Plum Noir and Antique Gold create a strong gothic palette for crochet butterfly braid rings because the two colors can divide the tiny motif into clearly readable parts. Plum Noir can establish the dark wings and silhouette, while Antique Gold can define wing edges, butterfly centers, antennae, or the ring attachment without requiring a third shade.
For this collection, a braid ring means a small ring-style hair accessory decorated with a crochet butterfly. Some ideas use the butterfly as the main feature on a simple ring, while others make the wrapped or crocheted ring itself part of the color design. Because the accessory is small, broad color decisions usually work better than scattering both shades through every stitch.
Butterfly symmetry also matters. A gold outer wing on only one side can make the motif look unintentionally unbalanced, while repeating Antique Gold at corresponding wing edges or the body keeps the shape organized. Check the butterfly after it is attached to the ring because the mounting point can change which sections remain visible once the accessory sits in a braid.
The credited tutorials below support butterfly motifs, butterfly hair accessories, butterfly keychains, or small crochet ring construction. The Plum Noir and Antique Gold gothic styling and braid-ring adaptations are independent editorial color directions.
Quick List
- Plum Noir Wings and Antique Gold Center Crochet Gothic Butterfly Braid Ring
- Antique Gold Wings and Plum Noir Center Crochet Gothic Butterfly Braid Ring
- Plum Noir Butterfly with Antique Gold Wing Edging Crochet Braid Ring
- Antique Gold Butterfly with Plum Noir Wing Edging Crochet Braid Ring
- Plum Noir Upper Wings and Antique Gold Lower Wings Crochet Butterfly Braid Ring
- Antique Gold Upper Wings and Plum Noir Lower Wings Crochet Butterfly Braid Ring
- Plum Noir Butterfly with Antique Gold Antennae Crochet Gothic Braid Ring
- Antique Gold Butterfly with Plum Noir Antennae Crochet Gothic Braid Ring
- Plum Noir Outer Wings and Antique Gold Inner Wings Crochet Butterfly Braid Ring
- Antique Gold Outer Wings and Plum Noir Inner Wings Crochet Butterfly Braid Ring
- Plum Noir Double-Wing and Antique Gold Body Crochet Butterfly Braid Ring
- Antique Gold Halo-Edged Plum Noir Crochet Gothic Butterfly Braid Ring
- Plum Noir Mini Butterfly and Antique Gold Wrapped Crochet Braid Ring
- Antique Gold Butterfly Top and Plum Noir Crochet Braid Ring
- Plum Noir Butterfly Top and Antique Gold Wrapped Crochet Braid Ring
- Antique Gold Centered Plum Noir Crochet Butterfly Ring Band
- Plum Noir Butterfly Accent on Antique Gold Crochet Braid Ring
- Antique Gold Butterfly Accent on Plum Noir Crochet Gothic Braid Ring
Decide Whether Plum Noir or Antique Gold Should Lead the Butterfly
A Plum Noir-dominant butterfly gives the braid ring its strongest gothic direction. Antique Gold can then be limited to the butterfly body, wing outline, antennae, or ring wrap. Because gold is visually distinct from the dark wings, even a relatively narrow accent can have substantial influence.
An Antique Gold-dominant butterfly creates a brighter ornament, so Plum Noir becomes useful for restoring definition. Dark edging around gold wings, a Plum Noir center body, or a dark ring base can keep the small motif from becoming one undifferentiated light shape.
The two colors do not need equal coverage. For a tiny butterfly, one dominant color plus a carefully placed contrast usually makes the wing shape easier to recognize.
Use Plum Noir and Antique Gold to Separate the Butterfly Wings
Upper and lower wings are natural places to change color. You can make the larger upper wings Plum Noir and the lower wings Antique Gold, reverse that arrangement, or keep all wings dark and use gold only around their edges.
Whatever layout you choose, check the motif at its actual braid-ring scale. A contrast that looks dramatic in a large swatch may become much subtler when reduced to a small butterfly. Keeping the upper and lower wing roles consistent on both sides helps the butterfly remain symmetrical.
Coordinate Plum Noir and Antique Gold With the Braid Ring
The ring is not merely a mounting point. If it remains visible after the butterfly is attached, its color contributes to the finished accessory.
An Antique Gold wrapped ring can visually connect with gold wing edging or a gold butterfly center. A Plum Noir ring gives a pale gold butterfly a darker base. When both the motif and ring use the same dominant shade, add enough of the second color near their meeting point to stop the butterfly from visually disappearing into the attachment.
Also check that the ring surface and attachment area are smooth enough for the intended hair use. Decorative crochet should not leave loose projections at the mounting point that can unnecessarily catch in a braid.
1. Plum Noir Wings and Antique Gold Center Crochet Gothic Butterfly Braid Ring
Use Plum Noir across all four wings and reserve Antique Gold for the narrow butterfly body and central wrap. This gives the accessory one broad dark silhouette while the gold center makes the left and right wing groups easier to distinguish. The layout is particularly useful when you want an unmistakably gothic butterfly without covering much of the motif in gold.
Antique Gold Separates the Plum Noir Wings at the Butterfly Center
Keep the Antique Gold section narrow but visible from the top of the butterfly toward the lower body. A clear center line prevents the four Plum Noir wings from merging into one continuous dark shape.
Plum Noir Should Remain Broad Around the Antique Gold Butterfly Body
Avoid adding several wide Antique Gold stripes through the wings if the center is intended to be the sole bright feature. Large uninterrupted Plum Noir areas give the small braid-ring motif a cleaner outline.
Antique Gold Can Connect the Plum Noir Butterfly to the Braid Ring
A small gold wrap where the motif meets the ring can repeat the butterfly center. This creates continuity without requiring the whole ring to be Antique Gold.
Creator Credit: CrochetCAT
2. Antique Gold Wings and Plum Noir Center Crochet Gothic Butterfly Braid Ring
Reverse the palette so Antique Gold forms the wings and Plum Noir becomes the butterfly body. The darker center gives the light wings a clear division and keeps the accessory connected to the gothic color direction.
Plum Noir Gives Antique Gold Wings a Strong Central Anchor
Use Plum Noir through enough of the center for it to remain visible after the butterfly is mounted. A center that becomes hidden behind the ring attachment cannot provide the same wing separation.
Antique Gold Needs Clear Plum Noir Definition on a Small Butterfly
If the gold wings feel visually broad, repeat a small amount of Plum Noir at the antennae or attachment point rather than adding another full dark wing section.
Creator Credit: Pukasnow Crochet
3. Plum Noir Butterfly with Antique Gold Wing Edging Crochet Braid Ring
Make the entire wing field Plum Noir and outline the outer wing boundaries in Antique Gold. The gold acts like a drawn frame, making the butterfly silhouette easier to identify while allowing the dark interior to remain dominant.
Antique Gold Should Follow the Plum Noir Wing Shape Consistently
Use the gold around related outer edges rather than placing isolated sections on random wings. A connected or balanced outline emphasizes the butterfly shape more effectively.
Plum Noir Needs Enough Interior Space Inside Antique Gold
Keep the Antique Gold edging proportionally narrow. If the border becomes too wide on a tiny motif, the butterfly may begin to look gold-dominant rather than like a dark butterfly with metallic-style definition.
Antique Gold Edging Can Link Plum Noir to the Braid Ring
If the ring is Antique Gold or gold-wrapped, allowing the wing outline to repeat that shade helps the ring and motif look intentionally paired.
Creator Credit: Yarnspirations
4. Antique Gold Butterfly with Plum Noir Wing Edging Crochet Braid Ring
Use Antique Gold for the main wings and trace their outer edges in Plum Noir. The dark outline keeps the gold butterfly crisp and gives the tiny accessory more gothic definition.
Plum Noir Outlining Clarifies the Antique Gold Upper Wings
Give particular attention to the upper wing edges because they often form the broadest part of the motif. A dark boundary can keep those sections from blending visually with the lower wings.
Antique Gold Should Stay Visible Between Plum Noir Borders
Avoid filling too much of the interior with additional dark details. The concept depends on Antique Gold remaining the main field enclosed by a narrower Plum Noir outline.
Creator Credit: Butterfly Craft
5. Plum Noir Upper Wings and Antique Gold Lower Wings Crochet Butterfly Braid Ring
Give the larger upper wings Plum Noir and make the smaller lower wings Antique Gold. This creates a top-heavy dark balance with a brighter lower finish and makes the two wing pairs easy to distinguish.
Plum Noir Upper Wings Should Remain Symmetrical Above Antique Gold
Compare the two dark upper sections before mounting the butterfly. Unequal Plum Noir coverage is especially noticeable when the lower wings use a contrasting shade.
Antique Gold Lower Wings Can Lighten the Plum Noir Gothic Butterfly
Keep the gold confined mainly to the lower wings if you want a clean two-level color structure. Repeating broad gold sections at the top can weaken the upper-versus-lower distinction.
Plum Noir Can Return at the Antique Gold Ring Attachment
A dark attachment wrap or narrow central body reconnects the lower gold wings with the upper dark area and gives the butterfly a continuous center.
Creator Credit: The Crochet World
6. Antique Gold Upper Wings and Plum Noir Lower Wings Crochet Butterfly Braid Ring
Reverse the wing hierarchy with Antique Gold across the upper pair and Plum Noir beneath. The lighter upper wings attract attention first, while the dark lower wings stop the butterfly from becoming too bright overall.
Antique Gold Should Control the Broadest Upper Butterfly Area
Give the gold wings enough surface to remain obviously separate from the Plum Noir lower sections. A very narrow gold upper area will function more like trim.
Plum Noir Lower Wings Give Antique Gold a Gothic Base
The dark lower pair can visually anchor the motif close to the braid ring. A Plum Noir ring or attachment point extends that darker base without changing the gold upper wings.
Creator Credit: Knitting Love
7. Plum Noir Butterfly with Antique Gold Antennae Crochet Gothic Braid Ring
Keep the wings and central body predominantly Plum Noir and move Antique Gold almost entirely into the antennae and top attachment detail. This is one of the most restrained gold treatments in the collection.
Antique Gold Antennae Add Fine Contrast Above Plum Noir Wings
The antennae are small, so they need enough visual separation from the dark butterfly head. Keep their placement open rather than allowing them to lie directly over Plum Noir wings.
Plum Noir Should Carry the Full Butterfly Silhouette Beneath Antique Gold
Use the dark color continuously through the main motif so the gold antennae remain an accent rather than one of several competing gold details.
Antique Gold Can Repeat at the Plum Noir Braid-Ring Join
A small Antique Gold wrap at the attachment creates a top-and-bottom repetition around the dark butterfly without introducing gold into the main wing field.
Creator Credit: Divine Crochets
8. Antique Gold Butterfly with Plum Noir Antennae Crochet Gothic Braid Ring
Make Antique Gold the butterfly field and use Plum Noir for the body and antennae. The dark upper details give the light wings a sharper gothic identity without requiring extensive dark edging.
Plum Noir Antennae Give Antique Gold a Defined Top Silhouette
Keep the dark antennae visible above the gold wings rather than laying them across the same color field. Their separation helps preserve the recognizable butterfly outline.
Antique Gold Should Remain Broad Beneath Plum Noir Details
Use gold across most of the four wings so the motif still reads as Antique Gold-dominant. Too many additional Plum Noir wing sections can reverse the intended balance.
Creator Credit: HappyBerry Crochet
9. Plum Noir Outer Wings and Antique Gold Inner Wings Crochet Butterfly Braid Ring
Place Plum Noir toward the outside of each wing and Antique Gold closer to the center body. This creates a dark perimeter with a brighter inner butterfly and gives the small motif a layered appearance.
Antique Gold Inner Wings Need Clear Plum Noir Boundaries
Keep enough dark outer wing visible around each gold section. If Antique Gold reaches the outer edge everywhere, the framed effect disappears.
Plum Noir Can Make the Antique Gold Butterfly Look More Structured
Use the same Plum Noir at corresponding locations on all four wings. Repetition gives the color change a deliberate structure instead of making the motif look randomly variegated.
Antique Gold Should Stay Visible Near the Plum Noir Ring Join
Do not hide all of the inner gold beneath the mounting area. Leave at least part of the light center visible after the butterfly is attached.
Creator Credit: Hooked by Art
10. Antique Gold Outer Wings and Plum Noir Inner Wings Crochet Butterfly Braid Ring
Reverse the layered treatment with Antique Gold toward the wing tips and Plum Noir closer to the body. The gold becomes a perimeter highlight while the center remains dark.
Antique Gold Wing Tips Should Balance Around Plum Noir
Check the amount of gold on the left and right sides before attaching the motif. Because the bright color sits at the outermost edges, differences in coverage are easy to notice.
Plum Noir Center Wings Keep Antique Gold From Overwhelming the Butterfly
A dark inner field creates visual depth and allows the gold tips to remain accents instead of taking over the entire motif.
Creator Credit: TunzaleCrochets
11. Plum Noir Double-Wing and Antique Gold Body Crochet Butterfly Braid Ring
Use a fuller or more layered butterfly construction in Plum Noir, then give the thicker central body Antique Gold. The extra wing depth already creates texture, so limiting the second shade to the center keeps the accessory from becoming too busy.
Antique Gold Should Stay Focused Between Layered Plum Noir Wings
A clear center color helps separate multiple wing layers. Avoid extending broad Antique Gold stripes through each layer if the dimensional construction is already visually detailed.
Plum Noir Layering Needs Space Around the Antique Gold Center
Arrange the wings so they do not fold completely over the center. Some Antique Gold should remain visible from the front after the motif is mounted.
Antique Gold Can Repeat on a Plum Noir Braid Ring Without Adding More Wing Color
A small ring wrap in the center shade provides repetition away from the layered wings and keeps the palette coordinated.
Creator Credit: Easy Crochet
12. Antique Gold Halo-Edged Plum Noir Crochet Gothic Butterfly Braid Ring
Use Plum Noir across the butterfly and create an Antique Gold halo-like outline around only the upper wings. The partial frame puts more visual weight toward the top while leaving the lower wings completely dark.
Antique Gold Upper Edging Directs Attention Above Plum Noir
Keep the gold treatment similar on the left and right upper wings. This gives the butterfly a crown-like upper emphasis without turning every outer edge gold.
Plum Noir Lower Wings Should Stay Free of Antique Gold
Leaving the lower wings dark gives the partial halo a reason to exist. If all four wings receive equal edging, the concept becomes a fully outlined butterfly instead.
Creator Credit: Raji’s Craft Hobby
13. Plum Noir Mini Butterfly and Antique Gold Wrapped Crochet Braid Ring
Make the butterfly itself mainly Plum Noir and give more Antique Gold surface to the ring underneath. This shifts part of the color interest away from the motif and into the braid attachment.
Antique Gold Ring Wrapping Gives the Plum Noir Butterfly a Visible Base
Leave enough of the ring exposed beneath or beside the motif for the gold to remain part of the finished design. If the butterfly hides the entire ring, the Antique Gold role becomes negligible.
Plum Noir Should Remain Compact Against the Antique Gold Ring
A smaller dark butterfly lets the gold attachment create a deliberate border around it. An oversized motif may cover the ring and eliminate the intended two-part contrast.
Antique Gold Can Repeat in the Plum Noir Butterfly Center
A tiny gold center provides a visual bridge between the ring and wings without changing the dark motif substantially.
Creator Credit: MummaJ Crochet
14. Antique Gold Butterfly Top and Plum Noir Crochet Braid Ring
Use an Antique Gold butterfly as the decorative top and make the visible crocheted or wrapped ring Plum Noir. This arrangement gives the ring itself a stronger gothic role and lets the butterfly function as the bright ornament.
Plum Noir Ring Contrast Keeps Antique Gold Visually Separate From the Hair Attachment
Allow some of the dark ring to remain visible around the butterfly base. The Plum Noir boundary prevents the Antique Gold motif from appearing to float without a clear attachment point.
Antique Gold Butterfly Wings Should Stay Broader Than Plum Noir Ring Details
The butterfly needs to remain the main visible feature. Keep any decorative ring wrapping narrow enough that it supports rather than competes with the wings.
Creator Credit: Creative V
15. Plum Noir Butterfly Top and Antique Gold Wrapped Crochet Braid Ring
Reverse the previous idea by placing a dark Plum Noir butterfly over a visible Antique Gold ring. The gold forms a luminous base while the butterfly provides the recognizable gothic silhouette.
Antique Gold Should Remain Visible Around the Plum Noir Butterfly Base
Do not cover the entire ring with the motif. A small gold arc on either side of the butterfly is enough to make the attachment part of the color design.
Plum Noir Wings Need a Clean Antique Gold Background Near the Mount
A dark butterfly can lose definition if it sits against another dark attachment. The gold-wrapped ring gives the lower edge of the motif stronger separation.
Antique Gold Can Stay Out of the Plum Noir Wings
Because the ring already contributes a noticeable amount of gold, the butterfly can remain almost completely Plum Noir without making the palette feel one-sided.
Creator Credit: Marileni Tonini – Ateliê Colorê
16. Antique Gold Centered Plum Noir Crochet Butterfly Ring Band
Use a Plum Noir crocheted ring base and add a compact butterfly with an Antique Gold center positioned over the band. This version makes the ring construction more visible than the earlier motif-first ideas.
Plum Noir Ring Band Should Form a Clean Base Beneath Antique Gold
Keep the dark band visually simple around the butterfly. Extra color changes through the ring can compete with the small gold center and wing shape.
Antique Gold Butterfly Center Can Break Up a Plum Noir-on-Plum Noir Mount
If the butterfly wings and ring are both dark, a gold body is especially valuable at their meeting point. It keeps the motif from blending completely into its base.
Plum Noir Should Still Outline the Antique Gold Butterfly Detail
Leave dark wing area around the gold center so the brighter color remains a focused accent rather than a broad patch.
Creator Credit: Ravella Design
17. Plum Noir Butterfly Accent on Antique Gold Crochet Braid Ring
Make the ring itself Antique Gold and add a small Plum Noir butterfly to one side rather than centering it directly over the attachment. The asymmetry creates a different visual direction while preserving the two-color hierarchy.
Plum Noir Side Placement Needs Enough Antique Gold Ring Visibility
Leave the opposite side of the ring relatively open so the gold base remains obvious. If the butterfly spans the full width, this becomes another centered motif rather than an offset design.
Antique Gold Should Support the Plum Noir Butterfly Without Extra Clutter
Keep the ring wrapping or crochet surface relatively uniform. The offset butterfly already creates asymmetry, so several additional gold-and-noir decorations can make the tiny accessory look crowded.
Plum Noir Can Repeat Minimally Across the Antique Gold Ring
A very small dark wrap near the mounting point can secure the color relationship visually without creating a second focal area.
Creator Credit: Ngochan Crochet
18. Antique Gold Butterfly Accent on Plum Noir Crochet Gothic Braid Ring
Finish with a dark Plum Noir ring and an Antique Gold butterfly placed slightly off-center. The contrast makes the butterfly immediately visible while allowing the exposed dark ring to contribute to the gothic character.
Antique Gold Offset Placement Should Leave Plum Noir Clearly Visible
Keep enough of the ring exposed on the opposite side to maintain the asymmetrical composition. A large gold motif that covers almost everything will make the ring color irrelevant.
Plum Noir Gives the Antique Gold Butterfly a Strong Gothic Base
The dark attachment provides more than contrast—it establishes where the bright motif sits in the overall accessory. Keeping the ring solid Plum Noir also avoids unnecessary color fragmentation.
Antique Gold Can Remain Concentrated Above Plum Noir
There is no need to add gold stripes through the dark ring when the butterfly already supplies a substantial light focal point. The simpler base makes the offset motif easier to read.
Creator Credit: Crochet Without Mystery
Which Plum Noir and Antique Gold Butterfly Braid Ring Direction Should You Choose?
If you want…Consider…Color strategyThe darkest gothic butterflyIdeas 1, 7, 11, or 13Keep Plum Noir across most of the wingsA brighter Antique Gold motifIdeas 2, 8, 14, or 18Let Antique Gold control the butterflyStrong wing outliningIdeas 3 or 4Use the second color around the outer edgeClear upper/lower wing contrastIdeas 5 or 6Divide the colors by wing pairA layered wing effectIdeas 9 or 10Separate inner and outer wing colorsAntique Gold only as a fine accentIdeas 7 or 16Concentrate gold at antennae or the centerA visible wrapped braid ringIdeas 13, 14, 15, or 17Give the ring its own contrasting color roleAn asymmetrical gothic accessoryIdeas 17 or 18Offset the butterfly rather than centering it
Conclusion
For the strongest gothic direction, keep Plum Noir across the majority of the butterfly and use Antique Gold only where it improves definition. A gold body, narrow wing outline, antennae, or exposed ring wrap can make a dark butterfly easier to read without reducing its Plum Noir character.
If you want Antique Gold to become the decorative focus, reverse the hierarchy. Gold wings can be framed with Plum Noir, mounted on a dark ring, or separated by a Plum Noir center. The contrast is particularly useful on tiny motifs where wing divisions can otherwise disappear.
The attachment deserves as much planning as the butterfly. A visible braid ring can repeat a wing color, oppose it, or provide a dark base for a brighter motif. Check the accessory after mounting because part of the ring and butterfly center may become hidden once the pieces are joined.
Use the butterfly tutorials for the motif construction and the ring-focused tutorials where a crocheted or wrapped ring base is useful. Apply the Plum Noir and Antique Gold distribution separately so the source construction remains distinct from the editorial gothic palette.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should Plum Noir or Antique Gold Be the Main Color of a Gothic Butterfly Braid Ring?
Choose Plum Noir when you want the accessory to read as dark and gothic first, with Antique Gold providing definition. Choose Antique Gold when you want the butterfly itself to be brighter and use Plum Noir for edging, the body, or the braid-ring base.
Where Should Antique Gold Go on a Plum Noir Crochet Butterfly?
Useful placements include the butterfly center, outer wing edging, inner wing sections, antennae, or the visible braid-ring wrap. One or two coordinated gold locations generally create a clearer result than scattering tiny gold sections across every wing.
How Can I Keep Plum Noir Butterfly Wings Visible on a Dark Braid Ring?
Use Antique Gold at the point where the butterfly meets the ring, or give the motif a narrow gold center or lower edge. That contrast prevents two adjacent Plum Noir areas from visually merging.
Should Antique Gold Outline Every Plum Noir Butterfly Wing?
Not necessarily. Full outlining gives the butterfly a strongly framed look, while outlining only the upper wings creates more emphasis at the top. Choose the placement according to which part of the butterfly you want to highlight.
Can the Crochet Braid Ring Be a Different Color From the Butterfly?
Yes. A Plum Noir butterfly on an Antique Gold ring or an Antique Gold butterfly on a Plum Noir ring creates strong separation between the decoration and attachment. Keep part of the ring visible so the contrast actually contributes to the finished accessory.
How Can I Check Plum Noir and Antique Gold Contrast Before Making Several Braid Rings?
Compare the actual yarns together and make one complete sample motif before committing to a set. Check it at the small finished scale and while attached to the ring, because some color areas may become partially hidden during mounting.
What Can Replace Antique Gold in a Plum Noir Butterfly Palette?
Choose another muted warm gold, bronze-gold, or aged yellow-metallic-looking shade that remains visibly lighter than Plum Noir. Preserve the dark-versus-warm-light relationship rather than relying on a particular commercial shade name.
What Can Replace Plum Noir Without Losing the Gothic Direction?
Choose another very deep plum, aubergine, blackened berry, or similarly dark purple-family shade. It should remain substantially darker than Antique Gold so wing outlines, centers, and ring contrasts stay readable.
