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Crochet Butterfly Motif Bedspread Pattern

Crochet Butterfly Motif Bedspread Pattern
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Designed for experienced crocheters, these patterns involve intricate designs and complex techniques to challenge and inspire.

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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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Warm Welcome

A comforting piece for home or gifts that brings handmade warmth to everyday moments and special occasions.

About This Crochet Butterfly Motif Bedspread Pattern

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Lay it across a guest bed or the foot of your own and it instantly gives the room a soft, romantic feel. It also makes a gorgeous wedding or housewarming gift.

Why You'll Love This Crochet Butterfly Motif Bedspread Pattern

I'll admit the butterfly wings had me hooked from the first sample. There's something so satisfying about watching the little veins of chain spaces fill in and suddenly look like real wings. Making the corner flowers is my favorite break, because they work up fast and the pearls make me grin every single time. Join as you go and you'll never face a giant pile of loose squares at the end.

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I made my first butterfly square on a rainy afternoon, and honestly I wasn't sure the wings would work. The veins looked like a tangle until I blocked the piece, and then everything opened up and I actually gasped. That's when I knew this was going to be a long project I'd love every minute of.

My biggest tip is to make a handful of squares before joining anything. It's easy to feel like you've made a mistake when one square looks a little off, but compare it to the others and you'll see they settle into the same rhythm. I also like to block in small batches so I'm never stuck with a pile of unblocked work.

If you want to play with color, try a soft ivory for a bridal feel, or a deep sage for a woodland look. I'd keep the pearls in ivory either way, because they catch the light so nicely. Whatever shade you choose, give yourself permission to go slowly and enjoy it.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ The butterfly wings can pucker if you pull the chain-space veins too tight, so keep your chains loose and relaxed and block each motif flat before joining.✗ Corner flowers tend to end up off-center when the pearls are sewn on late, so attach the pearls before joining and center each one on the petals.✗ Joined squares can ripple along the seams if the joining stitches are tighter than the motif edges, so use a hook one size larger for joining.✗ Tassels pulled too short look stubby against the scalloped edge, so cut your strands about 18 cm (7 in) and trim them evenly after they're attached.✗ If your motifs come out different sizes, the finished bedspread will look wavy, so measure each one after blocking and pin it to exactly 20 cm (8 in).

Crochet Butterfly Motif Bedspread Pattern

Picture a bed dressed in soft dusty rose lace, with delicate butterflies fluttering across every square. You'll make one airy butterfly motif at a time, then join them into a bedspread that feels like a family heirloom. Each square has its own little flower corners and a pearl or two for a touch of sparkle. It's a patient project, but every finished motif gives you a lovely little win.

Advanced 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Crochet Butterfly Motif Bedspread Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Approximately 1400g of fine cotton yarn (light fingering weight) in dusty rose for the motifs, joins, and edging
  • 02
    About 40g extra of the same dusty rose cotton yarn for the tassels
  • 03
    24 small ivory pearl beads (about 6 mm) for the flower centers

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Steel crochet hook, approximately 1.75 mm to 2 mm
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    Slightly larger hook, approximately 2.25 mm, for joining
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
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    Sharp scissors
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    Sewing needle and matching thread for the pearls
  • 06
    Blocking mats
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    Rustproof pins
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    Stitch markers
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    Small piece of cardboard, about 18 cm (7 in) long, for wrapping tassels

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— 1. Butterfly Center :

Info :

Each finished square measures approximately 20 cm (8 in). Make as many squares as you need. A bedspread about 5 squares wide and 7 long measures roughly 100 cm by 140 cm (39 in by 55 in), and you can add more repeats to reach your bed size. The motif is worked in the round.

Round 1 :

Ch 6, sl st in the first ch to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in ring, sl st in top of the beginning ch 3 to join (16 dc)

Round 2 :

Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in the next st, *ch 1, dc in the next st; repeat from * around, ch 1, sl st in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4 (16 dc, 16 ch-1 sps)

Round 3 :

Sl st into the first ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, sk 1 ch-1 sp, *3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, sk 1 ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, sl st to join (8 groups of 3 dc, 24 dc)

Round 4 :

Ch 1, sc in each of the 24 sts around, sl st to join (24 sc)

— 2. Butterfly Wings :

Info :

The wings are worked on the center, one upper wing and one lower wing on each side. Work the upper wings first, then the lower ones. The fine veining is built from chain spaces, so keep your tension relaxed.

Upper Wing Row 1 :

Join yarn in any sc, ch 1, sc in the next 5 sts, turn (5 sc)

Upper Wing Row 2 :

Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the last st, turn (7 sc)

Upper Wing Row 3 :

Ch 4, sk 1 st, dc in the next st, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in the next st; repeat from * across, turn (4 dc, 3 ch sps)

Upper Wing Row 4 :

Ch 3, dc in the next 3 dc, working 2 dc in each ch-1 sp, sc in last dc, turn (8 sts)

Upper Wing Row 5 :

Ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, hdc in the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, sc in the last st, turn (9 sts)

Upper Wing Row 6 :

Ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, dc in the next 5 sts, sc in the last 2 sts, turn (9 sts)

Upper Wing Row 7 :

Ch 1, sc in each st across, finish with ch 3 and sl st in the final st, then fasten off (9 sc)

Lower Wing Row 1 :

Join yarn 6 sc to the right of the upper wing, ch 1, sc in the next 4 sts, turn (4 sc)

Lower Wing Row 2 :

Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the last st, turn (6 sc)

Lower Wing Row 3 :

Ch 3, dc in the next 5 sts, turn (6 sts)

Lower Wing Row 4 :

Ch 1, sc in each st across, finish with ch 2 and sl st into the last st, then fasten off (6 sc)

Info :

Repeat the upper and lower wings on the opposite side of the center so they mirror each other. The two sides are worked 4 sts apart at the center, which leaves room for the body.

— 3. Butterfly Body and Antennae :

Body :

Join yarn at the top of the center between the wings, ch 8, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, then sl st into the center (7 sc)

Antenna 1 :

Ch 8, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 2 ch, sl st in the remaining 4 ch, sl st into the body

Antenna 2 :

Work the second antenna on the opposite side the same way, then fasten off

— 4. Square Frame :

Round 1 :

Join yarn at the tip of an upper wing, ch 1, sc in the same st, *ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in the next st; repeat from * around the butterfly, ending with ch 5 and sl st to join (12 ch-5 sps)

Round 2 :

Sl st into the first ch-5 sp, ch 3, 4 dc in same sp, *5 dc in the next ch-5 sp; repeat from * around, sl st to join (60 dc)

Round 3 :

Ch 1, sc in the first dc, *ch 3, sk 2 dc, sc in the next dc; repeat from * around, ch 3, sl st to join (20 ch-3 sps)

Round 4 :

Sl st into the first ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in the same sp, *3 dc in the next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, sl st to join (60 dc)

Round 5 :

Ch 1, sc in each of the 60 dc around, sl st to join (60 sc)

Round 6 :

Ch 1, sc in the first st, *ch 3, sk 2 sts, sc in the next st; repeat from * around, ch 3, sl st to join (20 ch-3 sps)

Round 7 :

Sl st into the first ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in the same sp, *3 dc in the next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, sl st to join and fasten off (60 dc)

— 5. Corner Flowers :

Info :

Make 4 flowers per motif, one at each corner. They are worked separately and then sewn or joined in place. Count the corner flowers as separate pieces with 5 petals each.

Round 1 :

Ch 4, sl st into the first ch to form a ring. Ch 1, 10 sc in the ring, sl st to join (10 sc)

Round 2 :

Ch 1, sc in the first st, *ch 3, sk 1 st, sc in the next st; repeat from * around, ending with ch 3 and sl st to join (5 ch-3 sps)

Round 3 :

In each ch-3 sp work sl st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st to make a petal (5 petals)

Round 4 :

Fasten off and weave in ends

— 6. Scalloped Edging :

Info :

Once all the squares are joined, work the edging around the entire bedspread. A shell edge is used here, which gives a soft scalloped finish. Swap in a different scallop if you prefer.

Round 1 :

Join yarn in any corner, ch 1, sc evenly around the entire outside edge, working 3 sc in each corner, sl st to join

Round 2 :

Ch 1, sc in the first st, *sk 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st, sk 2 sts, sc in the next st; repeat from * around, sl st to join (shell edging)

Round 3 :

Sl st into the first dc of the shell, ch 1, sc in the first dc, *picot, sc in the next dc; repeat across each shell, sc between shells, sl st to join and fasten off

— 7. Tassels :

Tassel :

Wrap yarn around the cardboard about 12 times, tie one end with a short strand, cut the other end, and wrap a strand near the top to form the head. Make as many as you need along the bottom edge, approximately 14 for a 100 cm (39 in) width

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side of each motif, running the tails through at least 3 stitches in different directions.
  • Wet block each square and pin it flat to about 20 cm (8 in), pulling the corners gently so the wings sit open and the edges are straight.
  • Join the squares using slip stitch or whipstitch through the back loops of Round 7, working from the center outward so the layout stays even.
  • Sew a pearl in the center of each corner flower with a doubled thread, then place the flowers at each corner of the squares, about 1 cm (0.4 in) from the edge.
  • Work the scalloped edging around the full outside of the joined bedspread, with 3 sc in each corner so it lies flat.
  • Attach the tassels evenly along the bottom edge, spacing them about 7 cm (2.75 in) apart through the shell edging, and trim them level.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use the same thread for every motif so the shade stays consistent across the whole bedspread.
  • 💡Block each square before joining, because the lace wings relax and open beautifully when pinned flat.
  • 💡Count the stitches at the end of every round on the frame, since one missed stitch will pull the square out of shape.
  • 💡Keep a few spare squares on hand in case you want to enlarge the bedspread later.
  • 💡Test a small swatch to confirm your tension, and size up or down on the hook to land on 20 cm (8 in) per square.
  • 💡Work the tassels last so you can adjust their placement after seeing the finished edge.

There's something really special about a bedspread that grew one square at a time under your hands. By the time you add the last tassel, you'll have a piece that looks like a treasured heirloom. Take your time, enjoy the rhythm of each butterfly, and don't be surprised if friends ask you to make one for them next. Grab your thread, settle into your favorite chair, and let the stitches carry you along. Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

How many squares do I need for a bed?

A twin bed needs roughly 5 squares wide by 9 long, a double about 7 by 9, and a queen about 8 by 10 with a little overhang. Each square is about 20 cm (8 in), so measure your mattress and divide.

Can I use a thicker yarn?

You can, but the lace will lose its fine detail. A DK weight would make each square much bigger, so you'd need fewer squares and a larger hook. Swatch first to confirm your size.

Is this pattern hard for a confident beginner?

It's advanced because of the wing shaping and the chain-space veining. If you're comfortable with dc, sc, and working in the round, start with one practice motif and take it slowly.

How do I keep the butterfly wings from curling?

Wet block each motif and pin the wing tips out. Let it dry fully before unpinning, and the wings will lie flat and keep their shape.

Do I have to add the pearls and tassels?

No, both are optional. The bedspread is lovely with just the flowers and the scalloped edge, and you can skip the tassels for a cleaner look.