Crochet Lady Ant
Meet the Crochet Lady Ant, a charming little creation brimming with whimsical charisma and adorable appeal. With its meticulously crafted details and vivid colors, this delightful crochet masterpiece is bound to bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether displayed as a cute decoration or gifted to a friend, the Crochet Lady Ant is sure to add a touch of playful charm to any setting. So, why not brighten your day with this lovable little insect friend?
Materials :
Yarn : Red, Black, Light Yellow, White or Baby Pink, Green
Hook Tulip Etimo No. 5 and No. 3 for the eyes
Tapestry Needle for sewing
Wire or Pipe Cleaner
Polyester fiber fill
Scissors
Sewing Pins
Felt / Flanel
Flower decoration or button for accessories
Abbreviations (US crochet terms)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease (use inv decrease)
slst = slip stitch
CC = change color
Note: Work in continuous round
ABDOMEN
(Red Yarn)
R1: Magic ring 6sc (6)
R2: sc around (6)
R3: inc in each stitch (12)
R4: sc around(12)
R5: (1 sc, inc)* repeat 6x (18)
R6: (2 sc,inc)* repeat 6x (24)
R7: sc around (24)
R8: (3 sc, inc)* repeat 6x (30)
R9: (4 sc, inc)* repeat 6x (36)
R10: sc around (36)
R11: (5 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (42)
R12: (6 sc, inc)* repeat 6x (48)
R13: sc around (48)
R14: (7 sc, inc)* repeat 6x (54)
R15-26: sc around
R27: (7 sc, dec)* repeat 6x (48)
R28: sc around
R29: (6 sc, dec)* repeat 6x (42)
R30: sc around
R31: (5 sc, dec)* repeat 6x (36)
R32: (4 sc, dec)* repeat 6x (30)
R33: (3 sc, dec)* repeat 6x (24)
stuff
R34: (2 sc, dec)* repeat 6x(18)
R35: (1sc, dec)* repeat 6x (12)
R36: Decrease 6x,
Finish Off
THORAX
(Red Yarn)
R1: Magic ring 6sc 6
R2: inc all stitch (2sc in each stitch) 12
R3: (1sc, inc)*repeat 6x 18
R4: (2sc, inc)*repeat 6x 24
R5: (3sc,inc)*repeat 6x 30
R6-19: sc around
R20: (3sc, dec)*repeat 6x (24)
Stuff
R21: (2sc, dec)*repeat 6x (18)
R22: (1sc, dec)*repeat 6x (12)
R23: Decrease 6x.
Finish Off, Leave long tail for sewing
HEAD
(Red Yarn)
R1: Magic ring 6sc (6)
R2: Inc in all stitch (12)
R3: (1 sc,inc)*repeat 6x (18)
R4: (2 sc,inc)*repeat 6x (24)
R5: (3 sc,inc)*repeat 6x (30)
R6: (4 sc,inc)*repeat 6x (36)
R7: (5 sc,inc)*repeat 6x (42)
R8-17: sc around
R18: (5 sc,dec)*repeat 6x 36
R19: sc around
R20: (4 sc,dec)*repeat 6x (30)
R21-22: sc around
R23: (3 sc,dec)*repeat 6x (24)
R24: sc around
stuff
R25: (2 sc,dec)*repeat 6x (18)
R26: (1 sc,dec)*repeat 6x (12)
R27: Decrease 6x,
Finish Off, Leave long tail for sewing
LEGS (make 2)
(Light Yellow Yarn)
R1: Magic ring 6sc (6)
R2: Inc in all sts (12)
R3: sc around
R4: (1 sc,inc)*repeat 6x (18)
R5-10: sc around
stuff
R11: (1sc,dec)*repeat 6x (12)
R12: sc around
R13: 4sc, dec, 4sc, dec (10)
R14: (CC to Black Yarn) 3 sc, dec, 3 sc,dec (8)
R15-29: sc around
sl st in last stitch
Finish Off. Insert the wire/pipe cleaner, leave long tail for sewing.
DON’T FORGET to bend the wire.
ARMS (make 2)
(Black Yarn)
R1: Magic ring 6sc 6
R2: Inc in each sts (12)
R3: sc around
R4: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec (10)
R5: 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec (8)
R6-21: sc around
sl st in last st
Finish Off and Do not stuffing. Insert the wire/pipe cleaner, leave long tail
for sewing. DON’T FORGET to bend the wire.
ANTENNAS (make 2)
(Red Yarn)
R1: Magic ring 6sc (6)
R2: Inc in all sts (12)
R3: sc all stitch 12
R4: Decrease 6x (6)
Stuff
R5-9: (CC to Black Yarn) sc around
sl st in last st
Finish off. Leave long tail for sewing.
EYES (make 2)
R1. (Red Yarn) Magic ring 6sc 6
R2. (CC to Baby Pink/White Yarn) Inc in all stitches (12)
R3. (1sc,inc)*repeat 6x (18)
R4. 3 sc, 3 hdc, 6 dc, 3 hdc, 3sc (18)
R5. (Change with Black Yarn) sl st around
Leave long tail for sewing, then sew a little in the center of eyes.
SCARF
Chain 7, dc in the second chain
Dc all chain
Chain 2 turn
Dc all stitch
Chain 2 turn
Dc all stitch
Keep going until reach the size/long that you want.
Finishing:
Use sewing pins to put the part together and sew it.
Sew thorax on abdomen
Sew head on thorax
Sew the legs about half of its long to keep it stick to body.
Sew the arms on its thorax
Sew the eyes and antennas on head
Glue flet to make a blush near its eyes.
Add scarf