Scuttle into the world of crochet with this Amigurumi Beetle Bug pattern! 🐞✨ With its rounded shell, delicate legs, and charming antennae, this design brings the quirky beauty of beetles to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a whimsical gift, or simply love character-driven amigurumi, this pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in shell textures, leg shapes, and even tiny accessories like embroidered spots or metallic yarn for an extra touch of magic. Choose classic earthy tones for a realistic look or experiment with vibrant hues for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a woodland setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi beetle bug is sure to crawl its way into hearts. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this tiny critter to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐞 Amigurumi Beetle Bug Crochet Pattern
Meet this sweet, round-bodied beetle with big expressive eyes, soft curved antennae, cozy wing covers, and chunky little legs. With its cheerful smile and cuddly shape, this beetle makes a perfect nursery friend, shelf companion, or handmade gift.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
(Includes shaping, appliqué work, limb placement, and structured assembly.)
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–22 cm (8–9 inches) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
The beetle stands upright on four short, sturdy legs.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted / Aran Weight)
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Warm gray or brown – head, legs, antennae
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Yellow – belly/body
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Burgundy or dark red – wing covers
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White – eye rings
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Black – pupils, belly spots, smile
Tools & Supplies
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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12 mm safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🎯 Gauge
Not critical. Work tightly for a firm, well-shaped figure.
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
st – Stitch
🧠 Head
Gray / Brown
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6–12: sc 30
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, spacing 10–11 stitches apart.
Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 15: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 16: dec ×6 (6)
Fasten off and close.
👀 Eye Rings (Make 2)
White
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Fasten off.
Sew neatly around each safety eye to create bold, oversized eye rings.
🙂 Face Detail
Using black yarn, embroider a small curved smile centered beneath the eyes.
(No nose is added.)
🐞 Body
Yellow
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rnd 7–14: sc 36
Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 17: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 18: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 19: dec ×6 (6)
Fasten off and close.
⚫ Belly Dots (Make 2)
Black
Rnd 1: MR 6
Fasten off.
Flatten slightly and sew symmetrically on the front of the yellow body.
🐚 Wing Covers (Make 2)
Burgundy / Dark Red
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4–6: sc 18
Rnd 7: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Fasten off. Do not stuff.
Sew to the back of the body so they slightly overlap in the center, forming the beetle shell.
🦵 Legs (Make 4)
All four limbs are identical and function as legs.
Gray / Brown
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4–6: sc 18
Rnd 7: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Rnd 8: sc 12
Stuff lightly, keeping the top round and base flat.
Fasten off.
These should be short, chunky, and slightly conical.
🐜 Antennae (Make 2)
Gray / Brown
Rnd 1: MR 6
Rnd 2–5: sc 6
Rnd 6: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 7–8: sc 12
Lightly stuff only the rounded tip.
Fasten off and gently curve by hand.
🔨 Assembly
Head to Body
Sew head centered on top of body with a slight forward tilt.
Legs
Attach two back legs low on the body sides for balance.
Attach two front legs slightly higher and angled forward.
Antennae
Sew on top of the head with a gentle outward curve.
Wing Covers
Attach centered on the back, overlapping slightly in the middle.
Final Shaping
Adjust limbs and antennae so the beetle stands comfortably on its own.
🛋️ Display & Styling
This beetle stands naturally on four legs and looks wonderful on shelves, desks, and nursery displays. Its oversized eyes and soft rounded body give it a friendly, huggable personality.
🧼 Care Instructions
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Hand wash gently in cool water
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Press excess water out with a towel
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Lay flat to dry
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Do not tumble dry
🎁 Perfect For
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Nursery décor
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Spring decorations
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Bug lovers
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Handmade gifts
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Craft fair collections
Your cheerful beetle bug is now complete! With its big eyes, soft antennae, cozy wings, and round cuddly body, this little friend is sure to bring smiles wherever it lands. Happy crocheting 🧶🐞✨
