♥ Our little lovebug

This newborn ladybug hat and bottom cover is the sweetest photo prop for spring sessions, garden shoots, or a little one who is simply your lovebug.

It uses basic stitches and any worsted weight yarn, so it’s an easy, cheerful make.

✨ What makes it work

• Two pieces. A ladybug hat and a matching bottom cover.
• Simple stitches. Single crochet, double crochet and single crochet 2 together.
• Any worsted works. Use any 4 ply worsted weight yarn.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Any 4 ply worsted weight yarn. Shown in With Love, Red Heart in Holly Berry.
• Hooks: H (5.0mm) and J (6.0mm)
• Tools: Removable Stitch Marker · Yarn Needle

⭐ Good to know

• Size: Newborn
• Gauge: 14 dc and 7 rows = 4” x 4” · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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Cheers,
Briana

© 2026 Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All rights reserved. For personal use; you’re welcome to sell finished items, and credit is always appreciated. Please don’t share, copy or resell the pattern. Changes to yarn or sizing are your call, and we can’t support modifications. Privacy · GPSR Representative: Ciara Doyle, C15 Y5F9, Ireland, Ciara@thefairythorn.ie