S w eet B u t t er f l y

designed by: Nichole Romano

This sweet little butterfly can be used to embellish anything your heart desires.

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Skill Level: Beginner Skills Required: Required Magic Loop Note: Use any yarn you desire and a hook appropriate for the yarn. Following information is what was used for the photo to the left. Hook Size: G (4.25 mm) crochet hook Yarn Yarn: 12 yards worsted wool

Row 1:

Create a magic loop, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into loop, do not join, close the magic loop, turn. (12 dc) Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc into same st, 2 dc into each of the next 11 st, do not join, turn. (24 dc) Skip 3 dc, 10 tr into next st, skip the next 3 st, ss into next st, skip next st, 10 hdc into next st, skip the next st, ss into next st, skip next st, 10 hdc into next st, skip the next st, ss into next st, skip next 3 st, 10 tr into next st, skip next 3 st, ss into last st. (20 tr 20 hdc 4 ss) Fasten off and sew in ends.

Gauge: Gauge is not important. Abbreviations: Abbreviations st stitch ss slip stitch ch chain hdc half double crochet dc double crochet tr treble crochet Pattern is in US terms

Row 2: Row 3:

Be creative in decorating the butterfly. Sew on beads, felt it, use pipe cleaner for the body and antenna or add a pin to attach to a jacket or headband! The possibilities are endless.

2010 Nichole Romano, Whispering Forest Designs

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Hints: If you choose to felt your butterfly, you may have better results using a hook a size or two larger then called for. Results vary based on yarn To create yarn antenna, using the yarn of your choice, create a chain 3x longer then body. Wrap the chain around the body and tie it in a knot at the top. To create a pipe cleaner antenna, wrap it around the body and twist the pipe cleaner at the top. Trim the pipe cleaner to the length preferred and shape the ends. If you want to embroider your butterfly, try felting it first. This gives a nice base to work with.

Sweet Butterfly (cont.)

Butterflies shown:
White Butterfly: Worsted wool with a size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook. Body is a piece of black yarn wrapped around the body and sewn together in the back. Embroidery done with 1 strand of floss (french knots are done with 3). Light Pink Butterfly: Worsted wool with a size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook hand felted in hot water. Dark Pink Butterfly: Worsted wool with a size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook.

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2010 Nichole Romano, Whispering Forest Designs