The Ladybug Napkin Ring from THE ANIMAL COLLECTION

Lighthearted and fun.

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A little about Ladybugs:

As one of our debut designs for Cure Homemade, it seemed fitting to choose the well-loved Ladybug, as in my family I have been called “Katiebug” for years. These insects, belonging to the Coleoptera beetle order, go through a complete metamorphosis, eventually gaining their hardened wings as a cover to protect themselves.

The correct name for these insects is the Lady beetle, though they can be commonly known as Ladybugs, Ladybirds, or Ladybird beetles. They were given their name after helping a kingdom rid of plant-destroying pests during the Middle Ages in Europe. The farmers were grateful to the new beetles in the area, naming them “Our Lady’s Beetles,” and it still sticks today.

About the pattern:

This napkin ring is knit sideways, featuring a center stripe and spots for the front of the piece that will be in view, as well as one seam along the back that helps when aligning the table setting. Feel free to set the napkin ring down onto the back seam to have a consistently placed table setting throughout.

To allow for a bit of structure to the project, the napkin ring is designed with an i-cord edge at both openings of the ring. This makes for an easier application and removal of the ring time after time. We also opted for more of a larger width to display the spots clearly throughout the entire pattern.

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Sizes:
One size - 2” x 6.25” rectangle / 5 cm x 16 cm rectangle

Yarn:
Universal Yarn - Deluxe DK Superwash
Color 1 (C1): 863 Phantom Heather - 100 g | 284 yds
Color 2 (C2): 841 Pomegranate Heather - 100 g | 284 yds

8 g of yarn total for one napkin ring

Needles:
US 4.0 / 3.5 mm - 16” or 24” circular needle or DPNs

Gauge:
23 sts & 33 rows = 4” / 10 cm

Notions:
Optional: Tapestry needle, scissors, and row counter.

Sharing:
See pictures of other Ladybug Napkin Rings or share your own version on Instagram using the hashtag: #LADYBUGNAPKINRING.

Tag us @curehomemade too! We’d love to see your projects.

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BONUS: You will also receive the Cure Homemade Knitting Terms and Stitch Glossary to help reduce the time and energy people spend researching a new hobby or project. Hopefully this will reduce the fear or anxiety that can come with learning or starting something new. This document contains 120+ terms and stitches and comes with every pattern purchase in both DAY and NIGHT MODE to help ease your knitting journey.