Ladybug - Free Pattern

Ladybugs are a huge help in the garden, and cute, too! This one might not eat your aphids, but you can still make your own little garden helper with this pattern. Consider looking up your local native ladybugs and seeing how many spots they have! There's plenty of different species out there. And have you ever seen a baby ladybug? Look it up, they'll blow your mind!


Ladybug

Materials

  • Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn)
  • Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook)
  • Safety eyes
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stuffing
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors

 

Abbreviations (US terms)

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • inc - increase
  • dec - decrease
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • tc - triple crochet
  • ss - slip stitch
  • FLO - front loops only
  • BLO - back loops only
  • mc - magic circle
  • (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time
  • (#) - number of stitches after finishing the round

 

Finished Size

2.5 inches. May be different for everyone based on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension.

 

Pattern Instructions 

Body:

In red
1. 6 mc (6)
2. (Inc)x6 (12)
3. (Sc, inc)x6 (18)
4. (Sc 2, inc)x6 (24)
5 - 8. Sc around (24) x4
Change to black
9. In BLO, (sc 2, dec)x6 (18)
10. Using both loops, (sc, dec)x6 (12)
11. (Dec)x6 (6)
Fasten off and close the hole.

Head:

1. 6 mc (6)
2. Inc x6 (12)
3. Sc around (12)
4. Sc 4, (chain 4 then ss 3 down the chain), sc 3, (chain 4, then ss 3 down the chain), sc 5 (16)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Spots (make 3):

6 mc (6)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.


Attaching Parts

Just sew the head to the body, put the spots wherever you think looks best, and you're done!


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Do not copy or redistribute this pattern without credit to Bippy Buddies. You may sell finished products as long as credit is given.

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