Lorelei the Lady Bug
Bugs might make you nervous, but Lorelei the Lady Bug is the cutest insect around. You will need scarlet and black Vanna's Choice yarn from Lion Brand to make this adorable little ladybug. You can crochet it and add it to your crochet amigurumi collection. It's such an easy pattern because it's worked in continuous rounds with a G crochet hook. This crochet toy would fit great in a child's bedroom as a decoration or would even make a baby shower gift. Lorelei the Lady Bug is a fantastic free crochet pattern you'll want to make right now.
NotesWork in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeExact gauge is not essential to this project.
Finished Size2 in. (5 cm) tall
Materials List
- 860-113 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Scarlet - 1 ball
- 860-153 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Black - 1 ball
- Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6 (4 mm)
- Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
- Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
- 2 plastic safety eyes, 6 mm diameter
- Fiberfill stuffing
Lady Bug
Stitch Explanation: sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Upper Body
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch.
Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sts.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around – 30 sts.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around – 36 sts.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * around – 42 sts.
Rnds 8–16: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.
Base
With B, ch 2.
Rnds 1–8: Work Rnds 1–8 of Upper Body – 42 sts.
Fasten off.
Head
With B, ch 2.
Rnds 1–4: Work Rnds 1–4 of Upper Body – 24 sts.
Rnds 5–8: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 9: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around – 18 sts.
Fasten off.
Legs (make 6)
With B, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch.
Place marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 8 sts.
Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.
Spots (make 6)
With B, ch 2.
Rnds 1 and 2: Work Rnds 1 and 2 of Upper Body – 12 sts.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Following package directions, attach safety eyes to Head. Stuff Upper Body and sew to Base. Stuff Head and sew to Body. Stuff Legs very lightly and sew three to each side of Body at Base. With A, embroider a straight st mouth and make 2 antennae, each about 1 in. (2.5 cm) long on top of Head. Weave in ends.
Abbreviations
- beg
- begin(s)(nings)
- rep(s)
- repeat(s)
- sc
- single crochet
- ch(s)
- chain(s)
- rnd(s)
- rounds(s)
- st(s)
- stitch(es)