KristieMN Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 I have a girl friend who is due with her first girl in a few days! I made her some lady bug receiving blankets, so I wanted to come up with a toy to tie into the theme....thus, these ladybugs were born!! Please be advised, the pattern is untested. If you find any errors, please let me know! Thanks! Lady Bug Rattle As with all my patterns, feel free to sell the completed item!! Please do not sell the pattern. Supplies needed: Small amounts of sports weight yarn. (Carons simply soft also works) Fiberfill F hook Tapestry needle Stitch marker, or safety pin 1 cat ball for each lady bug. (You can find these at most stores in the pet isle. They are plastic, with a bell in the middle. They work great…as long as somebody doesn’t step on them) Terms used: Sc = single crochet Ch = chain Slp st = slip stitch BLO = back loops only Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches FO = finish off, fasten off Finished size: 2 1/4 inches tall, 4 inches long, and 3 inches wide Lady bug is worked in one continuous spiral, unless otherwise noted. Body With main color, and F hook, Ch 2 1) 6 sc in 2nd hook from chain 2) 2 sc in each ch around (12 sc) 3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc) 4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc) 5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc) 6) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (36 sc) 7-11) sc in each sc around Slp st to next sc, Ch 1. 12) In BLO (just for this round) (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (30 sc) Now, back to working in a continuous spiral, 13) (sc-dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (24 sc) Now add stuffing and cat ball inside body. Continue stuffing as you go. 14) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (16 sc) 15) sc-dec around. (8 sc) FO leaving longer tail. Use tail to close hole, weave in end. Head With black, and F hook Ch 2 1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc) 3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc) 4-6) sc in each sc around 7) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc) Slp st to next sc and FO leaving long tail. Stuff and sew head to body. Spots (make 6) With black and f hook, Ch 2 1) 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Slp st to first sc, and FO Sew spots only ladybug. Antennas Figure out where you would like the antennas to be. Cut a piece of yarn about 12 inches long. Fold yarn in half. Using your hook, draw up the middle of the yarn piece, around the stitch where you want one of the antennas. Now, chain an additional 4 chains, using both yarn ends. You are now going to have a thicker chain for your antenna. Tie a few knots at the top of the antenna. Snip yarn ends close. Repeat on other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chessie Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Those are really cute! Thanks for sharing the pattern! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monique39 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Awwww those are adorable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craziebunny Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 Those are really cute! what a good idea with the cat toy in the middle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejae_60 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 How cute. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minwifeof4boys Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 You've done it again!! I love your patterns so... you are so very talented Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midds Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Very Cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntVi Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 how cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHERYL Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Those are so adorable - bless you for sharing the pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy85225 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Adorable! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misssmaggie Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Adorable !!! Thanks for sharing !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carovan Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 How adorable. I may need to make some for the new grandbabies that I have on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blong2001 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks for sharing! These are too cute! Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tralee Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 How cute is that?! Thank you so much for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina M. Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 What a cute idea! Those are adorable and just in time for my new niece. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyannie Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Very cute! I have a new grandbaby due this winter. Gonna have to give this one a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarncat Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Neato ladybug!Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendaKbrown Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks for sharing! I am curious as to what you did to make ladybug receiving blankets. Can you share? Thanks again. Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coelhoverde Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 So cute! for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristieMN Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Thanks for sharing! I am curious as to what you did to make ladybug receiving blankets. Can you share? Thanks again. Brenda Certainly!! I cheated, I used flannel and just sewed the edges over. I have an entire basket for my friend. I am nearly done with it.....Hopefully this afternoon. I will post pictures of all the goodies I have in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendaKbrown Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 thanks for sharing that info. I meant to say in my last post how greatful I am to find a baby rattle. They are not easy to find! Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_a_nutcase372 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Those are adorable-thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy-kitty Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 What a great idea, they are really cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crochet Fanatic Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 THANK YOU! I am going to have a baby boy in October and I think that blue one would be just adorable for him! I might even make a few more and donate them to the hospital when I go to have him! Have a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasteeater Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 OMGosh! That is SO cute. Thanks. My Christmas list just keeps getting longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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