Amigurumi Ulysses Butterfly Pattern No.60

Amigurumi Ulysses Butterfly Pattern No.60 by pawpaw

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern creates an amigurumi Ulysses butterfly, a stuffed toy design that measures approximately 21cm (8.2 inches) tall and 28cm (11 inches) wide when completed. The Ulysses butterfly is an intermediate-level crochet project suitable for crafters with foundational crochet skills who are ready to tackle multi-part construction and color work.

What You Will Make

The pattern produces a three-dimensional amigurumi butterfly featuring the Ulysses butterfly design. The finished toy consists of multiple crocheted components including the main body, wings, and antennae that are assembled together to create a complete stuffed butterfly figure. This decorative toy project combines shaping techniques with color changes to achieve the characteristic appearance of the Ulysses butterfly.

Materials Required

• Crochet Hook: Size 5mm (H/8)
• Yarn: 100% acrylic 8 ply (DK weight) yarn totaling approximately 100g/271m (3.5oz/296 yards)
  • Black yarn (Panda 'CARNIVAL 8 ply'): 76m/83.1 yards
  • Aqua yarn (Panda 'CARNIVAL 8 ply'): 71m/77.6 yards
• Notions: 6mm plastic safety eyes, stitch marker, tapestry needle or sewing needle for finishing
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or similar amigurumi stuffing material

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

This pattern employs fundamental amigurumi construction methods combined with intermediate shaping techniques. The primary stitches used include single crochet (sc) and 2 single crochet together (2sctog) for decreasing. A defining characteristic of this pattern is that all stitches work through back loops only, which creates a textured ribbed appearance typical of amigurumi toys and contributes to the structural integrity of the finished piece.

The pattern incorporates color changes throughout the construction. Crafters have flexibility in their approach: yarn can be cut and tied off at each color change, or alternatively, yarn can be carried and crocheted over during color transitions to reduce finishing work. The pattern designer recommends the cut-and-tie method for this particular design.

Construction involves creating separate components—including antennae—which are then assembled and attached to the main body. The pattern suggests optionally attaching antennae before stuffing the head section to streamline the assembly process. Stitch markers help track the beginning of rounds during the circular construction typical of amigurumi patterns.

Difficulty Level

Rated as an intermediate project, this pattern assumes familiarity with basic crochet fundamentals including chain stitches, single crochet, and simple decreases. The intermediate classification reflects the multi-component assembly, color work management, and the shaping required to create a recognizable three-dimensional butterfly form. Crafters new to amigurumi should have completed several beginner projects before attempting this design.

Yarn Specifications

The pattern specifies 100% acrylic 8 ply (DK weight) yarn, which provides an ideal balance of workability and finished fabric density for amigurumi toys. The DK weight yarn paired with a 5mm hook creates a fabric with appropriate stiffness and structure to hold the stuffed shape while remaining soft and safe for a decorative toy. The specific yarn brand mentioned is Panda 'CARNIVAL 8 ply' in black and aqua colorways, though substitutions of comparable DK weight acrylic yarns in similar colors are possible.