Row 3:Ch 1, – repeat 3 times. Turn (12 sts)
Row 4:Ch 1, – repeat 3 times. Turn (15 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, – repeat 3 times. Turn (18 sts)
Row 6 (edge):– repeat across the edge. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and set this piece aside.
Crochet upper wings:
With color A, chain 4.
Row 1: 2 SC in 2nd chain from hook, 2 SC in each of the next 2 chains. Turn (6 sts)
Row 2:Ch 1, – repeat 3 times. Turn (9 sts)
Row 3:Ch 1, – repeat 3 times. Turn (12 sts)
Row 4:Ch 1, – repeat 3 times. Turn (15 sts)
Row 5 (edge):– repeat across the edge. Fasten off, cut the yarn,
Assemble the butterfly:
Place the two semicircles together with the wrong sides facing each other. Fold the outer edges of each semicircle toward the center to shape the butterfly.
Using a contrasting yarn (I used white), leave a short tail at the beginning and start wrapping it tightly around the middle of the butterfly. Cut the yarn and secure it with a knot, using the tail you left at the beginning. These tails can later be used to attach the butterfly to your project.
Crochet antennas:
Using white yarn, chain 13. Cut the yarn and pull the chain under the wrapped center so that it looks like the butterfly’s antennas.
Your crochet butterfly is now ready! You can make it in two colors, one solid color, or even multiple shades to create a more colorful effect.
