Crochet Butterfly Dishcloth

Time will flutter by as you crochet this sweet and whimsical butterfly dishcloth from Lily Sugar n' Cream. Protect your counters and your table with this cute crochet pattern.

Crochet Butterfly Dishcloth

Materials:

Lily® Sugar’n Cream® (Solids: 70.9 g/2.5 oz)
Contrast A (01130 Warm Brown) 1 ball
Contrast B (01699 Tangerine) or (00010 Yellow) or (01009 Soft Teal) 1 ball
Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
15 dc and 9 rows = 4" [10 cm] guage

Instructions:

With A, ch 26. Body:

1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 6 ch. Ch 10. Sl st in fi rst ch - fi rst loop made. Note: here is a helpful clarification from one of our readers: "You have to slip stitch into the ENTIRE loop. Then proceed to do all the stitches in that loop." 1 sc in each of next 11 ch. Ch 10. Sl st in fi rst ch - second loop made.1 sc in each of next 6 ch. (1 sc. 1 hdc. 3 dc. 1 hdc. 1 sc) all in last ch. Working across opposite side of foundation ch, 1 sc in each of next 6 ch. Ch 10. Sl st in fi rst ch - third loop made. 1 sc in each of next 11 ch. Ch 10. Sl st in fi rst ch - fourth loop made. 1 sc in each of next 6 ch. 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to fi rst sc. Fasten off .
First Wing: 1st row: (RS). Join B with sl st to fi rst ch-10 loop. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (7 dc. Ch 5. 10 dc) all in ch-10 loop. Turn.2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in fi rst dc. 1 dc in each of next 9 dc. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-5 sp. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. (Yoh and draw up a loop in next dc. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – dc2tog made. Fasten off .
Second Wing: 1st row: (RS). Join B with sl st to second ch-10 loop. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (9 dc. Ch 5. 8 dc) all in ch-10 loop. Turn. 2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-5 sp. 1 dc in each of next 9 dc. 2 dc in last dc. Fasten off .
Third Wing: Working into third ch-10 loop, work as given for First Wing.
Fourth Wing: Working into fourth ch-10 loop, work as given for Second Wing.
Join Wings:Right side: 1st row: Join A with sl st to fi rst dc of First Wing. **Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. 1 sc in each of next 8 dc. (2 sc. Ch 3. 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of next 13 dc. 2 sc in next dc. Sl st in Body in 6th sc from Loop. Sl st in fi rst dc of Second Wing. Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each of next 13 dc. (2 sc. Ch 3. 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of next 9 dc. Sc2tog. Sl st in Body in 6th sc from Loop. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 11 sc. (2 sc. Ch 3. 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of next 12 sc. Leaving rem 5 sts unworked, sl st in 6th sc of next First Wing. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each of next 11 sc. (2 sc. Ch 3. 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. Sc2tog. Sl st in Body in 6th sc from Loop. Fasten off .**
Left side: 1st row: Join A with sl st to fi rst dc of Third Wing. Rep from ** to ** as given for Right side.

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homenurs 3666398

Mar 02, 2019

Where on the first loop do you sl st to? I found the instructions to be extremely difficult to follow. PLEASE send the instructions to my email. Thank you.

Editor Dana

Mar 04, 2019

Hi there, I sent you an email! Thanks for your comment, and good luck!

KathrynAllison

May 26, 2017

This crochet dishcloth pattern is quite stunning. Butterflies are a beautiful sign of spring, so I would definitely display these in my kitchen.

stellaaltman 67932 46

Aug 14, 2014

I really like this pattern. But, I had a terrible time trying to read the pattern. Whoever typed the pattern does not understand sentence structure. It is obvious no proofreading was done; the word "first" was typed "fi rst", overuse of periods, the word "off." was typed "off .", overuse of parenthesis, sentences were jumbled, all this and more was found throughout the pattern. I am not a teacher, or any kind of instructor. I never complain about grammar issues, but I think Lily needs to know there is a problem.

dmdepner 6968742

Aug 21, 2012

I like this project better as I feel it is more useful and something I would take the time to accomplish. Thanks for sharing. Make great Christmas gifts.

coolbreeze20716

Mar 25, 2012

Lovely, whimsical pattern. Colors are vibrant and it will match my filet crochet kitchen curtain.

crafter8

Mar 23, 2012

I like butterfly anything, so the butterfly dishcloths are the pattern I'd pick hands down!

Nazer

Mar 23, 2012

I like both of them but think the butterfly would be nicer to look at. thanks for putting up different ideas for everyone.

Crafter 14264

Mar 23, 2012

Spring, beauty. That is what these butterflies remind me of. It would make a beautiful addition to any kitchen.

Crafter 14667

Mar 23, 2012

butterfly one....definately (did I spell that right?) the butterfly one. Though I think the starfish one would actually work better as a dishcloth.

jeriwayne 3333381

Mar 23, 2012

I like the butterfly one better.

evelynj6624 173008 8

Mar 23, 2012

I like both the butterfly and starfish patterns. As for making them for someone I'd have to go with the butterfly. Most people would prefer butterflys as you can easily match the colors in a person's kitchen or use that persons favorite colors.

emeraldeyesjsf 392 1339

Mar 23, 2012

These are so unusual. I will probably make them both but my favorite is the butterflies.

vandyksarie 078745 8

Mar 23, 2012

I love butterflies in any form!

Teariana Designs

Mar 22, 2012

I like this one better than the Starfish one, but will probably make the Starfish one for my ocean themed bathroom. Butterflies are always number one though.

d1951ph 4553857

Mar 22, 2012

Like every one here,I love butterflies and even have butterflies on my business card so yes definately butterflies

pennbeth 3896069

Mar 22, 2012

I love Butterflies so must pick that one.

sdsemail 4622725

Mar 22, 2012

I am a butterfly person!! I like starfish, but anytime I must choose between butterflies and any of God's other birds,fish, or other wildlife, I'll take butterflies, hands down!!!

elm 4789999

Mar 22, 2012

butterfly dish cloth, because they are pretty

Teariana Designs

Dec 29, 2011

These are very pretty. I doubt I will use them for Washcloth's though, because they are too pretty, great for small, heavy vases, etc. One odd thing though, me being me, almost every first has a split in the middle. :) Had to correct every one.

Teariana Designs

Dec 29, 2011

Oh, and also to fix the fi rst's easily, if you have Word just go to the replace tab on the right and enter the fi rst in the first box and first in the second box and click replace all. Much faster than the one by one I did the first time. Do I have enough firsts in this reply? he he.