How to Make Easy and Perfect Butterfly Stitch

Get ready to spread your creative wings with the enchanting Crochet Butterfly Stitch! This beautiful stitch pattern mimics the delicate and intricate wings of a butterfly, adding a touch of elegance to your crochet projects.

The Crochet Butterfly Stitch is a versatile technique that can be used to create a variety of items such as scarves, shawls, blankets, or even decorative motifs. Its unique design features clusters of stitches that resemble butterfly wings, bringing a sense of grace and beauty to your crochet creations. In this tutorial, we will explore the step-by-step instructions for mastering the Crochet Butterfly Stitch. You will learn how to create the butterfly motif, work the clusters, and combine them to form a stunning pattern. With a little practice, you'll be able to create a whole garden of butterfly-inspired projects.

Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking to expand your stitch repertoire or a beginner eager to try something new, the Crochet Butterfly Stitch offers endless possibilities for expressing your creativity. Let your imagination take flight as you experiment with different yarns, colors, and project ideas.

So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn, and join us on a journey of butterfly-inspired crochet magic. With the Crochet Butterfly Stitch, you'll add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your crochet projects, turning them into true works of art. Let your crochet butterflies take flight and watch your creations soar to new heights of beauty.

Instructions

To begin we will need a chain multiple of 7+5

Row 1

Beginning with the 3rd stitch 1 double crochet in each stitch to the end of the row. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 2

Chain 3 doesn’t count as a first stitch

• 1 double crochet in the first 2 stitches
• *chain 7
• skip 7
• 1 double crochet in the next 7 stitches.

Repeat from * to the end of the row ending with 1 double crochet in the last 2 stitches. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 3

Repeat row 2. Chain 3 and turn

Row 4

• 1 double crochet in first stitch
• 2 double crochet in the second
• *chain 2
• 1 double crochet in the 4th stitch from the first row (the 7 stitches behind the chain 7). Make it over the 2 chai 7 from the previous 2 rows.
• chain 2
• 2 double crochet in the first double crochet after the butterfly motif.
• 1 double crochet in the next 5 stitches
• 2 double crochet in the last double crochet before the butterfly motif.

Repeat from * to the end of the row, ending with 2 double crochet in the stitch before the last one and 1 double crochet in the last stitch. Chain 3 and turn.

This ia the base for this stitch and you can repeat this 4 rows as long as you want to finnish your project.

If you want to alternate the butterfly positions fallow the next steps.

Row 5

Repeat row 1

Row 6

To move the butterfly position begin with the set of 7 double crochet so you will have in total 9 double crochet at the beginning of this row.

Then fallow the same pattern ending the row with 9 double crochet in the last 9 stitches.

For the next 2 rows kip the butterfly pattern.

Repeat this 8 rows as long as you wish.