Spring is in the air, so why not spend it outside and crochet? This butterfly is easy to make; you can crochet one or even a dozen of them in different colors. When finished, this butterfly will be 5” x 9”.

This crochet pattern may not be sold, copied, or redistributed in any way, shape, or form.

However, you may sell the finished product. Just be sure to give the designer credit by stating that this pattern was created by Shimmeree Creations, and provide a link to the following website:

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jenn-mulherin

Skill Level: Easy

Required Skills:

• Create a magic circle (or magic ring)

• Crocheting in a round

• Crocheting rows

• Decrease stitches (invisible decreasing is used for this project)

• Double Crochet

• Embroidering

• Half Double crochet

• Increase stitches

• Sewing pieces together to form the doll

• Single crochet

Materials Needed for this Project:

• Size F/6 or 3.75mm Crochet Hook

• Size E/5 or 3.50mm Crochet Hook (for antennae)

• Yarn Needle

• Stitch Marker

• Scissors

• Stuffing Tool

• Polyester Fiberfill

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn—1 skein for each color)
o Minty for head/body
o Lemon for wings
o Baby Pink for trimming on wings
o Black for eyes, mouth, and antennae

If you have any questions or concerns, please send me a message through Ravelry. I’ll try to get back to you as soon as I can. :)