$ 5.50

US English pattern by Jen Hayes Creations. Includes step-by-step pictures.

Say hello to the Crochet Love Bug, one of the cutest ways to spread some love and handmade kindness into the world! This is a great advanced beginner pattern that introduces a bit of tapestry crochet when making the heart on the body and optional colorwork in the wings, legs, and arms. The knotted arms and legs add a touch of detail that is both fun and simple to achieve. You’re going to love making your Love Bug!

The Crochet Love Bug is great for gifts, decor, imaginative play, Valentine’s Day, and showing someone you care any day of the year!

SKILLS NEEDED
Advanced Beginner

MATERIALS NEEDED
yarn in your choice of colors (about 235-250 yds/215-229 m of worsted/aran), a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle, stuffing, pins, scissors, chopstick to help stuff,
safety eyes, and coloring for the cheeks (optional).

Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, magic ring, single crochet, increase, (invisible) decrease, half double crochet, double crochet, back loops only, bobble stitch, picot stitch, fastening off in the invisible way, tapestry crochet
Measurement: Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted weight yarn, the Crochet Love Bug measures approximately 9 inches (23 cm) tall not i


This pattern is for personal use. Please do not distribute, reproduce, share or sell this pattern. You may sell finished items made with this pattern, though only in small quantities, provided you credit the original designer. Wholesale is not allowed.