Add a touch of garden charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Ladybug pattern! Inspired by the beloved little beetle, this adorable design captures the round shape, bright red shell, and signature black spots in every stitch. Whether you’re crafting for nature lovers, adding a whimsical accent to your decor, or simply enjoy making insect-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a delightful ladybug bursting with personality! Perfect for brightening up any space, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade nature magic to your collection. 🐞✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of red, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature flower or leaf for extra charm. Craft a classic ladybug with bold hues, create a pastel version for a softer aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of garden-inspired amigurumi for a cheerful display! Whether gifted as a quirky keepsake, displayed as a charming accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Ladybug is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade garden magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🐞 Amigurumi Ladybug on Leaf Crochet Pattern
Add a touch of garden magic to your home with this sweet ladybug resting on her favorite leaf! With her rosy cheeks, playful antennae, and six shiny black spots, she’s the perfect decoration for springtime or a thoughtful handmade gift. The heart-shaped leaf base makes it look like she’s right in her natural habitat. 🌿
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes shaping, color changes, bobble stitches, surface embroidery, and precise assembly.
📏 Finished Size
- Ladybug: approx. 9–10 cm (3.5–4 in) tall
- Leaf base: approx. 11 × 11 cm (4.5 × 4.5 in)
- Total height when assembled: about 10–11 cm
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or light worsted):
- Red – body & cheeks
- Black – head, limbs, antennae, spots, center line
- Cream / beige – face patch
- Light green – leaf base
Tools & Notions:
- 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
- 6 mm black safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- bob – Bobble stitch (5 dc together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten Off
🐞 Ladybug
Head (Black)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24)
Insert safety eyes between R6–7, about 6 sts apart.
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
dec x6 (6)
FO, close.
Face Patch (Cream – Heart Shape)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
Shape heart top:
(sc, inc) x3, sl st, FO
Flatten slightly and sew onto the front of the head so the top curves form a soft heart shape around the eyes.
Body (Red – Single Rounded Piece)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly, keeping shape round and plump
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO, close.
Center Line:
With black yarn, embroider a single straight vertical line down the center of the body.
Raised Spots (Black – Make 6)
Attach yarn to body where spot is needed.
bob stitch, sl st in same stitch
FO
Make 3 spots on each side, evenly spaced.
Antennae (Black – Make 2)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
2–3. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly
dec x6 (6)
FO
Sew to top of head, slightly angled outward and forward. These should be short, curved, and chunky, not thin.
Arms (Black – Make 2)
MR, 6 sc (6)
2–5. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly
FO
Sew to upper sides of body so they rest gently forward.
Legs (Black – Make 2)
MR, 6 sc (6)
2–4. sc around (6)
Stuff firmly
FO
Sew near the bottom front of the body so the ladybug sits upright.
Cheeks (Red – Make 2)
MR, 5 sc (5)
FO
Flatten slightly and sew below eyes on face patch.
Facial Details
- Embroider a small curved smile with black thread
- Add short embroidered eyelashes
- Optional: tiny white highlight stitch on each eye
🍃 Leaf Base (Thick Square Style)
Worked in rows, then edged to create a padded square.
Ch 16
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15)
Row 2–12: ch 1, turn, sc across (15)
Border:
Sc evenly around all sides, working 3 sc in each corner.
Sl st, FO.
Veins:
With black or dark green yarn, embroider:
- One vertical center vein
- 3–4 diagonal veins on each side
🧵 Assembly
- Sew face patch onto head
- Attach eyes, embroider lashes and smile
- Sew head to body, centered
- Add antennae, arms, and legs
- Sew ladybug securely onto center of leaf base
The finished piece should sit flat, balanced, and upright.
🌟 Finishing Tips
- Keep stuffing firm but smooth to preserve the round silhouette
- Lightly shape antennae with fingers for a soft curve
- Adjust arms forward for a cuddly pose
🌟 And you’re done! This sweet Ladybug on a Leaf will brighten up any space — a perfect handmade gift or springtime decoration. 🐞🌿
