Crochet Love Bug
The Crochet Love Bug is an adorable and charming handmade creation that is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. With its soft yarn and cute details, this little bug is perfect for spreading love and positivity. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift or a fun addition to your own collection, the Crochet Love Bug is sure to brighten your day. Its whimsical design and cheerful colors make it a wonderful companion to have around. Give the Crochet Love Bug a little squeeze and feel the love that went into creating this sweet and lovable critter!
You will need:
- 20g Plush Yarn (I used Bernat Baby Blanket in different colors)
- 8g Contrast color in the same type of yarn
- 15mm safety eyes
- Crochet Hook in Size 4.5mm
- Tapestry Needle
- Polyfil
- stitch marker
Notes:
This Love Bug pattern is super quick to make and a fun, no-sew project! You will make the body first, then crochet on the feet and the antennae. The only reason I recommend a yarn needle is to sew in the ends for these additions.
You can use safety eyes or try out embroidered eyes so it would be safe for a baby/toddler.
Substitute yarns could be Premier Basix Chenille yarn or Big Twist from Joann’s. You may need to change the hook size if you change the yarn.
Love Bug Crochet Pattern
Body
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Rounds 4-8: SC in each stitch around. (24) *5 Rows*
Attach eyes here. For the purple love bug I attached them between rounds 5 and 6. The pink love bug I attached them a little higher, between rounds 6 and 7. Each time they were 4 stitches apart.
Round 9: SC in the first, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (16)
Begin to stuff here.
Round 10: INV DEC in each around. (8)
Finish any stuffing, then sew the remaining hole closed.
Feet
Using the contrasting color:
Between rounds 2 and three, directly under an eye, insert your hook so that it goes through about 4 stitches. Leaving a couple inch tail, attach the contrasting yarn to the end of your hook and pull through those four stitches. Lightly slip stitch, so that there is a line left above the stitches on top.
Chain 1 then, crocheting around that loop, 2HDC, 2DC, 2HDC, chain one, then slip stitch into the loop. Fasten off, tie a knot with the two remaining ends and weave into the body.
Repeat on the other side, under the other eye.
Antennae
*Note: You may need to go down a hook size or two depending on your tension!
Put your hook through a stitch through the top of the head, around round 9, slightly inside the eye. Pull the yarn through, leaving a couple inch long tail.
Hold the tail and chain 10. Count back 5 chains and slip stitch. Chain 5 again and slip stitch in the same spot. (This makes the double loops on the antennae.) Slip stich in the remaining 4 stitches. Fasten off and use your needle to make a few passes to attach the other end down. Tie a knot and weave in the ends. Repeat on the other side.