Charming Crochet Lady Ant Tutorial

Meet the Crochet Lady Ant, a charming little creation brimming with whimsical charisma and adorable appeal. With its meticulously crafted details and vivid colors, this delightful crochet masterpiece is bound to bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether displayed as a cute decoration or gifted to a friend, the Crochet Lady Ant is sure to add a touch of playful charm to any setting.

Materials

Yarn: Red, Black, Light Yellow, White or Baby Pink, Green

Hook: Tulip Etimo No. 5 and No. 3 for the eyes

Tapestry Needle for sewing

Wire or Pipe Cleaner

Polyester fiber fill

Scissors

Sewing Pins

Felt / Flanel

Flower decoration or button for accessories

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease (use inv decrease)
• slst = slip stitch
• CC = change color

Note: Work in continuous round

Body Sections

Abdomen

RND 1: Magic ring 6sc (6)

RND 2: sc around (6)

RND 3: inc in each stitch (12)

RND 4: sc around (12)

RND 5: (1 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (18)

RND 6: (2 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (24)

RND 7: sc around (24)

RND 8: (3 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (30)

RND 9: (4 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (36)

RND 10: sc around (36)

RND 11: (5 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (42)

RND 12: (6 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (48)

RND 13: sc around (48)

RND 14: (7 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (54)

RND 15-26: sc around

RND 27: (7 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (48)

RND 28: sc around

RND 29: (6 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (42)

RND 30: sc around

RND 31: (5 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (36)

RND 32: (4 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (30)

RND 33: (3 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (24)

Stuff

RND 34: (2 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (18)

RND 35: (1 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (12)

RND 36: Decrease 6x, Finish Off

Thorax

RND 1: Magic ring 6sc (6)

RND 2: inc all stitch (2sc in each stitch) (12)

RND 3: (1 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (18)

RND 4: (2 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (24)

RND 5: (3 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (30)

RND 6-19: sc around

RND 20: (3 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (24)

Stuff

RND 21: (2 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (18)

RND 22: (1 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (12)

RND 23: Decrease 6x. Finish Off, Leave long tail for sewing

Head

RND 1: Magic ring 6sc (6)

RND 2: Inc in all stitch (12)

RND 3: (1 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (18)

RND 4: (2 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (24)

RND 5: (3 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (30)

RND 6: (4 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (36)

RND 7: (5 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (42)

RND 8-17: sc around

RND 18: (5 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (36)

RND 19: sc around

RND 20: (4 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (30)

RND 21-22: sc around

RND 23: (3 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (24)

RND 24: sc around

Stuff

RND 25: (2 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (18)

RND 26: (1 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (12)

RND 27: Decrease 6x, Finish Off, Leave long tail for sewing

Legs (Make 2)

RND 1: Magic ring 6sc (6)

RND 2: Inc in all sts (12)

RND 3: sc around

RND 4: (1 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (18)

RND 5-10: sc around

Stuff

RND 11: (1 sc, dec) * repeat 6x (12)

RND 12: sc around

RND 13: 4sc, dec, 4sc, dec (10)

RND 14: (CC to Black Yarn) 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec (8)

RND 15-29: sc around

sl st in last stitch

Finish Off. Insert the wire/pipe cleaner, leave long tail for sewing.

DON’T FORGET to bend the wire.

Arms (Make 2)

RND 1: Magic ring 6sc (6)

RND 2: Inc in each sts (12)

RND 3: sc around

RND 4: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec (10)

RND 5: 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec (8)

RND 6-21: sc around

sl st in last st

Finish Off and Do not stuff. Insert the wire/pipe cleaner, leave long tail for sewing.

DON’T FORGET to bend the wire.

Antennae (Make 2)

RND 1: Magic ring 6sc (6)

RND 2: Inc in all sts (12)

RND 3: sc all stitch 12

RND 4: Decrease 6x (6)

Stuff

RND 5-9: (CC to Black Yarn) sc around

sl st in last st

Finish off. Leave long tail for sewing.

Eyes (Make 2)

RND 1: (Red Yarn) Magic ring 6sc (6)

RND 2: (CC to Baby Pink/White Yarn) Inc in all stitches (12)

RND 3: (1 sc, inc) * repeat 6x (18)

RND 4: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 6 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc (18)

RND 5: (Change with Black Yarn) sl st around

Leave long tail for sewing, then sew a little in the center of the eyes.

Scarf

Chain 7, dc in the second chain

Dc all chain

Chain 2 turn

Dc all stitch

Chain 2 turn

Dc all stitch

Keep going until reach the size/length that you want.

Finishing

• Use sewing pins to put the parts together and sew them.
• Sew thorax onto abdomen.
• Sew head onto thorax.
• Sew the legs about half of their length to keep them attached to the body.
• Sew the arms onto the thorax.
• Sew the eyes and antennas onto the head.
• Glue felt to make a blush near the eyes.
• Add scarf.