Crochet Lady Bug Dishcloth

Introducing the adorable Crochet Lady Bug Dishcloth! This charming and practical dishcloth is perfect for adding a touch of cuteness to your kitchen. With its vibrant colors and intricate crochet pattern, it will surely bring a smile to your face every time you use it. Crafted with love and attention to detail, the Crochet Lady Bug Dishcloth is not only a functional kitchen accessory but also a delightful decorative piece. The intricate crochet stitches create a textured surface that is perfect for scrubbing away stubborn stains and spills. The vibrant red and black colors, reminiscent of a ladybug, add a playful and whimsical touch to your kitchen decor. Whether you're washing dishes or wiping countertops, this dishcloth will make your daily chores a little more enjoyable. So why settle for ordinary dishcloths when you can have this adorable Crochet Lady Bug Dishcloth brightening up your kitchen? 

Skill: Easy

Size: About 8” wide and 9” long.

Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn: Red – 1 oz, 48 yds (28 g, 44 m); Black – ½ oz, 24 yds (14 g, 22 m) (Lily Sugar ‘n Cream – Red #095, Black #002)

Crochet Hook: Size J-10 (6.00 mm)

TO CHANGE COLORS

Work last stitch before color change to last step, with new color yo and pull new color through remaining loops on hook. Drop unused color to wrong side. Do not work over unused color.

Special Stitches

Popcorn (pc): Work 3 dc in next st, remove hook from lp, insert hook, front to back, in top of first dc of 3 dc group, draw dropped lp through first dc, ch 1 to tighten.

Note: Popcorn stitches are worked in Black. Carry Black yarn behind Red on working row. Carry Black yarn behind Red for Rows 4 and 5 also, so that it does not show. You could cut the Black yarn when done in Row 3 and then add again in Row 6.

DISHCLOTH

Body

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with Red, ch 4, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring; ch 2 (counts as first hdc now and throughout), 11 hdc in ring; join with sl st to first hdc. (12 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, [2 hdc in next hdc] around; join with sl st to first hdc. (24 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, [2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc] twice, hdc in next hdc, change to Black, pc in same st as last hdc, pick up Red, [hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc] 5 times, hdc in next 2 hdc, change to Black, pc in same st as last hdc, pick up Red, [hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc] 3 times; join with sl st to first hdc. (2 pc, 34 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, [hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st] around; join with sl st to first hdc. (48 hdc)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, [hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc] around; join with sl st to first hdc. (60 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, * hdc in next 2 hdc, change to Black, pc in next hdc, pick up Red, hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, [hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc] twice; rep from * twice, hdc in next 2 hdc, change to Black, pc in next hdc, pick up Red, hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc; join with sl st to first hdc. (4 pc, 68 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, [hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st] around; join with sl st to first hdc. (84 hdc)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in next 5 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc, [hdc in next 6 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc] around; join with sl st to first hdc. Finish off and weave in ends. (96 hdc)

Head

Row 1: With right side facing, join Black with sl st in 3rd to last hdc in Rnd 8, skip next 2 hdc, 7 dc in next hdc (1st hdc of Rnd 8 ), skip next 2 hdc, sl st in next hdc (4th hdc of Rnd 8 ), sl st in next 2 hdc on Rnd 8.

Row 2: Turn, working in Row 1, dc in first dc, 2 dc in next 6 dc, on Rnd 8, skip next 2 hdc, sl st in next 2 hdc.

Row 3: Turn, hdc in next 2 dc, 2 hdc in next dc, hdc in next 2 dc, * ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch (antenna), hdc in same dc as last hdc *, hdc in next dc, 2 hdc in next dc, hdc in next 2 dc; rep from * to *, [hdc in next dc, 2 hdc in next dc] twice, on Rnd 8 skip next hdc, sl st in next hdc. Finish off and weave in ends.

Finishing

With Black, surface crochet center line. Start in first hdc of Rnd 8 of Body, where center Head is. Attach a slip knot at back of first st of Rnd 8, from front of work, pull up the slip knot from the back (the yarn will be feeding from the back)and work sl sts in the ends of each row across the body of the ladybug. Finish off and weave in ends.