Crochet Adorable Ladybug

Supplies

Yarn: The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn. 5.3 oz (150 g) and 164 yds (150 m). 75% Cotton and 25% Nylon. Medium Worsted Weight Yarn [4]. Machine wash.

Color: 1 skein Snow Place Like Home, Let’s Ketchup Soon and The Coal Shebang.

Crochet Hooks: 4 mm (G) and 5 mm (H)

Finished Project: Ladybug: 0.88 oz (25 g) and 27 yds (25 m)

Scissors, Tapestry Needle (yarn needle) and Stitch Markers.

Difficulty Level

Easy

Finished Sizes

Ladybug width approximately 3 inches X 4 inches length; not including legs.

Gauge

First 3 rounds of the body circle measures approximately 2 inches diameter.

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Crochet Terms

beg – beginning

ch – chain

DMR – double magic ring

g- grams

m – meters

oz – ounces

R – row

rem – remaining

rep – repeat

Rnd – round

RS – right side

sc – single crochet

sk – skip

sl st – slip stitch

st/sts – stitch/stitches

yds – yards

* to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.

[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches

() – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space

Notes:

When I work into the foundation chain, I prefer working into the back bar (back bump) of the chain. Feel free to work in the back loop instead if you prefer.

Please note: By working into the Back Bar, there will be no gaps across the nose of the ladybug. If you work under the BL you will see spaces along this center line.

I use a DMR to begin, but you can substitute your favorite starting method for projects made in rounds if you prefer.

Do not slip stitch to join or chain up unless specified in the instructions.

Photo tutorials follow the pattern.

Simple Crochet Ladybug Pattern with Step-by-Step Photos

This project is made in pieces which are assembled into a ladybug.

Crochet Ladybug Body Pattern

The ladybug body pieces are made in continuous rounds. Do not slip stitch to join. You may want to use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round as you crochet. I have staggered the increase rounds to make the circle ‘rounder’ so the increases do not fall on the same stitch for each round.

Top of Ladybug

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge).

Using Red Yarn:

Rnd 1: In a DMR, make 6 sc. [6 sc]

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. [12 sc]

Rnd 3: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [18 sc]

Rnd 4: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 sc]

Rnd 5: *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [30 sc]

Rnd 6: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Finish off leaving an 8-inch yarn tail for assembly. [36 sc]

Bottom of Ladybug

Using Black Yarn:

Rnd 1: In a DMR, make 6 sc. [6 sc]

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. [12 sc]

Rnd 3: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [18 sc]

Rnd 4: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st**. Work from * to ** around. [24 sc]

Rnd 5: *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts**. Work from * to ** around. [30 sc]

Rnd 6: *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts**. Work from * to ** around. Sl st to join. Finish off leaving a short yarn tail for weaving in. [36 sc]

Place these 2 pieces aside and proceed to the Ladybug Head Pattern.

Ladybug Head Pattern

The ladybug head begins as a straight row. We work on both sides of the foundation chain to create the shape. Then we work in continuous rounds to increase the size of the head. You may wish to use a stitch marker to keep track of your place.

Using your 5 mm (H) crochet hook (or size required for gauge).

Using Black Yarn:

R1: Ch 6, sk 1 ch, working in the back bar of the chains (*see notes), make 1 sc in each of the next 4 chs and 3 sc in the last ch.

Rotate your work to continue across the base of the foundation row.

Note: you begin working in the chain after the one that already has 3 sc in it.

Work the following stitches under both remaining loops (this means under the front loop and back loop of the chains).

Make 1 sc in each of the next 3 chs and 2 sc in the last ch. [12 sc]

Rnd 2: 1 sc in each st around. [12 sc]

Rnd 3: Rep Rnd 2. Sl st to join. Finish off leaving an 8-inch tail of yarn for assembly. [12 sc]

Place this piece aside and proceed to the Ladybug Leg Pattern.

Ladybug Leg Pattern

The ladybug legs are crocheted in rows. I recommend working in the back bar of the chains for the legs but you may work under the back loop only if you prefer.

Make 6.

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook (or size required for gauge).

Using Black Yarn:

R1: Ch 5, sk 1 ch, working in the back bar of the chains, make 1 sl st in each rem ch across. Finish off leaving a 5-inch yarn tail for assembly.

Proceed to Finishing Instructions

Finishing Instructions:

TIP: When sewing through the project that is filled with fiberfill you will likely have bits of fiberfill that come loose to the front of your project. I like to keep my finger snug against the part of the project where the needle exits to stop some of the fiberfill from escaping. This makes it easier to clean up the stray fibers later as most of it stays beneath the fabric.

Assembling The Body

Take your Ladybug body and find where you closed and finished off the whip stitching. There will be a slight jog there at the end and we will be covering that bit up with the head. Using your black yarn, sew the outer edge of stitches across the body (I worked over approximately 5 stitches). Continue sewing to the red section of the body remembering to stuff the head gently with a small amount of fiberfill. Finishing sewing the head to the body. Finish off and weave in the yarn ends.

The White Markings on the Face

Cut a length of white yarn and sew a line for the white markings on the Ladybugs face. My initial ladybug markings were made using 3 stitches and my final ladybug markings were made with just 1 stitch. See photos for examples.

The Antenna