Crochet ladybug amigurumi pattern, ladybug keychain easy crochet pattern

This crochet ladybug amigurumi pattern is an easy crochet pattern. It's a great project for crochet beginners. This Ladybug is designed using basic crochet stitches, and you can make one in an afternoon for a last-minute gift!

This crochet pattern contain detailed and easy to follow instructions. There are also high quality photos and links for VIDEO TUTORIALS on how to crochet and assemble all the pieces of the toy.

The pattern is written in English, using US crochet terminology.

Difficulty: Easy

For this pattern you need to have basic crochet and amigurumi skills and to know how to read crochet patterns.
You need to know the following crochet terms:

• Mr – magic ring (UK=magic ring). mr, sc n = magic ring – crochet n single crochet stitches into the adjustable loop.
• Cs = chain stitch (UK=chain)
• sl st = slip stitch (UK=slip stitch)
• sc = single crochet stitch (UK=double crochet)
• inc = increase in single crochet (UK=increase in double crochet)
• dec = decrease in single crochet (UK=decrease in double crochet)
• (sc 4, inc) x n = repeat the pattern between parentheses n times

Size of the finished toy: About 2.76 inches (7 cm) long with cotton yarn and 3mm crochet hook.
You can use the same pattern to make larger or smaller toys by using finer or bulkier yarn. Pick a crochet hook at least a size smaller than suggested on yarn label and crochet tightly enough to achieve a tight gauge that will not allow the stuffing to show through the fabric.

• 3.00 mm crochet hook
• Yarn: YarnArt Jeans
• Scissors; Stitch marker /scrap piece of yarn
• Soft stuffing
• Yarn needle