Knitted Butterflies
Marianna's Sweet Little Butterflies |
Small Butterfly
Cast on 8sts
1st Row: Kfb,
k5, kfb, k1 10sts
2nd Row: Kfb,
k7, kfb, k1 12sts
3rd Row: Kfb,
k9, kfb, k1 14sts
4th Row: Kfb,
k11, kfb, k1 16sts
5th Row: K2tog,
k12, k2tog 14sts
6th Row: K2tog,
k10, k2tog 12sts
7th Row: K2tog,
k8, k2tog 10sts
8th Row: Cast
off 3sts, knit to end 7sts
9th Row: Cast
off 3sts, k3, cast on 5sts
10th Row: K9,
cast on 5sts 14sts
11th Row: Kfb,
k11, kfb, k1 16sts
12th Row: Kfb,
k13, kfb, k1 18sts
13th Row: Kfb,
k15, kfb, k1 20sts
14th Row: Knit
15th Row: Knit
16th Row: K2tog,
k16, k2tog 18sts
17th Row: K2tog,
k14, k2tog 16sts
18th Row: K2tog,
k12, k2tog 14sts
19th Row: K2tog,
k10, k2tog 12sts
Cast off
Using a contrasting darker colour of yarn – cut a length
around 18” (46cm)
Wrap this around the middle of the butterfly to form a body
Large Butterfly
Cast on 12sts
1st Row: Kfb,
k9, kfb, k1 14sts
2nd Row: Kfb,
k11, kfb, k1 16sts
3rd Row: Kfb,
k13, kfb, k1 18sts
4th Row: Kfb,
k15, kfb, k1 20sts
5th Row: Knit
6th Row: Knit
7th Row: K2tog,
k16, k2tog 18sts
8th Row: K2tog,
k14, k2tog 16sts
9th Row: K2tog,
k12, k2tog 14sts
10th Row: Cast
off 5sts, knit to end 9sts
11th Row: Cast
off 5sts, k3, cast on 7sts
12th Row: K11,
cast on 7sts 18sts
13th Row: Knit
14th Row: Kfb,
k15, kfb, k1 20sts
15th Row: Kfb,
k17, kfb, k1 22sts
16th Row: Kfb,
k19, kfb, k1 24sts
17th Row: Kfb,
k21, kfb, k1 26sts
18th Row: Knit
19th Row: Knit
20th Row: K2tog,
k22, k2tog 24sts
21st Row: K2tog,
k20, k2tog 22sts
22nd Row: K2tog,
k18, k2tog 20sts
23rd Row: K2tog,
k16, k2tog 18sts
Cast off
Using a contrasting darker colour of yarn – cut a length
around 22” (56cm)
Wrap this around the middle of the butterfly to form a body
Tie in a knot at the top – and trim ends leaving a length of
around ¾” (2cm)
I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.
In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.
However, please do not copy my patterns
Copyright © 2016 ‘made by marianna’ All Rights Reserved
This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced
or republished on another webpage or website.
They are gorgeous so sweet, I'll be making some of these for sure, thank you for sharing another lovely pattern. xxx
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ReplyDeleteHello Marianna, my name is Roberta and I belong to a no-profit association called "La maglia del cuore di Meggy". We knit layettes and we donate them to babies with special needs and for this reason I was wondering whether you could give us the authorization to translate in Italian the instructions of your deliciuos "Marianna's Famous Top-Down with slaves" and publish it on our website.
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Thank you in advance
Hi, thank you for all the lovely knitting patterns especially the little butterflies
ReplyDeletecould you please tell me what size needle to use I am a total beginner.
Kind regards
Stephanie from Australia
Thank you so much Marianna. I am going to make some tobadd to my Granddaughters hats that I knit. Xxx
ReplyDeleteCute. Too bad the pattern isn't downloadable. I am trying to go paperless, and work from patterns in .pdf format that I can access through mt Adobe reader.
ReplyDeleteWhy not write it down on the back of an old envelope? Saves electricity on whatever electronic device you're using too by less recharging.
DeleteI copy and paste instructions...leaving out ads etc and save as pdf
Deleteemail it to yourself
DeleteThank you. These are adorable and a great way to use up bits and pieces of leftover yarn. You are so generous to share your patterns.
ReplyDeleteHOW CUTE!!!! THANK YOU for this WONDERFUL pattern! I think I will put them on a green wreathe w/some artificial flowers! YOU are Soo KIND to share this w/us!!!! Have Wonderful days ahead!
ReplyDeletewhat is Kfb, I am a really beginner,
ReplyDeleteknit in the front and back of the stitch...an increase of 1 stitch
DeleteOH MY. " THESE BUTTERFLYS ARE PRECIOUS. " HOW VERY KIND YOU ARE TO SHARE YOUR PATTERNS MARIANNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHI Marianna, during these worrying times due to Covid 19, I have been knitting, rainbows, hearts to decorate my windows, so have decided to knit some of these beautiful butterflies too. Many thanks for the pattern. Keep safe ❤
ReplyDeleteWhat size needle for the small butterfly?
ReplyDeleteHi Marianna, i have been knitting butterflies using your pattern & have added a tag to them & hung them on tree branches for people to find around where i live. Your pattern is so easy to follow & the butterflies look amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.This is one of the best most relaxing patterns I have found. This gives me a little something I can carry with me to casually give to anyone who needs a little pick me up. You have done a lot of good by putting this pattern out into the world.
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