This is a pattern for a crocheted and felted ladybug. The instructions include directions for felting your project by hand or in your washing machine. This ladybug measures about 3 and 1/2 inches (9cm) long and wide after
felted. Some needle-felting is required for this project

Instructions are given for not only the crochet pattern, but how to felt and your item as well.

Materials:
(1) for crocheting:
Black 100% wool yarn
Red 100% wool yarn
Crochet hook, size I (5.5mm)
Tapestry needle
Fiberfill
(2) for felting:
1/4 cup liquid soap (for washing machine) felting or 1 Tbsp (for hand felting)
Kitchen sink or washing machine
(3) for needle-felting: (optional)
Felting needles
Scrap black and white wool yarn or roving
Felting foam pad