Crochet Butterfly Granny Square Tutorial

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

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.

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. Fasten off and weave in your ends. Total: 4 Cluster stitches.

Row 2

(Contrasting Yarn), Attach the yarn to any FRONT LOOP sc stitch. Chain 1 (count as a heightening stitch), sc into 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 into the next sc – First front wing complete, IN THE FRONT LOOP ONLY (5tr, picot, 5tr) of the next cluster stitch, sc into the next sc – Second front wing complete, IN THE FRONT LOOP ONLY (5dc, picot, 5dc) of the next cluster stitch, sc into 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.

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

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, sl st into the first sc.

Row 2

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