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Ladybug Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Create a cute and charming blanket or projects with this adorable ladybug granny square pattern.

Materials:

• Yarn: Medium weight yarn in black, red, and white
• US Hook Size: H/8 (5.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

4” x 4” = 16 dc x 8 rows

Finished Size:

Each square measures approximately 6 inches.

Abbreviations:

• Ch – chain
• Dc – double crochet
• Sc – single crochet
• Sl st – slip stitch
• St(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern:

1. Start with a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 11 dc into the ring, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 (12 sts).
2. Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 (24 sts).
3. Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, repeat from * around, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 (36 sts).
4. Change to black yarn. Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 (36 sts).
5. Change to red yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning sc (36 sts).
6. Fasten off and weave in ends.
7. To create the ladybug spots, use white yarn and surface slip stitch randomly on the red portion of the square.

Make as many ladybug squares as needed for your project and join them together to create a beautiful ladybug blanket or any other creations you desire. Enjoy your crochet time!