Butterflies of Spring Afghan

As the icy grip of winter loosens its hold and nature begins to awaken, there’s a magical transformation that takes place. The air is filled with the gentle fluttering of delicate wings as butterflies emerge, heralding the arrival of spring. What better way to celebrate this season of renewal and rebirth than with a Butterflies of Spring afghan, a stunning crochet creation that captures the essence of these ethereal creatures?

Crafting an afghan inspired by butterflies allows you to infuse your home with the joy and vibrancy of springtime. With its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, this project is not only a feast for the eyes but also a labor of love that pays homage to the beauty of nature.

To begin your journey into the world of butterfly-inspired crochet, gather your materials. You’ll need a selection of yarn in an array of springtime hues – think soft pastels like baby blue, lavender, and pale pink, accented with pops of bright yellow and green. Choose a high-quality yarn that is both soft to the touch and durable, ensuring that your afghan will be as cozy as it is beautiful.

Butterflies of Spring Afghan

PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Join rounds with slip stitch unless otherwise stated.
Color combinations for each Butterfly for rounds 2 and 3 are cameo rose/pale rose, country blue/skipper blue, copper/nickel and lavender/purple.
Chain-2 at beginning of round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-3 at beginning of round. counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated. Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCH
Picot: Ch 3, sc in first ch, sc in next st on round.

BUTTERFLY
Make 24.
Note: Make 6 squares each of 4 color combinations as indicated in Pattern Notes.
Rnd 1: With black, ch 4, join (see Pattern Notes) in 4th ch from hook to form ring, ch 1, 3 sc in ring, ch 2, sc in ring, ch 8 (for Tail), sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each rem ch across, sc in ring, ch 2, 3 sc in ring, ch 2, sc in ring, ch 10 (first Antenna), 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each rem ch, sc in ring, ch 10 (2nd Antenna), 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each rem ch, sc in ring, ch 2, join in first sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 2: Join first Butterfly color in ch-2 sp to right of Antenna and keeping Antennas and Tail to front of work, ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), 3 tr in same ch-2 sp, ch 2, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in next ch-2sp, ch 2, for bottom wings (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 4 tr in first ch-2 sp, hdc in 4th ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: Join 2nd Butterfly color in ch-2 sp to right of Antenna where first color was fastened off, ch 4, 4 tr in same ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp between upper wings, (5 tr, ch 2, 5 tr) in ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp between upper and lower wings, (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in first ch-2 sp of first lower wing, sc in next ch-2 sp
between lower wings, (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-2 sp of lower wing, sc in ch-2 sp of lower and upper wing, 5 tr in same sp as beg of first upper wing, hdc in 4th ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off.

Rnd 4: Join black in corner ch-2 sp of first upper wing to right of Antennas, (hdc, dc, hdc) in each corner ch-2 sp and work 1 sc in each st of each wing and each st between wings.

SQUARE
Rnd 5: Join jewel blue in center corner dc before first Antenna with sc, ch 6, sl st in top of first antenna, ch 3, sl st in top of 2nd Antenna (twist 2nd Antenna so it points in different direction), ch 6, sc in center corner dc, ch 7, dc in sc between upper and lower wings, ch 7, sc in center corner dc, ch 7, sc in Tail, ch 7,
sc in center corner dc, ch 7, dc in sc between upper and lower wings, ch 7, join in first sc. (15 sts between each corner not counting center corner sts) Rnd 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 6 sc in ch-6 sp, sk sl st in Antenna, 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sk next Antenna, 6 sc in next ch-6 sp, 3 sc in corner st, 7 sc in next ch-7 sp, sc in next dc, 7 sc in next ch-7 sp, 3 sc in corner st, 7 sc in next ch-7 sp, sc in Tail, 7 sc in next ch-7 sp, 3 sc in corner sc, 7 sc in next ch-7 sp, sc in next dc, 7 sc innext ch-7 sp, sc in same first corner as beg 2-sc, join. (72 sc) Rnd 7: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each sc around, working (dc, ch 3, dc) in center sc of each corner, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (76 dc, 3 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 8: Ch 3, *[dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, sk next dc] 3 times, dc in each of next 4 dc**, (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, dc in same ch-3 sp as beg ch-3, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in each dc and each ch-1 sp around, working (dc, ch 3, dc) in each corner ch-3 sp, ending with dc in same ch-3 sp as beg ch-3, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (84 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, [3 sc in corner ch-3 sp, sc in each dc around, join in first sc. Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY
Working with blue jewel with RS of Squares facing and following placement of Squares, working in back lps, sl st Squares tog in 6 rows of 4 Squares each row.

BORDER
Rnd 1: Join blue jewel in any center corner sc on outer edge, ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), work 115 hdc across top and bottom of afghan and 170 hdc on each side counting the (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in each center corner sc in the total, join in beg ch-2.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, work (dc, ch 3, dc) in each corner ch-2 sp, [dc in each of next 4 hdc, ch 1, sk next hdc] around (do not ch-1 before and after each corner), adjust as needed before and after each corner to reach the corner you may need more or fewer than 4 to reach the corner, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 3: Ch 3, (dc, ch 3, dc) in each corner ch-3 sp, dc in each dc and each ch-1 sp around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 3 dc, picot (see Special Stitch)] around, adjusting to work picot in each corner ch-3 sp, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Butterflies of Spring Afghan

Once your masterpiece is complete, take a moment to admire your handiwork and revel in the beauty of nature brought to life in yarn. Whether you choose to display your afghan proudly on your sofa or gift it to a loved one, know that you have created something truly special – a tangible expression of the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

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So, embrace the fluttering beauty of springtime and embark on your own crochet journey with a Butterflies of Spring afghan. With its intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and whimsical charm, this enchanting project is sure to bring a touch of magic to your home and warm your heart for seasons to come. Happy crocheting!