13 Butterfly Knitting Patterns

Butterflies are often seen as a symbol of transformation, change, and new beginnings. They are a reminder that even the smallest and most delicate creatures can undergo a powerful transformation. This is why butterfly-themed patterns are so popular among knitters. They serve as a reminder to embrace change and to always strive for growth and evolution.

Whether you’re looking for a subtle hint of a butterfly, or an entire shawl adorned with fluttering creatures, these 13 butterfly-themed knitting patterns are sure to inspire. From delicate and lacy to bold and colorful, these patterns are perfect for knitters of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to make a statement with a bold and colorful butterfly shawl, or you’re looking for a more subtle and understated accessory, these patterns have something for everyone.

The roundup includes a variety of patterns, from scarfs, shawls, sweaters, and even a purse, all featuring beautiful butterfly designs. These patterns are not only great for adding a touch of nature to your wardrobe but also make a thoughtful and unique gift for a loved one. So whether you’re knitting for yourself or for someone special, these butterfly-themed patterns are sure to delight.

So, let’s spread our wings and embark on this journey of knitted butterfly patterns, and embrace the beauty of change and new beginnings with every stitch. Happy Knitting!

The Easy Knit Butterfly from Buttons and Pickles is actually as easy as it gets, and would be great for new knitters who want to make something cute with limited skills. More cute little butterflies come from Frankie Brown and Amanda Berry. And Claire Fairall has a cute knit and felted butterfly pattern.

Lilly Klatt has a butterfly bookmark, and Cassie McLaughlin knit a sweet butterfly that attaches to a baby’s car seat.

If you’re looking for a bigger butterfly that’s more of a toy, check out Amalia Samios’ Kookla Critter, the butterfly from ChemKnits or Julie L. Anderson’s Smiley Butterfly. Danielle Pace has a cute butterfly toy, and there’s a butterfly motif available from Lion Brand Yarn as well.

Paton’s has a fun butterfly pillow, and there’s a cool butterfly on Lorraine Hern’s Butterfly Posy Bag that is stitched separately so you could use it on any project or just as it is.

Have you ever knit a project with a butterfly before? I’d love to hear about it.

Check out these Butterfly themed knitting patterns we found on Etsy.

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I’ve shared a lot of Christmas stocking knitting patterns over the years (see posts 1, 2, 3 for example) but what if you want to knit a stocking for a non-human member of your family. If you’re looking for Christmas stocking knitting patterns for your cats or dogs, this is the post for you.

These large paw print stockings are perfect for either dogs or cats, so they’re great to knit if you have both. They are worked in the round using DK weight yarn, and the stocking measures about 17 inches/43 cm from the top to the heel. You can get the pattern from nicolaluke.

The K4 Project has a super cute Kitty Christmas stocking pattern, which is worked in worsted weight yarn. They also have a dog version, or you can buy both and get a discount if you have both dogs and cats to knit for. Both projects have two patterns, showing how to work the stockings flat or in the round.

Put your dog into a Christmas scene with this stocking pattern from ifanhourChild. It shows a dog in a dog house in the snow, and has room for the dog’s name at the top. It’s worked flat using worsted weight yarn and the pattern includes charts for many small and medium dog breeds (there’s a separate listing for bigger dogs) so you can stitch a dog that looks like yours.

Annie’s Woolens has both dog and cat stocking knitting patterns that are worked in worsted weight yarn in the round. You can change up the colors to suit your pet if you want, and they come with an alphabet chart for personalization. Or you can stick with holiday colors and buy a kit to make the dog or cat stocking.

Waiting for Santa Paws is a pattern from Kate Agner on Ravelry that would be cute for a dog or a cat. It looks like a leg with a paw print on the bottom part of the foot and more paw prints running around the top of the leg. This is a great option if you don’t want to mess with a heel turn because it doesn’t have a heel, because dogs and cats don’t have heels so why would their stockings?

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