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Lady Bird or Lady Bug Knitting PatternDesigned by Julie Cartwright DK weight yarn in red, black and brown Size 3 US (3 mm) needles Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook Stuffing White and black thread Gauge: Not vital. Heavier yarn and bigger needles will make a larger lady bug. Instructions Body (Make 2) With black yarn, cast on 10 sts. Row 1 and all odd rows: Purl Row 2: Knit and inc 1 st at each end - 12 sts Row 4: Knit and inc 1 st at each end - 14 sts Row 6: Knit and inc 1 st at each end - 16 sts Row 8: Knit and inc 1 st at each end - 18 sts Work even for 9 rows in St st. Row 18: Knit and dec 1 st at each end - 16 sts Row 20: Knit and dec 1 st at each end - 14 sts Row 22: Knit and dec 1 st at each end - 12 sts Row 24: Knit and dec 1 st at each end - 10 sts Row 26: Knit and dec 1 st at each end - 8 sts Cast off (bind off). Right Wing With red yarn, cast on 5 sts. Row 1 and all odd rows: Purl Row 2: Inc 1 st, knit across - 6 sts Row 4: Inc 1 st, knit across - 7 sts Row 6: Inc 1 st, knit across - 8 sts Row 8: Inc 1 st, knit across - 9 sts Work 9 rows even in St st. Row 18: Dec 1 st, knit across - 8 sts Row 20: Dec 1 st, knit across - 7 sts Purl 1 row. Knit 1 row. Cast off (bind off). Left Wing Work as for Right Wing, reversing shaping. Legs (Make 8) With brown yarn and crochet hook, chain 1 inch and fasten off. Finishing Sew the two pieces of body together; stuff firmly before completing sewing. Sew the wings on the top of body leaving a space showing black yarn in the middle and the front area for the head. With white thread sew eyes and with black thread sew spots on wings. Visit Julie's blog, Julies Knit and Sew Corner, at http://juliesknitandsewcorner.blogspot.com/ See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help. |