Free knitting Patterns for ladybug and ladybird themed toys, accessories, clothes, and more. Updated 6/14/24
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Free Patterns
Ladybug Children’s Sweater
Pullover with a striking ladybug motif in intarsia on the sleeves knit flat. Sizes 3 yrs to 12 yrs. Designed by Knit Gang. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Ladybird Ladybug
Lady bug stuffie with posable wire in the legs and optional small pebble in the body if you want to use as a paper-weight. Knit flat. Size 7.5cm/ 3in long. Designed by Claire Garland. Sport weight yarn.
Cute Ladybird Purse
Ladybug shaped purse worked flat in two pieces. Designed by Cher Marcus. DK weight yarn.
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Ladybird Shrug
Bolero with lace that looks like little ladybugs in an 8 row repeat. Body is knit flat and then stitches picked up for border. Uses Approx 270m of DK weight which was less than a skein of the yarn used in designer's project. Designed by Knitted Sheep. Pictured project by Tippicanoe27
Ladybug Hat
This pattern contains both knit and crochet versions. Knit ladybugs sit atop a striped hat. Designed by Red Heart. Aran weight yarn.
Sweet Ladybug
Easy ladybird for babies and children knit flat with garter stitch. Length: 8 cm / 3 inches. Designed by DROPS Design. Sport weight yarn.
Well Tempered Ladybug, Flower, Heart
Hot-and-cold pack, teether, or toy in various fun shapes that will cheer the heart while easing aches and pains. Designed by ChemKnits. Worsted weight yarn.
Amigurumi LadyBug Flying Version
Toy lady bug with open wings to it can be posed to look like it's flying. Size 2" long. Designed by ChemKnits. Fingering weight yarn.
Lucky Ladybug Scrubby
Fun dishcloth shaped like a lady bug made in two half circles and sewn together. Designed by Rebecca J. Venton. Aran weight yarn.
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Ladybugs Hat, Mitts, and Socks
Matching set of beanie, fingerless mitts, and cuff-down socks knit with ladybugs and geometric patterns. Sizes Socks and Hat Adult and Child, Mitts Adult and Teen. Designed by Deborah Tomasello. Fingering weight yarn.
Lady Bug Baby Sweater
Baby pullover with ladybugs around the yoke. Size 9/12 months. Designed by Giancarla Coco. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English and Italian
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Mother Ladybird Socks
Socks inspired by one of Beatrix Potter’s books with ladybugs across the foot and ladybug spots at cuff and toe. 2 Sizes. Designed by KnitJoyz. Fingering weight yarn.
Little Ladybugs Hat
Hat in sizes for the whole family with ladybugs in colorwork. Knit flat. Sizes Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult. Designed by Jennifer Harrell. Sport weight yarn.
Ladybug String Bag
Backpack designed to look like a ladybug with intarsia knit wings and knit spots. Designed by Au Bout du Pré for Hobbii. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Ladybug Mittens
Adorable mittens designed to look like a lucky lady bug or customize with colors of other favorite beetles. Sizes Child's S (5"), M (6"), L (7" long). Buggy Mitts designed by Morehouse Designs. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured projects by Rochestitcher and suespins
Sweet Lady Bug Booties
Lorna Miser designed these adorable baby booties for your love bug. Pattern is rated easy by Red Heart and Ravelry knitters. Also available with matching Lady Bug Jacket and Hat.
Summer Garden Butterfly and Cutie Crawlies
This set from Knitables features a butterfly, caterpillar, ladybug, bee, and snail. Finished Height Approximately 12cm. The butterfly’s wings are created ingeniously by rolling knitted fabric. Great use for scrap yarn. Designed by Sarah Gasson of Knitables.
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Ladybug Sweater Coat
Alison Stewart-Guinee designed this cute jacket for babies and toddlers 6 months-18 months [2T, 4T, 6, 8] Also makes a great costume! Pictured project by schrlauws
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Ladybug Pillow
16 ins [40.5 cm] long and 11½ ins [29 cm] wide.
Owl and Ladybug Tea Cozies
The instructions for these teapot cosies are available in the Kindle excerpt sample for Knitted Animal Cozies: 37 woolly creatures to keep things safe and warm by Fiona Gable. There's an Owl Tea Cozy knit in seed stitch with wings and knit eyes and a Ladybug Cozy knit in mistake rib with a squash leaves and stalk. Designed by Fiona Gable.
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Sunflower and Bees Wall Hanging
Nature inspired banner with sunflowers, bees and their hive, ladybugs, and roses. Size 100cm / 40" long and 28cm / 11" wide. Designed by Val Pierce. Bulky weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
LoveBug Ladybug
Ladybug plushie knit in-the-round. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Carol Hebling
Ladybug Doll
Ladybug doll flat knit on two needles. Height 17 cm (6 ¾ inch) with antennae, 13.5 cm (5 inch) without antennae. Designed by FunnyRabbitToys
Ladybug Rug
The whole rug is worked in garter stitch ensuring that the edges do not curl. The finished rug will measure approximately 24 inches from nose to end, with about 18.5 inches across in the widest part of the belly section. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cheryl Patzer
Lily-Ladybug and May-Bee Topsy-Turvy Toy
Toy that transforms from a ladybug doll to a bee doll by turning inside out. Approx. 7” (17.78cm.). Designed by ECDesignsToys
Children's Ladybug/Ladybird Sweater
Sizes: 24 to 32 inch chest. Designed by KnitaPattern
Love Bugs Spring Wreath
The wreath is decorated with flowers, a bee, butterfly, greenfly, ladybirds and caterpillar. Designed by Amanda Berry
Child's Bug Sweater
Easy pullover with insects knit with intarsia and bobbles including ladybugs, bees, spiders, and caterpillars. Sizes 51(56)(61)cm/20(22)(24)in (about 2 to 6 years). Designed by Theresa Conway. DK weight yarn.
Nature's Way Baby Blanket
Patchwork baby blanket featuring brightly coloured, nature-inspired intarsia motifs interspersed with plain squares. All the squares inare 10 inches in size and are knitted in stocking stitch with a moss stitch border. Motifs include apple, rainbow, butterfly, ladybug, strawberry, apple tree, cloud, sun, daisy, snail. Squares could also be used separately in other knitting projects. Designed by Vikki Bird. Size 52 in × 42 in (132 cm × 107 cm). DK weight yarn.
