Butterfly, flutterby

I have been experimenting with butterfly motifs. I want to decorate my next tea cosy with flowers and butterflies, so searched the Internet for butterfly patterns.

Then the experimenting begins to find the right yarn and hook size.  I tried a four ply cotton yarn first.  The butterfly came out a bit bigger than I wanted.

Anchor Pearl embroidery cotton was my next choice, in orange and brown and the result was lovely.

The third pattern makes a much smaller butterfly that was just right for what I want. 

 I also tried a half butterfly so it looks like it wings are folded.