Crochet Adorable Ladybug Bookmark Free Pattern

Materials

• Red yarn (medium weight)
• Black yarn (medium weight)
• Crochet hook size G/4 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Small amount of white yarn or felt for eyes

Abbreviations

• Ch - Chain
• Sc - Single crochet
• Inc - Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• Dec - Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• Sl st - Slip stitch

Notes

The bookmark is crocheted in sections: body, head, antennae, and wings, then sewn together.

Pattern

Body

1. With black yarn, ch 60.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across. Turn. (59 sc)
3. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Head

1. With black yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in ring. (6 sc)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
4. Rounds 3: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew.

Wings (make 2)

1. With red yarn, ch 2.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6 sc)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
4. Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
5. Round 4: [Sc in 1, inc] repeat around. (18 sc)
6. Fasten off and weave in ends. Use black yarn to embroider or attach small crocheted black circles for spots.

Antennae (make 2)

1. With black yarn, ch 6.
2. Sl st in 2nd chain from hook and each chain across. Fasten off.

Assembly

1. Sew the head to the top of the body.
2. Attach the antennae to the top of the head.
3. Sew the wings to each side of the head/body.
4. Attach small circles or embroider black spots on the wings.
5. Embroider or attach white eyes onto the head.

Your ladybug bookmark is ready to be used!