Ladybird Ladybug by Claire Garland

Ladybird Ladybug

Knitting
June 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 12.5 rows = 2 inches
in STOCKINETTE
US 0 - 2.0 mm
50 - 60 yards (46 - 55 m)
7.5cm/ 3in long
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

One of my favourite insects and gardeners’ friend (aphid enemy!) Ladybird or Ladybug? How do you say it?

My lady has a small pebble inserted into the body so could be used as a paper-weight should the need arise and should she need a purpose!?

If not, she’s fun to arrange in the house and out in the garden - ooh and I’d love to see a micro knit one (I’ve tried myself on 0.8mm needles but failed miserably!!)

Within the pattern I’ve given lots of detailed instructions on how to add the wire legs - I used two x 26cm/ 10in long x 22 gauge ones - I’ve also linked to en Etsy shop from where I bought mine.

Yarn-wise - I’ve used stash Drops Alpaca but you can use any 4-ply/ 3-ply (or finer if micro) yarn, and I knitted mine on 2mm needles.

I hope you enjoy this little pattern and enjoy having her around the place!

Claire
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