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The Best Butterfly Appliques – Ideas and Free Crochet Patterns

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The Best Butterfly Appliques – Ideas and Free Crochet Patterns
Crocheted butterfly squares on the left showcase an intricate crochet butterfly pattern; on the right, delicate crocheted snail and butterfly motifs are complemented by charming wooden heart decorations.

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Hello there, lovely people! What are you up to this summer? We are playing with butterflies today! Will you join us and crochet some?

Because of their beauty and wild colors, butterflies are a frequent decorative motif and are a particular favorite amongst crocheters. They can be stitched directly into a pattern, used as a repeating pattern, or as a single decorative motif attached to a larger work. Please see the best butterfly crochet patterns we have selected. You can download most of them for free. We present the others as ideas for your projects or inspirations.
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Butterfly

This pattern by Donna Browne is vibrating with girly charm, isn’t it? Evidently! Your clothes and accessories for the home will look so charming decorated with a crochet butterfly like that. What colors will you use for your version? So many options here!

Crochet Butterfly

The original pattern and the photos are available on Ravelry here:

Uma Beautiful Butterfly

This project by Jessica Underwood is the ultimate stash buster for beginners! If you don’t know what to do with the colorful scraps of yarn you’ve been hoarding, here is the answer! These crochet butterflies would look fabulous in a garland.

Crochet Butterfly
The original pattern and the photos are available on Stitching Together here:

 

Uma Beautiful Butterfly

More info is on Ravelry here.

Butterfly Applique

Butterflies and hearts! What a lovely combination of motifs, right? Obviously, it’s perfect not only for summer. If you want to decorate your last crochet project, you know what to do. Follow the detailed instructions by Golden Lucy Crafts!

Crochet Butterfly Applique
The original pattern and the photos are available on Golden Lucy Crafts here:

 

Butterfly Applique

More info is on Ravelry here.

Colorful Crochet Butterflies

Are you wondering how to arrange your appliques and use them for decoration? This beautiful photo by Color Cornucopia will inspire you! Why don’t you try combining the butterflies with flowers and making different wall decors? Get creative!

Crochet Butterflies

This photo by @colorcornucopia can be found on Instagram here.

Red and White Butterflies

If you have crocheted plenty of butterflies already and feel like spicing things up a bit, take a look at this photo by Crochet by Sigita. The author added wooden beads to make the appliques even more original. They look so elegant, right?

Crochet Butterflies

This photo by @crochetbysigita can be found on Instagram here.

3D Butterfly

What a cute little ornament! We love this butterfly pattern by Crochet Amore for its versatility and summer charm. Aren’t you already imagining all the possible ways of using these lovely crocheted butterflies? What will you do with your own set?

Butterfly Applique

The original pattern is available on Dishcloth Diaries here:

3D Butterfly

Crochet Swallow-Tailed Butterflies

This fiery red is making our hearts beat faster! Do you feel the same? Undoubtedly! If you want to find out how to crochet this little gem, read our article linked below. We know that you are in the mood for some decorating, don’t deny it!

Butterfly Applique

See YourCrochet’s post on this theme here:

Beautiful Butterfly

Beautiful Butterfly

This crochet butterfly looks so intricate! We love MyPicot’s project not only for its impressive stitching, but also for the delightful combination of pastel shades. Slightly washed-out colors are so stylish! Will you stick with them? We surely would!

Butterfly Applique



See YourCrochet’s post on this theme here:

Beautiful Butterfly

Butterfly Blanket

How charming is this butterfly-themed crochet pattern by MiPicot? Out of this world adorable, evidently! Aren’t you already imagining all the beautiful throws, pillows, and other decorations you can crochet? We certainly can’t stop!

Crochet Stitch with Butterflies

See YourCrochet’s post on this theme here:

Butterfly Blanket

Granny Square with Butterflies Motif

Dimensional ornaments always take our crochet blankets to the next level, don’t they? Obviously! This colorful squad of cheerful butterflies will surely make the world around you even more beautiful. Are you ready to give it a try? The details are in our post linked below.

Butterfly Crochet Blanket

See YourCrochet’s post on this theme here:

Granny Square with Butterflies Motif

How to Crochet Butterfly – Video Tutorial

Are you one of these crocheters who prefer video tutorials over written patterns? What a lovely coincidence! We have come upon brilliant authors who created charming butterfly patterns for you to follow. Do you have enough colorful yarn in your stash?

How to Crochet Butterflies Vide Stills

See YourCrochet’s post on this theme here:

How to Crochet a Butterfly

Butterfly Applique

Golden Lucy Crafts is so famous in our community for her genius appliques. They are often based on the simple heart motif. How lovely is that? So cute, right? Check out our post on this crochet butterfly pattern and visit the author’s website to discover the appliques you can mix with the flying cutie.

Crochet Butterfly Applique
The original pattern is available on Golden Lucy Crafts here:

Butterfly Applique

More info and the photo are available on Ravelry here.

Butterflies of Spring

Have you ever seen a crocheted blanket more charming than this one? We certainly doubt that! It is evidently one of the loveliest patterns we have discovered in a long time. This genius design by Peggy Jueden gives us so much room for creative color play.
Crochet Butterfly Blanket Pattern

The original pattern and the photos are available on Free Crochet here:

Butterflies of Spring

The Little Fox Butterfly

This butterfly looks so realistic crocheted in these colors of yarn, right? Without a doubt! Can you imagine a more inventive way of decorating your garden and patio? All the neighbors and guests will certainly be amazed!

Crochet Butterfly Applique

This is a paid option. The original pattern and the photo are on Amigurumi Patterns here:

“Butterfly Effect” Lagoon

Crocheted jackets and cardigans with eye-catching motifs at the back are so hot right now! If you are looking for inspiration for your next showstopper piece, you should certainly take a look at this design by Artika. We are so impressed!

Crochet Jacket

Unfortunately, there is no pattern available for this project. Use it for inspiration! The original photo is on Sashe here:

 Jacket with Butterfly Appliques

the best butterflies motives crochet free pattern

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Kathie Elrod
Kathie Elrod
6 years ago

Beautiful!

Kathie Elrod
Kathie Elrod
6 years ago

Beautiful!