- 1). Crochet the upper body of the ladybug with the red yarn: Chain 2 and crochet 6 single crochets in the first chain stitch. Place a stitch marker in the first chain stitch. This marks the first round. Move the marker up as you complete each round.
Work round 2 by crocheting 2 single crochets in each stitch around. That makes 12 stitches in the round.
Crochet round 3 by *working 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Single crochet in the next stitch.* Continue between the asterisks until you have 18 stitches.
*In the next stitch, crochet 2 single crochets. Crochet 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.* Repeat between the asterisks until you have 24 stitches. That completes round 4.
For round 5, *crochet 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Single crochet 1 in each of the next 3 stitches.* Repeat between the asterisks until there are 30 stitches.
For round 6, *crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet. Single crochet 1 in each of the next 4 stitches.* Repeat between the asterisks until 36 stitches are completed.
*Crochet 2 single crochets in the next stitch for round 7. Crochet 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches.* Repeat between the asterisks until 42 stitches are completed.
Complete rounds 8 through 16 by single crocheting in each stitch around. Cut the yarn and fasten off. - 2). Crochet the underneath section of the upper body in black yarn. This section gets sewn to the upper body later.
Chain 2 and crochet 6 single crochets in the first chain stitch. Place a stitch marker in the first chain stitch. This marks the first round. Move the marker up as you complete each round.
Work round 2 by crocheting 2 single crochets in each stitch around. That makes 12 stitches in the round.
Crochet round 3 by *working 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Single crochet in the next stitch.* Continue between the asterisks until you have 18 stitches.
*In the next stitch, crochet 2 single crochets. Crochet 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.* Repeat between the asterisks until you have 24 stitches. That completes round 4.
For round 5, *crochet 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Single crochet 1 in each of the next 3 stitches.* Repeat between the asterisks until there are 30 stitches.
For round 6, *crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet. Single crochet 1 in each of the next 4 stitches.* Repeat between the asterisks until 36 stitches are completed.
*Crochet 2 single crochets in the next stitch for round 7. Crochet 1 single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches.* Repeat between the asterisks until 42 stitches are completed.
Crochet round 8 in single crochet all the way around to the beginning. Cut the yarn and fasten off your work. - 3). Crochet the ladybugs head. Chain 2 and crochet 6 single crochets in the first chain stitch. Place a stitch marker in the first chain stitch. This marks the first round. Move the marker up as you complete each round.
Work round 2 by crocheting 2 single crochets in each stitch around. That makes 12 stitches in the round.
Crochet round 3 by *working 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Single crochet in the next stitch.* Continue between the asterisks until you have 18 stitches.
*In the next stitch, crochet 2 single crochets. Crochet 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.* Repeat between the asterisks until you have 24 stitches. That completes round 4.
Crochet rounds 5 through 8 in single crochet all the way around.
*For round 9, crochet 2 single crochets together. Single crochet in the next 2 stitches.* Repeat between the asterisks. There are 18 stitches on the round. Cut the yarn and fasten off your work. - 4). Crochet 6 black legs for the upper body.
Chain 2 and crochet 4 single crochets in the first chain. This completes round 1. Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the next round. Move the marker up as you complete each round.
Crochet 2 single crochets in each stitch around to the marker. That makes 8 stitches in the round.
Crochet rounds 3 and 4 in single crochet until you reach the beginning marker. Cut yarn and fasten off. - 5). Finish the ladybug by sewing the buttons on the upper body. Stuff the upper body and sew it to the underneath section. For the eyes, stitch 2 red French knots. For antennae, thread some black yarn and sew from underneath the head to the top. Cut the antennae to size. Stuff the head and sew it to the body. After stuffing the legs lightly, sew 3 legs to each side of the body. Embroider the mouth in red.
Weave in the ends and you are finished. - 1). Crochet 2 single crochets together: Insert the crochet hook into designated stitch, wrap the yarn around the hook, pull the yarn back through the designated stitch and stop. Insert the crochet hook into the next stitch, wrap the yarn around the hook, pull the yarn back through the stitch. You now have 3 loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn around the hook and pull it through all three loops. You have crocheted 2 single crochets together. This is also known as a decrease.
- 2). Make ladybug eyes with French knots. Thread an embroidery needle with red thread. *From underneath the fabric, bring the needle up through the fabric to the top. Wrap the thread around the needle three or four times keeping a firm grip on the thread as you wrap. Next to where the needle came out, push the needle through the knot to the other side.*
- 3). Make the second eye by repeating between the asterisks in Step 2. Knot the thread firmly on the underside and cut the yarn. Your French knot is completed.
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