This is an arrangement that I am working on for a friend. It is call a Papilio Ulysses butterfly. It was quite fun to make.
As before, I worked from a picture I printed off my computer. As my “bug” Dr. had exactly the specimen for me to take the photo of, I had the size correct from the beginning.
The above photo shows you what I was looking at. Here you see the the upper wings completed, while the lower wing is just at the beginning stage.
All the work on this project was created using crochet thread size 40, 80, and 2 strand of Guttermeins metallic embroidery threads. Hook size was .060
For all of my work on these butterfly projects, I have used what I call “closed” stitches. For example, instead of using a yarn over to make a loop on the hook for a dc (double crochet), I pull up the loop through a thread of the post of the previous dc. Next, I then insert the hook into the next st an complete the dc. When you do this , you will note that the loop pulled up through the post connects the two stitches, thus filling in the holes more solidly. This is especially important when working with the metallic thread (2 strands), as it makes the shiny surface look more solid.
As you can see by my last several projects, this has become an addiction. The possibilities are endless. 🙂
The Finished Arrangement
I will share the carnation pattern when I am done.
Just sharing.
KT
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