Knitted Beautiful Butterflies

Crafted with care and creativity, these exquisite butterflies are brought to life through the art of knitting. Each delicate wing is meticulously woven together, forming a symphony of vibrant colors and intricate patterns. From the softest pastels to the boldest hues, these knitted beauties are a testament to the skill and passion of their creators. he tiny stitches, carefully chosen yarns, and expertly crafted wings all come together to create a truly mesmerizing piece of art. Whether displayed in a shadow box, adorning a piece of clothing, or simply resting on a shelf, these knitted butterflies are sure to captivate anyone who lays eyes on them. So much more than just a decoration, they are a symbol of the beauty that can be achieved through the art of knitting.

Small Butterfly

Cast on 8sts

1st Row: Kfb, k5, kfb, k1 10sts

2^nd Row: Kfb, k7, kfb, k1 12sts

3^rd Row: Kfb, k9, kfb, k1 14sts

4^th Row: Kfb, k11, kfb, k1 16sts

5^th Row: K2tog, k12, k2tog 14sts

6^th Row: K2tog, k10, k2tog 12sts

7^th Row: K2tog, k8, k2tog 10sts

8^th Row: Cast off 3sts, knit to end 7sts

9^th Row: Cast off 3sts, k3, cast on 5sts

10^th Row: K9, cast on 5sts 14sts

11^th Row: Kfb, k11, kfb, k1 16sts

12^th Row: Kfb, k13, kfb, k1 18sts

13^th Row: Kfb, k15, kfb, k1 20sts

14^th Row: Knit

15^th Row: Knit

16^th Row: K2tog, k16, k2tog 18sts

17^th Row: K2tog, k14, k2tog 16sts

18^th Row: K2tog, k12, k2tog 14sts

19^th Row: K2tog, k10, k2tog 12sts

Cast off

Using a contrasting darker colour of yarn – cut a length around 18” (46cm)

Wrap this around the middle of the butterfly to form a body

Tie in a knot at the top – and trim ends leaving a length of around ¾” (2cm)

Large Butterfly

Cast on 12sts

1st Row: Kfb, k9, kfb, k1 14sts

2^nd Row: Kfb, k11, kfb, k1 16sts

3^rd Row: Kfb, k13, kfb, k1 18sts

4^th Row: Kfb, k15, kfb, k1 20sts

5^th Row: Knit

6^th Row: Knit

7^th Row: K2tog, k16, k2tog 18sts

8^th Row: K2tog, k14, k2tog 16sts

9^th Row: K2tog, k12, k2tog 14sts

10^th Row: Cast off 5sts, knit to end 9sts

11^th Row: Cast off 5sts, k3, cast on 7sts

12th Row: K11, cast on 7sts 18sts

13^th Row: Knit

14^th Row: Kfb, k15, kfb, k1 20sts

15^th Row: Kfb, k17, kfb, k1 22sts

16^th Row: Kfb, k19, kfb, k1 24sts

17^th Row: Kfb, k21, kfb, k1 26sts

18^th Row: Knit

19^th Row: Knit

20^th Row: K2tog, k22, k2tog 24sts

21^st Row: K2tog, k20, k2tog 22sts

22^nd Row: K2tog, k18, k2tog 20sts

23^rd Row: K2tog, k16, k2tog 18sts

Cast off

Using a contrasting darker colour of yarn – cut a length around 22” (56cm)

Wrap this around the middle of the butterfly to form a body

Tie in a knot at the top – and trim ends leaving a length of around ¾” (2cm)