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Crochet Ladybug Hat Pattern

December 27, 2013

Christmas is over but if you’re like me, you still have a lot of red yarn in your stash. This ladybug hat is the perfect project to help you use up that yarn! It also makes a great Valentines Day gift for your little love bug and can easily be worn throughout the spring.

Materials:
– Worsted weight yarn in Red, Black and White.
   I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Scarlet (Red), Black and White.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two small black buttons
– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
Magic Ring Tutorial
SC = Single Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
SC Decrease = Single Crochet Decrease

Size: 0-3 Months
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: 3-6 Months

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2

Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)

Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)

Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below



Size: 6-9 Months
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2

Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)

Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)

Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)

Round 7-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: 9-12 Months (Should fit up to about 16 months)

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2

Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)

Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)

Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below



Size: Toddler/Preschooler

Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) 

Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)

Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)

Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: Child 
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) 

Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)

Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Size: Teen/Adult 
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC) 
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below

Earflaps for 0-3 months – Preschooler
Earflap 1: 
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflap 2:
See my PUPPY HAT PATTERN if you need help on where to place the second earflap.
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off and weave in ends.

With black yarn, attach to end of earflap and chain 1. Continue to SC around the entire bottom edge of the hat (including earflaps). Fasten off and weave in ends. 
Cut 3 long strands of Red, White, and Black color yarn (you should have 9 strands total), pull yarn halfway through last loop of the earflaps (you now have 18 strands). Knot, braid and knot again at the end of your braid. Trim ends of braided tails so yarn is even. Do this for both earflaps. 
Earflaps for Child – Adult
Earflap 1: 

Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflap 2:
See my PUPPY HAT PATTERN if you need help on where to place the second earflap.
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off and weave in ends.

With black yarn, attach to end of earflap and chain 1. Continue to SC around the entire bottom edge of the hat (including earflaps). Fasten off and weave in ends. 
Cut 3 long strands of Red, White, and Black color yarn (you should have 9 strands total), pull yarn halfway through last loop of the earflaps (you now have 18 strands). Knot, braid and knot again at the end of your braid. Trim ends of braided tails so yarn is even. Do this for both earflaps. 
Ladybug Wing Line:
With black yarn, make a long chain that is the approximate length of the hat from middle of one edge to middle of back edge. Better to make your chain too long because you can also unravel extra chains. I made a chain of about 65 for the toddler hat (pictured). With tapestry needle, sew chain onto the middle of hat.

This is also a good picture of my “hidden seam.” Can you see it on the right, just before my logo?!
Ladybug Spots:
with black yarn…
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 12 DC in ring, join to first DC and pull tight. Fasten off, leaving tail to sew onto hat.

Make as many spots as you need. I made 12 spots for my toddler hat (pictured). Better to wait to sew your spots on after you have the face in place. Sew them on at random at the front and back.

Ladybug Eyes: (make 2)
with white yarn…
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 12 DC in ring, join to first DC and pull tight. Fasten off, leaving tail to sew onto face area.
to make eyes smaller, use the same pattern but use either HDC or SC instead of DC.
Sew on black buttons to each eye.

It is easiest to sew the eyes to the face first and then the face to the hat.

Ladybug Face:

With black yarn…
Magic Ring, 6 SC in ring. Pull tight but don’t join. You should have a half circle. Chain 1, turn.
Row 2: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next stitch, repeat to end, ch 1, turn (9 SC)
Row 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat to end, ch 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat to end, ch 1, turn (15 SC)
Row 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4 stitches, repeat to end, ch 1, turn (18 SC)
Row 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5 stitches, repeat to end (21 SC)

Row 7: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 6 stitches, repeat to end (24 SC)
Row 8: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 7 stitches, {chain 7, make 2 HDC in second chain from hook, slip stitch the rest of the way down chain – now you’ve made your first antennae}, 2 SC in next stitch in row, SC in next 7 stitches, {chain 7, make 2 HDC in second chain from hook, slip stitch the rest of the way down chain – now you’ve made your second antennae}, 2 SC in next stitch, SC in next 7 stitches.
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew into hat. No need to sew antennae down. Just the face area.
This is what the back of the hat looks like

If you need help on how to sew the spots onto the hat, see the video tutorial of my Gingerbread Man Hat. I sew the gingerbread cheeks on the same way!

*** You may make and sell products from my patterns but if you do I ask that you link back to my post. Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***

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  1. Artedetei says

    December 27, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    I love your patterns and link most of them in my blog, DIVERSIDADES
    Thanks!!!

    Reply
  2. Gaylon Adams says

    December 27, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Why can't your pattern be printer friendly
    It's so much easier on my eyes 🙂

    Reply
    • Tracy Maschke says

      January 1, 2014 at 6:40 pm

      There is a Printer Friendly button you can click on just above the comments section 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tricia says

    December 28, 2013 at 1:34 am

    So cute. thanks.

    Reply
  4. Hooks & Needles says

    December 28, 2013 at 1:42 am

    This is so cute. Gives me some ideas to modify my ladybug pattern:) Thanks for posting!!

    Reply
  5. Amber says

    December 28, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    Splendid idea to use the red yarn for this adorable hat. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
    Happy NewYear for your and your family.

    Love, Margaret

    Reply
  6. Susan F. says

    December 29, 2013 at 5:51 am

    This is so very cute! Thank you for sharing it. I may make at least one to give to our children's Christmas tree program for next year.

    Reply
  7. Marcy says

    December 29, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Is there anyway to adjust the pattern to use a J hook ?

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      January 1, 2014 at 6:05 pm

      I don't know if this helps, but I know I crochet tight so I use a I hook and it comes out the correct size. I would suggest that if you want to use a J hook, one of the smaller sizes would be used (i.e. using a J hook on a Toddler size would actually produce a Adult size hat). Hope this helps.

      Reply
  8. Tracy Maschke says

    January 1, 2014 at 6:40 pm

    I know someone that would simply LOVE this – thank you for sharing your patterns!!!!!

    Reply
  9. Marilyn Clark says

    January 4, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    What an adorable hat for your little one!

    Reply
  10. Saskia Kaagman says

    January 13, 2014 at 7:53 am

    I love this pattern and made this also! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
  11. Tammy says

    January 18, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    Just made this. Super cute!

    Reply
  12. Tracy says

    January 25, 2014 at 1:11 am

    This is super cute. I crochet the child size and it was awfully big. I used the H hook and crocheted the 64 around but the hat really was more of a teen/adult size.

    Reply
    • Shauna says

      November 20, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      I noticed that too.

      Reply
  13. Klimju says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Really easy and cute pattern. I just made this. Thank you 🙂
    http://paperafterhours.blogspot.com/2014/01/zamiast-przepraszam-biedronka.html

    Reply
  14. Jennifer says

    February 16, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Huge fan of your patterns. Since our grand-daughter was born a lost 5 months ago I've been addicted to making her hats….most of them from your patterns. She was wearing her ladybug hat today….has the piglet hat, owl hat, just finished the giraffe last night ( my daughter loves it as it matches her "sophie" teether she loves. Thank you again for sharing these fantastic patterns!

    Reply
  15. Valeria Zacariaz says

    March 24, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    Me encanta todo tus trabajos. Gracias por compartir !!!

    Reply
  16. Cynthia Landrie says

    April 18, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    I love this little hat and wish I had a little one to make it for! I would love to use this pattern in a round up I will be posting on Wednesday 4/23. I will give proper credit to you, of course. Thanks!

    Reply
  17. Linda Thompson says

    January 17, 2015 at 5:36 am

    If I'd like to sell hats based on your patterns, how do I go about linking back to you? I'm sure that my grandkids could tell me, but they aren't here now. I really enjoy the simplicity and creativity of your patterns. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  18. Adrian says

    February 19, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    I'd like to make this hat but from cotton. How should I adjust the size properly (for hook 4 mm)?

    Reply
  19. Sherri says

    October 10, 2015 at 1:55 am

    Oh my this is adorable I am going to make this starting in the morning. I love it!

    Reply
  20. Lara says

    November 6, 2015 at 5:27 am

    Thank you for sharing this gorgeous pattern. I made this hat for a Christmas fair coming up at my son’s nursery in Italy, I made the minion hat which also turned out perfectly so I’m going to browse now for my next crochet project on your website as you write beautiful clear instructions and photos. Thanks again!

    Reply
  21. Márcia says

    June 11, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Simply lovely !! Well suitable for baby little heads! Perfect

    Reply
  22. Susan in Texas says

    August 4, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    I am back again, but today in copying to print the LADY BUG hat, it is HORRIBLE! It has GIANT spaces between lines – in the middle of the pattern for each size! and several in some. This takes up far too much space. I crochet Non-stop/on the go and I have to have it directions as compact as possible, and with all these un-necessary spaces, it takes up twice as much space. There is NO way ro remove the extra spaces, and then when I went back to the pattern on line, I see that is how you have it written. Perhaps it does not show up that way – ON YOUR SIDE. Go in as a customer, and look at it.
    I have a site and I know that it looks much different on my side, than it does for my customers.
    I crochet for the Newborn Nursery at Hillcrest Hosp. in Waco, TX , for the Children’s Hospital- McLane Children’s Hosp., in Temple, Tx. , and for our Nursing Home here in
    Marlin, TX. HELP!!
    Thanks, Susan

    Reply
  23. Susan says

    October 26, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    Does the ch. 2 count as a dc in each round?

    Reply
  24. Julie says

    December 28, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    Im making this for my daughter but I’m still new to crocheting hats and am wondering in the second and subsequent rounds, do I join to the first DC or to the chain 2??

    Thanks
    Julie

    Reply
  25. Sandra Taylor says

    November 22, 2017 at 7:05 am

    I’ve made the hat, the spots and the wing line, now I’m onto the face. For the hat and other components, you don’t count the beginning chains as a stitch. For the other parts, when you make a magic circle and crochet 11 DC in the circle, chain 2 and turn. The chain 2 doesn’t count as a stitch because after making 2 DC in each of the 11 stitches, you end up with 22 DC. Makes sense and follows the pattern. But when you get to the face it says to crochet 6 in the magic circle, chain 1, turn. Then 2 stitches in the first stitch, and 1 in each remaining stitch, chain 1 turn. Now it says I’m supposed to end up with 9 stitches. Since the pattern up to this point does not count these chains as the first stitch, for the face it’s the only way I’m going to end up with 9 stitches. Which is correct? Count the chain as the first stitch (unlike the rest of the pattern) and end up with 9 stitches, or not count them and end up with 7 stitches. It is unclear and the Gingerbread Man Hat video doesn’t cover this. I think you’re not supposed to count the beginning chains as a stitch, but for the hat you do even though the pattern does not indicate one way or the other.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  26. Betty says

    April 9, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    I wanted to let you know I have several of your designs for Charity City OF Hope Cancer Kids. They love these hats and this puts a bit of happiness into their lives. Thank You

    Reply
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