Go whimsical with an ever-so-fun crocheted Ladybug Cap—perfect for a party-ready look or for just traipsing along on a summer day!

The cap is worked in rounds from bottom to top and consists of a two layered brim with fun eye-buttons sewn on bottom layer, band, top crocheted button and detachable Daisy Pin. Polka dots (contrasting puff stitches) are worked as you go carry the yarn throughout.

Daisy pin is a wonderful accent for a hat, sweater, bag, scarf, gloves or whatever you can think of! Find a fun way to make your own!

SIZES
Small/Child (Medium/Youth, Large/Adult)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hats: 17.5 (20, 22)“ (45 51, 56 cm) circumference.
Flower Pin: 4” (10 cm) wide x 4” (10 cm) tall.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

YARN
Ladybug Cap:
Sport weight (#2 Fine).
Shown: Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine (100% cotton; 136.5 yd 125 m/1.75 oz 50 g): 1 (1, 2) hank(s) of #3713 Wine (MC) and 1 hank each of #3754 True Black (CC1) and #3728 White (CC2).
Option 2: Patons Grace (100% cotton; 136 yd 124 m/1.75 oz 50 g): 1 (1, 2) skein(s) of #2705 Cardinal (MC) and 1 skein each of #2040 Night (CC1) and #2005 Show (CC2).

Daisy Pin:
Thread weight (#0 Lace).
Shown:
DMC Cotton Perle 5 (100% cotton; 27 yd 25 m/5 g): 1 skein of #648 white (MC).
DMC Six Strand Embroidery Floss (100% cotton; 8.7 yd 8 m): 2 skeins of #704 green (CC1) and 1 skein of #743 yellow (CC2).

CROCHET HOOK
Size C/2 (2.75 mm); steel hook size 7 (1.65 mm)

NOTIONS

• 2 size 3/8” (10 mm) eyes buttons (shown: Easy-Sew Eyes by Darice)
• 1 size 2” (50 mm) snap hair clip or 1” (25 mm) back safety catch bar
• 1 size 3/8” (9 mm) ladybug button (shown: handpainted ladybug buttons by JHB)
• Sewing needle and coordinating thread
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

GAUGE
Hats: 20 dc x 10 rows = 4” (10 cm)
Flower Pin: Flower Motif = 3.25” (8 cm) in diameter.

• This eBook involves crochet skills only. 20 pages, 4 photos, 9 crochet stitch diagrams, 1 schematic, 4 tutorials, technical pages: Glossary, Conversion charts.

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