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.

Sometimes when I’m scrolling through Ravelry a pattern will catch my eye as much because of the name as the look of the design (which is a little hard to see in those little thumbnails sometimes, anyway).

So it was with the Stellify shawl by Paola Albergamo. Stellify means to turn into a star, and the name and the story behind the shawl come from the story of Ariadne. The better known part of her story is that she helped Theseus escape from the Minotaur, but he then abandoned her. What comes after in many stories is that Dionysus found her, fell in love with her and later married her.

When he threw her jeweled crown into the sky, the Corona Borealis constellation was formed.

What does all this have to do with shawl knitting?

The shawl itself looks like it has a scattering of stars on it, as if it, too, has been stellified. The shawl begins with an I-cord tap and is shaped into a triangular shawl with both lateral and central increases. I-cord edging is incorporated into the sides, and the colorwork is done with mosaic knitting, which means this shawl is easier than it looks.

Mosaic knitting has you working with just one color per row, slipping stitches that appear in the other color to make the colorwork visible. Even better for people new to this kind of colorwork, the pattern includes written and charted instructions throughout so it should be easy to follow along.

The pattern comes in two sizes (the larger one is shown here) and calls for two colors of fingering weight yarn. It looks great in black and yellow, but don’t miss the other projects on Ravelry to see other fun and beautiful color options.

You can find the pattern in English and Italian on Ravelry.

[Photo: Paola Albergamo]

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