Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Lorelei the Ladybug
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Your kids will love playing with this ladybug!
Project Details
- Level:beginner
- Time:1 hour
Project Instructions
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1An exact gauge is not critical for this project. Finished ladybug measures approximately 2 inch. Download template for abbreviations not explained elsewhere. Special abbreviaton: sc2tog (sc decrease) = Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. Note: work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
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2Upper Body: With Brick, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around 12 sts. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around 18 sts. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around 24 sts. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around 30 sts. Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around 36 sts. Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * around 42 sts. Rnds 816: Sc in each st around. Fasten off.
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3Base: With Black, ch 2. Rnds 18: Work Rnds 18 of Upper Body 42 sts. Fasten off.
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4Head: With Black, ch 2. Rnds 14: Work Rnds 14 of Upper Body 24 sts. Rnds 58: Sc in each st around. Rnd 9: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around 18 sts. Fasten off.
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5Leg (make 6): With Black, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around 8 sts. Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each st around. Fasten off.
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6Spot (make 6): With Black, ch 2. Rnds 1 and 2: Work Rnds 1 and 2 of Upper Body 12 sts. Fasten off.
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7Finishing: Following package directions, attach safety eyes to Head. Stuff Upper Body and sew to Base. Stuff Head and sew to Body. Stuff Legs very lightly and sew three to each side of Body at Base. With Brick, embroider a straight st mouth and make 2 antennae, each about 1 inch long on top of Head. Weave in ends.