A Rabble of Butterflies

Have you ever wondered about the fascinating eating habits of butterflies fluttering around the vibrant flowers in your garden? Butterflies possess unique taste receptors on their feet, allowing them to step on their food and locate their next meal with ease! These enchanting creatures are quite low maintenance, thriving naturally even without being fed!

In this charming knitting project, you'll find three delightful, 7.5 to 10 cm Central American butterflies featured in an eye-catching pattern: the red-splashed sulphur, the Mexican bluewing, and the common postman. To add a delightful touch, there’s also a beautiful pattern for a plumeria flower included at the end. Each butterfly is a perfect small project that you can complete in just an evening or so, making it an excellent way to use up any yarn scraps you may have lying around!

These gorgeous butterflies are knitted flat, featuring intricate intarsia color work and a stylish i-cord finish, using 1.00 mm double pointed needles in a lace-gauged yarn. If you'd prefer a more substantial piece, feel free to choose a heavier yarn for a larger butterfly that will still capture the essence of these stunning insects.

Once completed, these butterflies can be attached to a variety of items as beautiful embellishments. Imagine adding them to hats, bags, or even home décor! Alternatively, you can start your very own butterfly collection since there are many more knitting patterns available to explore and enjoy!

Have a fl-utterly fabulous knitting experience! - Viv