Crochet Bubble Bugs

Create your very own collection of whimsical crochet creatures with the Crochet Bubble Bugs pattern. This features step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations to guide you through the process of making adorable bugs like ladybugs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you'll enjoy bringing these charming bugs to life with your favorite yarn colors and crochet hooks. Each bug pattern is designed to be fun and engaging, making it a great project for crocheters of all skill levels. You can use these crochet bugs as decorations for your home, gifts for friends and family, or even as cute accessories for bags and hats. With the Crochet Bubble Bugs pattern, you'll have everything you need to create a buzz-worthy collection of crochet critters that are sure to bring a smile to your face.

Materials needed:

• Double knit yarn in body colour and black
• 3.5mm hook, but any hook up to about 4.5mm will do.
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• rnd round
• dc double crochet
• ch chain
• st stitch
• slst slip stitch
• dec decrease

Main body

Working back and forth from left to right of body using body colour:

row 1 Magic circle 6

row 2 1dc, (2dc in next st) 3 times, 1dc, (8 st ) 1ch and turn

row 3 1dc, (2dc in next st, 1dc) 3 times, 1dc, (11st) 1ch and turn

row 4 1dc, (2dc in next st, 2dc) 3 times, 1dc, (14 st) 1ch and turn

row 5 1dc, (2dc in next st, 3dc) 3 times, 1dc, (17 st) 1ch and turn

row 6-10 work even, (17 st)1ch and turn

row 11 change to black, work even, (17 st)1ch and turn

row 12 1dc, (1dec, 3dc) 3 times, 1dc, (14 st) 1ch and turn

row 13 1dc, (1dec, 2dc) 3 times, 1dc, (11 st) 1ch and turn

row 14 1dc, (1dec, 1dc) 3 times, 1dc, (8 st) 1ch and turn

row 15 1dc, (1dec) 3 times, 1dc, (5 st) 1ch and turn

pull yarn through to finish, leaving long end. Use this long end to sew up the ‘nose’ area of the bug. Surface crochet a line of chs or embroider down the centre of the body in black.

Base

Working in a spiral using black:

rnd 1 Magic circle 6

rnd 2 (2dc in next st) 6 times (12)

rnd 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc) 6 times (18)

rnd 4 (2dc in next st, 2dc) 6 times (24)

rnd 3 (2dc in next st, 3dc) 6 times (18) sl st into 1st dc from this rnd to complete base. Pull yarn through leaving long end.

Spots (make 2)

Working in a spiral using black:

rnd 1 Magic circle 6

rnd 2 (2dc in next st) 6 times (12)

Making up

Sew spots on main body.

Sew base to main body using whip stitch, remembering to stuff before closing completely. Weave in ends.