Amigurumi Butterfly Pattern

This pattern is perfect for creating a cute and whimsical amigurumi butterfly. Enjoy the process of crocheting this adorable creature!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in any color of your choice (approximately 100 yards)
• Crochet Hook: US G-6 (4.00mm)
• Stuffing
• 6mm safety eyes
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: decrease (work 2 sc together)
• sl st: slip stitch

Pattern

Butterfly Wings (make 2)

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 stitches)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: *Sc 1, inc* repeat around. (18 stitches)
5. Round 4: *Sc 2, inc* repeat around. (24 stitches)
6. Round 5-10: Sc in each stitch around. (24 stitches)
7. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Butterfly Body

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 stitches)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: *Sc 1, inc* repeat around. (18 stitches)
5. Round 4-6: Sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
6. Stuff the body firmly.
7. Round 7: *Sc 2, dec* repeat around. (12 stitches)
8. Round 8: Dec in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
9. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Assembly

1. Place the two butterfly wings back to back.
2. Using the tail from one of the wings, sew the wings together along the curved edge, leaving the straight edge open.
3. Insert the butterfly body into the opening of the wings.
4. Using the tapestry needle and matching yarn, sew the body to the wings, making sure it is secure.
5. Attach the safety eyes to the head of the butterfly.
6. Using black yarn, embroider a smile on the head.
7. Your amigurumi butterfly is now complete!