This DIY Crochet Cardigan Pattern Lets You Become a Butterfly

If you’ve ever marvelled at the beauty of a butterfly’s wings, this crochet cardigan pattern lets you create a pair of your own. It was designed by Binh Wu of Biyabimi, who creates a wide range of charming crochet accessories using colorful yarn.

Inspired by the monarch butterfly, Wu’s two-tone design features veined patterns and dotted borders. But you don’t have to stick to the monarch’s classic orange—any yarn colors will work. Wu sells a downloadable pattern for the butterfly wing cardigan, making it easy to recreate your own version at home. The bundle includes written instructions, a 40-minute video tutorial, three tapestry crochet charts, and several tips and tricks from Wu herself.

According Wu, one of the best things about crochet is that anyone can do it. “What I love the most about crochet is the freedom,” she tells My Modern Met. “I love how it turns my anxiety off and my creativity on. I love that I can make mistakes and fix them pretty easily.” The talented textile artist adds, “Compared to other fiber arts, crochet is quite forgiving. And last but not least, I love the infinite potential of what you can create with crochet.”

Wu spent around six months developing her butterfly crochet pattern, from the initial sketches to the final design. “I experimented with different combinations of techniques to figure out the best approach,” she tells us. “It was so much fun trying to solve all of the puzzles and problems. I’m so happy that people are enjoying it.”

Wu recently shared a video featuring photos from multiple people who recreated her crochet cardigan, each in different colors. Seeing others enjoy her design has been incredibly moving. “Words cannot express how grateful I am to have such a loving community,” she says. “I’ve been crying so much since this pattern was published.”

Check out Wu’s butterfly design below, and buy the pattern here to crochet your own wings and bring a little butterfly magic to your wardrobe.

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If you’ve ever marvelled at the beauty of a butterfly’s wings, this crochet cardigan pattern by Binh Wu of Biyabimi lets you create a pair of your own.

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The downloadable bundle includes detailed instructions and practical tips to help you crochet your own version at home.

@biyabimi Introducing the crochet monarch butterfly cardigan/sweater pattern & tutorial combo is available on my website now This concept is inspired by @Mochipan #crochetcardigan #crochetsweater #wings #butterfly #crochetideas ♬ original sound – via

You can decide if you want to create a butterfly cardigan or sweater.

@biyabimi Cardigan or sweater? Also, how’s your progress? This concept is inspired by @Mochipan #crochetcardigan #butterfly #crochetideas #crochetpattern #crochettutorial ♬ Library Vibes – Cozy-Cozy-Moodscape

So many people have created their own versions. Look at all those amazing wings!

@biyabimi Words cannot express how grateful I am to have such a loving community. I’ve been crying so much since this pattern was published. I hope you really see my messages through this pattern This concept is inspired by @Mochipan #crochetcardigan #butterfly #crochetideas #crochetpattern #crochettutorial ♬ Beanie Waltz – Seb Wery

@biyabimi Should I just stick with solid color yarn for this butterfly cardigan pattern? #butterfly #crochetcardigan #crochetideas #crochetpattern #crochettutorial ♬ dźwięk oryginalny – wiktoria

@biyabimi This was the 4th prototype of the crochet butterfly cardigan that I frogged. The shape is a lot better in the final version #crochet #crochetcardigan #butterfly #crochettutorial #crochetpattern ♬ Mysterious and fantastic background music.(1283709) – Sauti

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