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Crochet Butterfly Granny Square

Leyla
Leyla
Aug 07, 2025 10:04 AM
Crochet Butterfly Granny Square

Crochet Butterfly Granny Square is a delightful pattern that adds a whimsical touch to any project. With its intricate design resembling a beautiful butterfly, this square is perfect for those looking to add a touch of charm to their crochet creations. The combination of vibrant colors and elegant stitches creates a stunning visual effect that is sure to impress. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern offers a fun and rewarding challenge that will bring joy to your crafting endeavors. So grab your hook and yarn, and let your creativity take flight with the Crochet Butterfly Granny Square!

Materials

3 meters Coloured Yarn (I have used Circulo Amigurumi Yarn)
8 meters Contrasting Coloured Yarn
10 meters Cream Yarn
3 mm | D Crochet Hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Gauge: 19 stitches and 10 rows to measure 10 x 10 (4x4in) over dc sts.
Size: 8cm x 8cm granny square.

Notes: The Granny Square is worked in the round. The Butterfly is created first using Front loops. The Granny is added using the Back loops.

Crochet Stitches

To make my crochet Butterfly Granny Square, you will be using a few crochet stitches including: Magic circle, Double Crochet (dc), slip stitch (sl st), Dc Cluster stitch, Front Loop, Treble Crochet (tr), Picot.

Crochet Butterfly Granny Square

How to make a Crochet Butterfly

Row 1: (First Coloured yarn) Make a magic circle, *chain 3, add a dc cluster into the magic circle, chain 3, sc into the magic circle* repeat * to * 3 more times, sl st into the magic circle, close magic circle. Fastern off and weave in your ends. Total: 4 Cluster stitches.

Crochet Butterfly Granny Square

Row 2: (Contrasting Yarn), Attach the yarn to any FRONT LOOP sc stitch. Chain 1 (count as a heightening stitch), sc in to the same stitch, IN THE FRONT LOOP ONLY [5tr, picot (chain 2, sl st into the second from the stitch), 5tr] into the front loop the next cluster stitch, sc in to the next sc – First front wing complete, IN THE FRONT LOOP ONLY (5tr, picot, 5tr) of the next cluster stitch, sc in to the next sc – Second front wing complete, IN THE FRONT LOOP ONLY (5dc, picot, 5dc) of the next cluster stitch, sc in to the next sc – First back wing complete, IN THE FRONT LOOP ONLY (5dc, picot, 5dc) of the next cluster stitch – second back wing complete , sl st into the first sc. Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Crochet Butterfly Granny Square

To create the body of the Butterfly, using the first coloured yarn, surface chain from the center base of the motif (in between the two smaller wings), to the top – I have made 5 chains in my example, without cutting the yarn, chain 4, sc in the second from the hook, 2 slst – creating the first antenna, sl st into the centre of the butterfly, chain 4, sc in the second from the hook, 2 slst, sl st into the final surface chain. Fasten off & weave in your ends.

Crochet Butterfly Granny Square

Crochet Butterfly Granny Square

Attach the cream yarn to any back loop sc from Row 1.

Row 1: *Sc in the back loop, chain 3, skip to next cluster stitch* repeat * to * 3 more times, slst in to the first sc.

Row 2: Chain 3 (count as dc), dc in the same stitch * 3dc, (dc inc, chain 2, dc inc.)* repeat * to * 2 more times, 3dc, dc inc. into the first stitch, hdc into the top of the first dc. Total: 28 dc.

Row 3: Chain 3 (count as dc), dc into the chain space, * 7dc, (dc inc. , chain 2, dc inc.) in ch-sp* repeat * to * 2 more times, 7dc, (dc inc., chain 3) in ch-sp, sl st into the first dc. Total: 44dc. Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Crochet Butterfly Granny Square

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