Recently, my husband and I have been spending a lot of time in our garden. One of my favorite things about gardening is discovering all the little critters that surface—especially ladybugs. They’re beautiful, usually docile, and I often find them just chilling or napping on one of our plants. 

Is there anything more soothing than a sleepy little bug? 

This month, I’m so excited to share a new tutorial that’s extra soft, super sweet, and totally beginner-friendly: the Sleepy Ladybug, inspired by those peaceful garden moments. She’s a pocket-sized cutie with a calm face and cozy vibes—perfect for gifting, collecting, or just crocheting your stress away.    

🧵 Crochet Along With Me! 

Here on the blog, I’ll share the pattern. But if you prefer a true crochet-along experience, head over to my YouTube channel where you can stitch with me in real time! Whether you're brand new to amigurumi or just looking for a relaxing weekend project, you're totally welcome to join in. 🧶💖 

🌙 Watch the Tutorial: Click below to join me on YouTube!  

🧶 What You’ll Need:  

• Worsted weight yarn in red, black, white (or whatever colors your ladybug dreams of!)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook (or your fave)
• Polyfill stuffing
• Stitch  marker, tapestry needle, scissors
• Optional: sleepy snacks + 90s R&B vibes 🎧

I design my patterns with beginners in mind, so this cutie works up quickly and easily—even if you're new to amigurumi.    

💫 Let’s Stitch Together If you make your own Sleepy Ladybug, I need to see it! Tag me @zumamiko on Instagram or drop a comment on the YouTube video. Your support seriously means the world—it keeps this handmade magic going. 🌟 

And don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube so you never miss a Monday drop!   

🐞Sleep Ladybug Crochet Pattern 

Body 

Row 1: mc, 6sc 

Row 2: *inc* 

Row 3: *1sc, inc* 

Row 4: *2sc, inc* 

Row 5: *3sc, inc* 

Row 6-8: 1sc in each stitch 

Row 9: *3sc, dec* 

Row 10: *2sc, dec* 

Row 11: *1sc, dec* 

Row 12: *dec*    

Head 

Row 1: mc, 6sc 

Row 2: *inc* 

Row 3: *1sc, inc*

Row 4: 1sc in each stitch 

Row 5: *1sc, dec* Row 6: *dec*    

All done!

💡 Ideas for Your Ladybug: Sure, she’s cute as-is, but you can totally personalize her! Try these ideas to bring your sleepy bug to life:  

• Add a keyring for a cozy little bag buddy
• Pop her into a gift box for baby showers or birthdays
• Make a rainbow collection of sleepy bugs for your desk or craft table 🌈

  📦 A Quick Note About the Pattern Vault Right now, this full pattern is still freely available—but soon, many of my tutorials and patterns will be moving to the Zumamiko Pattern Vault. Don’t worry! YouTube tutorials will remain free, and blog posts like this will continue to support your projects. 

That said, if you love collecting my full patterns, now’s the perfect time to start following along and keep an eye out for Vault access soon. 💛  

✋🏾 A Quick Note from Me to You All Zumamiko patterns, tutorials, and original designs are created with a lot of love, time, and late-night yarn-fueled focus. 💛✨ You’re totally welcome to sell finished items made from my patterns (credit is always appreciated!), but please don’t repost, sell, or claim the pattern, video, or instructions as your own—whether in part or whole. Let’s keep the creative community kind, respectful, and full of joy. 🧶💫 Thanks for supporting handmade magic!