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Amigurumi Ladybug Keychain – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Ladybug Keychain – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Add a pop of charm to your everyday essentials with the Amigurumi Ladybug Keychain, a tiny crochet project that’s bursting with personality! 🐞🧶 With its classic red shell, black spots, and cheerful little antennae, this mini ladybug is the perfect companion for your keys, bags, or even as a sweet handmade gift. Whether you’re new to amigurumi or just looking for a quick and satisfying make, this pattern is a delightful way to stitch up joy in bite-sized form.

Ideal for crocheters who love portable projects and playful designs, this keychain offers plenty of room for creative flair. Try experimenting with different color combos, add a smiley face, or stitch up a whole swarm for party favors or market goodies. Whether you’re spreading good luck or just celebrating the cuteness of tiny bugs, the Amigurumi Ladybug Keychain is a fun and friendly way to keep your crochet close—one adorable loop at a time! 🧵✨

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🐞 Adorable Amigurumi Ladybug Crochet Pattern

Looking for the perfect mix of cute and charming? This plump little ladybug is here to brighten your day! With her big smile, round spotted wings, and playful antennae, she makes a wonderful gift, toy, or even a cheerful hanging decoration.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – involves color changes, shaping, and sewing multiple pieces together.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 18–20 cm (7–8 in) tall including antennae, when using sport/DK yarn with a 2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Sport/DK weight cotton or acrylic yarn:

    • Red – wings & body

    • Black – head cap, spots, limbs, antennae

    • Beige/Peach – face

  • 2.5 mm crochet hook

  • 8–10 mm black safety eyes

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

  • Metal chain or keychain ring (optional, for hanging)

  • Yarn needle & stitch marker

  • Embroidery thread in black/brown for smile

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (sc2tog, invisible preferred)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
FO = fasten off
BLO = back loop only

🐞 Pattern Instructions

🧠 Head & Body (worked as one piece)

Start with beige (face):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–7. sc around (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    9–10. sc around (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    12–13. sc around (36)

👉 Insert safety eyes between R7–R8, ~6 sts apart.

Switch to black (head cap):
14. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
15. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
16–22. sc around (48)

Switch to red (body):
23. (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
24–28. sc around (54) → nice round belly

Decrease rounds:
29. (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
30. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
31. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
32. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
33. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
34. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
👉 Stuff firmly as you go.

  1. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

  2. dec x6 (6) → FO, weave shut.

🐞 Wings (Make 2 – Red)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–10. sc around (36)

👉 To elongate:
11. ch 1, turn, sc across 18 sts only
12–13. sc across (18)

FO leaving long tail.
Sew flat side along back seam, wings slightly overlapping.

⚫ Spots (Make 8–10 – Black)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
    sl st, FO.
    👉 Sew 4–5 spots evenly on each wing.

🖤 Legs (Make 2 – Black)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    👉 Stuff, FO and sew to base of body.

💜 Arms (Make 2 – Black)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–6. sc around (9)
    👉 Stuff lightly, FO and sew to sides beneath wings.

🐜 Antennae (Make 2 – Black)

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)
    2–6. sc around (4)

  2. inc x4 (8)
    8–9. sc around (8)

  3. dec x4 (4) → puff ball tip
    11–14. sc around (4)
    FO and sew to top of head.

😀 Face Embroidery

  • Insert safety eyes firmly between R7–R8.

  • Embroider a gentle smile centered below the eyes.

  • Optionally add a stitch or two under each eye for a “cheek” effect.

🔗 Hanging Chain (Optional)

  • Attach a metal chain or keychain ring securely to the top of the head.

  • Reinforce by stitching through several rounds so it holds weight.

🪡 Assembly Order

  1. Sew wings to back, overlapping slightly.

  2. Attach spots evenly across wings.

  3. Sew arms and legs to sides and bottom.

  4. Sew antennae to top of head.

  5. Add face embroidery.

  6. Attach chain (optional).

She’s round, playful, and full of personality – just like in the photo! 🐞❤️


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