This is another of my patterns I am making free. It is an amigurumi butterfly pattern which is made with worsted weight yarn and is approximately 5 1/2 inches tall when completed. If you find any errors or need any help with the pattern, please contact me and I will help in any way I can. :)
Bella Butterfly
Materials:
WW yarn: Small amounts of each - CA (darker shade for body, arms & legs)
CB (a lighter shade for head) , and a variegated (for the wings).
Scrap of black yarn.
Crochet hook size F (US)
Polyfill
1 Pipe cleaner - choice of color for antennae
Gauge - 4 sc = 1 inch, 4 sc rows = 1 inch.
Finished size = 5 1/2 high
Note: Do not join rounds unless otherwise indicated.
Body
Rnd 1: Starting at bottom of body with CA, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc)
Rnds 7 - 10: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 11: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnds 12 - 13: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 14: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around, join in next sc, fasten off. (18 sc)
Stuff body firmly.
Head
Rnd 1: Starting at top of head with CB, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (36 sc)
Rnds 8 - 10: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 11: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (30 sc)
Rnd 12: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnd 13: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 14: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 15: Sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in next sc. Fasten off.
Stuff head firmly then sew head and body sections together, adding more stuffing if necessary before closing.
First Wing
Note: Turning ch 3 counts as first dc of next row.
Row 1: With variegated yarn, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in each next 2 chs, ch 3, turn. (6 dc)
Row 2: Dc in first dc, dc in each remaining dc across, dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn. (8 dc)
Row 3: Dc in first dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch3, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in top of beginning ch, ch 3, turn. (3- ch sps)
Row 4: Dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) 3 times, ch 3, 2 dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn. (4- ch sps)
Row 5: Dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) twice, ch 2, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn.
Row 6: Dc in first dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, 3 hdc in next ch sp, ch 2, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch sp, 3 dc in next ch sp, dc in next dc, dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Work sc, ch 3, sc in first sc (this makes the bottom point of wing.) sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next ch sp, sl st in next sc, sc in next ch sp, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sl st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.
Second Wing
Rows 1 - 6: Repeat Rows 1 - 6 of first wing.
Row 7: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next ch sp, sl st in next sc, sc in next ch sp, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc, ch 3 sc all in last st (this makes the bottom point of wing), sl st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.
Legs (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With CA yarn, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (4)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)
Rnds 3 - 10: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 11: Sc in each sc around, join in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Stuff legs, do not sew opening closed. Sew legs to bottom of body over rnds 4 - 7 in a sitting position.
Arms (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With CA yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Rnds 2 - 7: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around, join in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Stuff arms and sew opening closed. Sew arms to sides of body over rnds 11 -13 to align with legs.
With a length of variegated yarn, sew the first 2 rows of wings to back of body, making sure to have the points of the wings facing downward.
With a length of black yarn embroider eyes and mouth to face.
Weave in all loose ends.
Antennae: Cut piper cleaner in half. Use one half for each antennae. Insert crochet hook (size G hooks works well) under a sc at either side of top of head, wrap about a half an inch end of the pipe cleaner around hook and pull through just far enough to release the pipe cleaner from hook.
Secure pipe cleaner to top of head by twisting the half inch length around the bottom of the longer section.
Shape antennae into desired shape.
Done!
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Comments: 17
That is an adorable butterfly. I wish I knew how to crochet. I can't even make a second line.
So sweet! Love those butterflies.
How cute!
That is so cute! I wish I could crochet. I especially like the name-I have a daughter named Bella.
I have not crocheted in quite a while. I do love this pattern but not sure mine would end up looking as good as yours.
this is cute i'm goning to try it,i made a kitty for my daughter last year.
too cute!
That is so cute. I wish I could do stuff like that.
Adorable!
I wish I knew how to crochet. My mom was just starting to teach me before she became ill. She never recovered enough to get back to my lessons. It's nice of you to share your patterns, Diane. Cute! =)
don't believe I will be doing one, thanks for sharing
So cute. I was starting to do things like that the past year or two, but my eyes are so bad now that I had to stop.
That is really cute! I got lost in the instructions but then again I have never tried to crochet in my life..lol regardless.. that is really cute!!!
I love this pattern but only if I could crochet. I say one day I am going to learn.
How sweet of you to take the time to give out instructions. It's adorable. Thank you.
Very cute! I will feature this on the Love to Crochet Homepage!