Welcome to Sweet Softies' sixth annual Creator Challenge, featuring Betty the Butterfly! She's a pretty little mariposa designed to be a fun and beginner-friendly crochet project that you can easily customize with different color combinations, creative details, and more! If you haven't already, check out the Intro Page for rules and important information about this Creator Challenge.
For this section, we will be crocheting the Legs & Body.
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Part 2: Legs & Body
Want the video version for this part instead? Watch it here!
LEGS (x6)
- Start with several inches of a yarn tail (which will be used for tying later).
- Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st 3.
- FO with several inches of a yarn tail.
BODY
Note: As you crochet the body, attach the six legs by pulling the yarn ends through the stitches and knotting them inside. First pair: between R3-R4. Second pair: between R8-R9. Third pair: R11.R1: Insert 6 sc in MR. Pull ring tight. (6 sts)
R2: Inc around. (12 sts)
R3: (Sc, inc) x 6. (18 sts)
R4: (Sc 2, inc) x 6. (24 sts)
R5-R6: Sc around. (24 sts)
R7: (Sc 6, dec) x 3. (21 sts)
R8: Sc around. (21 sts)
R9: (Sc 5, dec) x 3. (18 sts)
R10: (Sc 4, dec) x 3. (15 sts)
R11: (Sc 3, dec) x 3. (12 sts)
FO with a long tail for sewing to the head later. Stuff the body well.
Join the Community!
Participants are encouraged to share work in progress (WIP) photos in the Sweet Softies FB Group, or add your projects to Ravelry!Pattern Links
Betty the Butterfly's pattern will be FREE on my blog, but an ad-free printable PDF pattern is also available for only $1USD if you'd like to support me as a designer!
- Planning & Materials
Post Date: March 4th
- Part 1: Antennae & Head
Post Date: March 8th
- Part 2: Legs & Body
Post Date: March 11th
- Part 3: Wings
Post Date: March 15th - Part 4: Wing Edging & Finishing
Post Date: March 18th - When you're done, please share your finished butterfly! Read the "How to Submit Entries" section below for the mandatory tags and deadline. Betty the Butterfly's Submissions & Results Page will be posted by April 15th.
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Happy crafting!
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