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13 Butterfly Knitting Patterns

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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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Add Mushrooms to Your Knits with these Fun Knitting Patterns

A few years ago I wrote a post that was full of patterns for knit mushrooms, but I don’t think I ever did a post that was knitting patterns with mushrooms on them, so today’s the day. 

I love the Fungi Beanie from Jacki Bean, which calls for worsted weight yarn and uses duplicate stitch to add the mushrooms and other details. I think the colors she used for the design are tonal/multicolor so it doesn’t use as many colors as it looks like, but you can use whatever red, green, brown and white yarn you have in your stash for those details. 

How about some mushroom socks? The Magic Toadstool sock form Stone Knits includes a ring of mushrooms around the leg, contrasting heel and toe and a little more colorwork at the toe for extra cuteness. As shown it uses four colors and comes in three sizes. 

Or there’s the Fairy Ring Socks from Katie Green, which have mushrooms of two sizes on the legs, plus a bit of wavy grass. They have a contrasting cuff, heel and toe and some colorwork flecks in the body of the sock as well. This one is available in eight sizes to fit everyone from a baby to an XL adult. 

This trippy cowl from Hunt Hand Knits looks like a lot of fun to knit. The Fungus Among Us Cowl is shown using four colors of DK weight yarn, though you can do it with as few as two if you’d rather. 

Stitch some mushroom mittens with this cute pattern from Holly C Watson. This design uses three colors, and it’s shown with a self-striping yarn on the mushroom caps, which makes the colors change without you having to do any work. The pattern is charted but it’s a pretty easy repeat. The mittens are one size. 

If you don’t feel like knitting mushrooms but still want to give your project a touch of the forest, the Toadstools Cardigan from Julie Taylor may be what you’re looking for. It’s stitched as a plain cardigan worked in DK weight yarn and sized for newborns up to 4 years old. The mushrooms are added with embroidery and the pattern includes the design, which you can trace onto water soluble stabilizer to stitch the mushrooms onto your sweater. Or anything else you want. You can find this pattern on Ravelry.