Lyra the Ladybird
£3.99
Pick up your needles and yarn, you will soon be flying away with Lyra the Ladybird. Lyra is a lovely little snuggle bug not only will she keep you cosy she will be on the lookout ready to spot your next beasty adventure.
Imagine a Hat could do all that…
This is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern
Spotting Ladybirds always brings children joy but unfortunately in the UK Ladybirds are in decline Lyra the Ladybird is designed with the traits of the 7 Spot Ladybird. The main head is knitted in stocking stitch starting with ear flaps we work in intarsia to create the shape of his face working up and decreasing to shape the crown. The features are knitted separately, sewn together then attached to the head. The face is stuffed with toy stuffing which together with Lyra's eyes and Antennae create a fantastic 3D effect. Lyra is finished with her 7 black spots.
Difficulty Rating
Intermediate
The basics have been mastered and ready for something a bit more intricate, this pattern uses colourwork in intarsia and/or stranded knitting. This pattern will use advanced shaping and may introduce lacework
Yarns in Photos
Marriner Super Chunky Black
Marriner Super Chunky Red
Marriner Super Chunky White
Marriner DK Black
Size
| Circumference Approx. | |
| Large | 60 cm |
| Medium | 56 cm |
| Small | 50 cm |
What We're Reading
What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson
Pop on Lyra and help the ladybird scupper the thieves’ plan. This is a really fun, interactive, rhyming story. Every child would enjoy mimicking the animal sounds.
The Bad Tempered Ladybird by Eric Carle
This is a lovely picture book illustrated with Carle’s classic flare. Travel through the day searching for an animal to fight with but is anyone big enough to fight?
Yoo Hoo Ladybug by Mem Fox
Have fun searching for Ladybug in this charming hide and seek book. You may know that Lyra is safely on your head but the cheeky ladybug is difficult to spot!
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