Crochet Pattern, Rainbow Butterfly Chevron Afghan
Add some fun and color to any room with the Rainbow Butterfly Chevron Afghan crochet pattern. This beautiful crochet design is perfect for spring and the cool summer days. It would be a great addition to any infant nursery or even just as a throw in any room. With a pretty lace design, some added texture and the beautiful butterfly worked right into the design, you can whip one of these up in no time and go right ahead and snuggle in it. No stressing over stitching on appliques to get great results like this!
Written in US Terminology
Level: Intermediate
Materials: 855yrds for a 28”x28” infant afghan
Qty will vary depending on desired size
Finished Size: 28” x 28” or customize to your desired size. Stitch counts are included for the following widths
20”, 28”, 36”, 44”, 52”, 60”, 68” or customize
Hook: Size K
Gauge: 3 dc & 2 rows = 1”
Skills: st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, dc - double crochet, tr - treble crochet
Special Stitches: Foundation dc: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, a link to a photo tutorial is given. You may also use a basic chain by chaining the amount required + 3, turning, working a dc in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across
Picot: Ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook
Shell: 6 dc in same st
Cluster: (yo, insert hook where indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook,)2x, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook
Butterfly Wing (BW): (Cluster, ch 3, sc, ch 3, Cluster) all in specified st
Large Cluster: (yo, insert hook where indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook)3x, yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook
Long TR: yo 2x, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a loop to the height of previous st worked, (yo, pull through 2 loops on hook)3x
Copyright 2016 (c) by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs.
Copyright Photos 2016 (c) by Ash & Co
It is Illegal to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access. This pattern is NOT to be used for Educational purposes. You are welcome to sell the finished items you crochet using this pattern.
This pattern has been tested by many experienced crocheters for accuracy.
Please be sure to read the instructions closely. If for some reason you have trouble, please email me at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to help.