Butterflies

My grandpa wanted to some butterflies to go my grandma's stocking.  So I told him that I could make some because my grandma loves butterflies and has like almost all the different butterflies out there.  I told him I could make some for him.  Now because of my thumb hurting, I know I have the start of some nerve damage/carpel tunnel/tendinitis.  I like to switch between projects when my thumb starts hurting.  I try to wear a brace while working so I don't have to switch as often between projects.  I explained this to him and he was okay lets get some yarn so we picked out this really pretty purple.  Again one of her favorites.  So I will be making some different types of butterflies.

Dainty Butterfly

Just doing a quick read over the pattern and it says finishing to apply fabric stiffener to the butterfly.  I don't have any so I will just figure something out for it.  If you have a suggestion on how to do that with out the fabric stiffener please let me know.

Little Crochet Butterfly The Video Version

Alright so this one is a PDF file that is to be downloaded from Ravelry.  This one I am having problems making.  It calls for a group of trebles.  I don't know how to group trebles and I also found a video that makes the same butterflies but seems to be easier.

Flutterby The Video 

Another PDF file from Ravelry.  Ah this one I haven't had a problem making.  I've made several of them.  Some for my grandma and some are going to be made in pink for mom as well.    I'm thinking in putting a couple on the bed doll.  This on also wasn't that hard to make.

Crochet butterflies 

Oops, forgot this one. Also this is an amigurumi type of one so that will be fun.  I have found that I enjoy doing these a lot.  Well these ones are out because of the yarn that I am using.  My grandpa picked it out because it is a really cool purple that changes purples.  So I will have to wait to make this one for a yarn that isn't so...fuzzy.  That is the best word I can use to describe it.  For those wondering its Red Heart's Boutique Unforgettable.