Get ready to bring a little bit of nature into your home with this delightful crochet project, that provides a clear, step-by-step pattern for creating a charming Crochet Ladybug. As you follow along, you'll see your ladybug come to life with its vibrant red top and contrasting black head, all of which rest elegantly on a crisp, white mat. But what truly sets this crochet creation apart is the delicate pink flower adorning its head, adding a touch of whimsy that elevates it from simply cute to stunning. This Free Crochet Ladybug Pattern is designed with simplicity in mind, ensuring that crafters of all levels can enjoy making this adorable addition to their collection.
Free Crochet Ladybug Pattern
Abbreviation
- ()*- repeat instructions between parentheses, as many times as directed.
- []- number in [] at the end of the row indicates number of stitch in at row.
- Rnd-round
- Mr-magicring
- Ch-chain
- Slst-slip stitch
- Sc- single crochet
- Inc- single crochet increase- 2 single crochet in 1 stitch Dec-single crochet invisible decrease- sc 2 stitch together Dc-double crochet
Materials
- Crochet hook suitable with your yarns
- I used yarn 2mm with hook size 2.3mm
- yarn: red, black, yellow, pink
- scissor
- tweezers
- sewing needle
- pins
- plastic doll eyes (6mm)
- stuffed fiberfill
- hot glue.
Flower
Work around the foundation chain.
Begin with yellow yarn.
- Rnd 1. Mr 10sc [10]
Change pink yarn
- Rnd2. (ch2, 3dc in 1st, ch2, slst)*5
Cut the yarn. Fasten off.
Head
Work in spiral rounds, use black yarn.
- Rnd 1. Mr 6sc [6]
- Rnd 2. 6inc [12]
- Rnd 3. (sc, inc)*6 [18]
- Rnd 4- Rnd 8. 18sc [18]
- Rnd 9. (dec, sc)*6 [12]
- Rnd 10. 6dec [6]
Cut a long yarn. Sewing this yarn to the body.
Body
Work in spiral rounds, begin with red yarn.
- Rnd 1. Mr 8sc [8]
- Rnd 2. 8inc [16]
- Rnd 3. (sc, inc)*8 [24]
- Rnd 4. (2sc, inc)*8 [32]
- Rnd 5- Rnd 9. 32sc [32]
Change black yarn
- Rnd 10. (dec, 2sc)*8 [24]
- Rnd 11. (dec, 2sc)*8 [16]
- Rnd 12. 8dec [8]
Cut the yarn. Fasten off.
Design and pattern by @limlenn
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