The Ladybug Square
This Ladybug Square is Part One of my whimsical “My Garden Bug Blanket”.
My Yarn:
This is only a suggestion and you can use any yarn and hook – you will just have ensure your blocks are the same size.
Here is the details of my yarn if you would like to look for a substitute:
Name – Pullskein
Brand- Elle
Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3 : Light
Meterage – 330 yards (300 meters)
Unit weight – 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Gauge – 22.0 sts = 4 inches
Hook size – 4mm (G) – 4.5mm
Fibers – 100% Manufactured Fibers – Acrylic
Texture – plied
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INSTRUCTIONS






I have been a crochet designer for more than 10 years. I love to think outside the box and to try and do things a bit differently. I love to learn new techniques and to challenge myself. I firmly believe that crochet should fun and evoke joy and pleasure. Creating and designing is one of my life's passions.
“Crochet is an art and crocheters it’s artists. Each crafted item is unique and own to its crafter”
Happy Crocheting Joanita Theron

You are welcome! I am so happy you enjoy it 🙂
Hi, Joanita, I started this beautiful blanket and I must say : It´s so amazing do it!!! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Leslie 🙂
Yes, hiding the loose ends can be a bit tricky especially for the parts like the green stems! I very patiently, working on the backside of the block weaved in the loose ends horizontally behind the SC loops. The green does show a bit but not in an unattractive way 🙂
The trick to when sewing on appliques like the body is to work through the top loops only of the block, that way when you look at the back you don’t see any stitching. Then hide the loose ends into the body itself. Hope this helps – I am currently working on a tutorial since I do have quite a few patterns that use appliques – especially my playbooks! But time is my biggest enemy :p Have an awesome day!
HI.
What a beautiful blanket. Thanks for sharing it. I am making it for my first granddaughter (due in October ). I am.working my way through it rather quickly but I do have one question. I have tried to hide the sewing on the back as much as I could but have not been totally successful. How did you hide the stitching, for example, of the green for the flower stem and the dark pink for.the ladybug body?
Would appreciate a.reaponse.at your convenience.
Hi 🙂 I have fixed the pattern and updated it!
Yes on the border frame it said from 5 times more could you please tell me from where
Hi 🙂 If it is for a baby sewing is more highly recommended, but otherwise I think it would be fine if you used hot glue.
Can I use a hot glue gun instead of sewing them on as I am not really good at sewing them on
Thank you so much, Gean 🙂 Sometimes all it takes to get motivated is to find a quiet corner with some yarn and a hook!
You do such beautiful work I wish I could get as motivated and Make the Beautiful stuff you make
Thank you for visiting! I would love to see when you have finished 🙂
Thank you for this free pattern , I'll send you a photo when I'm finished . It might be different but I'm sure it will turn out just fine . I'm not great with patterns yet but i really want to try this !
Thank you for this pattern is so sweet ,I have put it on my group https://www.facebook.com/groups/crochetcrazy/?ref=bookmarks Which as over 2900+ members where we share Free crochet patterns , so you may expect a few visits from them thanks so much
Such a sweet lady bug. I especially love the floral buttons has her spots. I think this piece would also make a great piece of art for a little girls room.
Thanks so much for sharing at our Yarn Fanatic Party! And for continuing to party with us.
Alexandra
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So cute! I will have to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing.
So cute! Thanks for sharing.
Very cute, thank you for sharing!
So cute, a lovely idea 🙂