How to Make the Butterfly Crochet Stitch

The butterfly crochet stitch is a beautiful and unique stitch that adds an intricate texture to any project. It resembles a butterfly with its wings spread out, making it a popular choice for blankets, scarves, and even clothing. This stitch involves a combination of double crochet, chain stitches, and clusters to create the butterfly motif. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, the butterfly stitch is easy to master and can be used to create stunning and elegant pieces. With its delicate appearance, this stitch is perfect for spring and summer projects, adding a touch of whimsy to your crochet creations.

Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term):

Chain stitch – ch

Slip stitch ‐ slt

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc/sc Treble / Double crochet – tr / dc

Double treble / Treble – dtr / tr

Back Post double treble / treble – BPdtr / tr Stitch – st

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 22 + 13

Row 1: Skip 3ch, work 1tr/dc in each of next ch, turn.

Row 2: Make 1ch, work 1dc/sc in each of next tr/dc below, 1dc/sc in third ch, turn. Row 3: Make 1ch, work 1dc/sc in each of next dc/sc below, turn.

Row 4: Make 3ch, skip first st, work 1tr/dc in each of next dc/sc below, turn.

Row 5: Make 1ch, work 1dc/sc in each of next 5tr/dc below,

* Make 4 wings of butterfly: make slt in back loop of next tr/dc, make 7ch and 4dtr/tr in back loop of same tr/dc, make 5ch.

Make slt in front loop of same tr/dc,

5ch, 2dtr/tr + 1tr/dc in same space, 3ch, slt in same space,

3ch, 1tr/dc + 2dtr/tr in same space, 5ch, slt in same space,

5ch, 4dtr/tr in same space, 7ch, slt in same space, 1ch.

Continue work row: make 1dc/sc in each of next 21tr/dc below; rep from *,

make 4 wings of butterfly, 1dc/sc in each of next 4tr/dc below, 1dc/sc in third ch, turn.

Row 6: Make 1ch, work 1dc/sc in each of next 5dc/sc below,

* Make body and antennas of butterfly: make 1 BPdtr/tr over tr/dc (see pictures),

{5ch, skip 2ch, work 1slt in each next 3ch} – make two times, work slt in BPdtr/tr and 1 BPdtr/tr over same tr/dc.

Continue work row: make 1dc/sc in each of next 21tr/dc below; rep from *,

make body and antennas of butterfly, 1dc/sc in each of next 5dc/sc below, turn.

Row 7: Make 3ch, skip first st, 1tr/dc in each of next 3dc/sc below, 2tr/dc in next st, * 1tr/dc in each of next 20dc/sc below, 2tr/dc in next st; rep form *, 1tr/dc in each of next 5dc/sc below, turn.

Row 8: Make 1ch, work 1dc/sc in each of next tr/dc below, 1dc/sc in third ch, turn. Row 9: Make 1ch, work 1dc/sc in each of next dc/sc below, turn.

Row 10: Make 3ch, skip first st, work 1tr/dc in each of next dc/sc below, turn.

Row 11: Make 1ch, work 1dc/sc in each of next 16tr/dc below, * make 4 wings of butterfly, continue work row: make 1dc/sc in each of next 21tr/dc below; rep from *, make 4 wings of butterfly, 1dc/sc in each of next 15tr/dc below, 1dc/sc in third ch, turn.

Row 12: Make 1ch, work 1dc/sc in each of next 16dc/sc below, * make body and antennas of butterfly, continue work row: make 1dc/sc in each of next 21tr/dc below; rep from *, make body and antennas of butterfly, 1dc/sc in each of next 16dc/sc below, turn.

Row 13: Make 3ch, skip first st, 1tr/dc in each of next 14dc/sc below, 2tr/dc in next st, * 1tr/dc in each of next 20dc/sc below, 2tr/dc in next st; rep form *, 1tr/dc in each of next 16dc/sc below, turn.

Repeat rows 2 – 13 until you have reached your desired length.

Color combination with beige & pink

Colors & rows: * 1, 2, 3 & 4 – beige, 5 – pink, 6 – brown, 7, 8, 9 & 10 – white, 11 – light pink, 12 – brown *.