Free Crochet Pattern for Amigurumi Ant
Greetings, crochet enthusiasts! If you’re on the hunt for a fun and charming project, our free crochet pattern for an amigurumi ant is here to tickle your crafting fancy. These miniature insect friends are not only cute but also an excellent addition to your amigurumi collection.
Amigurumi, the art of creating adorable, stuffed creatures through crocheting or knitting, offers endless possibilities for crafting unique and delightful characters. And what could be more endearing than your very own amigurumi ant?
In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process, from selecting the perfect yarn to stitching up each tiny detail. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just getting started, this project is perfect for all skill levels.
So, gather your crochet hooks and materials, and let’s embark on a creative journey to crochet an amigurumi ant that’s sure to crawl its way into your heart. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for more amigurumi adventures and other exciting crochet projects. Happy crocheting!
Termonology
MR Magic Ring
Ch Chain
Sl st slip stitch
Sc single crochet
Hdc half double crochet
Dc double crochet
Tr (or trc) triple (or treble) crochet
Inc increase (Add one or more stitches.)
Dec decrease (Eliminate one or more stitches.)
Turn Turn your work so you can work back for the next row.
Join Join two stitches together; usually done by working a slip stitch in the top of the next stitch.
Rep repeat (Do it again.)
PATTERN
HEAD
1) Magic circle into 6sc = 6
2) 6inc = 12
3) 1 sc, 1 inc = 18
4) 2sc, 1inc = 24
5) = 24
6) 3sc, 1 inc = 30
7) 4sc, 1 inc = 36 (Mouth is between 7th and 9th rows)
8) 5sc, 1inc = 42
9) (6sc, 1inc) * 4,14sc = 46
10-20) = 46 (eyes are between 12-13 rows with 16sc intermediate)
21) (6sc, 1 dec) * 4,14si = 42
22) 5si, 1 dec = 36
23) 4si, 1 dec = 30
24) 3si, 1 dec = 24
25) 2si, 1 dec = 18
26) 1si, 1 dec = 12
27) 6dec = 12.
ANTENNAS (2 Piece)
(For thin antennas, it is useful to thin the rope slightly.)
1) Magic circle into 5sc = 5
2) (1 sc, 1 inc) * 2,1 sc = 7
3) (1sc, 1dec) * 2,1sc = 5
4-16) = 5
LEGS (2)
1) Magic circle into 5sc = 5
2) 5inc = 10
3-25) … = 10
ARM (2 Pieces)
1) 5ch pull off from 2nd chain 1inc, 2sc, into the same sc 4sc, 2sc, 1inc = 12
2) (1 inc, 5sc) * 2 = 14
3-4) = 14
5) (1 dec, 5sc) * 2 = 12
6) 4sc, 1 popcorn, 4sc, 1 dec = 10 inc
7-8) … = 10
(From here we change the color to white-blue.
9) before 1 row BLO 1 row then we do FLO for the image in the wrist = 10 (white)
10) = 10 (white)
11-12) … = 10 (blue)
13-14) … = 10
15-16) … = 10
17-18) … = 10
19-20) … = 10
21-22) … = 10
23) 4sc, 1inc = 12
24) 5sc, 1inc = 14
25-26) = 14
27) 5sc, 1dec = 12
28) … = 13
29) 6dec are closing.
SHOES (2 Piece)
We start with white.
1) 5ch pull off from 2nd chain 1inc, 2sc, into the same sc 4sc, 2sc, 1inc = 12
2) 2inc, 2sc, 4inc, 2sc, 2inc = 20
3) 6sc, (1sc, 1inc) * 6 = 24
4) 1inc, 5sc, (2sc, 1inc) * 4, 1inc, 5sc = 30
5) … = 30
6) BLO … = 30 We change to red color.
7) … = 30
8) 8sc, 6dec, 8sc, 1dec = 23
9) 7sc, 4dec, 7sc, 1 dec = 18
10) 7sc, 2dec, 7sc = 16
11) (2sc, 1 dec) * 4 = 12
12) … = 12 (Don’t forget to tie)
BODY
1) Magic circle into 6sc = 6
2) … = 6
3) 6inc = 12
4-5) … = 12
6) 1 sc, 1 inc = 18
7) 2sc, 1inc = 24
8) = 24
9) 3sc, 1inc = 30
10) 4sc, 1inc = 36
11) = 36
12) 5sc, 1inc = 42
13) 6sc, 1inc = 48
14-23) = 48
24) 6sc, 1dec = 42
25) 5sc, 1dec = 36
26) 4sc, 1dec = 30
27) 3sc, 1dec = 24
28) 2sc, 1dec = 18 we change the rope.
29) = 18 (White)
(From here we change colors in blue and white.)
30) 2sc, 1inc = 24
31) 3sc, 1inc = 30
32) 4sc, 1inc = 36
33) 5sc, 1inc = 42
34-37) 42
38) 5sc, 1dec = 36
39) 4sc, 1dec = 30
40) 3sc, 1dec = 24
41) 2sc, 1dec = 18
42) 1sc, 1dec = 12
43-45) = 12
