Oh, the joy of crafting! 🧶 There’s something utterly magical about creating tiny, whimsical creatures with nothing but a hook and some yarn. One of my favorite little projects is an amigurumi butterfly. These charming, crocheted butterflies have an irresistible appeal, both for the maker and the beholder. They’re pocket-sized bursts of color and imagination, perfect for decoration, gifts, or just to brighten someone’s day. The variety of colors and patterns you can explore is endless, making each butterfly a unique masterpiece. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, these delightful little creatures are sure to bring a smile to your face. 🦋
The process of creating an amigurumi butterfly involves a delightful dance of stitches and creativity. It usually starts with choosing vibrant yarns that capture the essence of fluttering wings. I love this part because it feels like painting with fibers! 🖌️🎨 Once I’ve gathered my materials, it’s time to dive into the pattern, which guides the crafting journey stitch by stitch. Starting with a magic ring and working through rounds of single crochets, each wing and body slowly comes to life in my hands. As I add the finishing touches—perhaps a pair of tiny antennae or a sprinkle of embroidery—my heart does a little happy flutter, just like the butterfly I’ve created.
🦋 Amigurumi Butterfly Crochet Pattern
With graceful wings and intricate colors, this butterfly makes a magical wall hanging, nursery decor, or even a whimsical mobile. The wings can be customized with your favorite palette or mimicked from real species like swallowtails or monarchs.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–30 cm (10–12 in) wingspan
💡 Skill Level
Intermediate – includes color changes, flat pieces, and shaping
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Sport weight recommended) in:
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Mauve or lavender (body)
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Beige/tan (main wing color)
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Dark brown or black (wing veins)
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Blue (wing accents)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Black safety eyes (10 mm) or embroidery thread
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Pipe cleaners (optional for shaping antennas/wings)
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Blocking pins and board (optional but recommended)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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st – Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🪶 Body
With mauve yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc in each st (12)
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(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–10. sc around (18) -
(sc, dec) × 6 (12)
12–18. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. -
dec × 6 (6)
FO, weave shut.
👁 Eyes
Insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5, approx. 5–6 stitches apart.
🪩 Antennae (x2)
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Ch 12
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sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each back down
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FO, leave a long tail to sew between top head rounds
Curl tips slightly for a natural look.
🦋 Wings – Upper (Make 2)
Start with beige:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc × 6 (12)
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(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) -
(sc, inc) × 9 (27)
8–10. sc around -
(2 sc, inc) × 9 (36)
12–13. sc around
Switch to black or dark brown for edging.
14. FLO, (sc, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, dc, hdc, hdc, sc) repeat around. FO.
Optional: Embroider or surface-crochet veins with black yarn.
🦋 Wings – Lower (Make 2)
Start with beige:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc × 6 (12)
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(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
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sc around
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Ch 3, dc in next 3 st, hdc in next 4, sc rest of the round
Add blue scalloped edge:
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Attach blue yarn to wing tip
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(ch 1, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st) in each edge space for “shells” look
🧷 Assembly
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Block wings if needed for symmetry.
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Sew upper and lower wings together at base with matching yarn.
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Attach wings to the back of the body securely.
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Sew on antennae.
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Add optional embroidered details, sparkles, or wires for posing.
✅ Final Tips
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You can make the wings wired by crocheting around floral wire or pipe cleaners.
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Experiment with different colors and gradients for realism or fantasy themes.
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Attach string to the top to hang from the ceiling, or sew a pin back for wearable art!
