Say hello to the mini yarn friends lightning bug! This little friend is intended to be small and works up quick! It is perfect for stash-busting.

Use your imagination to make this friend your own or use the demo mini friend as inspiration! This listing includes 1 PDF download with the lightning bug.

Want to learn to crochet your very own mini friend? Grab this pattern to learn to make the lightning bug!

Each pattern is sold individually in the shop as well as the animal pack (avocado penguin, plum cat, and peacock), the bug pack (ladybug, lightning bug, and roly poly), and the full pack (get all 6).

The pattern is designed to be beginner friendly, so it explains beginner stitches. The pattern included has materials, abbreviations, explained stitches, and instructions.

Materials: any yarn and hook combination you want, felt (if you don't want to embroider faces), glue (if using felt), polyfil or another type of filling, scissors, and a darning needle.

Skill level: beginner

All patterns went through individual testing. Tester photos and Instagram handles can be found in the patterns. If you notice any errors or have any questions please reach out and I can clarify or fix!

The user is not permitted to sell, copy, or distribute this pattern in any form. The user is permitted to sell finished products created from this pattern, but must give pattern credit to The Yarn Arts.

Photos: 1. @theyarnarts, 2. @theyarnarts, 3. @theyarnarts, 4. @re.crochet, 5. @wollmupf, 6. @homemadebysky, 7. @lemolinchen, 8. @n_ravyn