Colorful Butterfly C2C Crochet Pattern & Free Graph
Make a stunning blanket with this Colorful Butterfly crochet pattern
Let spring vibes linger a bit longer with this Colorful Butterfly design! I’m in love with this beautiful crochet pattern and I hope you will, too.
Butterflies are often associated with springtime because this is the time of year when the weather becomes warmer and they begin to emerge from their cocoons.
As flowers begin to bloom and the days become longer, butterflies emerge and begin to feed on nectar and mate. That’s why we often see a bunch of them in places like gardens, parks, and meadows during the spring and summer months.
The arrival of butterflies in the spring is celebrated among many cultures as a sign of good luck and a bountiful harvest to come. Plus, a butterfly’s transformation is a great reminder of the cycle of life and the potential for growth and change.
Because of these lovely and meaningful symbolisms, this butterfly crochet pattern is created. It’s an ideal design to celebrate the beauty of spring and life in general.
I made sure to make a stunning butterfly in multiple colors for aesthetic appeal. And since butterflies are a beloved part of the natural world and their colorful wings serve as a reminder of nature’s wonder, I put emphasis on this butterfly’s wings.
The original color palette calls for shades of pink, purple, and red, but you can use other colors that will better express your creativity and personal taste.
And the best part is this design is very versatile. You can use it to make a butterfly crochet blanket to adorn your couch or a unique wall tapestry to add a touch of whimsy to your room.
You can also use it for knitting, cross-stitch, Hama beads, diamond painting, and other crafts that require a pixel graph.
And like my other spring-inspired designs, such as Ladybug Print and Cute Bumblebee, this crochet pattern is a great option for making a one-of-a-kind gift for a loved one who loves springtime.
You can change the butterfly wings’ colors based on your recipient’s favorite shades, and add details and embellishments to make your present unforgettable.
For instance, you could add small flowers or leaves applique around the butterfly, or you could use different stitch patterns to create a textured effect.
New to crochet? No problem. Another great thing about this pattern is that it’s easy to follow and beginner-friendly.
It offers you multiple methods to complete your project, letting you choose which way is the best for you and your skill level.
I also created this complete guide to C2C crochet for beginners that’s helpful if you’d like to know more about the technique to make a larger butterfly crochet blanket.
And whenever you’re ready, you can download your free crochet butterfly graph below. Happy crocheting!
Colorful Butterfly is a digital download (available in PDF format only) that you can use to crochet a blanket using various techniques, such as C2C, Mini C2C, SC, HDC, Tapestry Crochet etc.
You can also use this design for other crafts such as knitting, cross-stitch, diamond beads painting, hama beads, plastic canvas, and any other crafts that use pixelated images.
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Colorful Butterfly pattern details
Colorful Butterfly Graph and finished project sizes
The size of the Colorful Butterfly graph is 100 squares high by 80 squares wide.
The finished size of your project depends on your technique, stitch of choice, hook size, yarn weight, and your work tension.
The yarn quantities used for each color depend on your technique and stitch of choice, hook size, yarn weight, and work tension.
Use the Finished Size & Yarn Quantity Calculator to get an idea of how much yarn you will need and how big your project will be.
Color Palette for Colorful Butterfly design
This pattern uses the following colors: Green, Black, Purple, Light Pink, Red, White, and Pink, but you can use your own color palette.
I’ve calculated the number of squares used by each color to make it easier for you to calculate how much yarn you will need to complete your project.
When you purchase the PDF Pattern from my Etsy shop, you will get:
- graph information (colors, links to calculators, contact info) and how to read the pattern
- digital image of the design on one page (digitally edited photo, not a picture of the finished item)
- the graph on one page
- written row by row pattern for tapestry crochet
- row by row color block pattern for tapestry crochet
- C2C written pattern with details such as working on the right or wrong side of the pattern, total square count per row, if you are making an increase or decrease row, etc.
- C2C color block pattern with color blocks that show you the number of squares to make and the squares’ orders
- the large graph split on multiple pages (4 or more pages)
Not included in the pattern file:
- yarn quantities – this depends on the yarn and technique you are using and it’s up to you and your taste if you want to do this design in c2c crochet, mini c2c, etc. Depending on the chosen technique, you will need different quantities of yarn which you can calculate using the yarn quantities calculators above.
- yarn and hook suggestions – this design can be made with any yarn brand and hook, the only difference will be the size of your project which you can calculate using the finished size calculators above.
- crochet tutorials such as how to c2c crochet etc – I might be linking to outside video tutorials to show you certain techniques, but this pattern is not designed to teach you how to crochet a certain technique.
Colorful Butterfly free graph download
Want to give this design a try? Download the one page graph which you can use to keep track of your progress.
If you need the full row-by-row written pattern and the large graph on multiple pages, you can buy it from Magic Yarn Pixels Etsy Shop.
Right-click on the image to download the Colorful Butterfly Chart on one page in PNG format.
Buy the multipage graph & written pattern for Colorful Butterfly
Get the complete pattern below, including the row-by-row written pattern, color block pattern, and large graph on multiple pages.
Choose the option that suits you best to create a beautiful blanket for your home.
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Copyright
The pattern and images in this blog are the property of Magic Yarn Pixels, don’t use them to advertise your own creations. They are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only.
You can sell the items made with this pattern on a small scale if you made them yourself (e.g. handmade to order or sold at fairs etc). Mass production of items using my designs is not allowed without my written approval. You may not distribute or sell this pattern under any circumstances.
