Crochet Butterfly Sadie

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 How to make a crochet Butterfly



Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet Butterfly Sadie


Video Tutorial: Crochet Butterfly Sadie Left Hand Version

Skill Level - Intermediate

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
SL ST - Slip Stitch
SC - Single Crochet

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle
Optional: Chenille Wire stem for butterfly body
Optional: Magnet

 Chain 5, join

 Round 1: Chain 1 (won't count as a stitch), *2 DC through the chain, Chain 3, continue around from * 8 times total. Join with the beginning stitch. ( 8 sets of 2 DC, CH 3)

 Round 2:  Work a slip stitch between the double crochet.  Work a chain 1, *SC between the DC. Working in the next chain 3 space, work 4 DC, CH 3, SL ST to DC, 4 DC in same space. Complete from * a total of 8 times.  Join with the beginning stitch.  ( 8 sets of 4 DC, CH 3 join, 4 DC, SC between DC)

 Upon completion, you will fold and align the double crochet together so there are 4 sections on each side.  Sew together so they stay in place. Knot secure and sew in the tails.

 Chenille Stem:  Approximately 8 inches.  Align around the butterfly.  Twist at the top and shape antenna. 

 Magnet: Glue a magnet to the back for using on a refrigerator or magnetic board.

If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches

Crochet Geek YouTube -http://www.youtube.com/user/tjw1963

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Comments

  1. FreshScentsScotlandMay 16, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I love butterflies and this is great, very very clear, defo going to give this a try

    Thank you

    Amanda x

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  2. Carla PereiraMay 21, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Hello, I'm from Portugal, and I love your work, thank you for helping others with your knowledge, I'm very glad I came around, feel like will learn a lot with you.
    (sorry if my english is not very good)
    If you like to visit my new blog, you will be very welcome.
    http://crochetdacarla.blogspot.pt/

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  3. sajukiMay 22, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    so pretty :D

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  4. MónicaMay 22, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    I was looking for a butterfly today; what a coincidende!!!
    Excellent explanation; thank you so much.

    I have a question (not about the butterfly, but about the crochet hook). Does the "orange" part of the hook make it easier to crochet? Is it to avoid "pain"??? I noticed that I started to have pain in my thumb after crocheting alot... I live in Argentina and haven't really seen hooks like that.

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    1. Teresa RichardsonMay 26, 2012 at 1:30 PM

      Monica - The different color grips are pencil grips that I use on my crochet hook. They do help reduce tension on the hook. The pain comes from gripping to tight on the crochet hook.

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  5. Olive OilMay 30, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    so cute

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  6. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    i've been looking for a tutorial on how to make these for a few days now! thanks for sharing, i love your blog

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  7. Kara at Petals to PicotsJune 8, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Very pretty!

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