IGURUMI ANIMAL

Ladybug Amigurumi Free Pattern: Crochet

Your Own Adorable Bug Buddy!
ByyöneticiMarch 6, 2024

Are you ready to embark on a delightful crochet adventure? Look no further than our Ladybug
Amigurumi Free Pattern! Whether you’re a seasoned crochet enthusiast or just starting out,
this charming project is perfect for all skill levels. With simple stitches and easy-to-follow
instructions, you’ll soon have your very own cuddly ladybug companion to brighten up your day.
So grab your crochet hook and favorite yarn, and let’s get started on creating some crochet magic
together!

Materials Needed:
Alize cotton gold yarn in red, black, and white colors

Stuffing

Crochet hook (I use size 1.6)

Sewing needle

Black thread for antennae (optional)

Abbreviations:
MC – Magic circle

sc – Single crochet

hdc – Half double crochet

dec – Decrease

inc – Increase

ch – Chain

sl st – Slip stitch

PATTERN
Legs (6 pieces) in black color:
Row 1: 6 sc in MC

Row 2: (sc, inc)*3 (9)

Rows 3-4: 9 sc (2 rows)

Row 5: Fold in half, sc through both parts 4 times.

Body (in red):

Row 1: 6 sc in MC

Row 2: 6 inc (12)

Row 3: (sc, inc)*6 (18)

Row 4: (sc, inc, sc)*6 (24)

Row 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Row 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc)*6 (36)

Row 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Row 8: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc)*6 (48)

Row 9: (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)

Row 10: (4 sc, inc, 4 sc)*6 (60)

Row 11: (9 sc, inc)*6 (66)

Row 12: (5 sc, inc, 5 sc)*6 (72)

Row 13: (11 sc, inc)*6 (78)

Rows 14-19: 78 sc (6 rows)

Attach black yarn.

Row 20: (work on the back loop) 5 sc, 4 sc together with the first leg, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, 4 sc
together with the leg, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc together with the leg, 8 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 4 sc together with
the leg, 5 sc, 4 sc together with the leg, sc, dec, 3 sc, 4 sc together with the leg, 4 sc, dec (72)

Row 21: (5 sc, dec, 5 sc)*6 (66)

Row 22: (9 sc, dec)*6 (60)

Row 23: (4 sc, dec, 4 sc)*6 (54)

Row 24: (7 sc, dec)*6 (48)

Row 25: (3 sc, dec, 3 sc)*6 (42)

Row 26: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)

Row 27: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc)*6 (30)

Stuff the toy.

Row 28: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)

Row 29: (2 sc, dec)*6

Row 30: (sc, dec)*6

Row 31: 6 dec. Close the hole, secure the yarn, cut off.
Head (in black):
Row 1: 6 sc in MC

Row 2: 6 inc (12)

Row 3: (sc, inc)*6 (18)

Row 4: (sc, inc, sc)*6 (24)

Row 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)

Row 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc)*6 (36)

Row 7: 36 sc

Row 8: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)

Rows 9-10: 42 sc. Secure and cut off the yarn. Sew to the body as shown in the photo.

Spots (6 pieces) in black:

Row 1: 6 sc in MC

Row 2: 6 inc (12)

Secure and cut off the yarn. Sew to the body and embroider the central stripe in black.
Eyes:
White (2 pieces):

Row 1: 6 sc in MC

Row 2: inc, hdc inc, 4 inc (12)

Secure and cut off the yarn.

Black (2 pieces):
5 sc in MC, sl st. Secure and cut off the yarn.
Antennae (2 pieces):
I crochet together black yarn and thread (it helps the antennae hold shape better).

Chain 12, hdc in the second chain from the hook, 10 sl st along the chain.

Make the second antenna similarly. Sew to the head.

Thank you for crocheting along with me! Wishing you creative success!