Bring the playful charm of a Caterpillar to life with this Amigurumi Caterpillar crochet pattern! 🐛✨ With its segment-shaped body, tiny legs, and cheerful expression, this design captures the essence of this beloved garden creature in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love insect-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in body colors, antenna shapes, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature leaf setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic greens and yellows for a realistic look or experiment with rainbow hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a garden setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi caterpillar is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable little crawler to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐛 Amigurumi Caterpillar Crochet Pattern
Add some whimsical charm to your handmade collection with this adorable amigurumi caterpillar! With its big friendly eyes, squishy body segments, and cheerful little feet, this project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters looking for a fun and cuddly make.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shapes and facial embroidery involved.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) long using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK or Worsted weight yarn:
- Color A: Light Green (body)
- Color B: Pink (cheeks)
- Color C: White (eye whites)
- Color D: Brown (eyebrows and mouth)
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm–3.5 mm
- 2 Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
- Toy stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
🧩 Pattern Instructions
🟢 Head (Make 1 — Light Green)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and stuff firmly.
🟢 Body Segments (Make 4 — Light Green)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Stuff each segment before closing. Fasten off and sew them to one another in a curved or straight line.
🟢 Legs (Make 8 — Light Green)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–3. sc around (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew 2 legs to each body segment near the bottom.
🟢 Antennae (Make 2 — Light Green)
- MR, 4 sc (4)
2–5. sc around (4)
Lightly stuff, then bend the tip into a curve before sewing both to the top of the head.
⚪ Eyes (Make 2 — White)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
Fasten off. Attach safety eyes in the center. Sew onto the head.
🩷 Cheeks (Make 2 — Pink)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
Fasten off. Flatten and sew below the eyes.
🪡 Face Embroidery
- Use brown yarn to embroider:
- Curved eyebrows above the eyes
- A simple smile below the cheeks
🧷 Assembly
- Stitch all body segments together.
- Sew legs in pairs under each body segment.
- Attach head at the front of the body.
- Sew on cheeks, eyes, and antennae.
- Embroider face details last.
🎉 Final Touch
And there you have it — your cuddly, smiling amigurumi caterpillar is ready to crawl into your heart! 💚 Whether you’re making it as a toy, gift, or cheerful desk buddy, it’s sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
🪴 Keep on stitching and spreading joy with every loop! 🧵
