Learning through play!? I love it!! This interactive Butterfly Lifecycle Playset Crochet Pattern is perfect for little hands to play and learn. The amigurumi caterpillar hatches out of the egg on the leaf, then crawls around before hiding inside the cocoon, ready to emerge and go inside those beautiful butterfly wings… A great amigurumi pattern to help kids learn, and they won’t even know they are doing it.

Pattern specifics:

• pattern is written in English only
• uses US terminology
• skill level is Intermediate
• pattern includes 9 pages with photographs, and all steps are clearly explained

This pattern has been rated as “Intermediate” meaning it is suitable for those who are confident and familiar with amigurumi techniques. It is not designed for beginners. In addition to basic crochet stitches this pattern assumes knowledge of making a magic ring, working in the round and in rows, increasing and decreasing and changing colours. The pattern also includes front post and back post stitches. All of these techniques can be easily learnt through free online tutorials if you are not familiar with them.

Finished butterfly size is approximately 15cm across and 12cm tall when made with a 3mm hook and DK/8ply yarn.

Stitches used include: chain, single crochet, slip stitch, increase, decrease, half-double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet and front and back post stitches.

Materials needed: small amounts of less than 50g in 8ply / DK in the following colours: LIGHT GREEN, MEDIUM GREEN, DARK GREEN, RED, LIGHT BROWN, DARK BROWN, YELLOW, AQUA, PURPLE, BLUE (or equivalent in your preferred size).

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While all care has been taken, and this pattern has been independently tested, mistakes are still sometimes made. If you do happen to find an error in the pattern please contact me to let me know.