Ladybugs by Stella Taubenheim

Ladybugs

Crochet
June 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
2.5 mm
40 - 50 yards (37 - 46 m)
US
Flag of English English
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This listing is for my Ladybug Crochet Pattern. This printable PDF Ladybird Amigurumi Pattern includes written and detailed photo instructions.

I have a FREE video tutorial of the pattern for the ladybug on my website.

This PDF pattern is simply for those of you who prefer a pdf version of the pattern, that can be accessed offline or printed.

This downloadable pdf pattern has detailed step-by-step instructions that are accompanied by many photos of the process.
The pattern includes photo tutorials on how to make a magic ring, invisible decreases in single crochet, and closing small rounds.

LANGUAGE: English (US)

CONSTRUCTION: The body is crocheted in one piece. The pronotum is crocheted on. The spots, head, elytra and wings are sewn on. The antennae and legs are made of craft wire or crocheted on.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

  • Scheepjes Catona in Poppy Rose or other Sport / 4-ply or light worsted / DK yarn in red (1 x 25g skein = 62m)
  • Scheepjes Catona in Jet Black or other Sport / 4-ply or light worsted / DK yarn in black (1 x 25g skein = 62m)
  • Scheepjes Catona in Bridal White or other Sport / 4-ply or light worsted / DK yarn in white (1 x 10g skein = 25m)
  • 2.5mm crochet hook / Size B-1 or C-2 depending on how tightly you crochet
  • Fiberfill
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle (preferably with bent tip)
  • 0.8 to 1mm thick craft wire (optional)
  • Superglue (optional)
  • Flat pliers (optional)
  • Sewing pins
  • Scissors

SIZE: The ladybug with closed wings will be about 5cm/2” long and 4cm/1.5“ wide and the one with open wings will be about 7.5cm/3” long and 7cm/2.75“ wide.
If you would like them to be larger or smaller, you can use a different yarn weight
and adjust the hook size accordingly.

Thank you for stopping by! Happy creating!