Bring the tiny charm of an Amigurumi Ant Baby to life with this crochet pattern! 🐜✨ With its segmented body, delicate antennae, and adorable little legs, this design captures the essence of a lovable ant in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a playful gift, or simply love insect-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in body textures, eye details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature leaf or a cozy perch to enhance its personality. Choose classic browns and blacks for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi ant baby is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable little insect to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐜 Amigurumi Ant Baby Crochet Pattern
Bring a little forest floor charm into your handmade world with this sweet and spunky Amigurumi Ant Baby! With curled antennae, wide eyes, and a perfectly plump body, this bug buddy makes a unique gift for insect lovers, kids, and whimsical decor fans.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, small parts, and structured attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) tall when made with DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted or DK):
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Dark brown (main body, limbs, and antennae)
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Beige or light tan (face area)
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Optional: black or dark brown thread for smile
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Hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
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Safety eyes: 8–10 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Sewing pins (for assembly)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
👶 Head (Dark Brown → Beige)
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With dark brown: MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30) -
Switch to beige: sc around (30)
10–14. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Place safety eyes between Rounds 11–12, 6–7 stitches apart
– Optional: embroider smile on beige section -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
🐜 Body Segments (Make 3 – Dark Brown)
Body 1 – Abdomen (largest)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO
Body 2 – Thorax (medium)
Same as above until Round 6, then skip to dec and FO.
Body 3 – Neck (smallest)
MR, 6 sc
2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3. sc around (9), FO
– Stitch all 3 segments in a line: Abdomen → Thorax → Neck
– Then attach head at top
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Dark Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
7–9. sc (9), FO and lightly stuff
– Sew to thorax sides
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Dark Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
6–7. sc (9), FO and stuff
– Sew to abdomen bottom
🌀 Antennae (Make 2 – Dark Brown)
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Ch 10
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Starting from 2nd ch from hook: sl st in each (9)
– Curl slightly into spiral, FO
– Sew to top of head
✂️ Assembly Instructions
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Sew the 3 body segments together first
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Attach the head to the neck portion
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Position and sew arms at shoulder level on thorax
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Attach legs to lower portion of abdomen
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Sew antennae on top of the head
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Embroider a simple smile or eyebrows for expression
💡 Optional Add-ons
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Add tiny black dots on the back for a beetle-like look
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Attach a mini crochet leaf to sit on
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Make a whole insect family with different yarn shades
This little Ant Baby is full of charm and character, ready to march into your collection or brighten someone’s day as a handmade gift. 🐜🌿
