Butterfly
A symmetrical butterfly with paired upper and lower wings, a graceful motif that begs to be mirrored across a runner. The open wing markings keep it light on the grid. Load it in the editor to spread the wings wider, add antennae detail, or line a row of butterflies along a border, then export a PNG or print a numbered chart.
- Grid
- 23 × 21
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mesh count
- 483
- Category
- Animals
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Skill level: easy
A relaxed step up from the simplest motifs. There is a touch more detail to follow, yet nothing here needs advanced technique — just steady counting.
Yarn and hook
Work the butterfly in cotton thread for a delicate result, or in DK or worsted cotton on a larger hook for a cushion- or blanket-scale version that still holds the mesh open. Traditional filet is a single colour, which keeps the block-and-mesh contrast readable, but you can always work the background in a second shade.
Project ideas
Reach for the butterfly when you want a playful throw. It looks at home on a soft-toy-themed throw and a playful kids' blanket alike. Crop or enlarge it in the editor so it fits your project exactly.
Who it's for
Stitched for a pet owner, the butterfly suits a get-well gift beautifully. Frame it with a border to give a plain gift a finished, considered look.
Size, printing, and scaling
Expect roughly 5.8 by 5.3 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. Print the numbered grid to follow row by row, or open it in the editor to crop, enlarge, or tile the design before exporting a PDF or PNG.
Before you start
- Hook
- 3.5–4.5 mm hook
- Thread / yarn
- DK or worsted-weight cotton
- Finished size
- 5.8 × 5.3 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 21 rows, worked bottom to top
Learn the technique
How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart
New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.