Butterfly Tablecloth by Glendola Hodges

Butterfly Tablecloth

Crochet
crochet cotton size 10
pearl crochet cotton no. 5
Thread ?
First 3 rounds = 3"
1.75 mm
1925 yards (1760 m)
Approx 50 inches in diameter
both US and UK
English French Spanish

Skill level= challenging or advanced

Pattern has partial written instructions for clarification with a well defined chart.

Pattern is #2 on page 11 in Magic Crochet.
Called “Papillon” in Crochet d’Art.
Pattern 5, Wreath of Butterflies, shown on cover of Crochet Monthly, #166, showing the large butterflies on the outer edge.

This tablecloth has straight edges, a hexagonal shape. The pattern “On the Wing” adds on to this pattern, with individually worked scallops on each edge.