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Blue the Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

Blue the 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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Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Blue the Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet 'Blue the Butterfly' — a small, whimsical amigurumi with heart-shaped antenna tips and colorful wings. The instructions include stitch-by-stitch rounds for the head, body, limbs, wings, antennae and accessories. You get clear assembly directions and helpful photo guides to place features and sew pieces together. A charming handmade toy to gift or display.

Blue the Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Uses worsted weight (#4) yarn and a 3.25 mm (D) hook to finish around 11 inches tall. Includes tips on eye/nose placement, stuffing, and optional pipe cleaner antennae.

Why You'll Love This Blue the Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a playful, magical character to life with simple shaping and bright color contrasts. I enjoy the small details like the heart-tipped antennae and variegated wings — they really give the butterfly personality. Sewing and assembly are satisfying steps that let you personalize the final look. I created the pattern to be approachable but still interesting for makers who want to practice shaping and small-piece assembly. Making one always brightens my day and I hope it will brighten yours too.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this butterfly — I often swap the main body color for pastels to create a softer nursery friend.

I sometimes change the wings to a solid contrasting color instead of variegated yarn to make the wing pattern pop more visually.

I like to replace the safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully handmade finish, especially when making toys for little ones.

If you want a mini keychain version, I make the same pattern with fingering yarn and a 2.25 mm hook for a tiny result.

To make the toy chunkier and cuddlier, I use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; this increases its size and plush feel.

I also enjoy adding wire inside the antennae (or pipe cleaners) to give them a little poseable bend for characterful displays.

For a seasonal twist I swap in autumnal colors or sparkly yarn for holidays — just change the palette and the whole mood shifts.

I sometimes embroider eyelashes or different mouth shapes to change the butterfly's expression — small changes make a big personality difference.

If you want a friend set, I make matching mini butterflies using leftover yarn to create a coordinating family of toys.

I recommend experimenting with eye placement before permanently securing them; I pin and step back to check the face balance before final sewing.

Try adding tiny crocheted accessories like hats or scarves using the leftover yarn to create themed characters — it's a fun way to personalize each butterfly.

I often use felt or small buttons for alternative noses; if you do, make sure to sew them on very securely or use fabric glue for reinforcement.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker and losing the round start can make shaping uneven; place a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round and move it each round to maintain accurate counts. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually causes a lumpy or misshapen body; stuff a little at a time during the stuffing rounds so you can shape the piece correctly. ✗ Placing safety eyes too early or too close together will distort the face; follow the placement notes exactly (between rounds 12 and 13 with ten stitches between) and adjust if your gauge differs. ✗ Not weaving in tails as you go leads to a big finishing task; leave long tails for sewing and weave in ends progressively while assembling the toy to keep finishing tidy. ✗ Overtightening embroidery thread when securing eyes or nose can pull the fabric in; insert and pull gently, check placement, and avoid excessive tension while stitching features.

Blue the Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

Create a sweet, cuddly butterfly amigurumi with this step-by-step crochet pattern. You will make a mint-colored body with pretty variegated wings and heart-tipped antennae — perfect for gifts or nursery decor. The pattern includes complete stitch counts, assembly photos, and helpful tips so you can finish confidently. Ideal for crocheters who enjoy a little shaping and assembly.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Blue the Butterfly Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4), approximately 50g main color
  • 02
    Color A: Mint (approx 50g) - Main body color (Big Twist Mint noted in Helpful Tips)
  • 03
    Color B: Purple (25-50g) - antennae and accents (Amethyst recommended in Helpful Tips)
  • 04
    Color C: Pink (25-50g) - bow and foot accents (Red Heart Bubblegum noted in Helpful Tips)
  • 05
    Color D: Variegated (25-50g) - wings (Red Heart Monet recommended in Helpful Tips)
  • 06
    For alternate Rizzo pattern: Color A Cream, Color B Black, Color C Pink (each approx 50g main, 25-50g accent)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.25 mm (D)
  • 02
    15 mm safety eyes (Blue pattern - purchased from @idaherter) and 14 mm oval nose (sources listed in pattern)
  • 03
    For Rizzo variant: 12 mm safety eyes and 14 mm oval nose
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • 08
    Black embroidery thread
  • 09
    White embroidery thread
  • 10
    Pipe cleaner (optional for antennae)
  • 11
    Pins for assembly

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— Head :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around= 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6= 18

Round 4 :

sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 5, sc= 24

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6= 30

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc= 36

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6= 42

Round 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) x 5, 3 sc= 48

Round 9-14 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Place eyes between rounds 12 and 13, leaving 10 holes between them. Place nose in between eyes between rounds 13 and 14. (On page 17, there are different options for noses if wanted)

Info :

TIP! You may have to adjust the eye placement depending on yarn and hook size you use.

Round 15 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc= 42

Round 16 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6= 36

Info :

Start stuffing the head

Round 17 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc= 30

Round 18 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6= 24

Round 19 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6= 18

Info :

F/O and leave a tail. (the tail does not need to be long)

— Body :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around= 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6= 18

Round 4 :

(inc, 2 sc) x 6= 24

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6= 30

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc= 36

Round 7-13 :

sc in each st around

Round 14 :

(5 sc, dec) x 4, 8 sc= 32

Round 15 :

(4 sc, dec) x 3, 14 sc= 29

Round 16 :

(dec, 7 sc) x 2, dec, 9 sc= 26

Round 17 :

3 sc, dec, 16 sc, dec, 3 sc= 24

Info :

Start stuffing the body

Round 18 :

sc in each st around

Round 19 :

8 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 8 sc= 22

Round 20 :

sc in each st around

Round 21 :

dec, 8 sc, dec, 10 sc= 20

Round 22 :

sc in each st around

Round 23 :

(dec, 8 sc) x 2= 18

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Arms (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around= 12

Round 3-6 :

Sc in each st around

Info :

Stop stuffing the arms

Round 7 :

5 sc, dec, 5 sc= 11

Round 8 :

Sc in each st around

Round 9 :

4 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec= 9

Round 10 :

Sc in each st around

Round 11 :

7 sc, dec= 8

Round 12-16 :

Sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

Info :

!Tip! If you fold the arms in half and sc closed, you will have an easier time when sewing them.

— Bow :

Info :

With Color C: Make a magic ring and ch 4. Into the magic ring: make 3 tr, ch 4, sl st, ch 4, 3 tr, ch 4, sl st

Info :

F/O and leave an extra long tail for sewing

— Legs (Make 2) :

Info :

Starting with Color C: Ch 6

Round 1 :

inc in 2nd chain from hook, 3 sc, 4 sc in the last chain, working on the opposite side of the chain: 3 sc, inc= 14

Info :

*For help with working on the opposite side of the chain refer to page 15*

Round 2 :

Inc3, 4 sc, inc3, 2 sc, inc3, 5 sc= 20

Round 3 :

inc x 3, 5 sc, inc3, 4 sc, inc3, 6 sc= 27

Round 4 :

sc, inc x 3, 8 sc, inc3, 6 sc, inc3, 7 sc= 34

Info :

Change to Color A:

Round 5-7 :

sc in each st around

Round 8 :

17 sc, dec x 6, 5 sc= 28

Info :

Stuff the legs as you work

Round 9 :

16 sc, dec x 4, 4 sc= 24

Round 10 :

15 sc, dec x 4, sc= 20

Round 11 :

12 sc, dec x 4= 16

Info :

Stop stuffing the legs

Round 12 :

(dec, 6 sc) x 2= 14

Round 13 :

sc in each st around

Round 14 :

(dec, 5 sc) x 2= 12

Round 15 :

sc in each st around

Round 16 :

(dec, 4 sc) x 2= 10

Round 17 :

sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Antennaes (Make 2) :

Info :

Starting with Color B: Heart Humps (Make 2):

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2 :

(sc, inc) x 3= 9

Round 3 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Do not F/O the 2nd hump!

Round 4 :

Work a single crochet in the 2nd hump to connect the 1st hump and 2nd hump together. Work 8 more sc around, work 9 sc in the next hump= 18

Round 5 :

sc in each st around

Round 6 :

(4 sc, dec) x 3= 15

Round 7 :

(3 sc, dec) x 3= 12

Round 8 :

(2 sc, dec) x 3= 9

Round 9 :

(sc, dec) x 3= 6

Info :

Stop stuffing

Info :

Change to Color A:

Round 10-13 :

sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

— Wings (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Make 6 sc into a magic ring= 6

Round 2 :

Increase in each st around= 12

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6= 18

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6= 24

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6= 30

Round 6-7 :

sc in each st around

Round 8 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6= 24

Round 9-10 :

sc in each st around

Info :

Do not stuff the wings

Round 11 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6= 18

Round 12-13 :

sc in each st around

Round 14 :

(sc, dec) x 6= 12

Round 15 :

sc in each st around

Info :

F/O and leave a long tail for sewing

Info :

!TIP! If you fold the wings in half and sc the opening closed, sewing will be much easier!

— Assembly :

Head and Body :

1. Cut a long strand of white embroidery thread. Insert the needle into the bottom of the head. Bring the needle up to a corner on the bottom of the eye. Insert the needle into a hole around to the top of the eye. Make sure you do not pull the thread too tightly. Repeat on the 2nd eye and weave in the tails. 2. Sew the head to the body. You may need to add stuffing when you get to the last few stitches to close.

Antennae :

1. Optional: Cut a piece of pipe cleaner in half. Fold the half in half again and twist. Insert the pipe cleaner into the lower half of the antenannae. Cut any excess off. You can choose to stuff them instead. 2. Pin the antennaes onto the head approximately between rounds 6 and 8. 3. Sew the antennaes onto the head.

Arms :

1. Pin the arms to the side of the body approximately between rounds 21 and 22. 2. Sew the arms onto the body in a forward facing angle.

Bow :

1. Pin the bow onto the front of the body. 2. Sew the bow onto the neck.

Legs :

1. Turn the body upside down with the front of the face facing away from you. Pin the legs onto the bottom of the body approximately between rounds 4 and 5. 2. Sew the legs onto the body.

Wings :

1. Pin the wings onto the back of the body. 2. Sew the wings onto the back of the body.

Mouth :

1. Thread your needle with a long strand of black thread. Insert the needle into a spot on the side of the head and bring the needle up to a hole on the side of the face. 2. Embroider a smile. 3. Weave in the ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the head to the body by sewing around the base of the head and matching the body opening, adding stuffing as needed before closing.
  • Pin antennae between rounds 6 and 8 on the head and sew securely; optionally insert a folded pipe cleaner into the lower half of the antenna for posability before sewing.
  • Position and sew arms to the sides of the body approximately between rounds 21 and 22, angling them slightly forward for a natural pose.
  • Pin and sew the legs to the bottom of the body approximately between rounds 4 and 5, ensuring they are evenly spaced for stability.
  • Pin wings to the back of the body and sew them flat, or fold and close the wing opening before sewing for easier attachment.
  • Sew the bow onto the neck at the front and embroider the mouth using black thread, weaving ends in neatly after finishing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not join rounds unless stated; work in a continuous spiral for all pieces unless the pattern instructs otherwise.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round to maintain accurate stitch counts and shaping.
  • 💡All stitches are worked in both loops unless stated otherwise in the pattern; check notes for any BLO rounds.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and evenly as you work to achieve smooth shaping and avoid lumps.

This adorable Blue the Butterfly amigurumi pattern is designed to bring a little whimsy to your crochet collection. It combines simple shaping with playful details like heart antenna tips and variegated wings to create a lovable companion. Whether you make one for yourself or as a gift, your handmade butterfly will bring smiles and color to any room. 🧶🦋

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 11 inches from foot to top of head when using worsted weight (#4) yarn and a 3.25 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size; choose a suitable hook for your yarn and adjust eye and nose placement as needed.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in spirals is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though times vary by skill level and how much time you spend on assembly and finishing.