CROCHET TOY PATTERN

LADYBUG

Designer: Elena Bondarenko

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Difficulty level: intermediate.
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 TIPS:
The toy (body, head and wings) are crocheted in semi-crosses stitches.
The hair wig, bonnet, ruffles on the skirt and sleeves are crocheted in checkmarks.
Crochet tightly so that there are no gaps.
All pieces are crocheted in a spiral, unless otherwise is indicated.
The size of the finished toy when using the indicated materials - about 18 cm.

Abbreviations:
MR - magic ring
ch - chain
t-ch - turning chain
sc - single crochet
inc - increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec - decrease (2 sc together)
sl st - slip stitch
hdc - half double crochet
hdcinc - half double crochet increase (2 hdc in one stitch)
dc - double crochet
dcinc - double crochet increase (2 dc in one stitch)
hdc2tog - half double crochet decrease (2 hdc together)
Bobble st - crochet unfinished DC stitches in one stitch
with a common top
(...) - the number in brackets means the number of stitches
in the round (row)
(...)*N - repeat N times indicated stitches in brackets

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 Required Materials & Tools:
Yarn:
- Alize Cotton Gold 100g/330m, color 401 (skin color) - for the head.
- Alize Cotton Gold 100g/330m, color 56 (red) - for the shoes, body, arms, wings
and bonnet, ruffles on the skirt.
- Alize Cotton Gold 100g/330m, color 182 (dark gray) - for the body, arms,
antennae, ruffles on the skirt and bonnet.
- Alize Diva 100g/350m, color 369 (beige) - for the hair wig.
For hair, you can also use any other suitable yarn. For example: YarnArt Baby
cotton, Gazzal Baby cotton.

Polyester toy filling - fiberfill.

Hook size 1.75 mm
Safety eyes 10 mm.
Thick yarn needle with a large eye, sewing pins, scissors, stitch marker.
Black, brown and white threads to embroider the face.
Blush or dry pastel of pink color for toning and brush.
Wire with a diameter of 4 mm (9 cm long) - for the neck.
Pliers.
Adhesive bandage.
Buttons: 10 mm - 2 pcs. for the arms fastening.
Acrylic paint and dots for nails (for highlights on the eyes).
Black felt.
Polyurethane transparent glue.
Decorative pieces of your choice.

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Ways of crocheting stitches.
"Semi-X shaped sc". This method is also called "mixed".
Insert the hook into the stitch of the previous row and place your hook over the
yarn. Pull the yarn through. Then pull the yarn over one more time and finish the
stitch through both loops on the hook.

"V-shape"
Insert the hook into the stitch of the previous row and you place your hook under
the yarn. Pull the yarn over the hook from back to front. Pull the yarn over in the
same way and finish the stitch through both loops on the hook.

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3-DC BOBBLE ST
Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch of the previous row, grab the working
yarn and pull through the stitch (there are 3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and
pull it through 2 loops on the hook. There are 2 loops.

Yarn over and insert the hook into the same stitch. Grab the working yarn and
pull through the stitch (4 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
There are 3 loops on the hook.

Yarn over and insert the hook into the same stitch. Grab the working yarn and
pull through the stitch (5 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
There are 4 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.

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 Arms:

Make 2. Start in dark gray color.

Stuff as you go. Stuff the palm tightly, the middle part - firmly, do not stuff the
upper part.

1Rnd: 6sc in a MR (6)

2Rnd: (1sc, inc)х3 (9)
3Rnd: (2sc, inc)х3 (12)
4Rnd: 12sc
5Rnd: 3-dc Bobble st, 11sc (12)
6Rnd: (dec, 4sc)х2 (10)
7Rnd: 5sc (short round, you may have a different number of stitches so that the
marker goes on the side, on the opposite side of the thumb - see photo). Place a
marker, now the beginning of the round will be here. Further make sure that it does
not move. Crochet extra stitches. Change color to red. Cut the dark gray yarn.

8-15Rnds: 10sc (8 rounds)

Change color to dark gray. Cut the red yarn.
16Rnd: 10sc
17Rnd: BLO: 10sc
18-21Rnds: 10sc (4 rounds)
22Rnd: 5dec (5)
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long end for closing the opening. Hide the
ends inside.

Video how to tighten the hole

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Attach the dark gray yarn to the front loop in round 16 at the back and crochet:
ch2, (dcinc)х10, sl st. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Hide the ends inside. When
crocheting, hold the arm as per the photo.

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 Legs & Body:

Right leg.
Start in red color.
Stuff the legs and body tightly as you go.

1Rnd: ch6, start on the second chain from the hook: 4sc, 3sc in the last chain, on
the other side of the chain – 3sc, inc (12)
2Rnd: inc, 3sc, 3inc, 3sc, 2inc (18)
3Rnd: 1sc, inc, 3sc, (1sc, inc)х3, 3sc, (1sc, inc)х2 (24)
4Rnd: 2sc, inc, 3sc, (2sc, inc)х3, 3sc, (2sc, inc)х2 (30)
5Rnd: 30sc
The marker is in the center of the back. Follow the marker in the process. If
necessary, crochet extra stitches.
6Rnd: 6sc, (1sc, dec)х6, 6sc (24)
Change color to dark gray. Do not cut the red yarn, bring it to the front.
7Rnd: BLO: 6sc, 6dec, 6sc (18)
8Rnd: 6sc, 3dec, 6sc (15)
At this stage it is more convenient to work around the socks. Using the red yarn
left outside, work in front loops of round 6: 24 sl st. Fasten off, cut the yarn.
Hide the ends inside. When crocheting, hold the leg as per the photo.

9-10Rnds: 15sc (2 rounds)

11Rnd: (inc, 4sc)х3 (18)
12Rnd: (5sc, inc)х3 (21)
13Rnd: (inc, 6sc)х3 (24)
14-16Rnds: 24sc (3 rounds)

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Crochet extra sc (I have 7sc) so that the marker is on the side (see photo).
On the right leg - fasten off and cut the yarn.
Crochet the left leg in the same way as the right one, but do not cut the yarn,
continue crocheting. Place a marker.

right right

left

right left

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17Rnd: 12sc on the left leg, ch4 and join to the right leg.
Crochet 24sc on the right leg, 4sc on the chain, 12sc on the left leg (56)

18Rnd: 12sc, (1sc, inc)х2, 24sc, (1sc, inc)х2, 12sc (60)

19-25Rnds: 60sc (7 rounds)
26Rnd: BLO: 60sc
Change color to red. Cut the dark gray yarn.
27Rnd: 60sc
28Rnd: BLO: 60sc
29Rnd: 60sc
30Rnd: (18sc, dec)х3 (57)
31Rnd: 57sc
32Rnd: (dec, 17sc)х3 (54)
33Rnd: 54sc
34Rnd: (7sc, dec)х6 (48)
35Rnd: 48sc
36Rnd: 3sc, dec, (6sc, dec)х5, 3sc (42)
37-38Rnds: 42sc (2 rounds)
39Rnd: (5sc, dec)х6 (36)
40-41Rnds: 36sc (2 rounds)
42Rnd: 2sc, dec, (4sc, dec)х5, 2sc (30)
43Rnd: 30sc
44Rnd: (3sc, dec)х6 (24)
45-46Rnds: 24sc (2 rounds)
Fasten off and cut the yarn, hide the ends inside.

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Attach the dark gray yarn to the front loop of round 25, on the side. When
crocheting, hold the piece as shown in the photo. Work in rounds.
1Rnd: ch2, (dcinc)х60, sl st (120)
2Rnd: ch2, (1dc, ch1)х120, sl st
Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

Next, attach the red yarn to the front loop of round 27, on the side. When crocheting,
hold the piece as shown in the photo. Work in rounds.
1Rnd: ch2, (dcinc)х60, sl st (120)
2Rnd: ch2, (1dc, ch1)х120, sl st
Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

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 Head:

Crocht in skin color. Stuff tightly as you go.

1Rnd: 6sc in a MR (6)

2Rnd: 6inc (12)
3Rnd: (1sc, inc)х6 (18)
4Rnd: 1sc, inc, (2sc, inc)х5, 1sc (24)
5Rnd: (3sc, inc)х6 (30)
6Rnd: 2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)х5, 2sc (36)
7Rnd: (5sc, inc)х6 (42)
8Rnd: 3sc, inc, (6sc, inc)х5, 3sc (48)
9Rnd: 48sc
10Rnd: (7sc, inc)х6 (54)
11Rnd: 4sc, inc, (8sc, inc)х5, 4sc (60)
12-17Rnds: 60sc (6 rounds)
In the next round crochet the holes for the eyes.
18Rnd: 24sc, ch1, skip 1 stitch, 10sc, ch1, skip 1 stitch, 24sc (60)
19-24Rnds: 60sc (6 rounds)
Insert safety eyes into the holes and secure with washers from the wrong side.
25Rnd: 4sc, dec, (8sc, dec)х5, 4sc (54)
26Rnd: (7sc, dec)х6 (48)
27Rnd: 3sc, dec, (6sc, dec)х5, 3sc (42)
28Rnd: (5sc, dec)х6 (36)
29Rnd: 2sc, dec, (4sc, dec)х5, 2sc (30)
30Rnd: (3sc, dec)х6 (24)
Fasten off with sl st, cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces.

Ears:

Make 2 in skin color.

Leave a long yarn end at the beginning, it will be used to sew the ears to the head.

1Rnd: 5sc in a MR (5)

Cut the yarn, leaving a long end.

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 Face Needle Sculpting:

Make a needle sculpting focusing on the photo. Take a long strong thread. In this
case, I used the same thread with which I crocheted the doll. Insert the needle as
close to the eyes as possible.
Points 5 and 6 are located in the last round of the head, in the front in the middle.
Insert the needle at point 5 and exit it through point 1. Then insert the needle at
point 2 and exit it through point 6. Now pull the second eye. Insert the needle at
point 5 and exit through point 3. Then enter at point 4 and exit through point 6. Pull
the ends very gently, trying to pull the eyes evenly and not too much. Tie a knot
and hide inside.
Video how to make a needle sculpting

Embroider the nose:

Mark 2 points with pins, they are located between rounds 20 and 21 of the head,
the distance between the points is 3sc. Make two stitches with body color thread
from one pin to the other.
Using a needle, wrap these stitches with the same thread.

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Sew on the ears:
Mark 2 points with pins: the upper edge is between rounds 20 and 21 of the head,
the lower one is between rounds 22 and 23. From the edge of the eye 8sc.
Sew the ears to the head.

Using a white thread, make stitches from the outside of the eyes.
Embroider eyelashes above the eyes with a black thread. Embroider the eyebrows
with a brown thread.
Exit the white, brown and black threads through the opening in the head.
After everything is embroidered, tie the ends into a knot and hide inside the head.
Lightly tint the cheeks and nose using blush or dry pink pastels. Using brown
shadows or dry pastels tint the eyebrows and eyelids.
Using acrylic paint using a nail dot (you can also use a toothpick) paint highlights
on the eyes.

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 Hair Wig:

Crochet in beige color.

1Rnd: 8sc in a MR (8)

2Rnd: 8inc (16)
3Rnd: (1sc, inc)х8 (24)
4Rnd: (2sc, inc)х8 (32)
5Rnd: long strands - (ch35, from the second chain on the hook: 34sc, 1sc in the
next stitch on the base)х18;
medium strands - (ch25, from the second chain on the hook: 24sc, 1sc in the
next stitch on the base)х2;
bangs: - (ch12, from the second chain on the hook: 11sc, 1sc in the next stitch on
the base)х10;
medium strands - (ch25, from the second chain on the hook: 24sc, 1sc in the
next stitch on the base)х2.
Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

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 Hairdo:

Try the wig on the head. Use pins to fix each strand between rounds 24 and 25 of
the head. Place the medium strands next to the ears. Place the bangs in front (see
photo).
Sew the long strands on both sides using a back stitch.
When sewing on medium strands, insert the needle and exit it, slightly moving
from the tip.
Sew the bangs as follows (see photo on the next page): insert the needle into the
opening in the head and exit it through the point where the pin was. Pull the needle
out, grab the tip of the strand and insert it into the same point from which you
pulled the needle out. Exit the needle through the hole in the head. In this way,
sew on all the strands of the bangs one by one.

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Take a wire with a diameter of 4 mm and 9 cm long, insulate the ends with
adhesive plaster. First, insert the wire into the body. Add fiberfill to the neck. The
neck should be stuffed tightly. Place the head on the neck and secure with pins.
Sew firmly in a circle.
Fasten the arms with a button mount:

Take a long strong thread. In this case, I used the same thread (dark gray color)
that I used for the doll. Mark the locations of the arms on the sides symmetrically.
For me they are located between rounds 41 and 42 of the body. The thumbs point
forward. Insert the needle into point 1, leaving a small end to tie a knot. Exit the
needle through point 2. Pierce the arm. Next, pull the needle through the button
and pierce the arm again. Insert the needle into the body, moving 1 sc from point
2. Exit through the opposite side, moving 1 sc to the side from point 1. Pierce the
second arm and pull it through the button in the same way. Insert the needle into
the arm. Pull both threads and tie a strong knot. Hide the ends inside the body.

Video on how to make button

fastening of arms

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 Wings:

Make 2 in red color.

1Rnd: 8sc in a MR (8)

2Rnd: 8inc (16)
3Rnd: (1sc, inc)х8 (24)
4-6Rnds: 24sc (3 rounds)
7Rnd: (dec, 10sc)х2 (22)
8Rnd: 22sc
9Rnd: (dec, 9sc)х2 (20)
10Rnd: 20sc
11Rnd: (dec, 8sc)х2 (18)
12Rnd: 18sc
13Rnd: (dec, 7sc)х2 (16)
14Rnd: (dec, 6sc)х2 (14)
15Rnd: 14sc
Fold in half and crochet 7sc through both sides. Turn and work along the top: sl st,
1sc, 3hdc, 1sc, sl st.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces.

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Cut out 11 circles from felt with a diameter of 8-9 mm.
Glue 2 circles to the outside of the wings.
Also glue 6 circles on the front of the body in a chaotic manner and 1 circle in the
back in the middle.
Select the place for the wings at the back.
Sew them on.

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 Bonnet:

Start in red color.

Since everyone's gauge is different, you may need a larger or smaller hook.

1Rnd: 7hdc in a MR, sl st (7)

2Rnd: ch2, 7hdcinc, sl st (14)
3Rnd: ch2, (1hdc, hdcinc)х7, sl st (21)
4Rnd: ch2, (2hdc, hdcinc)х7, sl st (28)
5Rnd: ch2, (3hdc, hdcinc)х7, sl st (35)
6Rnd: ch2, (4hdc, hdcinc)х7, sl st (42)
7Rnd: BLO: ch2, (hdcinc, 7hdc)х4 (36) - short round. Next, work in rows with hdc.
Start each row with 2 turning chains.

8Row: 2 t-ch, (hdcinc, 5hdc)х6 (42)

9-12Rows: 2 t-ch, 42hdc (4 rows)
13Row: 2 t-ch, (5hdc, hdc2tog)х6 (36)
14Row: 2 t-ch, 36hdc
Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

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Using dark gray yarn make ch50. Leave a small end at the beginning (to fix a
decorative element or bead).
Next, attach it to the bottom (see photo) and work along the side using sc (I have
9sc).
Work along the back using hdc (I have 10hdc). And also work along the second
side using sc (I have 9sc). Ch50.
Fasten off, cut the yarn. Leave a small end (to fix a decorative element or bead).
sc

hdc

sc

Attach the dark gray yarn to the front part of the bonnet (see photo) and work
BLO: ch2, (3dc in each stitch)х36. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

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If the toy is not intended for small children, then the ties can be decorated with
decorative elements or beads.

Antennae:

Make 2 in dark gray color.

1Rnd: 5sc in a MR (5)

2Rnd: 5inc (10)
3Rnd: 10sc
4Rnd: 5dec (5)
5-8Rnds: 5sc (4 rounds)

Fasten off, cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing pieces.
Sew the antennae to the bonnet from above, in row 12, at a distance of 8hdc.

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Your Ladybug is ready!

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