Dotty Ladybird by Tanya Oakley

Dotty Ladybird

Knitting
April 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 9 rows = 1 inch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
300 - 360 yards (274 - 329 m)
English
This pattern is available for £3.50 GBP buy it now

As a lover of nature I just had to create Dotty the ladybird. Dotty comes complete with a spotted (dotty) summer dress.

7 page written pattern with photo’s for your reference. Written in English and worked flat on 2 needles
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 12” tall from base of foot to tip of antenna.

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Gauge isn’t important, your work just needs to be compact so that stuffing doesn’t show through.

MATERIALS NEEDED:
Needles UK No 10 (3.25mm) US 3
Tapestry/Darning needle for sewing up
Toy stuffing
12mm safety eyes
9mm black button (optional)

SUGGESTED COLOURS: DK/8ply – to make both dolls
50g red
60g black
20g skin tone

Any DK/8ply yarn and colour combinations can be used