Two big yellow lace butterflies sit at the ends of this fun runner, with white diamond squares and small yellow flowers between them. It brings a happy, springtime feeling to the table and is perfect for Easter, garden parties, and kids’ celebrations.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in white, about 250 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in yellow, about 200 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in green, about 40 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Pearl beads, 8
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 50 by 130 cm (20 by 51 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
Butterfly (make 2)
Body: Chain 16. Work single crochet back along the chain, then around both sides. Add 2 long chains of 8 at the top for antennae, with a small knot at each tip.
Wings (make 4 per butterfly, 2 large and 2 small): Chain 5 and join. Work rows of chain 5 loops that fan outward, increasing each row. Fill the last 2 rows with 7 double crochet in each loop, then outline with single crochet and picots.
Sew the large wings on top and the small wings below on each side of the body.
Diamond Squares (make 4 solid and 6 mesh)
Solid: Work a classic granny square in white with double crochet in every stitch for 8 rounds.
Mesh: Work a granny square for 8 rounds, using 3 double crochet clusters with chain 1 between.
Turn the squares on point to make diamonds.
Small Flowers (make 8)
With yellow, chain 4, join, and work 10 single crochet. Chain 3 loops and fill each with 5 double crochet. Sew a pearl to the center. Add 2 green leaves to each.
Assembly
Lay the solid diamonds in a column down the center, with mesh diamonds on each side. Sew them together at their edges. Sew a butterfly to each end and place a flower at each side point.
Final Thoughts
This butterfly runner is playful and bright. Try it in pink or blue to match your spring decor.