Sunday, July 12, 2009

Butterfly Pattern

I'm having so much fun with these little guys. Can't wait to use them on a card.
I used the magic ring method but you could use another method to make your starting ring.http://www.crochetme.com/Dec_Jan_0405/reads_round.html

Pattern~
Make ring then into ring
chain 3
3 treble crochets(yarn over twice)
chain 3 & slip stitch into ring
chain 2
2 double crochets
chain 2 & slip stitch into ring
slip stitch into ring
chain 2
2 double crochets
chain 2 & slip stitch into ring
chain 3
3 treble crochets(yarn over twice)
chain 3 & slip stitch into ring
finish off & tighten ring if using magic ring
I tie the ends & trim.
Then using contrasting color wrap twice from head to tail pull tight & tie into square knot for head & antena. I use a dot of clear glue to secure knots. Then trim antena to length.


22 comments:

  1. awesome! I can hardly wait to see how you use them on your cards!

    p.s. welcome to the blogging world :)

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  2. How adorable!!! I just might have to give these a try. Thanks for sharing the instructions. Isn't blogging fun? :D

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  3. Shelley ~ Your butterflies are so pretty! I bet they will look great on cards!

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  4. Thanks for the patter, it looks like something I can handle;)

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  5. Most definitely have to give these a try!! Can see using them on cards...I have enjoyed making flowers and matching papers, isn't it great!!

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  6. Love your butterfly pattern! Thank you for posting! I also linked you from my blog!

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  7. I love these.....super sweet embellishments!!

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  8. Hi, I have used your very lovely butterflies on some mittens and linked back to your page when I posted about them. http://www.badschnoodles.com/2010/01/mums-mittens.html

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  9. Super! This is a great little butterfly. A sweet embellishment!!! Thanks, Kat

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  10. How wonderful! I was searching for a "simple butterfly" and got yours right away. This is exactly what I wanted. I am also going to use them on cards, and your butterfly is perfect.
    Thank you for sharing the pattern.

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  11. Thanks for a really cute pattern. I was looking for a butterfly to trim a baby girl's handband!

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  12. Thank you so much for this pattern!! I just made one with thread for a hair clip. It's so easy and I can't wait to make more!

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  13. Very nice simple pattern--I used these to embellish my daughter's hat! http://www.bethanysewandsew.com/2010/11/eleanors-crocheted-butterfly-beanie.html

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  14. very pretty...easy to follow ur tutorial...I have done some butterfly pattern..but looking for a simple pattern for my dress...thanks..
    http://zovascreations.blogspot.com

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  15. Loved the butterflies. Used them as an embellishment on a cotton dress I knitted for my grandniece who is due in May. I posted a picture of the dress on my blog www.knitter-mama.blogspot.com and noted your blog for the crochet butterflies. Thank you!

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  16. New Follower here! Thansk for the Butterfly pattern..will look great on a doggie sweater!

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  17. I linked to this patern on my blog as well as in my Raverly, on a Dog Coller..Thanks GReat pattern!

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  18. i love this!! going to try it. thanks for sharing.

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  19. I'm not sure how big the first ring should be, any suggestions?

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  20. thank you. made it in bout 5 mins

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  21. Cool , I just tried them and they are so dainty

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