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09 August Crafts & DIY Projects Digest

Crochet Butterfly Applique

Knitting & Crocheting

Crochet butterfly appliques are a delightful addition to any project. With their whimsical charm and intricate details, these tiny creations can instantly elevate the look of your knitwear, blankets, or accessories. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, creating butterfly appliques is a fun and relaxing activity that allows you to play with colors and experiment with different yarn textures. These dainty embellishments are versatile and can be used to adorn anything from baby clothes to home decor items like pillows or wall hangings. So, grab your crochet hook and some colorful yarn, and let your imagination take flight as you bring these enchanting creatures to life!

Materials:

3.00 mm Crochet Hook
DK Weight Yarn
Tapestry Needle
A Pair of Scissors
Stitch Marker
Small Safety Pin (7/8″) Optional

Note: The numbers in the brackets represent the number of stitches in each round.

Abbreviations

CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet (DC in UK terms)
DC – Double Crochet (TR in UK terms)
TR – Treble Crochet (DTR in UK terms)
SLST – Slip Stitch
ST(s) – Stitch(es)

FO – Finish Off

Pattern:

Thorax
CH 8.

Round 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and next 5 STs. 3 SC in last. SC in next 5 STs. 2 SC in last. (16)
FO with Invisible FO.

Left Wings

Row 1: Attach yarn into stitch after the 3 SC at the end of the CH from Round 1. CH 3. 3 TR in next. CH 3. SLST in next. CH 2. 2 DC in next. CH 2. SLST in next. FO.
Row 2: Attach yarn to same stitch as first stitch of Row 1. SC 2 in CH 3. CH 2. SLST into 1st CH. SC in next 3 TR. SC 2 in CH 3. SLST into SLST from Row 1. SC in CH 2 and 1st DC. CH 2. SLST into 1st CH. SC in each next DC and CH 2. SLST into same SLST from Row 1. FO.

Right Wings

Row 1: Attach yarn into stitch after the 3 SC of the last ST from Round 1. CH 2. 2 DC in next. CH 2. SLST in next. CH 3. 3 TR in next. CH 3. SLST in next. FO.
Row 2: Attach yarn to same stitch as first stitch of Row 1. SC in CH 2 and 1st DC. CH 2. SLST into 1st CH. SC in next DC. SC in CH 2. SLST into SLST from Row 1. SC 2 in CH 3. SC in each TR. CH 2. SLST into 1st CH. SC 2 in CH 3. SLST into same SLST from Row 1. FO.

For Antennae: Cut a piece of yarn about 2 inches (5 cm) long in the same colour as Row 2. SLST into the middle SC of the 3 SC from Round 1 and pull up both ends of the yarn and trim to desired length.


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