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Butterfly Throw
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Product Description
Sketch
A pictorial lace throw with a lovely natural wilderness theme. May be used as an elegant afghan for the sofa, a comforting knee rug for a child or adult, or a decorative blanket for a baby. Size and proportions are adjustable from the initial square.
Features
The lace motifs depict a swarm of delicate butterflies.
Construction
The throw is worked in easy crochet mesh stitches that give the fabric a soft drape and make it breathable and comfortable. The central panel is constructed first. Then the surrounding rows are continued around all four sides, with the option of adding extra width at left and right. The motifs could also be used for a double knitted blanket.
Contents
Row-by row written instructions and stitching charts for the plain blankets without lace (USA + UK).
Detailed motif charts for two layouts of the lace design, to cater for DK and fingering weight yarns.
Simple clear instructions for translation of the motif charts into stitches, and for altering blanket size.
Butterfly Throw Crochet Blanket by MMMannequin
What is Being Made
The Butterfly Throw is a lightweight crochet blanket or throw designed as a versatile home accessory. This square blanket measures 100 x 100 cm (39 x 39 inches) and features a lace construction based on a natural wilderness theme with butterfly motifs. The design works equally well as a comforting throw for adults, an afghan, a knee rug, or as a lightweight coverlet for babies.
Craft and Construction Techniques
This project is created using the crochet technique, an intermediate-level craft that involves looping yarn with a single hook. The blanket employs a structured construction method with two distinct sections: a central panel and an outer edging section. Each section has its own gauge specifications to ensure proper stitch definition and drape. The lace construction creates an openwork fabric that provides breathability and visual interest while maintaining structural integrity.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The pattern utilizes diamond stitches as the primary stitch element in the central panel, creating the geometric foundation of the design. The outer section features edging stitches that frame the central motifs and complete the blanket's finished appearance. The combination of these stitches produces the lace effect characteristic of the butterfly theme.
Yarn and Materials
The Butterfly Throw pattern accommodates two yarn weight options:
- Fingering Weight Yarn: Requires 11 balls of 50 g (210 m / 230 yd per ball) and uses a 2.5 to 3.25 mm crochet hook. The gauge for the central panel is 9 diamond stitches and 18 rows over 10 cm (4 inches), with the outer section measuring 9 edging stitches and 24 rows over the same measurement.
- DK Weight Yarn: Requires 15 balls of 50 g (125 m / 137 yd per ball) and uses a 3.5 to 4.25 mm crochet hook. The gauge for the central panel is 6.5 diamond stitches and 13 rows over 10 cm (4 inches), with the outer section measuring 6.5 edging stitches and 17 rows over the same measurement.
Gauge and Customization
The pattern notes that gauges are not critical and may be adjusted as desired to suit different yarn weights or individual working tension. This flexibility allows crafters to adapt the project to their preferred yarn or to achieve a specific finished size.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply, DK |
| Featured Products: | Regia 4 Ply 50g Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Designer: | MMMannequin |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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