Celtic Butterfly Mandala
The Celtic Butterfly Mandala is an eye-catching wall hanging that uses basic crochet stitches and a small amount of Size 3 cotton crochet thread. I have been wanting to make this design for a couple of years! Butterflies are one of my favorite creatures and I always love to see them in my garden and around our yard. Last year I found some iridescent butterfly charms at Hobby Lobby and knew they would be perfect to add to this project!
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Celtic Butterfly – Celtic Knot
I enjoy incorporating Celtic Knots into my crochet projects and it makes it even more fun to combine Celtic Knots with interesting shapes. This knot is rather easy to weave especially when you use the color-coded diagram included in the pattern! 😉 Plus, there are 2 diagrams – one for Right Handers and one for Left Handers. (Left Handers crochet in the opposite direction of Right Handers so it’s best that they use a diagram that is opposite from the Right Hander version.)
Stitches Used in the Celtic Butterfly Mandala Project
To make the Celtic Butterfly Mandala you will need to know ALL the basic crochet stitches, such as: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet. You’ll also need to know the double treble crochet stitch which is very similar to the treble crochet – just a little bit taller. There are a few other stitches and techniques included that are explained in detail inside the instructions. Several of these techniques also have a video tutorial link that you can access while on your laptop with a clickable link or via a QR code with your phone. (The QR codes are great when you like to work from a paper printout of the pattern! While reading from paper you can scan the tutorial codes with your phone and watch the video tutorial very easily. 🙂)
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The 23-page large-print instructions include all of the following:
- 35 color photos
- Detailed stitch explanations
- Several video tutorial links to help with techniques and stitches
- Color-coded actual size Celtic Knot diagrams for both Right and Left Handers
- Extensive supply list with purchase links (so you can buy exactly what I used to make my mandala)
- QR codes so you can reference tutorials and supplies quickly on your phone
Skill Level: Intermediate
(Most of the stitches are basic stitches but working with the Size 3 thread can be challenging and putting everything together requires some crafting skills (adding beads, attaching ribbons, using the hot glue gun, etc.)
Measurements:
Completed project is approximately 10 1/2″ wide and 24″ long
Celtic Butterfly Motif is approximately 4 ½” tall x 7 ¾” wide
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Supplies for the Celtic Butterfly Mandala:
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Yarn: Size 3 cotton thread – 1 ball of each color
(I tried to pick 2 colors that coordinated and/or contrasted well with each other)
The exact yarn I used: Lizbeth Size 3 in Ocean Teal Med (#664) and Ocean Teal Dk (#655) from hhtatting.com
Another yarn option: Aunt Lydia’s Fashion 3
Hook: 2.75mm (C) crochet hook
Other Supplies:
Cork board (at least 12” square)
(Foam core poster board, blocking boards or Styrofoam square would also work well)
Printout of Celtic Knot diagram
(separate file included with purchase – download where you downloaded the pattern file)
13 stitch markers (6 in one color, 7 in another color)
Aluminum Foil
Rust-proof straight pins (10-15)
10” bamboo ring (or metal ring)
(The exact measurement for my ring is 9 ¾” diameter from outer edge to outer edge)
Various beads
(The round faceted clear beads and the large iridescent butterfly beads are made by Bead Design Co. and found at Hobby Lobby)
Beading needle (Dental floss threaders work great with beads)
Various ribbons (I used mainly organza ribbon in 2” and 1” widths)
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I love how my Celtic Butterfly Mandala project turned out! I have it hanging in my kitchen and I am enjoying seeing it up every day. Which colors would you make yours in? There are so many great beads and charms available now, too that can really make yours unique and one-of-a-kind!
If you make this project, please send along a photo – I would love to see your creation. 🙂
I love to design crochet mandalas and have created several over the years. Click here to more MANDALA patterns!
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Thank you for visiting! Happy crocheting!
Jennifer
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Beautiful pattern.
Thank you! 🙂
Butterfliy and mandala! Perfect pairing! I have always wanted to try one of your celtic knot patterns, but have been afraid to try. They look so complicated.
Hi Jennifer this has to be one of your best, up there in top 5 patterns not only beautiful but versatile too. I think I shall do 1 for my sister to hang in her conservatory which is themed as a fairy forest for my special needs niece and 1for me just because I love it
Awww, thank you, Debbie! So glad you like this and already have a plan on who you will make it for. Sounds like your sister’s conservatory is wonderful and special! 🙂
I love this project.
🙂
Absolutely amazing, love butterflies and mandalas so this pattern is a double winner for me.
Yay! So glad to hear you like this, Cherrie, and that you like butterflies and mandalas, too. 🙂
Indeed, beautiful; thank you!
You are welcome! 🙂
Jennifer, This project is absolutely the most gorgeous project ever! I really want to give this a try. It would be my first time trying a Celtic Knot pattern. I just have to finish two wedding afghans first though!
Thank you! So glad to hear you like it. Wow, wedding afghans! Hope you enjoy making those and reach out if you have any questions when you are able to get to this project.🙂
I love it and the color choice! I think Looks like I might actually be able to make this without a whole lot of difficulty.
Yes! The knot is not that difficult to weave and you’ll have the diagram to help. Let me know if you have any questions – I am happy to help as well. 🙂
Thank you!
This is just lovely. I thinking where I could hang it or who I could give it to that would truly love it.
Great idea!🙂 That’s so thoughtful that you think of who else would love it.
Wonderful design and colour. This would look stunning in any garden.
Thank you! 🙂
Wow, that is stunning! I love it.
Thank you! Glad to hear you like it 🙂
Lovely Patterns!
Thank you!
Oh my GOODNESS…STUNNING! I absolutely LOVE “MONARCH” BUTTERFLIES! This, I feel, I’d have to dabble with black, orange, yellow & white….VOILA! Oh, love it!
I love monarchs, too! I was thinking about trying a black and orange version – I’d love to see yours if you get a chance to make it! 🙂
This is absolutely adorable, Jennifer! I give you kudos galore on this! You are so creative!
What a beautiful Mandala! I love the butterfly! I have been finding myself quite attracted to butterfly patterns as of late, and I have just started making Mandalas.
Wonderful! Glad to hear you like butterflies and mandalas, too 🙂
Awww, thank you, Dolores! 🙂