Welcome to the wonderful world of crochet where we’re buzzing with excitement to introduce our adorable caterpillar rattle amigurumi free pattern! Perfect for crafters of all levels, this delightful project promises hours of joy and a sprinkle of whimsy. Whether you’re stitching for your little one or looking for a charming gift, this amigurumi caterpillar rattle is sure to bring smiles. With easy-to-follow instructions and a touch of creativity, you’ll have a precious keepsake in no time. So, grab your crochet hook and let’s get rattling!

List of necessary materials: 

Yarn Art Jeans yarn (50 g/160 m) 

Crochet hook №2-2.25 

Needle for sewing details 

Safety eyes with a diameter of 10 mm 

Rattle 

Toy stuffing (I use polyester fiberfill) 

Scissors 

Abbreviation List: 

SC – single crochet 

INC – increase 

HDC – half double crochet 

DEC – decrease 

CH – chain stitch 

SS – slip stitch 

MR – magic ring 

PATTERN

Head: 

1: 6 SC in MR 

2: 6 INC (12) 

3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, INC) x 6 (24) 

5: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30) 

6: (4 SC, INC) x 6 (36) 

7: (5 SC, INC) x 6 (42) 

8: 42 SC 

9: (13 SC, INC) x 3 (45) 

10: (14 SC, INC) x 3 (48) 

11-13: 48 SC 

14: (15 SC, INC) x 3 (51) 

15: (16 SC, INC) x 3 (54) 

Insert safety eyes between rows 14 and 15, 7 SC apart. 

16-21: 54 SC 

22: (7 SC, DEC) x 6 (48) 

23: (6 SC, DEC) x 6 (42) 

24: (5 SC, DEC) x 6 (36) 

Gradually stuff the head and insert the rattle. 

25: (4 SC, DEC) x 6 (30) 

26: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24) 

27: (2 SC, DEC) x 6 (18) 

28: (1 SC, DEC) x 6 (12) 

Make a cinch closure, embroider eyelashes, eyebrows, and nose. 

Without cutting the yarn, proceed to the second piece: 

1: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18) 

2: 1 SC, INC, (2 SC, INC) x 5, 1 SC (24) 

3: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30) 

4: 2 SC, INC, (4 SC, INC) x 5, 2 SC (36) 

5: (5 SC, INC) x 6 (42) 

6: 3 SC, INC, (6 SC, INC) x 5, 3 SC (48) 

7-13: 48 SC 

14: 3 SC, DEC, (6 SC, DEC) x 5, 3 SC (42) 

15: (5 SC, DEC) x 6 (36) 

16: 2 SC, DEC, (4 SC, DEC) x 5, 2 SC (30) 

17: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24) 

18: 1 SC, DEC, (2 SC, DEC) x 5, 1 SC (18) 

19: (1 SC, DEC) x 6 (12) 

Piece 3 – a harmonica made of multicolored circles (7 colors, 2 pieces each): 

1: 6 SC in MR 

2: 6 INC (12) 

3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18) 

4: (2 SC, INC) x 6 (24) 

5: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30) 

6: (4 SC, INC) x 6 (36) 

7: (5 SC, INC) x 6 (42) 

8: (6 SC, INC) x 6 (48) 

9: (7 SC, INC) x 6 (54), SS 

Fold 2 circles of the same color with the wrong sides together and connect with slip stitches. 

Then fold 2 circles of different colors with the right sides together, sew in a circle for 3 rows. 

Piece 4: 

1: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18) 

2: 1 SC, INC, (2 SC, INC) x 5, 1 SC (24) 

3: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30) 

4: 2 SC, INC, (4 SC, INC) x 5, 2 SC (36) 

5: (5 SC, INC) x 6 (42) 

6-11: 42 SC 

12: (5 SC, DEC) x 6 (36) 

13: 2 SC, DEC, (4 SC, DEC) x 5, 2 SC (30) 

14: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24) 

15: 1 SC, DEC, (2 SC, DEC) x 5, 1 SC (18) 

16: (1 SC, DEC) x 6 (12) 

Without cutting the yarn, proceed to the fifth piece: 

1: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18) 

2: 1 SC, INC, (2 SC, INC) x 5, 1 SC (24) 

3: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30) 

4: 2 SC, INC, (4 SC, INC) x 5, 2 SC (36) 

5-9: 36 SC 

10: 2 SC, DEC, (4 SC, DEC) x 5, 2 SC (30) 

11: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24) 

12: 1 SC, DEC, (2 SC, DEC) x 5, 1 SC (18) 

13: (1 SC, DEC) x 6 (12) 

Without cutting the yarn, proceed to the sixth piece (last piece): 

1: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18) 

2: 1 SC, INC, (2 SC, INC) x 5, 1 SC (24) 

3: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30) 

4-7: 30 SC 

8: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24) 

9: 1 SC, DEC, (2 SC, DEC) x 5, 1 SC (18) 

10: (1 SC, DEC) x 6 (12) 

11: 6 DEC (6) 

Horns (2 pieces): 

1: 6 SC in MR 

2: 6 INC (12) 

3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18) 

4-6: 18 SC 

7: (1 SC, DEC) x 6 (12) 

8: 6 DEC (6) 

9-13: 6 SC 

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. 

Legs (6 pieces): 

1: 6 SC in MR 

2: 6 INC (12) 

3: (1 SC, INC) x 6 (18) 

4-6: 18 SC 

7: (1 SC, DEC) x 6 (12) 

8: 6 DEC (6) Tighten the hole, 3 CH, 

Attach 2 pieces to the 2nd piece on both sides, 

Attach 2 pieces to the 4th circle of the harmonica, 

Attach 2 pieces to the third piece. 

Loop: 

1: 5 CH, from the 2nd loop 4 SC, CH, turn 

2-7: 4 SC (6 rows) 

Fasten off, sew to the head. 

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