Free Crochet Rose Maple Moth Amigurumi Pattern For Beginners

This Crochet Rose Maple Moth Amigurumi is a stunningly unique creation crocheted from extra bulky yarn that gives it a delightful, chubby appearance. Perfect as a charming gift or as an eye-catching piece of decor, this moth amigurumi captures the beauty of its real-life counterpart in a more cartoonish appearance that kids will love.

While the use of bulky yarn and the design’s distinct features might present a fun challenge, this pattern is accessible for crocheters with some experience. This post is all about providing you with a crochet rose maple moth pattern reproducing the same iconic color pattern. Whether perched on a shelf or given as a heartfelt present, it is sure to enchant with its plush, distinctive look.

Supply-Recommendations

In order the get the same results as the designer got for this crochet rose maple moth amigurumi, you will need the following crochet supplies:

Premier Yarns “Parfait Chunky” in colors Sunshine (MC, ½ skein), Bubblegum (C1, ½ skein), and Espresso (C2, < ¼ skein).
Crochet hook in size 4mm
Polyester Filling
Safety eyes, 3mm (optional)
Sewing needle

Tip from designer

It’s VERY important to count your stitches in this pattern. So, make sure you have the stitch markers to keep track of stitches and various locations in the work.

Abbreviations

This list fetches the abbreviations used in the crochet pattern and relates each to the specific instructions. It is extremely helpful to learn before you head toward the crochet moth pattern:

Ch: chain
Sc: single crochet
Dec: decrease; crochet 2 sc together into 1
FL: Front Loops and BLO: Back Loops Only
SL: Slip Stitch
MR: magic ring
Sts: stitches
Inc: increase; crochet 2 sc in one stitch
() x times = represent a sequence of sts. The number after represents the x amount of times you repeat that sequence in that row.

How to Crochet Rose Maple Moth (Pattern)

The Crochet Rose Maple Moth Amigurumi captures the breathtaking beauty of the real moth with its vivid colors and intricate wing patterns. This crocheted version brings those distinctive features to life through the art of yarn and hook. The chubby appearance achieved through careful stitching and stuffing adds an endearing charm to the moth. Here is a free pattern that provides enough guidance for crocheting one.

Body:

With MC, make an MR, and sc 8 into the MR. Alternatively, ch 2 and sc 8 into
the second ch away from hook (8 sts).
Rnd 1: Inc eight times (16 sts).
Rnds 2-5 (four rounds): Sc in each st (16 sts).
Rnd 6: In the FLO, (Inc, sc) eight times (24 sts).
Rnd 7: With MC, sc 11. With C1, sc 3. With MC, sc 10 (24 sts).
Rnds 8: With MC, sc 11. With C1, sc 4. With MC, sc 9 (24 sts).
Rnd 9: With MC, sc 11. With C1, sc 5. With MC, sc 8 (24 sts).
Rnd 10: With MC, sc 12. With C1, sc 4. With MC, sc 8 (24 sts).
Rnd 11: With MC, sc 12. With C1, sc 5. With MC, sc 7 (24 sts).
Rnd 12: With MC, sc 12. With C1, sc 6. With MC, sc 6 (24 sts).
Rnd 13: With MC, (dec, sc) four times. With C1, sc (Dec, sc) twice. With MC, (dec, sc) twice (16 sts).
Rnd 14: With MC, in the FLO, (inc, sc) eight times (24 sts).
Rnd 15: (Inc, sc 2) four times, inc, sc. With C1, *ch 5. Sl st in the second ch away from hook, and in the remaining 3 chs. Sc into the next st of the
Body. This is Leg 1. With MC, Inc, sc. Repeat the process within the ** for
Leg 2 (image 1). With MC, (inc, sc 2) twice (32 sts, not including the sts for the Legs).
Rnd 16: Sc in each st (32 sts). When working on this Rnd, make sure to not crochet within the sts of the Legs. Instead, lay them flat and crochet into the next st as
Rnd 17: With MC, sc 19. With C1, “ch 7. Sl st in the second ch away from hook, and in the remaining 5 chs. Sc into the next st of the Body. This is Leg 1. With MC,
sc 5. Repeat the process within the ** for Leg 2. With MC,
sc 7 (32 sts).
Rnd 18: Sc in each st (32 sts).
Rod 19: With MC, sc 19. With C1, *ch 9. Sl st in the second ch away from > hook, and in the remaining 7 chs. Sc into the next st of the Body. This is Leg 1. With
MC, sc 5. Repeat the process within the for Leg 2. With MC,
sc 6 (32 sts).
Rnd 20: Sc in each st (32 sts). Stuff the Body.
Rnd 21: Dec 3 times. *ch 5. Sl st in the second ch away from hook, and in the remaining 3 chs. Sc into the next st of the Body. This is Antenna 1. Dec in the next st of the Body. Repeat the process within the ** for Antenna 2.
Dec 12 (16 sts, not including the sts of the Antennas). Break MC.
Rnd 22: With C1, in the FLO, sc in each st (16 sts). Stuff the Head.
Rnds 23-24 (2 rounds): Sc in each st (16 sts).
Rnd 25: Dec eight times (8 sts).
Fasten off, and sew the hole closed.

Wings (make 2):

With C1, make an MR, and sc 6 into the MR. Alternatively, ch 2 and sc 6 into the second ch away from hook (6 sts).
Rnd 1: (Inc, sc 2) twice (8 sts).
Rnd 2: Sc in each st (8 sts).
Rnd 3: (Inc, sc 3) twice (10 sts).
Rnd 4: With MC, (Inc, sc 4) twice (12 sts).
Rnd 5: (Inc, sc 2) four times (16 sts).
Rnd 6: (Inc, sc 3) four times (20 sts).
Rnd 7: Sc in each st (20 sts).
Rnd 8: (Inc, sc 4) four times (24 sts).
Rnd 9: (Inc, sc 5) four times (28 sts). Break MC.
Rnd 10: With C1, Sc in each st (28 sts).
Rnd 11: (Inc, sc 6) four times (32 sts).
Rnd 12: Sc in each st (32 sts).
Rnd 13: Place your hook into the BL of the next st. Without removing your hook, place your hook into the BL of the previous st. Sl st the sts together. Repeat this process with the 2nd st and the 29th st, the 3rd st and the 28th
st, and so on (images 5-8) (16 sts).

Eyes (make 2):

With C2, make a MR, and sc 6 into the MR. Alternatively, ch 2 and sc 6 into the second ch away from hook (6 sts).
Rnd 1: Sc in each st (6 sts).
Rnd 2: (Inc, sc 2) twice (8 sts).
Rnds 3-4 (2 rounds): Sc in each st (8 sts).
Rnd 5: (Dec, sc 2) twice (6 sts).
Fasten off, and sew the hole closed. Do not stuff.

Assembly:
Sew each Eye on opposite sides of the Head by folding the ovals flat, and Swing each flat oval to the Head. Make sure that the outer curve of the eye touches the side of the Head, on Rnd 21. Next, sew each Wing to the top of the Body. For reference, Rnd 13 of the Wing should align with Rnd 20 of the Body, and Rnd 1 of the Wing should align with Rnd 7 of the Body.