Going Lovey crazy!!!.....and FREE ladybug lovie pattern :)

 I have been making a ton of crochet lovie/ security blankets lately. What a fun quick project! The ones above, Hello Kitty and the owl one are from here! I got the free pattern for a basic granny square from here. If you would like to purchase a ready made item, my creations are listed here.

I wrote up my own pattern for this ladybug one, and I'm happy to share that here. As always, my disclaimer still applies: I am not a professional crochet pattern writer!

LADY BUG LOVEY BLANKIE PATTERN:

Cascade yarns 60% acrylic, 40% merino (you can use any worsted weight yarn)

1 SKEIN RED, SCRAPS OF BLACK, SCRAP OF WHITE.

Sz H/ 5.5 hook

Ch 5, sl st to form ring,

Rd 1: ch 3, 15 dc in ring

Rd 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc after, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 3: ch 3, 1 dc in same st, *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 4: ch 3, 1 dc in same st,  *1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 5: ch 3, *1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 6: ch 3, *1 dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 7: ch 3, *1 dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 8: ch 3, *1 dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 9: ch 3, *1 dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 10: ch 3, *1 dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 11: ch 3, *1 dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 12: ch 3, *1 dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 13: ch 3, *1 dc in next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 14: (Do in black) ch 3, *1 dc in next 12 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat to end, sl st to top of ch 3.

Rd 15: 3 ch, sl st in 2^nd dc, repeat till done around entire edge. FO.

Lady bug (Black):

 Rd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sl st to form a circle.

Rd 2: ch1, 2 sc in each sc (12 sc), sl st.

Rd 3: ch1, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in each sc*, to end, sl st (18 sc).

Rd 4: ch1, *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in each sc*, to end, sl st  (24 sc).

Rd 5: ch1, *1 sc in next 3  sc, 2 sc in each sc*, to end, sl st (30 sc).

Rd 6: ch1, *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in each sc*, to end (36 sc).

Rd 7: ch1, sc in each sc (blo), sl st.

Rd 8: ch 1, *1 sc in next 3 sc, sc 2 tog* to end, sl st

Rd 9: ch 1, *1 sc in next 2 sc, sc 2 tog, 1 sc in next sc, sc 2 tog* to end, sl st

Rd 10: ch 1, *1 sc in next sc, sc 2 tog* to end, sl st

Rd 11: ch 1, sc 2 tog  each 2 st , sl st

Sew on eyes, and stuff at this time (do not overstuff). Then sew opening shut and sew ladybug in the middle of the lovie. Attach optional red chenille stem antenna or crochet ch antenna.

EYES: (white) : ch 2 , 6sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sl st to 1^st sc.

Ch1, 2 sc in each sc, sl st (12 sc).

Sew black button in the middle of each. (MAKE 2).

SPOTS (black): MAKE 6: ch 3, in 3^rd ch from hook- 12 dc, sl st to top of 1^st dc,

Rd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each dc, sl st to top of 1^st dc, FO leaving tail to sew.

Space out your 6 spots symmetrically around ladybuy body and sew on. Weave in your ends , take cute pics and SHARE ON FB, INSTAGRAM, YOUR BLOG, PIN IT, PLEASE REMEMBER TO LINK BACK, LEAVE ME A COMMENT :) KEEP ON CRAFTING, WORLD!!