These knitted insects are a great way to cheer up your garden in summer or winter. There are bright bees, fun ladybirds and elegant dragonflies. Knit a swarm to hang in the trees or on your fence.

Instructions are included to knit the bodies in the round or knit them flat.I made them in double knitting (worsted) yarn, but you can use any weight of yarn as long as you use the right needle size.

They are part of the ‘Garden Yarn Bomb’ e-book which also has patterns for bunting and knitted lanterns.