Insect Appliques by On a Whim by Lynn

Insect Appliques

Crochet
March 2021
Sport (12 wpi) ?
2.75 mm (C)
US
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for $3.00.

Such adorable little appliques! You can sew them onto blankets, clothing, hats, bags and more. They’re also great for scrapbooking and whatever crafty endeavors you can come up with! The 7 full patterns include a small butterfly, a large butterfly, dragonfly, bee, ladybug, inchworm and snail. Personalize them by changing up the colors to suit your project. The possibilities are endless! The patterns include lots of photos for reference.

Materials
Sport weight yarn, 2.75mm crochet hook, Embroidery floss, Tapestry needle, sewing needle, scissors
Chosen materials to attach the appliques to your piece, ie: waterproof fabric glue, tweezers, invisible thread

Size
Gauge is not important to this pattern. The size of your finished products will vary depending on the size yarn and hook you use. Made with the materials listed, they range from ½” (Ladybug) to 2” (Inchworm). See the 4th photo for the length of each.

Pattern Notes
The pattern is written for advanced beginner crocheters and beyond (mainly because of the type of terminology used). It is helpful if you are familiar with making appliqués and understand basic crochet terminology and stitches as well as how to attach appliqués to your finished piece, finish off, hide ends, change colors, etc.