Butterflies are needlecraft artisans’ dream subjects. They’re such enchanting creatures; they’ve inspired countless crafters, designers and artists to capture their fascinating forms in thread, yarn, fabric, beads, clay, paint and every other media you could think of.
Knitting and crochet are art forms that are particularly well suited for capturing intricate, lacy butterfly shapes. If you’re interested in finding new knit and crochet butterfly patterns to work on, this page will guide you to a whole bunch of gorgeous projects to consider.
Free Knit and Crochet Butterfly Patterns
Free Crochet Butterfly Patterns
1. Sweet Butterfly Applique — Free Crochet Pattern Download
2. Wonder Wings Butterfly Applique — Free Crochet Pattern
3. 3-D Crochet Butterfly Tutorial
6. Easy crochet butterfly pattern
8. Lace Crochet Butterfly With Picots — Free Crochet Pattern
See Also: Free Picot Stitch Crochet Instructions
9. Dainty Crochet Butterflies — Free Crochet Pattern
10. Crochet Swallow-Tailed Butterflies — Free Pattern
11. 3-D Crocheted Butterfly — Free Crochet Pattern
12. Granny Flower Butterflies — Free Crochet Pattern
13. Crochet Butterfly Applique Made From Hearts — Free Pattern
14. Butterfly Clips or Appliques — Free Crochet Pattern
15. Crochet Butterfly Bag — Free Pattern
16. Butterfly Cell Phone Cozy — Free Crochet Pattern
17. Butterfly Stitch Prayer Shawl — Free Crochet Pattern Download
Free Knit Butterfly Patterns
18. Flutterby Baby Blanket Pattern — Free Knitting Pattern
19. Butterfly Baby Blanket — Free Knitting Pattern
20. Butterfly Blanket — Free Knitting Pattern
21. Butterfly Pillow — Free Knitting Pattern
22. Knitted Butterfly Applique — Free Knitting Pattern
23. Quick, Easy Stuffed Butterfly Toy — Free Knitting Pattern
24. Summer Garden Stuffed Toys: Butterfly, Snail, Ladybug, Caterpillar and Bumblebee — Free Knitting Pattern Download
25. Kookla Critter Stuffed Toy Butterfly — Free Knitting Pattern
26. Wings of Desire Lace Knit Butterfly Scarf — Free Knitting Patern
27. Women’s Lace Knit Butterfly Poncho — Free Knitting Pattern
28. Winter Butterflies Women’s Knit Sweater — Free Knitting Pattern
29. Beach Butterfly Women’s Knit Sweater — Free Knitting Pattern
30. Little Butterfly Child’s Knit Sweater — Free Knitting Pattern
31. Child’s Wraparound Sweater With Butterfly Embroideries — Free Knitting Pattern
32. Girl’s Lace Butterfly Knit Poncho — Free Knitting Pattern Download
33. Baby’s knit butterfly layette set including hat, pullover sweater, pants, and booties. Free knitting pattern sized for babies from 6-24 months old.
34. Butterfly Posy Drawstring Bag — Free Knitting Pattern
35. Butterfly Phone Purse — Free Knitting Pattern
36. Fair Isle Knit Purses With Birds and Butterflies — Registration required to get the free pattern — This pattern is free if you register for membership at the LetsKnit UK website.
37. Lace Butterfly Knit Dishcloth or Washcloth — Free Knitting Pattern
Knit and Crochet Butterfly Patterns for Sale
Crochet Butterfly Patterns for Sale
38. Butterblies Mobile — Crochet Pattern for Sale
That’s our roundup of 38 fabulous knit and crochet butterfly patterns. Here’s hoping you found bunches of lovely butterfly patterns to add to your pattern stash — and that you’ll be happily knitting and crocheting butterflies for many months to come!
This page was last updated on 1/21/2018.