Free Butterfly Knitting Patterns

Find free butterfly knitting patterns for colourful knitted butterflies, decorations, toys and butterfly-inspired projects. From quick little butterflies to larger designs, these patterns are a lovely way to add colour to your knitting.

Scroll down to browse all the free patterns, or explore our free animal knitting patterns for more creatures to knit.

Butterflies to Knit

Looking for a small project? Try a quick knitted butterfly for a decoration, embellishment or a fun way to use yarn oddments. The collection also includes larger butterfly designs, a knitted butterfly toy or pillow and a butterfly blanket.

If you enjoy smaller nature-inspired projects, butterflies can be a useful alternative to traditional stuffed animal toys without requiring a large amount of knitting.