Everyone loves butterflies, and this is the perfect time of year to crochet a few. Today we have 2 amigurumi patterns, a handbag, and a pair of butterfly flip-flops. There are also two free butterfly pages to download. Butterfly Amigurumi from Loops and Love Crochet Cosmic Caterpillar and Butterfly from Ruth Haydock Designs Butterfly Flip-flops Want even more animals to crochet? 

It's National Cat Day. Crochet one (or more) of these cats for a huggable friend. Mini Kitty Amigurumi from Loops and Love Crochet The Cute Catsby from Sweet Softies Kimono Kitty Doll from Sweet Softies Kitten Pixie from Sweet Softies Catnap Kitties from Sweet Softies Jiji the Black Cat Amigurumi from Once Upon a Cheerio  Ben the Barn Cat Amigurumi…

June 2's animal is the owl, a perennial favorite among crocheters. These five adorable designs use different stitches to make owls of different sizes. Download this year's calendar: Zoo Animals Blog Hop Calendar Made by Gootie offers this adorable Lacy Owl Amigurumi design. Loops and Love Crochet has designed a cute little Owl Amigurumi that can be made with any combination of colors.