Easy Crochet Projects: Butterflies

 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!