These butterflies are so cute and easy to make! They are a great way too to use up some of your scrap yarn and ribbon too…all you need is a finished hexagon (tutorial below), some ribbon and scissors. Let’s make a pretty butterfly, shall we?
Begin by making a hexagon. You can make them as large or small as you like:
The blue-edged hexagon above was worked in 5 rounds and the yellow-edged hexagon was made in 4 rounds. Click below for a full video tutorial on how to make a hexagon stitch by stitch:
(Click here for a full photo tutorial too)
When you’re finished, weave in any ends and follow these simple steps:
- Fold hexagon as shown below.
- Cut a 12 inch piece of ribbon and wrap it around the hexagon as shown.
- Tie at the top. Be sure to cinch it a little as you tie to make it look more like wings and less geometric.
Next, trim the each ribbon antenna at an angle with scissors,
All finished…lovely!
Click below for a full tutorial on how to make a Granny Hexagon Butterfly:
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Very cute! I like creative people who think outside the box. You make me look at things differently. Thank you…
Too too cute!
What a great idea! I'm adding this to my summertime to do list for sure – thanks for sharing :o)
I did this project but added a scollop edging and it turned out fabulous!! Thanks for posting.
I did this project for my niece who loves butterflies only I added a scallop edging and it turned out fabulous!!
Thank you for sharing.