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Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a sweet butterfly amigurumi complete with removable dress and decorative wings. It uses YarnArt Jeans yarn and provides step-by-step rounds for each piece. You will make a head, body with legs and arms, antennae, wings with bubbles, and a little dress.

Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed photo guidance and shaping notes are included to help you achieve clean results. The wings and dress are removable so you can customize colors and embroidery.

Why You'll Love This Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together playful details and classic amigurumi shaping in one sweet toy. I enjoy the contrast of the textured bubbles on the wings and the removable dress that adds personality. The design is versatile — you can easily change colors and embroider different facial expressions. Making the antennae and tiny bubbles is so satisfying and gives the finished piece a handcrafted charm.

Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the colors for a completely different look; swap the light turquoise for pinks or pastels for a softer effect.

You can make a mini version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create keychain-sized butterflies.

For a chunkier, cuddly version use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook — stitches will be larger but the doll will be super snuggly.

I often add small accessories like a tiny crocheted hat or a ribbon around the neck to personalize each toy.

Try embroidering different expressions or freckles to change the personality of your butterfly.

To make the arms posable, insert a thicker bendable wire and wrap it securely; otherwise simply stuff the arms more firmly for stability.

Experiment with metallic or glitter yarn for the bubbles to add a fun, sparkly accent on the wings.

You can also leave the dress off and create a simple romper or a tiny crochet scarf to vary the outfit.

If you enjoy sewing, swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a fully child-safe version.

I sometimes stitch a small loop at the top of the cap so the butterfly can double as an ornament or hanging decoration.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can cause you to lose the start of the round; place a marker at the beginning of every round and move it each round. ✗ Forgetting to change color in the last stitch of a round will leave an obvious color gap; always change color in the last stitch before starting the new round. ✗ Overstuffing pieces leads to distortion and lumps in shaping; stuff gradually while checking shape and only firm up at the end. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases and decreases causes mismatched shaping; count stitches after every increase or decrease round to ensure accuracy.

Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming handmade butterfly amigurumi with this detailed intermediate crochet pattern. You will enjoy assembling the removable dress and decorative wings while practicing shaping and simple embroidery. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, photos, and tips so you can make a sweet 24 cm toy to gift or keep.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans (160 m / 50 g) - color 05 (light beige) - main color for skin and body
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans (160 m / 50 g) - color 03 (cream) - for details and dress trim
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans (160 m / 50 g) - color 70 (brown) - for cap, wings details and dress base
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans (160 m / 50 g) - color 76 (light turquoise) - accent color for wings, bubbles and shoes
  • 05
    Can be substituted with any yarn with the same meterage (160 m / 50 g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (US B) for toy body and small parts
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (US C) for dress
  • 03
    Polyester stuffing (soft toy filling)
  • 04
    8 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 05
    Sewing needle for assembly and embroidery
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Pins for positioning parts
  • 09
    Brown felt pen for freckles
  • 10
    Blush (cosmetic beauty blush) for cheeks
  • 11
    2 pieces of wire 1 mm diameter, about 15 cm long (for arms)
  • 12
    Masking tape or adhesive woven tape bandage for wrapping the wire
  • 13
    Black sewing thread for small details

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— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)

Round 11-20 :

(60) 10 rounds

Info :

We will now pause to insert the eyes. Insert them between rnds 17/18, 7 sts apart (count the stitches across).

Round 21 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)

Round 22 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 23 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 24 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 25 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Info :

Start to stuff the head.

Round 26 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 27 :

(6 sc, dec) x 3 (21)

Round 28 :

21 sc, sl st (21)

Info :

Stuff the head. Cut the thread, weave in end inside of the head.

— Sewn cap (in brown color) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)

Round 11 :

(19 sc, inc) x 3 (63)

Round 12-19 :

(63) 8 rounds

Round 20 :

29 sc, (ch4, from the second ch from the hook crochet 3 sc along the chain, sc) x 3, 30 sc, sl st

Info :

Cut the thread, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Head details :

Info :

Embroider the nose with the main thread YarnArt Jeans. Divide it into 4 thin strands and use 2 strands. Embroider the nose under the 18th rnd of the head (count the rnds from the top). Make 4 horizontal sts (the st length is 3 sc), then make the necessary number of vertical sts until the nose is convex.

Info :

Make special needle sculpting for the eyes using thread of main color: insert thread into the hole on the head, bring it out at point 1, insert at point 2 and bring out at point 3, insert at point 4 and bring it out into the hole; tighten and knot. Embroider the eye whites with cream thread. Embroider the eyelids with black sewing thread. Embroider eyebrows with brown thread (divide into 4 strands and use 1 strand). Add blushes and draw freckles with felt pen.

Info :

Sew the cap to the head, fixed with pins. Fix the cap to the head above the first round (count the rounds from the head bottom). In front the cap is located above the 18th round of the head. Fix the first strand in the center, the other two are located at a distance of 2 sc from the central strand. Sew on a cap.

— Antennae :

Info :

Put a pin under the cap's fourth round in the center (count the rounds from the bottom). Step 6 stitches from the pin to both sides and put 2 pins. Remove the central pin, it is no longer needed. Start with brown color.

Round 1 :

Step 1 st from the pin to both sides and crochet 6 sc in a round (6)

Round 2-6 :

(6) 5 rounds

Info :

Change the brown thread to light turquoise. Cut the brown thread. Next, crochet in light turquoise color.

Round 7 :

6 inc (12)

Round 8-10 :

(12) 3 rounds

Info :

Add some stuffing.

Round 11 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Cut the thread, leaving a thread tail. Pull the opening closed pulling a needle through front loops of stitches. Weave in the thread tail. Make another antennae in the same way.

— Arms (make 2, in main color) :

Info :

For the arms you will need two pieces of wire 15 cm long. Bend the ends of the wire and wrap them with adhesive tape. Please note if you don't use the wire, then stuff the arms to the middle.

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)

Round 4 :

(12)

Round 5 :

2 sc, 3 DC bubble, 9 sc (12)

Round 6 :

(12)

Round 7 :

(2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)

Round 8 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)

Round 9-14 :

(12) 6 rounds

Info :

Insert the wire, stuff the arm slightly. Pic. 26

Round 15-23 :

(12) 9 rounds

Info :

Stuff the last third of the arm slightly. Crochet the second arm in the same way.

— Legs and body :

Info :

(are crocheted as one piece. The arms are attached when crocheting the body. Stuff as you go.) Please note that by the time you start crocheting the body, you should already have crocheted the arms.

— Legs (make 2) :

Start with brown color.

Round 1 :

Ch5, from the second ch from the hook: inc, 2 sc, 6 sc into one st, then on the other side of the chain: 2 sc, inc (14)

Round 2 :

Inc, 3 sc, 6 inc, 3 sc, inc (22)

Round 3 :

Inc, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 6, 5 sc, inc (30)

Info :

Change the brown thread to light turquoise. Cut the brown thread. Next crochet in a light turquoise color.

Round 4 :

Into BLO (30)

Round 5 :

9 sc, (dec, 2 sc) x 3, 9 sc (27)

Round 6 :

(27)

Round 7 :

7 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 5, 5 sc (22)

Round 8 :

7 sc, dec, crochet 3 sc together, dec, 8 sc (18)

Info :

Change the light turquoise thread to main color thread. Cut the light turquoise thread. Next crochet in main color.

Round 9 :

Into BLO (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)

Info :

Stuff firmly.

Round 11-17 :

(18) 7 rounds

Round 18 :

(4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)

Round 19 :

(4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)

Round 20-22 :

(18) 3 rounds

Info :

Change the main color thread to cream color thread. Cut the main color thread. Next crochet in cream color.

Round 23 :

(5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)

Round 24 :

21 sc, sl st (21)

Info :

Cut the thread. Crochet the second leg in the same way but on the second leg crochet the 24th rnd not till the end (I crocheted 17 sc), stop in the middle on the inside of the leg. Next we will going to connect both legs. Crochet ch3.

Round 25 :

21 sc around the first leg, 3 sc along the chain, 21 sc around the second leg, 3 sc along the chain (on its other side) (48)

Round 26-32 :

(48) 7 rounds

Round 33 :

(14 sc, dec) x 3 (45)

Info :

After the rnd 33 crochet necessary amount of sc to shift the stitch marker to the middle of the back.

Info :

Change the cream thread to main color thread. Cut the cream thread. Next crochet in main color.

Round 34-36 :

(45) 3 rounds

Round 37 :

(13 sc, dec) x 3 (42)

Round 38-40 :

(42) 3 rounds

Round 41 :

(12 sc, dec) x 3 (39)

Round 42-44 :

(39) 3 rounds

Info :

Stuff firmly.

Round 45 :

(11 sc, dec) x 3 (36)

Info :

Next we are going to attach the arms. Fix the arms with pins. Pay attention to the position of the fingers.

Round 46 :

8 sc, crochet next 6 sc through inner part of the arm and the body (the first arm is attached), 13 sc, crochet next 6 sc through inner part of the second arm and the body (the second arm is attached), 3 sc (36)

Round 47 :

When you crochet to the place where the arms are attached, crochet 6 sc along their outer part.

Round 48 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 49 :

(30)

Info :

Stuff the body. Twist the ends of the wire, cut, fix with adhesive tape.

Round 50 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 51 :

(24)

Round 52 :

(6 sc, dec) x 3 (21)

Round 53 :

21 sc, sl st (21)

Info :

Cut the thread leaving a long tail. Stuff the body.

— Toy assembly :

Info :

Sew the head to the body, having fixed it with pins. Add some stuffing to the space between the body and the head while sewing. So the head would be fixed much better.

— Wing (make 4: 2 lower wings and 2 upper wings) :

Info :

Please note that by the time you start crocheting the wings, you should already have crocheted the bubbles.

— Bubble (make 20: 12 bubbles in brown color and 8 in light turquoise) :

Info :

Ch3, into the third ch from the hook crochet 3 DC bubble. Cut the thread leaving a tail.

— Lower wing (make 2, don't stuff) :

Info :

Start with brown color.

Round 1 :

Make a ch19, from the second ch from the hook: inc, 16 sc, 3 sc into one st, then on the other side of the chain: 16 sc, inc (39)

Round 2 :

(39)

Info :

Change the brown thread to light turquoise. Don't cut the brown thread. Next crochet in a light turquoise color.

Round 3-6 :

(39) 4 rounds

Info :

Change the light turquoise thread to brown. Don't cut the light turquoise thread! Next crochet in a brown color.

Round 7-8 :

(39) 2 rounds

Info :

Change the brown thread to light turquoise. Cut the brown thread. Next crochet in a light turquoise color.

Round 9-13 :

(39) 5 rounds

Info :

We will now pause to fix the bubbles and make embroidery. Using a crochet hook attach the first bubble in the center between the 10th and 11th rounds. Count from the first bubble 7 sts to the right and left, and attach the second and third bubbles. Fix 3 more bubbles on the other side of the wing.

Round 14-15 :

(39) 2 rounds

Round 16 :

1 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec (35)

Round 17 :

(35)

Round 18 :

1 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec (31)

Round 19 :

(31)

Round 20 :

1 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec (27)

Round 21 :

(27)

Round 22 :

1 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec (23)

Round 23 :

(23)

Round 24 :

1 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec (19)

Round 25 :

(19)

Round 26 :

1 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec (15)

Round 27 :

(15)

Round 28 :

(3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)

Round 29 :

1 sc, fold the wing in half and work 6 sc through two layers. Cut the thread. Crochet the second wing in the same way.

— Upper wing (make 2, don't stuff) :

Info :

Start with brown color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 5 :

(18)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 7 :

(24)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 9 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 10 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 11 :

(42)

Round 12 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 13 :

(48)

Round 14 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 15 :

(54)

Info :

Change the brown thread to light turquoise. Cut the brown thread. Next crochet in a light turquoise color.

Round 16 :

(54)

Round 17 :

25 sc, dec, 27 sc (53)

Round 18 :

24 sc, dec, 27 sc (52)

Round 19 :

24 sc, dec, 26 sc (51)

Info :

We will now pause to fix the bubbles. Using a crochet hook attach the first bubble in the center between the 6th and 7th rds. Count from the first bubble 5 rnds up and attach the second bubble. Count from the second bubble 7 sts to the right and left, and attach the third and fourth bubble.

Round 20 :

24 sc, dec, 25 sc (50)

Round 21 :

23 sc, dec, 25 sc (49)

Round 22 :

23 sc, dec, 24 sc (48)

Round 23 :

21 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 22 sc (46)

Round 24 :

20 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 21 sc (44)

Round 25 :

19 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 20 sc (42)

Round 26 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 27 :

(36)

Round 28 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 29 :

(30)

Round 30 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 31 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 32 :

(1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 33 :

1 sc, fold the wing in half and work 6 sc through two layers. Cut the thread.

Info :

Next we are going to crochet the fasteners and join 4 wings together. Crochet with cream color. Make a chain 51. Turn the chain, find the bumps on its other side and insert the hook under these bumps crocheting from the second ch from the hook 50 sl st. Don't pull the loops tightly. Place the upper wing on top of the lower and crochet through both pieces layers 6 sc.

Info :

In the same way join the second pair of wings and crochet the second fastener. Make sure the upper wings must be symmetrical. Weave in thread ends inside of the wings.

— Dress :

Info :

(Crochet with 2,5 mm hook. Crochet in turning rows. Start every new row with 2 turning ch (which are counted as one DC stitch)). Start with brown color. Leave a long starting tail.

Row 1 :

Make a ch27, from the third ch from the hook crochet 25 DC (26)

Row 2 :

2 turning ch, inc, (1 DC, inc) x 12 (39)

Row 3 :

In this row we form the openings for the arms. 2 turning ch, 7 DC, ch6, skip 6 st, beginning from the 7th st crochet 11 DC, ch6, skip 6 st, beginning from the 7th st crochet 8 DC (39)

Row 4 :

2 turning ch, 1 DC, inc, (2 DC, inc) x 12 (52)

Row 5 :

2 turning ch, 51 DC (52) Connect the beginning and the end of the row with sl st

Info :

Next start every new row with 2 turning ch and connect the beginning and the end of the row with sl st.

Row 6-10 :

2 turning ch, 51 DC, sl st (52) 5 rows

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body by aligning the cap and head center, pinning in place and using mattress or whipstitch to secure through the back loops for a neat join.
  • Attach the antennae by tucking the tail into the head under the cap and sewing securely through the cap and head stitches so they sit symmetrically above the face.
  • Position and sew the arms into the openings created on rnd 46 by crocheting through inner arm parts and the body, then stitch around outer arm seams to secure.
  • Join the legs by slip stitching across the chain between them, then crochet the body rounds as instructed; stuff firmly before closing at rnd 53.
  • Assemble the wings by joining upper and lower wings with the fastener chain and attach the four wings together; fix bubbles and embroider before final placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡The toy pieces are crocheted in continuous non-joining rounds; use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round and move it up as you go.
  • 💡Change color in the last stitch of a round before you start the round with a new color to create a neat color join.
  • 💡Stuff the pieces as you go to maintain even shaping; overstuffing will distort the form and under-stuffing will leave the toy floppy.
  • 💡The dress and wings are removable so pin them in place before final sewing to check fit and symmetry.

This Butterfly amigurumi is a lovely project that combines shaping, tiny bubbles, and embroidered details to create a treasured keepsake. 🧶 The removable dress and decorative wings let you customize colors and play with textures. ✨ Perfect for gifting or displaying, this little butterfly brings handmade charm and personality. 🦋

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures about 24 cm (9.45 inches) tall when using the recommended YarnArt Jeans and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can but the final size will vary; if you change yarn weight adjust your hook size and note that stitch counts remain the same but dimensions change.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with basic amigurumi stitches, increases, decreases, and crocheting in the round.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters finish this project in about 8-10 hours depending on experience, customization, and assembly time.