In this Amigurumi tutorial, I show you how to crochet a Monarch Butterfly. This fun project is ideal for intermediate and practised crocheters.
I'm using U.S. crochet terms in this tutorial.
Tutorial de mariposa en español: https://youtu.be/D9-q5aDJ0P0
PART 2: https://youtu.be/7d1EDF9W4oM
Assista à versão em português do tutorial da borboleta do Atelier Vanessa Medeiros: https://youtu.be/1efY2IWtL3E?si=Tk25_ySkhntuPl7T
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TIME STAMPS:
Intro: 0:00
Materials: 2:58
Forewing base: 9:19
Right forewing outline: 32:39
Left forewing outline: 55:23
Hindwing base: 01:10:38
Hindwing outline: 01:20:55
Body: 01:30:43
MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
- DK/light worsted weight yarn (I used Rico Creative Ricorumi in Fox): https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/rico-creative-ricorumi-dk?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=bb01f1ca
OR 4-Ply/Fingering weight yarn (I used Scheepjes Catona in Jet Black): https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/scheepjes-catona-25-gram?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=bb01f1ca
- White embroidery floss: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/dmc-stranded-cotton?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=bb01f1ca
- 2.5mm hook/B-1 or C-2
- Yarn needle (preferably with a bent tip): https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/set-of-2-clover-jumbo-darning-needles-with-case?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=bb01f1ca
- Large-eyed sewing needle
- Stitch marker: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/knit-pro-locking-stitch-markers?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=bb01f1ca
- Small flat pliers (optional)
- Small round pliers (optional)
- Craft wire (optional)
- Super glue (optional)
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TECHNIQUES USED:
Chain and single crochet (ch and sc): https://youtu.be/6QAiVrToHfs
Half double crochet:
Double crochet:
Magic ring: https://youtu.be/eka0GXzPxao
Make invisible decreases with sc: https://youtu.be/aU632l6G_Yc
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