Lucky Ladybirds by Tanya Oakley

Lucky Ladybirds

Knitting
March 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 9 rows = 1 inch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
50 - 200 yards (46 - 183 m)
English
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Is it a ladybird or ladybug? I suppose that depends on where you live but in the UK they are ladybirds and are a sign that Spring is on it’s way as they wake up to feed and begin their breeding cycle.

Plus some believe they bring good luck, but as a gardener I know they are an important part of our eco system.

3 page written pattern with photo’s for your reference. Pattern includes instructions for 2 sizes.

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DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 3.5” & 2.5” long

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Written in English and worked flat on 2 needles
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
8mm & 10mm safety eyes (optional)

SUGGESTED COLOURS: for size 1
10g red
4g black
4g skin tone
Any DK/8ply yarn and colour combinations can be used.