Imagine a tiny masterpiece in your hands, a crochet creation that captures the vibrant essence of a ladybug. This stunning ladybug amigurumi crochet pattern transforms simple yarn into a lifelike little friend, ready to bring a touch of whimsy to your day.
LadyBug Amigurumi Crochet Pattern for Beginners
Materials
- Yarn:
- Red yarn for the body (medium weight)
- Black yarn for the spots, head, and antennae (medium weight)
- White yarn for the eyes (medium weight)
- Crochet Hook: Size 3.5 mm (E)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Safety Eyes: 9 mm
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- sc: Single Crochet
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same st)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- ch: Chain
Instructions
Body
- With red yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- R2: inc in each st around (12)
- R3: sc in next st, inc around (18)
- R4: sc in next 2 sts, inc around (24)
- R5: sc in next 3 sts, inc around (30)
- R6-10: sc in each st around (30)
- R11: sc in next 3 sts, dec around (24)
- R12: sc in next 2 sts, dec around (18)
- Stuff the body with polyester fiberfill.
- R13: sc in next st, dec around (12)
- R14: dec around (6)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Head
- With black yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- R2: inc in each st around (12)
- R3: sc in next st, inc around (18)
- R4-6: sc in each st around (18)
- R7: sc in next st, dec around (12)
- Stuff the head with polyester fiberfill.
- R8: dec around (6)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Spots (Make 6)
- With black yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Antennae (Make 2)
- With black yarn:
- Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Eyes (Make 2)
- With white yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
- Attach safety eyes to the center of each eye.
Assembly
- Sew the head to the body.
- Attach the spots evenly around the back of the ladybug.
- Sew the eyes onto the head.
- Attach the antennae to the top of the head.
- Weave in any remaining ends.
Materials
- Yarn:
- Red yarn for the body (medium weight)
- Black yarn for the spots, head, wings, and legs (medium weight)
- White yarn for the eyes (medium weight)
- Crochet Hook: Size 3.5 mm (E)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Safety Eyes: 9 mm
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- sc: Single Crochet
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same st)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- ch: Chain
Instructions
Body
- With red yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- R2: inc in each st around (12)
- R3: sc in next st, inc around (18)
- R4: sc in next 2 sts, inc around (24)
- R5: sc in next 3 sts, inc around (30)
- R6-10: sc in each st around (30)
- R11: sc in next 3 sts, dec around (24)
- R12: sc in next 2 sts, dec around (18)
- Stuff the body with polyester fiberfill.
- R13: sc in next st, dec around (12)
- R14: dec around (6)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Head
- With black yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- R2: inc in each st around (12)
- R3: sc in next st, inc around (18)
- R4-6: sc in each st around (18)
- R7: sc in next st, dec around (12)
- Stuff the head with polyester fiberfill.
- R8: dec around (6)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Spots (Make 6)
- With black yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Wings (Make 2)
- With black yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- R2: inc in each st around (12)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 6)
- With black yarn:
- Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Eyes (Make 2)
- With white yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
- Attach safety eyes to the center of each eye.
Assembly
- Sew the head to the body.
- Attach the spots evenly around the back of the ladybug.
- Sew the eyes onto the head.
- Attach the wings to the back of the body.
- Sew the legs evenly around the bottom of the body.
- Weave in any remaining ends.
Materials
- Yarn:
- Red yarn for the body (medium weight)
- Black yarn for the spots, head, legs, and antennae (medium weight)
- White yarn for the eyes (medium weight)
- Pink yarn for the mouth (medium weight)
- Crochet Hook: Size 3.5 mm (E)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Safety Eyes: 9 mm
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- sc: Single Crochet
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same st)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- ch: Chain
Instructions
Body
- With red yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- R2: inc in each st around (12)
- R3: sc in next st, inc around (18)
- R4: sc in next 2 sts, inc around (24)
- R5: sc in next 3 sts, inc around (30)
- R6-10: sc in each st around (30)
- R11: sc in next 3 sts, dec around (24)
- R12: sc in next 2 sts, dec around (18)
- Stuff the body with polyester fiberfill.
- R13: sc in next st, dec around (12)
- R14: dec around (6)
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Head
- With black yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- R2: inc in each st around (12)
- R3: sc in next st, inc around (18)
- R4-6: sc in each st around (18)
- R7: sc in next st, dec around (12)
- Stuff the head with polyester fiberfill.
- R8: dec around (6)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Spots (Make 6)
- With black yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Antennae (Make 2)
- With black yarn:
- Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 6)
- With black yarn:
- Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Eyes (Make 2)
- With white yarn:
- R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
- Attach safety eyes to the center of each eye.
Mouth
- With pink yarn:
- Embroider a small smiling mouth onto the face.
Assembly
- Sew the head to the body.
- Attach the spots evenly around the back of the ladybug.
- Sew the eyes onto the head.
- Attach the antennae to the top of the head.
- Sew the legs evenly around the bottom of the body.
- Embroider the mouth onto the face.
- Weave in any remaining ends.