1/4Little Cockroach
Original design by @阿慧手作
This cheeky little cockroach amigurumi has a rounded head, a tapered body, and a pair of small wings and legs for a playful, slightly goofy look. It's a fun novelty make that comes together quickly from a few simple pieces.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 1-2 hours
Stitches used: sc, inc, dec, MR, dc, hdc
Little Cockroach — Amigurumi Head: Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR (8) Rnd 2: inc in each st around (16) Rnd 3: *sc, inc*, repeat around (24) Rnd 4: *sc, inc, sc*, repeat around (32) Rnd 5-8: 32 sc around (32) Rnd 9: 9 sc, 4 inc, 6 sc, 4 inc, 9 sc (40) Rnd 10-11: 40 sc around (40) Rnd 12: 9 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc, 4 dec, 9 sc (32) Rnd 13: *sc, dec, sc*, repeat around (24) Rnd 14: *sc, dec*, repeat around (16) Body: Rnd 15: change color, work in front loops only: 16 sc (16) Rnd 16: *sc, inc*, repeat around (24) Rnd 17: *sc, inc, sc*, repeat around (32) Rnd 18-20: 32 sc around (32) Rnd 21: *sc, dec, sc*, repeat around (24) Rnd 22: 24 sc around (24) Rnd 23: *sc, dec*, repeat around (16) Rnd 24-25: 16 sc around (16) Rnd 26: 8 dec (8) Wings (make 2): Row 1: ch 9, from 2nd ch from hook: 2 dc, 4 hdc, dc, (3 sc), dc, 4 hdc, 2 dc Row 2: 7 sc, 3 inc, 7 sc Row 3: 7 sc, 6 inc, 7 sc Legs (make 2): ch 3, from 3rd ch from hook sl st, ch 2
Notes
Body color changes at Rnd 15 (worked in front loops only). Wings and legs made in pairs.
Frequently asked questions
How are the head and body connected?
After finishing the head, you change color and work Round 15 into the front loops only, which creates a clean ridge where the body begins and gives the join a defined edge.
How many wings and legs do I need to make?
Make two wings and two legs. The wings are worked as short rows starting from a foundation chain, and the legs are tiny chains with a slip stitch.
What stitches are used in the wings?
The wings use a mix of double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet across the first row to shape a curved wing, then single crochet and increases to widen them.
Does the pattern specify yarn or hook size?
No yarn brand or hook size is stated in the pattern, so choose a yarn and a hook one size smaller than the ball band recommends to keep the amigurumi fabric tight and the stuffing hidden.
