A 3-4 inch long stink bug buddy! Don’t worry, this bug won’t stink up your house. Perfect for the entomologist in your life.

Materials
Worsted weight yarn (brown, tan, black)
20 gauge (0.8mm) wire
Superglue
3.5mm crochet hook
Embroidery needle
Wire cutters
Needlenose pliers
Small safety eyes (optional)

WARNING: DO NOT USE SUPERGLUE ON COTTON YARN. IT WILL IGNITE THE YARN. If you use cotton yarn for this pattern, tie the yarn onto the wire rather than gluing it. Create a hook at the end of the wire “legs” and hook it into a knot in the yarn, then tighten the hook with the pliers. This will result in bulkier “feet”, but will also prevent your desk from being set ablaze.

For best results, use stiff yarn and a tight tension on the body.