🦋 The art of crochet has conquered the world of crafts with its versatility and beauty. And if there is a creation that combines the delicacy of threads with the liveliness of colors, it is the rainbow butterfly cushion.

🦋 This charming crocheted accessory not only adds a touch of joy and sophistication to any space, but also awakens the imagination and transports us to a world of fantasy.

🦋 In this article, we will discover the secrets behind making a crochet rainbow butterfly cushion, from the necessary materials to the key techniques to achieve this wonderful design. Get ready to immerse yourself in the art of crochet and create a unique piece that will dazzle everyone with its charm and color!

Abbreviations

✅ Pc: Chain.

✅ Pb: Low point.

✅ Pa: High point.

✅ Pr: Sliding point.

Materials

✅ White (A) – 3 ovillos.

✅ Baby Blue (B) – 1 ovillo.

✅ Frost (C) – 1 ball.

✅ Lemonade (D) – 1 ball.

✅ Peachy (E) – 1 egg.

✅ Baby Pink (F) – 1 ball.

✅ Prism (G) – 1 ovillo.

✅ Clay (H) – 1 ball.

✅ G-6 (4mm) size hook.

✅ Blunt needle with big eyes.

✅ 14 inch x 14 inch (35.5 x 35.5 cm) cushion shape or fiber filling.

Measurements

✅ Cushion measures approximately 14 inches x 14 inches (35.5 x 35.5 cm), 27 x 27 squares.

Calibre

8 (3 pc, 3 dc) squares = approximately 4 inches (10 cm).

Instructions

✅ The back and front are worked separately using the corner to corner (C2C) technique.

✅ The back is worked only with thread color A, following the written instructions.

✅ The color of the thread is changed to form the Butterfly pattern on the front, following the dot diagram.

✅ A border is worked around the outer edges of the front and back.

✅ The front and back are sewn together to form the cushion.

Rear

Working only with A, work in C2C technique, until completing all 53 rows.

Increase section

Row 1: With A, sc 6, dc in the 4th sc from the hook, dc in the next 2 sc (first square made), turn. (1 square)

Row 2: Pc 6, dc in the 4th pc from the hook, dc in the next 2 pc (new square made), (sl, 3pc, 3 dc) in the 3 pc space, turn. (2 squares)

Row 3: Sc 6, dc in 4th sc from hook, dc in next 2 sc, (str, 3sc, 3dc) in each 3 sc space across, turn. (3 squares)

Rows 4-27: Repeat row 3, working one more square on each row. (you will have 27 squares in row 27)

Decrease section

Row 28: Pr in each tr across to next 3 pc space, (pr, 3 pc, 3 tr) in each 3 pc space to last 3 pc space, tr in last 3 pc space, turn. (26 squares)

Rows 29-53: (1 square remaining in row 53).

Don’t button up.

Edge: Stc 1, work sc evenly spaced around the outer edge of the piece, working (sc, sc 1, sc) in each corner; Join with a sl st in the first sc. Button up.

Finish

Attach the front and back with the wrong sides together and the points matching.

Using A and the tapestry needle, weave the edges together around 3 sides, leaving the edges of the last side unstitched.

Insert the cushion form or fill it.

Sew the edges of the last side together.

Weave the ends.

Crochet Rainbow Butterfly