This crocheted Monarch Butterfly can be used as an embellishment on a bag, blanket, etc. It would even look pretty as wall art! You can turn it into a plush by making two and stitching them together.

Finished size with an F hook is 7 inches across; size can be adjusted by changing the hook size. A tapestry needle is needed to embroider the designs on the wings. A minimal amount of yarn is needed.

The following stitch abbreviations are used in the pattern:
ch- chain
slst- slip stitch
st- stitch
sc- single crochet
hdc- half-double crochet
dc- double crochet
flo- front loop only
blo- back loop only
RS- right side
WS- wrong side
FO- finish off