Say hello to the Crochet Love Bug, one of the cutest ways to spread some love and handmade kindness into the world! This is a great advanced beginner pattern that introduces a bit of tapestry crochet when making the heart on the body and optional colorwork in the wings, legs, and arms. The knotted arms and legs add a touch of detail that is both fun and simple to achieve. You’re going to love making your Love Bug!

Also note that by switching up the yarn colors and patterns used throughout the design that the personalization of this project is endless, not to mention the ability to use up some of those yarn scraps in the colorwork sections of the project! Any recipient is sure to love their customized Love Bug.

The Crochet Love Bug is great for gifts, decor, imaginative play, Valentine’s Day, and showing someone you care any day of the year!

PATTERN INFORMATION

• Your PDF purchase includes written instructions and helpful photographs to aid in construction.
• The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology.
• The pattern is formatted to have one featured image at the beginning of the pattern for reference with all other full-sized images at the end for easy, optional printing.

SKILLS NEEDED

• The skill level needed is advanced beginner.
• The techniques you will need to know include: chain, single crochet, slip stitch, increase, invisible sc decrease, regular sc decrease, working in the back bar of the ch, half double crochet, double crochet, working in the back loop only, bobble stitch, picot, invisible finish (optional), and the adjustable (magic) ring.

MATERIALS NEEDED

• yarn in your choice of colors (about 235-250 yds/215-229 m of worsted/aran)
• a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
• stitch markers
• tapestry needle
• Poly-fil stuffing
• pins
• scissors
• chopstick to help stuff
• safety eyes, 10 mm
• red crayon, blush, or acrylic paint (optional for adding cheeks)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
+ Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) the Crochet Love Bug measures approximately 9 inches (23 cm) tall not including the legs or the antennae. Including these, it is approximately 13 inches (33 cm) tall.

THANK YOU
Thank you for supporting my small business. It means the world! Wishing you a blessed day as you spread kindness and creativity! Happy Crocheting!

FIND MORE!
This pattern along with many other designs can be found here on Ravelry and the blog at www.jenhayescreations.com.

COPYRIGHT
This pattern and its photos are copyright of Jennifer Hayes (Jen Hayes Creations) and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, sell, republish, distribute, or translate this pattern and its images in part or whole. You are welcome to sell any finished items produced from this pattern. Please credit Jen Hayes Creations as the designer and include a link to the pattern listing if selling the finished piece online. Thank you.

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