This adorable crochet ladybug pattern brings charm and color to your amigurumi collection. Designed for all levels of crocheters, this project uses basic stitches and clever construction to form a detailed ladybug complete with a bold red body, spots, and expressive eyes.
Crochet Mini Ladybug
Whether you're crafting for a child’s toy, a cheerful desk ornament, or a handmade gift, this ladybug is both fun and versatile. Customize it with different yarn weights or colors to create a whole garden of unique ladybugs! Plus, the finished product has a stable, concave base—perfect for display. Dive in and enjoy making this lucky little bug!
Materials
- Thick yarn in red and black (or purple)
- Craft cotton for stuffing
- 5mm black sashimi eyes
Tools
- 7/0 crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Craft adhesive
- Eyelet punch
- Tweezers
Crocheting the Head
- Use black or purple yarn with a 7/0 crochet hook.
- Start with a magic ring.
Round 1 (6 SC):
- Work 6 single crochets (SC) into the magic ring.
- Slip stitch into the first SC.
Round 2 (6 SC):
- Chain 1, work 6 SC.
- Slip stitch into the first SC.
- Chain 1 and fasten off, leaving about 5cm of yarn.
- Pull the starting tail to tighten the ring and trim excess.
Crocheting the Body
- Use red yarn and a 7/0 crochet hook.
- Start with a magic ring.
Round 1 (7 SC):
- Work 7 SC into the magic ring.
- Slip stitch into the first SC.
- Tighten the ring center.
Round 2 (11 stitches):
- Chain 1. Crochet over the black/purple yarn.
- Work 2 SC from the first stitch.
- Work 2 unfinished HDCs with black/purple yarn.
- Pull through using red yarn.
For Round 3 (15 stitches):
- Chain 1. Work 1 SC.
- At 3rd SC, work 2 unfinished HDCs with black/purple.
- Pull through with red yarn.
Round 4 (15 stitches):
- Chain 1. Work 7 SC.
- At 7th SC, do 2 unfinished HDCs with black/purple.
- Pull through with red yarn.
- Fasten off and leave a 5cm tail.
- Tie the starting red and black/purple yarns together.
- Rotate the black/purple section to the back for a spot effect.
Attaching Head to Body
In Round 4 of the body, insert hook into one of the top chain loops.
- Pull the head yarn through and tighten.
Round 5 (15 stitches):
- Chain 1. Crochet over the black/purple yarn.
- Work 3 SC in back loops using red yarn.
- Insert the head between SCs.
- Use head’s finishing yarn as an anchor.
- SC around, continuing over the black yarn.
Round 6 (8 stitches):
- Chain 1.
- SC2tog (single crochet two together) 7 times.
- Work 1 SC.
- Slip stitch to the first SC.
- Fasten off, leaving 20cm tail.
Stuffing and Shaping
- Stuff lightly with craft cotton (do not overfill).
- Use a yarn needle to pull loops around the outer chain edge.
- Pull to close the body base, forming a concave belly.
- Insert the needle from center to a red fabric area on the back.
- Pull tight to keep the ladybug balanced and stable.
- Tie off and trim excess yarn.
Optional: Spot Correction
If too much black is visible around spots:
- Thread a needle with red yarn.
- Carefully stitch over black sections following fabric lines.
Attaching the Eyes
- Use a hole punch to prepare eye placement.
- Position eyes with tweezers and check appearance.
- Apply adhesive to the eyes and the face.
- Firmly press the eyes into place on both sides.
Final Touch
- Your ladybug is complete!
- Make a smaller version using fine yarn and 3mm eyes for variety.
- Ladybugs symbolize good luck—perfect for gifts or display.
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