Learn how to crochet a big butterfly plushie that is super soft and squishy with a step-by-step tutorial presented by InnoScent Teddies. This amigurumi butterfly works up very quickly thanks to a simple pattern and the use of bulky velvet yarn.
It was originally designed by Xan Crochet featuring a charming chibi design - a big head and relatively small remaining body. It will be equally perfect for decorating your space or gifting to little ones. Crochet it in any color combination and you will love the original one also.
The complete video guide will be available at the end of this post and we shall also share some important details about this project.
Skill Level: Basic amigurumi and sewing skills are enough for crocheting this butterfly amigurumi. You will also learn a new skill of producing a ruffle in the antennae giving a realistic look. Colour changes and consistent tension are also recommended for a symmetric look. Very early-level embroidery is also needed. A helpful tip: always remember to use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, ensuring neat and accurate crochet work.
Guide Span: 32 Minutes
Personalization Tips: Add small embellishments like tiny colourful beads or sequins on the wings for a touch of sparkle. Choose from orange and red (monarch), purple and skin and red and yellow colour combinations. It will be better to choose the lighter shades.
Crochet Butterfly Plushie Tutorial
This beginner-friendly butterfly tutorial is easy to follow, with clear instructions and visual guidance. The project is perfect for small gifts or market items and allows for creativity with colour choices. The combination of single and double crochets, along with simple assembly, makes this a great project for those looking to advance their amigurumi skills.
- Starting with the Head: The butterfly's head is made using six single crochets in a magic ring, followed by rounds of increases, building up to 30 stitches to form a rounded head. Safety eyes are added between rounds 7 and 8. It follows a spherical pattern.
- Creating the Body: The body is shaped with gradual decreases, increases and then again decreases conically. For rounds 6 to 8, single crochets create the length. A gentle decrease in round 10 gives the body its tapered shape.
- Wings and Antenna: The wings are made separately in two parts (upper and lower) using chains and double crochets. The lower antennae also have pointy edges. The antennae are crocheted as simple chains, adding cute details to the butterfly's head.
- Final Assembly: After stuffing the body and head, the wings and antennae are sewn onto the butterfly. The tutorial ends with tips on how to securely attach each part for a firm and durable plushie.
Abbreviations and Stitches
Following are the abbreviations used in the on-screen written pattern for the crochet butterfly plushie:
- MR: Magic ring
- R: Round
- INC: Increase - Add extra stitches in the same space to widen your work.
- Tr: Treble crochet - Yarn over twice before inserting the hook and completing the stitch for a taller result.
- Dec: Decrease - Combine two stitches into one to reduce the number of stitches and narrow your work.
- SC: Single crochet - Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, and complete the stitch for a dense fabric.
- BLO: Back loops only - Work your stitches through only the back loops of the stitches beneath for a ribbed effect.
- FLO: Front loops only - Work your stitches through only the front loops of the stitches beneath for a textured look.
- sl st: Slip stitch - Insert the hook, yarn over, and pull through all loops on the hook for a seamless join or edge.
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