Intermediate Level
Ode To A Butterfly Belt
“Once a caterpillar, hidden from the world, its beauty quietly within — now I see you. Come fly, beautiful butterfly.”
$7.50 Au if purchased using the Buy It Now Function
Crochet terminology: Both US and UK.
This is a written pattern with photographs and symbol graph.
About the Pattern
This design is worked in a manner similar to filet crochet; however, it is not a traditional filet style and does require slightly more concentration due to the stitches used. The pattern features a simple 8-row repeat and becomes quite enjoyable once memorised.
The butterflies are worked as you go down the side of the belt, and the belt itself is worked flat in rows.
A short video showing the butterfly section that was used in another design is available on my Youtube.
This belt is designed to sit at hip height but a smaller size could sit at the waist.
Yarn & Hook Information
3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
Alize Diva Acrylic – Colour 167 (Beige)
350 m / 383 yds per 100 g ball
Fingering weight
100% Manufactured Fibres (Microfibre)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Yarn Requirements
(Approximate total per size, if gauge is met)
XS: 163 m / 178 yds
S: 185 m / 202 yds
M: 207 m / 226 yds
L: 229 m / 250 yds
XL: 251 m / 274 yds
XXL: 273 m / 299 yds
Yarns Suitable for Substitution
Nako Saten (note this is a dk weight but has a very similar texture)
Some examples from my pattern testers
Picture 1: Suzanne Clarke.
Hook 3mm Yarn 100g Patons Knit and Save Crepe DK (80% acrylic, 20% nylon) Colour Black 09. Beads - 8. Make and Create embellishments by the works.
Pictures 2 - 3: Tania Leis. MoYa piccolo. Fingering weight cotton
