Amigurumi Butterfly Crochet Free Pattern

Designer: Sasha Stemakh
Instagram: @stelmah_alexandra

Let’s turn a ball of yarn into something irresistibly cute today… 
Bring a touch of delicate charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Butterfly Crochet Free Pattern, beautifully designed by Sasha Stemakh. Perfect for crafters of all levels, this step-by-step, beginner-friendly pattern guides you through creating an adorable butterfly with soft shaping and vibrant details. Using thin/4-strand YarnArt Jeans yarn (50g/160m, 55% cotton, 45% acrylic) in colors 74 pink, 78 dark pink, and 46 gray, along with a 2 mm hook, you’ll craft smooth stitches and a sturdy body. Essential tools like fiber-filler stuffing, 6 mm black beads, stitching needles, and scissors make the process simple, enjoyable, and wonderfully relaxing.

We extend a warm thank-you to Sasha Stemakh for sharing this lovely design with the crochet community. As you follow the pattern, you’ll find clear instructions that make assembling the wings, body, and tiny details truly fun—even if it’s your first amigurumi project. And be sure to check the end of the pattern, where you’ll discover more inspiring amigurumi butterfly ideas to spark your creativity and help you plan your next whimsical project. Enjoy the journey and happy crocheting!

Materials and tools:

1. Thin/4-strand yarn yarnart jeans (50g/160m, 55% cotton, 45%acrylic) – color 74 pink, color 78 dark pink, color 46 gray.
2. Hook 2 mm.
3. Padding material – fiber filler.
4. Beads (6 mm) black – 2 pcs.
5. Needles for stitching parts.
6. Scissors.

Abbreviations:

MR- Magic ring
Ch- Chain
Slst- Slip stitch
Sc- Single crochet
Hdc- Half double crochet
Dc- Double crochet
Inc- Increase
Dec- Decrease

AMIGURUMI BUTTERFLY FREE PATTERN

Body

Crochet in grey color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc = 12
Rnd 3: (1 sc, ins)*6 = 18
Rnd 4-5: 18 sc, change color to pink,
Rnd 6-7: 18 sc, change color to grey,
Rnd 8-9: 18 sc, change color to pink,
Rnd 10-11: 18 sc, change color to grey,
Rnd 12: 18 sc
Rnd 13: (dec, 1 sc)* 6 = 12
Rnd 14: (1 sc, dec)* 4 = 8, change color to pink,
Stuff the body.

Head

Rnd 15: (1 sc, ins)* 4 = 12
Rnd 16: (1 sc, ins)* 6 = 18
Rnd 17: (1 sc, ins, 1sc) * 6 = 24
Rnd 18-21:24 sc (4 rounds)
Rnd 22: (1 sc, dec, 1 sc)* 6 = 18
Rnd 23: (1 sc, dec)* 6 = 12
Stuff the head.
Rnd 24: 6 dec
Pull the hole to close, hide the ends inside.

Mustache (make 2)

Crochet in pink color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc = 12
Rnd 3-4: 12 sc
Rnd 5: 6 dec, stuff the top of the mustache.
Rnd 6: 2 dec, change color to grey, 2 sc = 4
Rnd 6-8: 4 sc (3 rounds)
Cut the thread, leaving a long end for sewing on the part.
Sew antennae onto the top of the head.

Small wing, make 2

Crochet in dark pink color.
Rnd 1: ch5, start in the second chain from the hook – 3 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 2 sc, inc = 10 2-2 sc, hdc, (2 dc in 1 stitch) * 3, dec, 2 sc, inc, sl st = 14
Cut the thread, leaving a long end for sewing on the part.
Sew small wings on the sides of the body at the level of 13-14 rows.

Big wing, make 4

Crochet in grey color.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR
Rnd 2: 6 inc = 12
Rnd 3: (1 sc, ins)*6 = 18, change color to dark pink
Rnd 4: 3 sc, 2 hdc in 1 stitch, 2 hdc, 2 dc in 1 stitch, dc, (2 dc in 1 stitch)*2, dc, 2dc in 1 stitch, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in 1 stitch, 3 sc = 24, change color to pink,
Rnd 5: 6 sc, inc, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in 1 stitch, dc, (2 dc in 1 stitch)* 2, dc, 2 hdc in 1 stitch, 2 hdc, inc, 6 sc =30, change color to grey,
Rnd 6: 6 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, hdc, 2 dc in 1 stitch, ch3, 2 dc in 1 stitch, hdc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 6 sc, sl st.
Cut the thread, leaving a long end for sewing on the part.

Sew the wings.
Sew large wings to the back and head.

Sew bead eyes between rows 19 and 20 of the head at a distance of 6 sc.
You can make the upper eyelid: cast on 5 sc, cut the thread and sew above the eye.

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