The Butterfly stitch is a simple lace stitch to add some pretty butterflies to your project
You can find the links for all the previous squares in the crochet along here. You can purchase the ad free, printable version of the pattern on Ravelry for just £2.40 which includes a weekly update with the next square
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-50-stitches-cal
This pattern is written in US terms, but the UK translation is below.
UK Translation
Single crochet (sc) = Double crochet
The Pattern
For this square you will need a 4mm hook
Chain 31
Row 1. Sc in the 3rd chain from your hook (the turning chain counts as a stitch) sc in each stitch across – 30 stitches
Turn
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Row 2. Chain 1 and sc in the next stitch. Sc in the next 4 stitches. Chain 7, skip the next 7 stitches. Sc in the next 6 stitches. Chain 7, skip 7 stitches and sc in the next 5 stitches.
Turn
Rows 3 and 4. Repeat row 2.
Turn
Row 5. Chain 1 and sc in the next 5 stitches. *Chain 3. Single crochet around the chains of rows 2, 3 and 4 so they are all pulled together.
Chain 3, skip the chains* and sc in the next 6 stitches. Repeat between *and* then sc in the last 5 stitches
Turn
Rows 6-21. Repeat rows 2-5
Row 22 – repeat row 2
The Border
Use a 3.5mm hook for the border
Sc in each stitch across the top, making 7sc in the chains
Sc in each stitch across the bottom
For the sides make 2 sc in the sides of rows 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 21
1sc in the side of all other rows.
If you have any questions about the pattern or the CAL, then come on over to the Facebook group – 50 Stitches where you can show us your completed squares too.
