Bring the intriguing charm of a Beetle to life with this Amigurumi Beetle crochet pattern! 🪲✨ With its detailed body, tiny legs, and unique textures, this design captures the essence of this fascinating insect in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love bug-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in shell textures, leg details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered spots or a miniature leaf setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic earthy tones for a realistic look or experiment with vibrant hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi beetle is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this tiny creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🪲 Amigurumi Beetle – FREE Crochet Pattern
Get ready to crochet your own charming little beetle! With its rounded body, curved antennae, and dangling legs, this adorable insect is perfect for bug lovers, nature-themed toys, or whimsical decor. Soft, huggable, and surprisingly cute, this beetle is a fun and quick project for all skill levels.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Simple shapes, repetition, and minimal sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–9 inches (18–23 cm) tall including antennae, using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted Weight):
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Color A: Solid Brown (entire beetle)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
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ch – Chain
🪲 Head
With Color A:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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Rounds 7–14: sc around (36)
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Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, approx. 8 stitches apart
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Begin stuffing
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
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FO and close
🪶 Body
With Color A:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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Rounds 7–16: sc around (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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Stuff firmly
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
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FO and close
🦿 Legs (Make 6)
With Color A:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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Rounds 3–4: sc around (12)
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(1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
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Rounds 6–9: sc around (8)
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FO, lightly stuff the round foot, leave the rest unstuffed
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Sew 3 legs on each side of the body
✋ Arms (Make 2)
Same as legs, but shorter:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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Rounds 3–4: sc around (12)
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(1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
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Rounds 6–8: sc around (8)
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FO and attach to upper sides of body
🌀 Antennae (Make 2)
With Color A:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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Work in spiral for 14 rounds (4 sc per round)
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Lightly bend the antennae into a curve
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FO and sew to top of head
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Sew head to body securely
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Make sure the antennae are symmetrical and angled slightly forward
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Weave in all ends and adjust shape as needed
💡 Customization Ideas
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Use pastel colors for a kawaii-style beetle
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Add tiny embroidered wings on the back
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Create a beetle family in various sizes!
This sweet little beetle is the perfect mix of quirky and cuddly. Whether perched on a bookshelf or in a child’s hand, it’s sure to bring smiles wherever it crawls! 🧶🌿
