick Crochet Butterfly Pattern is by and large the easiest way you will ever see to crochet a butterfly. As you make this crochet butterfly you are only working in one round, so you are one and done.
This free crochet butterfly pattern is so fun to crochet and very fast to put together. It is like a ruffled granny square with what seems to be way too many stitches, but at the end, when it is folded back upon itself…it’s magic..and a butterfly appears.
Easter Butterfly Crochet Pattern
Surprise someone with a unique toy. The Easter Butterfly Crochet Pattern is an Easter egg and butterfly in one project. Turn the egg inside out to reveal a pretty crochet butterfly!
Easy Crochet Butterfly Applique
Spring is just around the corner! This colorful butterfly crochet applique is the perfect project to welcome in the sweet season. You can whip this pretty butterfly up in a flash because it's a basic design!
Scrapbuster time! If you have any leftover yarn, make yourself this Pretty Pink Butterfly. This easy crochet pattern is made using the shell stitch. It's a great stash buster project that can be used in a number of different ways.
A beautiful Ruby Red Butterfly like this one can make the perfect embellishment for just about anything. This crochet design is multifunctional and can be attached to nearly anything. It's a crochet art piece, that's for sure.
Here's one for the ultimate beginner. Make a Very Easy Crochet Butterfly with this free crochet pattern. The butterfly is worked in rows using single crochet. You can even watch the video to follow along with the crochet instructions.
Add this Whimsical Butterfly Applique to practically any free crochet design you want. This easy pattern can be made in any yarn color you prefer. It's a great design detail for scarves, hats, and even shawls.
These pretty butterflies will brighten up any room, outfit, or anything else in your life. Vibrant and fun, you will enjoy working these up as much as displaying them.
These cute little puff stitch butterflies are 1-inch by 1-inch when finished. You can use any type of yarn or hook size depending on your desired size.
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JaneEK
Jul 23, 2017
Im always amazed at where all the entries in these collections come from. Some are new patterns and some on the vintage side, and others in between. This collection has a bit of all of the above. The Filet Butterfly is probably my favorite. As a beginning crochet student, I didnt know Filet was supposed to be a more advanced project! Of course, thats back when my eyes and dexterity still allowed such adventures.
Melissa Ryan
Feb 18, 2015
OOH that butterfly wrap is beautiful! That might have to be my next project! Thanks for putting this awesome collection together!
Louanth 4075544
Feb 14, 2014
I am looking for a crochet doily pattern of butterflies which shows up with beads crochet in. This is a very old pattern! I have misplaced my pattern. Could you help me please. My email is lou-anth@webmail.co.za
kaysie
Jan 25, 2013
I would like the Flutterby Free Crochet pattern, but can't seem to get it. What is a true linki to the actual pattern
meenakshisanjeev 9 685074
Feb 10, 2013
Here's the link .... Sarah posted the details at crochetville & ravelry; I have the former : http://www.crochetville.com/community/topic/101253-flutterby/ Its such a beautiful pattern, that I'm going to make it right away - just downloaded it from the site mentioned above. Happy crocheting, kaysie :-)
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