I'm so excited to bring this easy crochet project to you today! I remember seeing these little crochet butterflies on my grandma's refrigerator when I was small. She would make these by the bucket full, glue a magnet to the back, and on the fridge they would go. I have no idea where the original pattern came from, as my grandma was making these over 25 years ago, and she taught me when I was very young.

These are really simple to make, and are a great way to use up leftover yarn. I haven't used abbreviations in the following pattern, just to help the beginners.

***KEEP YOUR EYE ON THIS SPACE, AS I WILL BE ADDING PHOTOS FOR EVERY STEP LISTED BELOW. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT MY VIDEO TUTORIAL AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST.***

Supplies:
worsted weight yarn
5mm crochet hook
scissors
yarn needle
pipe cleaner

How To Make It:

Round #1
1. Chain 10. Insert hook into the last chain from the hook, and join with a slip stitch to make a loop.

2. Chain 3. This counts as your first double crochet. Make 2 more double crochets into the loop. This is a cluster.

3. Chain 3. Make another cluster of 3 double crochets. Chain 3.

4. Continue making clusters of 3 double crochets, followed by a chain 3, until you have made 24 double crochets. You will end with a chain 3.

5. Join to the top of the first double crochet you made at the beginning of the round with a slip stitch. Chain 1, cut your yarn, and pull it through to secure the stitch.

Round #2
1. Change colors here. Join your new color by making a standing single crochet in any of the chain 3 spaces from the previous round.

2. Chain 3. This chain counts as your first double crochet. Make 2 more double crochets in the same space.

3. Chain 3, and make another cluster of 3 double crochets in the same space. You will now have a cluster, 3 chains, and a cluster, all in the same space.

4. Continue making 2 clusters separated by a chain 3 in each of the chain 3 spaces from the previous round. You will have 8 sets of clusters when you are finished.

5. Join to the top of the first double crochet you made at the beginning with a slip stitch. Chain 1, cut your yarn, and pull it through to secure.

Round #3
1. Change colors here. Join your new color by making a standing single crochet in any of the chain 3 spaces from the previous round.

2. Make 5 double crochets into the same space, chain 3, make another 5 double crochets into the same space, then another single crochet. This completes the first 'petal'.

3. You will see a space between each of the sets of double crochet clusters from the previous round. Make a single crochet in this space.

4. In the next chain 3 space from the previous round, make another petal by making a single crochet, 5 doubles, chain 3, 5 doubles, and a single. Continue in this fashion until you have made the last single crochet between the last 2 petals, and join with a slip stitch to the first standing single crochet you made.

Form the Butterfly
Fold your flower in half. Fold a pipe cleaner in half, and wrap it around your butterfly. Twist the top of the pipe cleaner to secure it, and curl the ends.

Enjoy your beautiful new butterfly!

This chicken pot holder is just so cute! I absolutely adore chickens, and many of my friends raise their own. What could be cuter in a country kitchen then a whole flock of these babies? They work up really quickly, and can also double as a scrubby for washing pots and pans.

I grabbed the free pattern for this little chick over at Amy's Crochet Patterns. She even has a tutorial video posted to walk you through the process. To grab this free crochet chicken potholder pattern for yourself, click HERE and pay Amy a visit!

It seems like one of the most recent growing trends in home decor are crocheted dream catchers. Because of my Native American heritage, there were always dreamcatchers around the home growing up. They were made in the traditional manner with sinew, leather, feathers, and bone. Modernized versions are created using various types of fabrics, wools, and charms.

I have so many wonderful friends and followers on social media that has been sending me photos of various types of crochet dream catchers, and this particular design really caught my eye. I spent some time doing a bit of research to try to track down the pattern and I finally found it over at String Theory Crochet. The pattern is fairly simple to follow, and is full of detailed photos to help you every step of the way. Click HERE to be taken to the free pattern and make a crocheted dreamcatcher of your own.