Ladybug Kids Onesie: Free Pajamas Crochet Pattern

This free pajamas crochet pattern makes a fun, hooded ladybug onesie for kids—boys and girls. Perfect as cozy clothing or pajamas, it’s easy, warm, and available in multiple sizes for toddlers to tweens.

Ladybug kids onesie crochet pattern

Thanks for checking out my free Ladybug Kids Onesie crochet pattern. We love going on family camping trips during the Summer months and these onesies will be perfect to keep my children warm and cozy during the cold nights.

I wanted to make a unisex onesie that both boys and girls would love! I thought a ladybug onesie would be super cute, I just love the black and red colors together.

The Ladybug Kids Onesie is suitable for children aged 2 to 10 years. The crochet pattern includes 8 different sizes and has handy tips on how to alter the length of the torso, legs and sleeves so you can easily adjust for the perfect fit.

The all-in-one pajamas is designed to be loose fitting for comfort. The Ladybug Kids Onesie can be used as a sleep suit, an overcoat or even a fancy dress costume.

Plus, the hooded onesie is warm and cozy and features fun ladybug spots and antennae. There’s also more animal versions available.

With the premium pattern, you’ll also receive a printable color in sheet so your children can help design their own onesie. If the onesie is a surprise gift you can give the color in activity sheet at the same time as the onesie, children can then color it in while wearing it.

How to crochet a children’s onesie

The Ladybug Kids Onesie crochet pattern is easy skill level. You will need to know all your basic crochet stitches as well as having good sewing skills.

The onesie itself is made in one-piece. The ladybird spots and antennae are then sewn on at the end.

To make the crochet jumpsuit I used worsted (weight 4) yarn in 2 colors, 5 buttons and a small amount of toy stuffing for the antennae. I also used a 5mm crochet hook and tapestry needle.

Gauge is very important for this crochet pattern. It is essential you make a swatch before you start and check your gauge on the garment after each section. Skipping this step could result in your onesie not fitting your child.

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Crochet pattern information

Supplies

• 5mm crochet hook
• Worsted yarn
• 15mm buttons x 5
• Toy stuffing
• Sewing needle
• Stitch markers
• Tape measure

Yarn

• Weight – Aran / Worsted / #4
• Brand – Stylecraft Special Aran
• A – Red: 637, 709, 790, 868, 954, 1039, 1133, 1231 yards
• B – Black: 409, 414, 422, 427, 434, 441, 446, 453 yards
• Total – 1046, 1123, 1212, 1295, 1388, 1480, 1579, 1684 yards

Size & Gauge

• 2” x 2” gauge swatch = 6 rows of 7 hdc
• Age 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ,9

Skill Level

• Easy

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (U.K. translation)

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• 2dc – 2 dc in 1 space (increase)
• hdc – Half double crochet
• 2hdc – 2 hdc in 1 space (increase)
• hdc2tog – hdc 2 together (decrease)
• RS – Right side
• sc – Single crochet
• 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
• sc2tog – sc 2 together (decrease)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches
• WS – Wrong side

Pattern notes

• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in stitch count.
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. EG. “sc, dc” would mean “sc in first space, dc in next space”.
• Change colors while completing the last stitch on the previous row.
• Stitch count is shown at the end of each row.
• This crochet pattern is written in age 2-3 and all other sizes are written in brackets in the following format: Age 2-3 (3-4,4-5,5-6,6-7,7-8,8-9,9-10). EG: hdc x 20 (21,22,23,24,25,26,27) will mean hdc x 20 for age 2-3, hdc x 21 for age 3-4, hdc x 22 for age 4-5 etc. If there is only 1 number it applies to all sizes.

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free crochet pattern : Ladybug Onesie

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Chest

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Row 1

• Use yarn color A (red)
• ch x 49 then start in 2nd ch from the hook
• (2hdc, hdc x 7) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

54 sts

Row 2

• (hdc x 4, 2hdc, hdc x 4) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

60 sts

Row 3

• (2hdc, hdc x 9) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

66 sts

Row 4

• (hdc x 5, 2hdc, hdc x 5) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

72 sts

Row 5

• (2hdc, hdc x 11) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

78 sts

Row 6

• (hdc x 6, 2hdc, hdc x 6) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

84 sts

Row 7

• (2hdc, hdc x 13) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

90 sts

Row 8

• (hdc x 7, 2hdc, hdc x 7) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

96 sts

Row 9

• (2hdc, hdc x 15) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

102 sts

Row 10

• (hdc x 8, 2hdc, hdc x 8) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

108 sts

Row 11

• (2hdc, hdc x 17) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

114 sts

Row 12

• (hdc x 9, 2hdc, hdc x 9) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

120 sts

Row 13

• (2hdc, hdc x 19) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

126 sts

Row 14

• (hdc x 10, 2hdc, hdc x 10) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

132 sts

Row 15

• (2hdc, hdc x 21) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

138 sts

Row 16

• (hdc x 11, 2hdc, hdc x 11) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

For age 2-3 skip to waist after this row

144 sts

Row 17

• (2hdc, hdc x 23) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

For age 3-4 skip to waist after this row

150 sts

Row 18

• (hdc x 12, 2hdc, hdc x 12) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

For age 4-5 skip to waist after this row

156 sts

Row 19

• (2hdc, hdc x 25) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

For age 5-6 skip to waist after this row

162 sts

Row 20

• (hdc x 13, 2hdc, hdc x 13) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

For age 6-7 skip to waist after this row

168 sts

Row 21

• (2hdc, hdc x 27) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

For age 7-8 skip to waist after this row

174 sts

Row 22

• (hdc x 14, 2hdc, hdc x 14) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

For age 8-9 skip to waist after this row

180 sts

Row 23

• (2hdc, hdc x 29) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

For age 9-10 skip to waist after this row

186 sts *Premium pattern has image here*

Waist

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Row 1

The skipped stitches will be the arm holes

• hdc x 20 (21,22,23,24,25,26,27)
• Skip 31 sts (32,33,34,35,36,37,38)
• hdc x 42 (44,46,48,50,52,54,56)
• Skip 31 sts (32,33,34,35,36,37,38)
• hdc x 20 (21,22,23,24,25,26,27)
• ch x 1 & turn

82 sts (86,90,94,98,102,106,110) *Premium pattern has image here*

Rows 2 – 17

• hdc x 82 (86,90,94,98,102,106,110)
• ch x 1 & turn

16 rows *Premium pattern has image here*

Hips

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After round 20 both sides should join under the crotch. Add or remove rounds if you need to. 3 rounds are equal to 1”.

Rounds 1 – 20

• hdc x 82 (86,90,94,98,102,106,110)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

20 rounds *Premium pattern has image here*

Legs

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Check if you’re starting the leg on RS or WS and make a note to remind you for the second leg.

Part 1 – Thigh

Round 1

• hdc x 41 (43,45,47,49,51,53,55)
• skip x 41 (43,45,47,49,51,53,55)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

41 sts (43,45,47,49,51,53,55)

Rounds 2 – 9 (10,12,14,16,18,20,22)

• hdc x 41 (43,45,47,49,51,53,55)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

8 rounds (9,11,13,15,17,19,21)

Part 2 – Knee

Round 1

• hdc2tog
• hdc x 12 (12,13,14,14,15,16,16)
• hdc2tog
• hdc x 12 (12,13,14,14,15,16,16)
• hdc2tog
• hdc x 11 (13,13,13,15,15,15,17)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

38 sts (40,42,44,46,48,50,52)

Rounds 2 – 9 (10,11,12,13,14,15,16)

• hdc x 38 (40,42,44,46,48,50,52)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

8 rounds (9,10,11,12,13,14,15)

Part 3 – Calf

Add/remove rounds from this area if you need to adjust length. 3 rounds is equal to 1”. Remember, the cuff on the next section will measure 1”.

Round 1

• hdc2tog
• hdc x 11 (11,12,13,13,14,15,15)
• hdc2tog
• hdc x 11 (11,12,13,13,14,15,15)
• hdc2tog
• hdc x 10 (12,12,12,14,14,14,16)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

35 sts (37,39,41,43,45,47,49)

Rounds 2 – 9 (11,13,15,17,19,21,23)

• hdc x 35 (37,39,41,43,45,47,49)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

8 rounds (10,12,14,16,18,20,22) *Premium pattern has image here*

Part 4 – Cuff

Change to color B (black). Work from the RS of onesie.

Round 1

• sc2tog, sc x 3 (4,4,4,5,5,5,6)
• Repeat the above step 5 more times
• sc x 5 (1,3,5,1,3,5,1) in last sts
• sl st to 1st st & ch x 1

29 sts (31,33,35,37,39,41,43)

Rounds 2 – 4

• sc x 29 (31,33,35,37,39,41,43)
• sl st to 1st st & ch x 1
• Fasten off after round 4 & weave in ends.

3 rounds of 29 sts (31,33,35,37,39,41,43) *Premium pattern has image here*

2nd leg

• Attach yarn A (red) to 1st skipped stitch at crotch.
• Check the note you made earlier about starting on the RS or WS. Start on the same side for this leg too.
• Repeat all leg rounds as you did for the 1st leg.
• Weave in all ends and sew up gap at crotch.
• *Premium pattern has image here*

Sleeves

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Round 1

• Use yarn color A (red)
• Attach yarn to 1st skipped st of arm hole & ch x 1.
• Start on RS (WS,RS,WS,RS,WS,RS,WS)
• hdc x 31 sts (32,33,34,35,36,37,38) into all stitches
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

You will be left with a little gap under the arm which you can close up as you weave in the ends later on.

31 sts (32,33,34,35,36,37,38)

Round 2

• hdc2tog
• hdc x 13 (14,14,15,15,16,16,17)
• hdc2tog
• hdc x 14 (14,15,15,16,16,17,17)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

29 sts (30,31,32,33,34,35,36)

Rounds 3 – 9

• hdc x 29 (30,31,32,33,34,35,36)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

7 rounds

Round 10

• hdc2tog
• hdc x 7 (8,8,8,9,9,9,10)
• hdc2tog
• hdc x 8 (8,8,9,9,9,10,10)
• hdc2tog
• hdc x 8 (8,9,9,9,10,10,10)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

26 sts (27,28,29,30,31,32,33)

Rounds 11 – 22 (25,28,29,31,33,34,36)

Add or remove rounds from this area if you need to. 3 rounds are equal to 1”. Remember, the 1” cuff on the next section will measure 1”.

• hdc x 26 (27,28,29,30,31,32,33)
• sl st to 1st st, ch x 1 & turn

12 rounds (15,18,19,21,23,24,26) *Premium pattern has image here*

Cuff

Change to color B (black). Work from the RS of onesie.

Round 1

• sc2tog, sc x 2 (2,2,2,3,3,3,3)
• Repeat the above step 5 more times
• sc x 2 (3,4,5,0,1,2,3) in last sts
• sl st to 1st st & ch x 1

20 sts (21,22,23,24,25,26,27)

Rounds 2 – 4

• sc x 20 (21,22,23,24,25,26,27)
• sl st to 1st st & ch x 1
• Fasten off after round 4 & weave in ends.

3 rounds of 20 sts (21,22,23,24,25,26,27)

2nd sleeve

• Attach yarn A (red) to 1st skipped stitch under arm. Start working from the RS (WS,RS,WS,RS,WS,RS,WS)
• Repeat all sleeve rounds as you did for the 1st sleeve.
• Weave in all ends and sew up gap under arm.

Hood

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Row 1

• Use yarn color B (black)
• Attach yarn to the left side of row 1 chains
• hdc x 48 in all ch spaces
• ch x 1 & turn

48 sts

Row 2

• (2hdc, hdc x 7) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

54 sts

Row 3

• (hdc x 4, 2hdc, hdc x 4) 6 times
• ch x 1 & turn

60 sts

Rows 4 – 28 (29,30,31,32,33,34,35)

• hdc x 60
• ch x 1 & turn

25 rows (26,27,28,29,30,31,32)

Row 29 (30,31,32,33,34,35,36)

• hdc x 27, hdc2tog x 3, hdc x 27
• sl st into 1st st of the row
• Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing
• Turn the hood inside-out
• Sew together the middle loops to complete the hood. Weave in all ends.

57 sts *Premium pattern has 2 images here*

Buttons & Edging

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Row 1

In this row work into the raw edge from the stomach area, up to the neck, round the hood and back down to the stomach area.

• Start with yarn color A (red). Switch to color B (black) to go around the hood, then switch back to color A (red).
• Attach yarn to the bottom left of the centre split (1st round of hips)
• In the end of every row sc x 126 (130,134,138,142,146,150,154)
• ch x 1 & turn

126 sts (130,134,138,142,146,150,154) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 2

• Change to yarn color B (black)
• sc x 126 (130,134,138,142,146,150,154)
• ch x 1 & turn

126 sts (130,134,138,142,146,150,154)

Row 3

• sc x 8 (9,10,7,8,9,10,11)
• ch x 3 for 1st button loop
• *sc x 6 (6,6,7,7,7,7,7)
• ch x 3 for button loop*
• Repeat steps above between *’s 3 more times
• sc x 62 (64,66,68,70,72,74,76) around hood
• **sc x 1 & add a stitch marker
• sc x 5 (5,5,6,6,6,6,6)**
• Repeat steps above between **’s 3 more times
• sc x 1 & add a stitch marker
• sc x 7 (8,9,6,7,8,9,10)
• Fasten off leaving tail for sewing
• Tuck the last stitch under the first stitch and sew together.
• Replace stitch markers with buttons
• Weave in ends.

126 sts (130,134,138,142,146,150,154) *Premium pattern has image here*

Antennae

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Make 2 Antennae

Round 1

• Use yarn color A (red)
• sc x 6 into a magic ring
• sl st to join to 1st st, ch x 1

6 sts

Round 2

• 2sc x 6
• sl st to join to 1st st, ch x 1

12 sts

Round 3

• (2sc, sc) 6 times
• sl st to join to 1st st, ch x 1

18 sts

Round 4

• (2sc, sc x 2) 6 times
• sl st to join to 1st st, ch x 1

24 sts

Rounds 5 – 8

• sc x 24
• sl st to join to 1st st, ch x 1

4 rounds of 24 sts

Round 9

• (sc2tog, sc x 2) 6 times
• sl st to join to 1st st, ch x 1

18 sts

Round 10

• (sc2tog, sc) 6 times
• sl st to join to 1st st, ch x 1

12 sts

Rounds 11 – 19

• Change to color B (black)
• sc x 12
• sl st to join to 1st st, ch x 1
• Fasten off after row 19 and fill with toy stuffing
• Sew onto the hood as shown below

9 rounds of 12 sts *Premium pattern has 2 images here*

Spots

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Make 26 spots

Round 1

• Use yarn color B (black)
• In a magic ring, ch x 2, dc x 12
• sl st to join to 1st st, ch x 2

12 sts

Round 2

• 2dc x 12
• sl st to join to 1st st, ch x 2

24 sts

Round 3

• (2dc, dc) x 12
• sl st to join to 1st st, fasten off leaving tail for sewing

36 sts

Sewing on spots

Pull the magic ring tightly and secure spots into positions. Then sew around the edges. *Premium pattern has 2 images here*

• 3 on each sleeve
• 4 on each leg
• 6 on the front
• 6 on the back
• sl st to join to 1st st, fasten off leaving tail for sewing

Published: February 22, 2025 | Last Updated: June 10, 2026