Knitting Tutorial: Little Ladybug with Cardigan – Free Knitting Pattern.

This sweet knitted Little Ladybug doll wears a cream cable cardigan, a bright striped garden skirt, red Mary Jane shoes with tiny flowers, black mittens, curved antennae with red tips, and a blue crossbody bag decorated with a ladybug. The full scene also includes a straw hat, two watering cans, and a small basket filled with knitted garden vegetables.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English knitting terms. The doll is worked mostly in the round for a smooth toy finish, with small flat pieces added for clothing, facial details, and garden accessories.

The finished doll measures about 15 inches tall from the shoes to the top of the head, not including the curved antennae. The style is soft, round, cheerful, and slightly oversized, just like the knitted toy shown in the photo.

• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Main techniques: knitting in the round, simple increases, decreases, color changes, mattress stitch, embroidery, i-cord, and light shaping.
• Construction: legs and body are knitted first, then the head, arms, clothing, accessories, and face are added.
• Recommended stuffing: firm but soft, so the doll keeps the rounded shape without becoming hard.

Finished Size and Gauge

Gauge is important because this doll uses firm toy knitting. A tight gauge keeps stuffing from showing through the fabric and gives the body the neat smooth look seen in the image.

• Gauge: 7 stitches and 9 rounds = 1 inch in stockinette stitch using smaller needles.
• Doll height: about 15 inches without antennae.
• Head width: about 5 inches across after stuffing.
• Body width: about 4 inches across under the cardigan.
• Skirt length: about 3 inches from waist to green hem.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in cream for face, legs, and cardigan.
• DK weight yarn in black for head cap, mittens, antennae, hair outline, and ladybug dots.
• DK weight yarn in red for nose, shoes, skirt stripes, antenna tips, and ladybug bag detail.
• DK weight yarn in yellow for skirt stripes and small bee bands.
• DK weight yarn in green for skirt hem, waist, leaves, and vegetables.
• DK weight yarn in light blue for crossbody bag and bag strap.
• DK weight yarn in pink for cheeks, tongue, and small floral details.
• Small amounts of white, gray, tan, brown, purple, and orange for flowers, watering cans, hat band, basket, and garden pieces.
• US size 2 needles, or size needed for firm toy fabric.
• US size 3 needles for looser clothing pieces, if desired.
• Set of double-pointed needles or magic-loop circular needle.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Three small tan buttons for the cardigan.
• Two black safety eyes, 10 to 12 mm, or black embroidery yarn.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and optional pipe cleaners for antennae.

Abbreviations

• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• st/sts: stitch/stitches.
• rnd/rnds: round/rounds.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch.
• m1: make 1 stitch by lifting the strand between stitches and knitting through the back loop.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the slipped stitches together.
• BO: bind off.
• CO: cast on.
• sl1: slip 1 stitch purlwise.
• C4F: slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
• C4B: slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
• I-cord: knit stitches, slide them back to the other needle end, and knit again without turning.

Main Doll Body

Left Leg

Begin with cream yarn for the soft peach-toned leg section. The legs are narrow and long, matching the doll’s gentle standing shape beneath the skirt.

1. CO 16 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Rnds 1-8: k all sts.
3. Rnd 9: *k3, kfb; repeat from * around. You now have 20 sts.
4. Rnds 10-28: k all sts.
5. Stuff the leg lightly as you go. Do not overstuff near the top.
6. Place sts on a holder and make the second leg the same way.

Right Leg

1. Repeat the left leg instructions exactly.
2. Do not cut yarn after finishing the second leg.
3. Keep both legs facing forward, with the feet area ready to point slightly outward later.

Join Legs and Knit Body

The body is rounded, short, and hidden under the cream cardigan and striped skirt. It should be firm enough to support the large head.

1. With yarn attached to the right leg, k20 from right leg.
2. CO 4 sts for the center front gap.
3. K20 from left leg.
4. CO 4 sts for the center back gap. You now have 48 sts.
5. Rnds 1-8: k all sts.
6. Rnd 9: *k7, kfb; repeat from * around. You now have 54 sts.
7. Rnds 10-20: k all sts.
8. Rnd 21: *k7, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 48 sts.
9. Rnds 22-28: k all sts.
10. Rnd 29: *k6, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 42 sts.
11. Rnds 30-34: k all sts.
12. Rnd 35: *k5, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 36 sts.
13. Stuff the legs and lower body firmly, shaping the hips round and smooth.
14. Rnd 36: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 30 sts.
15. Rnds 37-39: k all sts.
16. BO, leaving a long tail for attaching the head.

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Shoes and Feet

The shoes are red Mary Jane slippers with white soles, white trim, a rounded cream toe opening, and tiny white flowers on the outer sides.

Red Shoe Base

1. With red yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb. You now have 10 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts.
6. Row 5: kfb, k8, kfb. You now have 12 sts.
7. Rows 6-14: work in stockinette stitch.
8. Row 15: ssk, k8, k2tog. You now have 10 sts.
9. Row 16: p all sts.
10. Row 17: ssk, k6, k2tog. You now have 8 sts.
11. BO, leaving a long tail.
12. Make a second shoe base.

White Sole Trim

1. With white yarn, pick up 28 sts evenly around the shoe edge.
2. Rnd 1: p all sts to create a raised edge.
3. Rnd 2: k all sts.
4. BO loosely.

Mary Jane Strap

1. With red yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 2 inches.
3. BO and sew across the top of the shoe, leaving the cream toe area visible.
4. Repeat for the second shoe.

Shoe Flower

1. With white yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: kfb in every st. You now have 10 sts.
3. BO, curling the strip into a tiny flower.
4. Sew a yellow French knot in the center.
5. Make two flowers and attach one to the outer side of each shoe strap.

Head and Face Base

The head is large, round, and expressive. The cream face area is framed by a black ladybug hood that forms a soft heart-shaped forehead around the eyes and cheeks.

Cream Head

1. With cream yarn, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st. You now have 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. You now have 36 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
7. Rnd 6: *k2, kfb; repeat from * around. You now have 48 sts.
8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
9. Rnd 8: *k3, kfb; repeat from * around. You now have 60 sts.
10. Rnd 9: k all sts.
11. Rnd 10: *k4, kfb; repeat from * around. You now have 72 sts.
12. Rnds 11-28: k all sts.
13. Rnd 29: *k10, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 66 sts.
14. Rnd 30: k all sts.
15. Rnd 31: *k9, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 60 sts.
16. Rnd 32: k all sts.
17. Rnd 33: *k8, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 54 sts.
18. Rnd 34: k all sts.
19. Begin stuffing the head firmly. Shape the cheeks gently with your hands.
20. Rnd 35: *k7, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 48 sts.
21. Rnd 36: *k6, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 42 sts.
22. Rnd 37: *k5, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 36 sts.
23. Rnd 38: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 30 sts.
24. Rnd 39: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 24 sts.
25. Rnd 40: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 18 sts.
26. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.

Black Ladybug Hood

The black hood sits over the back and sides of the head. It curves around the forehead and makes the cream face look heart-shaped.

1. With black yarn, CO 22 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: kfb, k20, kfb. You now have 24 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts.
6. Row 5: kfb, k22, kfb. You now have 26 sts.
7. Rows 6-20: stockinette stitch.
8. Row 21: ssk, k22, k2tog. You now have 24 sts.
9. Row 22: p all sts.
10. Row 23: ssk, k20, k2tog. You now have 22 sts.
11. Row 24: p all sts.
12. BO loosely.
13. Make two small curved side panels by CO 10 sts, knitting 12 rows in stockinette, then decreasing one stitch at each end on the next 3 RS rows.
14. Sew the large hood panel to the back top of the head.
15. Sew the side panels down both sides of the face, shaping the front edge into a soft heart curve.

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Eyes, Nose, Smile, Cheeks, and Tongue

Eyes

1. Place the eyes on the cream face between Rnds 17 and 20 of the head, about 9 sts apart.
2. Use black safety eyes, or embroider oval eyes with black yarn.
3. With white yarn, add two small highlight stitches on each eye.
4. With black yarn, embroider three short eyelashes on the outer side of each eye.
5. Add a short curved eyebrow above each eye using backstitch.

Red Nose

1. With red yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st. You now have 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3-5: k all sts.
5. Rnd 6: k2tog around. You now have 8 sts.
6. Stuff lightly, close, and sew centered between the eyes.

Smile and Tongue

1. With red yarn, embroider a wide curved smile from cheek to cheek.
2. Keep the curve low and friendly, matching the happy expression in the photo.
3. For the tongue, with pink yarn CO 5 sts.
4. Rows 1-3: stockinette stitch.
5. Row 4: ssk, k1, k2tog. You now have 3 sts.
6. BO and sew below the smile center.

Pink Cheeks

1. With pink yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: k2tog around. You now have 5 sts.
5. Cut yarn, pull through, and flatten into a small circle.
6. Make two cheeks and sew one on each side of the smile.

Antennae

The antennae curve upward from the black hood and bend outward with round red balls at the ends. Small yellow-and-black bee-like bands sit near the base.

Black Curved Antennae

1. With black yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 7 inches.
3. Insert a soft pipe cleaner if you want a bendable curve.
4. BO and sew one antenna to the top left of the head.
5. Make the second antenna the same way and sew it to the top right.
6. Curve both antennae outward and slightly downward at the tips.

Red Antenna Balls

1. With red yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. You now have 12 sts.
3. Rnds 2-5: k all sts.
4. Rnd 6: k2tog around. You now have 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly, close, and sew to the end of one antenna.
6. Make the second ball the same way.

Yellow and Black Base Bands

1. With yellow yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: switch to black, k all sts.
4. Rnd 3: switch to yellow, k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: switch to black, k all sts.
6. Rnd 5: switch to yellow, k all sts.
7. BO and lightly stuff into a tiny oval bead.
8. Make two and sew one at the base of each antenna.
9. Add a small white knitted collar ring below each bead by working a 4-st I-cord for 1 inch and sewing it into a circle.

Arms and Black Mittens

The arms are cream with black mitten ends. They are attached slightly downward from the shoulders so the cardigan sleeves look relaxed.

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Arm

1. With black yarn, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-5: k all sts.
3. Rnd 6: switch to cream, k all sts.
4. Rnds 7-24: k all sts.
5. Rnd 25: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. You now have 9 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close.
8. Make a second arm.
9. Sew arms to the upper body, angled slightly outward.

Cream Cable Cardigan

The cardigan is cream, cozy, and slightly textured. It has long sleeves, a center opening, three tan buttons, ribbed edges, and simple cable columns on both fronts.

Back Panel

1. With cream yarn and US size 3 needles, CO 38 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: *k2, p2; repeat across, ending k2.
3. Row 5: k all sts.
4. Row 6: p all sts.
5. Rows 7-28: continue stockinette stitch.
6. Row 29: BO 3 sts, k32, BO 3 sts for armhole shaping.
7. Row 30: p all sts.
8. Rows 31-40: stockinette stitch on remaining 32 sts.
9. BO loosely.

Left Front Panel

1. CO 22 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: *k2, p2; repeat across.
3. Row 5: k4, p2, k4, p2, k10.
4. Row 6: p10, k2, p4, k2, p4.
5. Row 7: k4, p2, C4F, p2, k10.
6. Row 8: p10, k2, p4, k2, p4.
7. Rows 9-28: repeat Rows 5-8 five times.
8. Row 29: BO 3 sts at armhole edge, work remaining sts in pattern.
9. Rows 30-38: continue pattern.
10. Row 39: shape neck by BO 6 sts at front edge, finish row.
11. Row 40: work in pattern.
12. Row 41: BO remaining sts.

Right Front Panel

1. Work as for left front, reversing armhole and neck shaping.
2. On Rows 10, 20, and 30, make a buttonhole near the front edge: k2, yo, k2tog, then continue row.
3. Keep the cable column placed symmetrically so both fronts match.

Sleeves

1. With cream yarn, CO 22 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: *k2, p2; repeat across.
3. Rows 5-8: stockinette stitch.
4. Row 9: kfb, k20, kfb. You now have 24 sts.
5. Rows 10-18: stockinette stitch.
6. Row 19: kfb, k22, kfb. You now have 26 sts.
7. Rows 20-30: stockinette stitch.
8. BO loosely.
9. Make a second sleeve.

Cardigan Assembly

1. Sew shoulder seams together.
2. Sew sleeves into armholes.
3. Sew sleeve and side seams.
4. Pick up 58 sts around the front opening and neck.
5. Work 3 rows in garter stitch.
6. BO loosely.
7. Sew three tan buttons opposite the buttonholes.
8. Dress the doll and tack the cardigan lightly at the shoulders so it stays in place.

Striped Garden Skirt

The skirt is wide and colorful. It has red, yellow, green, and cream stripes, with a green waistband and hem. Tiny embroidered flowers sit along the red lower band.

1. With green yarn, CO 72 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: *k2, p2; repeat around for waistband.
3. Rnd 5: switch to yellow, k all sts.
4. Rnd 6: yellow, p all sts for a small ridge.
5. Rnd 7: switch to red, k all sts.
6. Rnd 8: red, k all sts.
7. Rnd 9: switch to green, k all sts.
8. Rnd 10: switch to yellow, k all sts.
9. Rnd 11: switch to red, k all sts.
10. Rnd 12: red, k all sts.
11. Rnd 13: *k5, kfb; repeat around. You now have 84 sts.
12. Rnd 14: switch to yellow, k all sts.
13. Rnd 15: switch to green, k all sts.
14. Rnd 16: switch to yellow, k all sts.
15. Rnd 17: switch to red, k all sts.
16. Rnds 18-20: red, k all sts.
17. Rnd 21: switch to green, k all sts.
18. Rnd 22: switch to yellow, k all sts.
19. Rnd 23: switch to green, k all sts.
20. Rnds 24-27: green, garter ridge by alternating k one rnd and p one rnd.
21. BO loosely so the hem flares.

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Flower Embroidery on Skirt

1. Use white, pink, purple, yellow, and blue yarn scraps.
2. Along the lower red band, embroider small stems with green straight stitches.
3. Add five-petal flowers using lazy daisy stitches.
4. Place flowers about 6 sts apart around the skirt front.
5. Add tiny yellow knots as flower centers.
6. Keep the back simpler so the front remains the focus.

Blue Crossbody Bag

The blue bag sits at the doll’s right hip with a long strap crossing over the cardigan. A red ladybug applique decorates the front.

Bag Body

1. With light blue yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: k all sts.
3. Rows 3-18: stockinette stitch.
4. Row 19: k all sts.
5. Row 20: k all sts.
6. BO.
7. Fold the piece in half with wrong sides together.
8. Sew side seams, leaving the top open.
9. Lightly stuff only the lower corners to make the bag rounded.

Bag Strap

1. With light blue yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 16 inches.
3. BO and sew one end to each side of the bag.
4. Place strap over the left shoulder and across the body to the right hip.
5. Tack the strap lightly to the cardigan so it does not slip.

Ladybug Applique on Bag

1. With red yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. You now have 16 sts.
3. Rnds 2-4: k all sts.
4. Rnd 5: k2tog around. You now have 8 sts.
5. Flatten into an oval and sew to the front of the bag.
6. With black yarn, embroider a center line, a small head, and four dots.
7. Add two tiny black antenna stitches at the top.

Straw Garden Hat

The hat is shown beside the doll. It is cream colored with a round crown, wide brim, and a floral ribbon band around the crown.

Hat Crown

1. With straw cream yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. You now have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: *k1, kfb; repeat around. You now have 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: *k2, kfb; repeat around. You now have 32 sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k3, kfb; repeat around. You now have 40 sts.
6. Rnds 5-16: k all sts.
7. Rnd 17: p all sts to mark the crown edge.

Wide Brim

1. Rnd 18: *k4, kfb; repeat around. You now have 48 sts.
2. Rnd 19: k all sts.
3. Rnd 20: *k5, kfb; repeat around. You now have 56 sts.
4. Rnd 21: k all sts.
5. Rnd 22: *k6, kfb; repeat around. You now have 64 sts.
6. Rnds 23-28: garter stitch in the round by alternating one knit round and one purl round.
7. BO loosely.
8. Steam lightly by hovering above the fabric, then flatten the brim with your fingers.

Floral Hat Band

1. With a floral print yarn or pink yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 8 inches.
3. Sew around the base of the crown.
4. Embroider small red, pink, and green flower marks along the band.

Small Tan Watering Can

The tan watering can sits near the left side of the doll. It has a rounded body, short spout, handle, and tiny red flower stitches.

1. With tan yarn, CO 18 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-8: k all sts.
3. Rnd 9: *k1, k2tog; repeat around. You now have 12 sts.
4. Rnd 10: k all sts.
5. Stuff lightly.
6. Rnd 11: k2tog around. You now have 6 sts.
7. Close top securely.
8. For the spout, CO 5 sts and work I-cord for 1.5 inches. Sew to one side at an upward angle.
9. For the handle, CO 4 sts and work I-cord for 3 inches. Curve and sew to the opposite side.
10. For the top opening, CO 12 sts, work 3 rows garter stitch, BO, and sew into a small oval on top.
11. Embroider tiny red flowers and green leaves on the front.

Small Gray Watering Can

The gray watering can is placed near the right side of the doll. It is slightly cooler in color and has a rounded handle and pale blue water accent.

1. With light gray yarn, CO 20 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-7: k all sts.
3. Rnd 8: *k3, k2tog; repeat around. You now have 16 sts.
4. Rnd 9: k all sts.
5. Rnd 10: *k2, k2tog; repeat around. You now have 12 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. Rnd 11: k2tog around. You now have 6 sts.
8. Close securely.
9. For the spout, CO 4 sts and work I-cord for 2 inches. Sew to the side, pointing slightly upward.
10. For the handle, CO 4 sts and work I-cord for 3.25 inches. Sew in a soft curve.
11. With pale blue yarn, make three short straight stitches at the spout tip to suggest water.

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Woven Garden Basket

The basket is tan and rounded with a small handle. It holds a red strawberry, yellow vegetable, and green leafy pieces.

Basket Body

1. With tan yarn, CO 24 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: p all sts for a bumpy woven base.
3. Rnds 4-10: *k2, p2; repeat around.
4. Rnds 11-14: *p2, k2; repeat around to offset the woven texture.
5. Rnd 15: p all sts.
6. BO loosely.
7. Gather the bottom with a running stitch and pull closed.
8. Stuff lightly so the basket stays open but rounded.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 5 inches.
3. Sew one end to each side of the basket.
4. Curve the handle over the vegetables.

Knitted Garden Vegetables

Red Strawberry

1. With red yarn, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-5: k all sts.
3. Rnd 6: *k1, k2tog; repeat around. You now have 8 sts.
4. Stuff lightly.
5. Rnd 7: k2tog around. You now have 4 sts.
6. Close point tightly.
7. With green yarn, CO 5 sts, BO, and sew small leafy loops to the top.
8. Add tiny white seed stitches if desired.

Yellow Garden Vegetable

1. With yellow yarn, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-6: k all sts.
3. Rnd 7: k2tog around. You now have 5 sts.
4. Stuff lightly and close.
5. Sew a small green leaf at the top.

Green Leafy Piece

1. With green yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: ssk, k4, k2tog. You now have 6 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts.
6. Row 5: ssk, k2, k2tog. You now have 4 sts.
7. Row 6: p all sts.
8. Row 7: ssk, k2tog. You now have 2 sts.
9. BO and sew into the basket.
10. Make two or three leaves in different green shades.

Optional White Daisy Details

Small white daisies appear on the shoes and can also be repeated on the skirt or basket for a matching garden look.

1. With white yarn, make five lazy daisy stitches in a circle.
2. Use yellow yarn for a French knot center.
3. Keep each flower about 0.35 inch wide.
4. Place flowers on shoe straps, skirt band, or hat band.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head securely to the body, checking that the smile faces straight forward.
2. Attach arms just below the shoulder line before dressing the doll fully.
3. Put the skirt on first, then the cardigan over the body.
4. Sew the cardigan buttons firmly, but do not pull the front edges too tight.
5. Place the blue bag strap across the chest and tack it invisibly at the shoulder and hip.
6. Adjust the antennae so they curve evenly, with red balls facing outward.
7. Shape cheeks by lightly pressing the stuffing from inside the head toward the front.
8. Use small embroidery stitches for lashes, brows, smile, and skirt flowers.
9. Arrange the hat, watering cans, and basket beside the doll for the complete garden scene.

Care Notes

• Spot clean the doll with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if pipe cleaners, buttons, or safety eyes are used.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Gently reshape the skirt, hat brim, antennae, and bag while damp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is large, round, and firmly attached.
• The black hood frames the cream face in a heart-like shape.
• The red nose is centered between the eyes.
• The smile is wide, curved, and embroidered in red.
• Both cheeks are pink and placed evenly.
• The cream cardigan has three tan buttons and visible cable panels.
• The skirt has green, yellow, and red stripes with small flowers.
• The shoes are red with white trim and tiny daisies.
• The blue bag crosses the body and has a red ladybug applique.
• The straw hat, watering cans, and basket are included for the full pictured set.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished Little Ladybug doll away from strong sunlight, because bright red, green, yellow, and blue yarns may fade over time. Keep the doll in a dry place and avoid heavy pressure on the antennae, hat brim, and bag strap.

For long-term display, place the doll on a clean fabric surface rather than rough wood. If dust collects, use a soft brush and light strokes. Avoid pulling embroidered lashes, smile stitches, flower details, or the small ladybug applique.

If the doll is made for a child, check all buttons, eyes, antennae, and accessories regularly. For very young children, replace buttons and safety eyes with secure embroidery, and leave out wire or pipe cleaners inside the antennae.