Learn how to crochet a beautiful butterfly cord

The butterfly chord (sometimes referred to as the Romania Lace crochet) is a beautiful technique that lets you add an adorable detail to your crochet and knitting projects. This method works well as edging, though you could also use this to create headbands.
There are two different methods. The first is a simple butterfly shape. The second has a bit more detail and is slightly more complicated. You'll need to be familiar with some more complex stitches (including the treble crochet). See the two possible methods by Sheru Knitting in the videos below:
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Method #1:
To begin, create a chain of five. Then, double treble crochet through the fifth stitch from the end.
Next, work a single stitch around your treble crochet and make six chain stitches. Yarn over the hook four times and add two triple treble crochets into the ring.
Add a double treble crochet into the ring. Then treble crochet one. Next, chain three and single crochet into the ring. This step forms the top part of your first wing.
Chain three. Treble crochet two into the ring. Double treble crochet one. Chain four. Single crochet into the ring. This step completes the left side of the wing.
Single crochet into the foundation ring. Work a single crochet around the chain stitches. Repeat the previous steps to create your second wing. Watch the video below to see how She Ru Knitting adds chains to attach multiple butterflies.
Method #2:
The second method has more texture, which gives the results a bit of a different look than the first.
This technique starts with a chain of four. Chain one and add a single crochet into the second stitch from your hook. Single crochet a second time through the same chain. Single crochet through each of the next three chain stitches. Chain four, turn clockwise (upside down) and single crochet through each of the chain stitches. Add a slip stitch through the first single crochet. Skip the first stitch and single crochet stitch. This is your body.
Check out the video below to see how the rest of this beautiful pattern comes to life.
While this technique is time consuming (and a bit trickier than other patterns), it looks beautiful when it's done.
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