Dense

Butterfly stitch

Charming butterflies that look like appliqués cover this dense fabric. The stitch is fun to work, and it is a good way to experiment with color combinations and to use up leftover yarn.

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Ever since it was first published on April 18, 2016, Butterfly stitch has been much loved by crocheters around the world. It works for cozy blankets, sweet children's garments, and accessories. Suitable for intermediate crocheters.

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Stitch Gallery

In the image gallery below, you'll find various color combinations for this crochet stitch 🧶

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Instructions & chart

Here, you will find a chart and step-by-step instructions for the Crochet butterfly stitch 🌸

Butterfly stitch

Instructions

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Butterfly stitch

Chart

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