Crochet Sparkling Iridescent Butterfly Magnet Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Cotton yarn in various colors
• Iridescent shimmery thread
• Size 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Small magnets
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Instructions:

Body and Antennae:

1. With main yarn color, ch 13.
2. Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. (12 sc)
3. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
4. For antennae, use the yarn in the same color: ch 15, knot the end tightly, trim, and fasten it in the middle of the butterfly body.

Upper Wings (Make 4):

1. With main yarn and shimmery thread held together, form a magic circle.
2. Work 3 dc, 1 sl st, 3 dc into the circle, sl st to join.
3. Tighten the circle. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Lower Wings (Make 4):

1. Repeat as for the upper wings, using the same yarns together but make 2 dc in each space to create a smaller wing.

Assembly:

1. Position wings on each side of the body, with the upper wings slightly overlapping the lower wings. Sew in place.
2. Sew the antennae to the top of the body.
3. Attach a magnet to the back with a hot glue gun.

Finishing:

• Weave in ends neatly and trim any excess yarn.