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Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a sweet Butterfly amigurumi complete with removable wings and a dress. The design includes detailed head sculpting, embroidered facial features, and small bubble decorations for the wings. Youll work in continuous rounds and add small wire supports for poseable arms if you wish.

Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear step-by-step rounds and photos guide you through each piece: head, cap, antennae, arms, legs, body, wings, bubbles and dress. The pattern uses YarnArt Jeans yarn but can be adapted to similar meterage yarns.

Why You'll Love This Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances sweet, whimsical design with practical construction details that make assembly straightforward. I enjoy the little embroidered bubbles on the wings — they add so much personality and charm. The removable dress and wings make the toy versatile and great for play or display. I also appreciate that the pattern includes clear photos and notes for sculpting the face which really brings the character to life.

Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern with different colors and details; try pastel shades for a soft, nursery-friendly butterfly or bold brights for a playful look.

I often change the yarn weight and hook size to make different sizes: use bulky yarn with a larger hook for a chunky cuddly version, or finer yarn and a smaller hook for a mini keychain version.

I sometimes replace the wire in the arms with pipe cleaners for a child-safe flexible option, or omit the wire altogether and stuff the arms more for a softer toy.

For a different personality, adjust the eye placement and embroidery of the eyebrows and mouth to create sleepy, surprised, or smiling expressions.

Add tiny accessories like a crocheted hat or scarf, or stitch on small felt appliques to the dress for seasonal themes like flowers or hearts.

Make the bubbles on the wings in a contrasting color or metallic thread for a sparkly highlight effect that catches the light.

I recommend experimenting with different eye types: safety eyes give a clean polished look while embroidered eyes add a handmade, soft finish.

Try altering the dress length or stitch pattern to create a pinafore, apron, or layered skirt for more dress-up fun.

If you want a sturdier toy for display, insert a small cardboard disc into the bottom of the dress to help it stand; for play, keep it soft and flexible by skipping the disc.

I also enjoy giving each butterfly a name and making a matching mini butterfly keyring using leftover yarn to make a tiny companion.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when joining legs will make it hard to track the beginning of rounds; place a marker at the start of each round and move it as you go. ✗ Changing color in the wrong stitch can leave a visible seam; always change color in the last stitch of the round before starting the new color round. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go results in lumps and uneven shaping; stuff gradually and evenly, especially before major decreases. ✗ Not securing wire ends properly may cause poking or deformation; twist and wrap the wire ends with adhesive tape or bandage for a smooth finish and safety. ✗ Pulling stitches too tight during decreases will distort the piece; keep consistent, moderate tension to preserve shape and stitch definition.

Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming handmade Butterfly amigurumi with step-by-step instructions that guide you through every piece from head to wings. This pattern is perfect for crafters who enjoy detailed work and a touch of embroidery. Youll make removable wings and a sweet dress for a toy that measures about 24 cm. Enjoy making a unique gift or keepsake with clear photos and helpful tips.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans (160 m / 50 g) - color 05 (light beige) - main color
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans - color 03 (cream) - for dress and details
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans - color 70 (brown) - for cap, wings base and bubbles
  • 04
    YarnArt Jeans - color 76 (light turquoise) - for wings and accents
  • 05
    Can be substituted with any yarn of the same meterage (160 m / 50 g) as needed

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.0 mm (US B) for toy pieces
  • 02
    Crochet hook 2.5 mm (US C) for the dress and turning rows
  • 03
    Soft toy filling (polyester stuffing)
  • 04
    8 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 05
    Needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 06
    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
  • 08
    Pins for positioning pieces
  • 09
    Brown felt pen for freckles
  • 10
    Blush (for cheeks)
  • 11
    2 pieces of wire 1 mm diameter, about 15 cm each
  • 12
    Masking tape or adhesive woven tape bandage for wrapping the wire
  • 13
    Black sewing thread for eyelids and details

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— Head (in main color) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)

Round 11-20 :

(60) 10 rounds

Info :

We will now pause to insert the eyes. Insert them between rnds 17/18, 7 sts apart. Pic. 1

Round 21 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)

Round 22 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 23 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 24 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 25 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Info :

Start to stuff the head.

Round 26 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 27 :

(6 sc, dec) x 3 (21)

Round 28 :

21 sc, sl st (21)

Info :

Stuff the head. Cut the thread, weave in end inside of the head. Pic. 2

— Sewn cap (in brown color) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)

Round 11 :

(19 sc, inc) x 3 (63)

Round 12-19 :

(63) 8 rounds

Round 20 :

29 sc, (ch4, from the second ch from the hook crochet 3 sc along the chain, sc) x 3, 30 sc, sl st. Pic. 3

Info :

Cut the thread, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Head details :

Info :

Embroider the nose with the main thread YarnArt Jeans. Divide it into 4 thin strands and use 2 strands. Embroider the nose under the 18th rnd of the head (count the rnds from the top). Make 4 horizontal sts (the st length is 3 sc), then make the nessesary number of vertical sts until the nose is convex. Pic. 4-7

Info :

Make special needle sculpting for the eyes. Use the thread of main color. Using a needle, insert the thread into the hole on the head, bring it out at point 1, insert it at point 2 and bring it out at point 3, insert it at point 4 and bring it out into the hole on the head. Tighten the ends of the threads well and fix them with a knot. Pic. 8

Info :

Embroider the eye whites with the cream thread YarnArt Jeans. Pic. 9-11

Info :

Embroider the eyelids with the black sewing thread. Pic. 12-14

Info :

Embroider the eyebrows with the brown thread YarnArt Jeans (divide it into 4 thin strands and use 1 strand). Pic. 15 Add blushes to the cheeks. Draw freckles above the nose and on the cheeks. Pic. 15

Info :

Sew the cap to the head, having fixed it with pins. Fix the cap to the head above the first round (count the rounds from the head bottom). Pic. 16 In front the cap is located above the 18th round of the head (count the rounds from head bottom). Pic. 17 Fix the first strand in the center, the other two are located at a distance of 2 sc from the central strand. Pic. 18 Sew on a cap.

— Antennae :

Info :

Put a pin under the cap's fourth round in the center (count the rounds from the bottom). Step 6 stitches from the pin to both sides and put 2 pins. Pic. 19 Remove the central pin, it is no longer needed.

Info :

Start with brown color.

Round 1 :

Step 1 st from the pin to both sides and crochet 6 sc in a round (6). Pic. 20

Round 2-6 :

(6) 5 rounds

Info :

Change the brown thread to light turquoise. Cut the brown thread. Next, crochet in light turquoise color.

Round 7 :

6 inc (12)

Round 8-10 :

(12) 3 rounds

Info :

Add some stuffing.

Round 11 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Cut the thread, leaving a thread tail. Pull the opening closed pulling a needle through front loops of stitches. Weave in the thread tail. Make another antennae in the same way. Pic. 21

— Arms (make 2, in main color) :

Info :

For the arms you will need two pieces of wire 15 cm long. Bend the ends of the wire and wrap them with adhesive tape. Pic. 22 Please note that if you don't use the wire, then stuff the arms to the middle.

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)

Round 4 :

(12)

Round 5 :

2 sc, 3 DC bubble, 9 sc (12). Pic. 23-25

Round 6 :

(12)

Round 7 :

(2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)

Round 8 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)

Round 9-14 :

(12) 6 rounds

Info :

Insert the wire, stuff the arm. Pic. 26

Round 15-23 :

(12) 9 rounds

Info :

Stuff the last third of the arm slightly. Crochet the second arm in the same way. Pic. 27

— Legs and body :

Info :

(are crocheted as one piece. The arms are attached when crocheting the body. Stuff as you go.) Please note that by the time you start crocheting the body, you should already have crocheted the arms.

Info :

Legs (make 2) Start with brown color.

Round 1 :

Ch5, from the second ch from the hook: inc, 2 sc, 6 sc into one st, then on the other side of the chain: 2 sc, inc (14)

Round 2 :

Inc, 3 sc, 6 inc, 3 sc, inc (22)

Round 3 :

Inc, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 6, 5 sc, inc (30). Pic. 28

Info :

Change the brown thread to light turquoise. Cut the brown thread. Next crochet in a light turquoise color.

Round 4 :

Into BLO (30) Pic. 29

Round 5 :

9 sc, (dec, 2 sc) x 3, 9 sc (27)

Round 6 :

(27)

Round 7 :

7 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 5, 5 sc (22)

Round 8 :

7 sc, dec, crochet 3 sc together, dec, 8 sc (18)

Info :

Change the light turquoise thread to main color thread. Cut the light turquoise thread. Next crochet in main color.

Round 9 :

Into BLO (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)

Round 10 :

(4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)

Info :

Stuff firmly.

Round 11-17 :

(18) 7 rounds

Round 18 :

(4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)

Round 19 :

(4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)

Round 20-22 :

(18) 3 rounds

Info :

Change the main color thread to cream color thread. Cut the main color thread. Next crochet in cream color.

Round 23 :

(5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)

Round 24 :

21 sc, sl st (21)

Info :

Cut the thread. Pic. 31

Info :

Crochet the second leg in the same way but on the second leg crochet the 24th rnd not till the end (I crocheted 17 sc), stop in the middle on the inside of the leg. Next we will going to connect both legs. Crochet ch3. Pic. 32

Info :

Join both legs with sl st. Make sure the legs are located parallel to each other. Place marker to indicate the beginning of the rounds (it should be located at the front side of the piece).

Round 25 :

21 sc around the first leg, 3 sc along the chain, 21 sc around the second leg, 3 sc along the chain (on its other side) (48) Pic. 33

Round 26-32 :

(48) 7 rounds

Round 33 :

(14 sc, dec) x 3 (45)

Info :

After the rnd 33 crochet necessary amount of sc to shift the stitch marker to the middle of the back.

Info :

Change the cream thread to main color thread. Cut the cream thread. Next crochet in main color.

Round 34-36 :

(45) 3 rounds

Round 37 :

(13 sc, dec) x 3 (42)

Round 38-40 :

(42) 3 rounds

Round 41 :

(12 sc, dec) x 3 (39)

Round 42-44 :

(39) 3 rounds

Info :

Stuff firmly.

Round 45 :

(11 sc, dec) x 3 (36)

Info :

Next we are going to attach the arms. Fix the arms with pins. Pic. 35 Pay attention to the position of the fingers. Pic. 36

Round 46 :

8 sc, crochet next 6 sc through inner part of the arm and the body (the first arm is attached), 13 sc, pic. 37, crochet next 6 sc through inner part of the second arm and the body (the second arm is attached), 3 sc (36) Pic. 38

Info :

Please note! Your number of stitches crocheted before and after the place where the arms are attach may differ from mine.

Round 47 :

(36) When you crochet to the place where the arms are attached, crochet 6 sc along their outer part.

Round 48 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 49 :

(30)

Info :

Stuff the body. Twist the ends of the wire, cut, fix with adhesive tape.

Round 50 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 51 :

(24)

Round 52 :

(6 sc, dec) x 3 (21)

Round 53 :

21 sc, sl st (21)

Info :

Cut the thread leaving a long tail. Stuff the body. Pic. 40

— Toy assembly :

Info :

Sew the head to the body, having fixed it with pins.

Info :

Add some stuffing to the space between the body and the head while sewing. So the head would be fixed much better.

— Wing (make 4: 2 lower wings and 2 upper wings) :

Info :

Please note that by the time you start crocheting the wings, you should already have crocheted the bubbles.

— Bubble (make 20) :

Make 20: 12 bubbles in brown color and 8 in light tourquise. Ch3, into the third ch from the hook crochet 3 DC bubble. Cut the thread leaving a tail. Pic. 42-44

— Lower wing (make 2, don't stuff) :

Info :

Start with brown color.

Round 1 :

Make a ch19, from the second ch from the hook: inc, 16 sc, 3 sc into one st, then on the other side of the chain: 16 sc, inc (39)

Round 2 :

(39)

Info :

Change the brown thread to light turquoise. Don't cut the brown thread! Next crochet in a light turquoise color.

Round 3-6 :

(39) 4 rounds

Info :

Change the light turquoise thread to brown. Don't cut the light turquoise thread! Next crochet in a brown color.

Round 7-8 :

(39) 2 rounds

Info :

Change the brown thread to light turquoise. Cut the brown thread. Next crochet in a light turquoise color.

Round 9-13 :

(39) 5 rounds Pic. 45

Info :

We will now pause to fix the bubbles and make embroidery. For embroidery use the brown thread YarnArt Jeans (divide it into 4 thin strands and use 1 strand). Make vertical stitches between the second and seventh rounds, 3 sts apart. Pic. 46, 47

Info :

Using a crochet hook attach the first bubble in the center between the 10th and 11th rounds. Count from the first bubble 7 sts to the right and left, and attach the second and third bubbles. Pic. 48-51 In the same way fix 3 more bubbles on the other side of the wing.

Round 14-15 :

(39) 2 rounds

Round 16 :

1 sc, dec, 15 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec (35)

Round 17 :

(35)

Round 18 :

1 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec (31)

Round 19 :

(31)

Round 20 :

1 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec (27)

Round 21 :

(27)

Round 22 :

1 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec (23)

Round 23 :

(23)

Round 24 :

1 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec (19)

Round 25 :

(19)

Round 26 :

1 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec (15)

Round 27 :

(15)

Round 28 :

(3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)

Round 29 :

1 sc, fold the wing in half and work 6 sc through two layers. Cut the thread. Crochet the second wing in the same way. Pic. 53

— Upper wing (make 2, don't stuff) :

Info :

Start with brown color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 5 :

(18)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 7 :

(24)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 9 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 10 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 11 :

(42)

Round 12 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 13 :

(48)

Round 14 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 15 :

(54)

Info :

Change the brown thread to light turquoise. Cut the brown thread. Next crochet in a light turquoise color.

Round 16 :

(54)

Round 17 :

25 sc, dec, 27 sc (53)

Round 18 :

24 sc, dec, 27 sc (52)

Round 19 :

24 sc, dec, 26 sc (51)

Info :

We will now pause to fix the bubbles.

Round 20 :

24 sc, dec, 25 sc (50)

Round 21 :

23 sc, dec, 25 sc (49)

Round 22 :

23 sc, dec, 24 sc (48)

Round 23 :

21 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 22 sc (46)

Round 24 :

20 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 21 sc (44)

Round 25 :

19 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 20 sc (42)

Round 26 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 27 :

(36)

Round 28 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 29 :

(30)

Round 30 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 31 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 32 :

(1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Info :

For embroidery use the brown thread YarnArt Jeans (divide it into 4 thin strands and use 1 strand). Make vertical stitches between the 15th and 31st rounds. Please note! When embroider the first stitch, insert the needle from the wrong side of the wing. When the embroidery is finished, fix the ends of the threads with a knot on the wing's wrong side. Please note! Don't make embroidery on the other side of the wing.

Round 33 :

1 sc, fold the wing in half and work 6 sc through two layers. Cut the thread. Pic. 57 Crochet the second wing in the same way. But on the second wing fix the bubbles and make embroidery on its reverse side. Thus, the wings will be symmetrical. Pic. 58

— Fasteners and joining wings :

Info :

Next we are going to crochet the fasteners and join 4 wings together. Crochet with cream color. Make a chain 51. Turn the chain, find the bumps on its other side. (Marked with arrow in the pic. 59.) Insert the crochet hook under these bumps crochet from the second ch from the hook 50 sl st. Don't pull the loops tightly.

Info :

Placed the upper wing on top of the lower and crochet through both pieces layers 6 sc. Pic. 60, 61

Info :

In the same way join the second pair of wings and crochet the second fastener. Please note the upper wings must be symmetrical! Weave in thread ends inside of the wings. Pic. 62-64

— Dress :

Info :

(Crochet with 2,5 mm hook. Crochet in turning rows. Start every new row with 2 turning ch (which are counted as one DC stitch)

Info :

Start with brown color. Leave a long starting tail.

Row 1 :

Make a ch27, from the third ch from the hook crochet 25 DC (26)

Row 2 :

2 turning ch, inc, (1 DC, inc) x 12 (39)

Row 3 :

In this row we form the opennings for the arms. 2 turning ch, 7 DC, ch6, skip 6 st, beginning from the 7th st crochet 11 DC, ch6, skip 6 st, beginning from the 7th st crochet 8 DC (39). Pic. 66

Row 4 :

2 turning ch, 1 DC, inc, (2 DC, inc) x 12 (52)

Row 5 :

2 turning ch, 51 DC (52) Connect the beginning and the end of the row with sl st. Pic. 67

Row 6-10 :

2 turning ch, 51 DC, sl st (52) 5 rows

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body, having fixed it with pins and adding some stuffing between the head and body while sewing for a secure finish.
  • Attach the arms by crocheting through the inner part of the arm and the body as instructed in Round 46, then secure the outer arm stitches as you work Round 47.
  • Join the legs by crocheting around both leg tubes and the chain bridge (Round 25) to form the body, making sure legs are parallel and the beginning marker is at the front.
  • Fix the cap to the head above the first round (count rounds from head bottom) and sew hair strands in place as shown in the head details section.
  • Attach wings by joining lower and upper wings, then crochet the fasteners in cream and join four wings together, weaving ends inside the wings for a neat finish.
  • Attach antennae by placing them under the cap and sewing securely, and tuck/secure any wire ends by wrapping with adhesive tape for safety.

Important Notes

  • 💡Using this pattern you will crochet a cute Butterfly; the toy pieces are crocheted in continuous non-joining rounds.
  • 💡Change color in the last stitch of a round before you start the round with a new color to make color joins neat.
  • 💡Stuff the pieces as you go to get even shaping; especially stuff the head and body firmly but not overpacked.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and the start of each round, especially after joining the legs and when attaching arms.

This delightful Butterfly amigurumi pattern is designed to bring a little handmade magic to your home or gift box. It combines sculpted facial details, removable wings, and embroidered accents for a unique finished toy. Perfect for a weekend project or a heartfelt present — happy crocheting and enjoy every stitch! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures about 24 cm (9.45 inches) when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes (without antennae).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will affect the final size and stitch counts; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and adjust expectations for finished dimensions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate (skill level medium), so you should be comfortable with basic amigurumi techniques, continuous rounds, increases, decreases and simple embroidery.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience, customization and how carefully you stuff and assemble the pieces.

Are the wings removable?

Yes, the wings and the dress are removable as described in the assembly and fastener sections, allowing for play and dressing options.