Are you a fan of unique and realistic crochet animals? If you’re looking for your next cute and unusual project, this crocheted rat might just steal your heart. Designed with charm, detail, and softness in mind, this amigurumi rat is the perfect companion for any handmade toy collection. Best of all, it comes with a free amigurumi pattern from talented designer Nika Rasumovski. This easy crochet rat pattern, perfect for both beginners and experienced amigurumi makers, is now available step by step. I think everyone should definitely try this adorable rat.
Funny crochet rat pattern
Rats are intelligent, playful, and social animals, yet they’re often overlooked when it comes to crochet designs. Unlike more common options like bears or bunnies, making an amigurumi rat offers a slightly different experience. With its realistic body shape, cute pink ears, and detailed tail, this crochet rat offers a realistic quality that’s both adorable and unique.
Whether you’re making a gift for an animal lover, a toy for a child, or a decorative piece for yourself, this adorable little creature is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. It’s also the perfect educational toy to introduce children to animals in a fun and engaging way.
Designer: nika.r_
Supplies
Some fur yarn or yarn 100g/55-65m, main color- less than 1 skein;
Some plush yarn or yarn 100g/68m to crochet legs, ears and nose – a bit;
Some cotton or semi-cotton yarn to crochet tail (2 colors);
A pair of safety eyes, 10-12mm;
A hook 5mm to crochet by some fur yarn and a hook 2 mm to crochet by some cotton yarn;
Fiberfill;
Some crochet markers;
Scissors;
A slicker.
Abbreviations
MR- magic ring
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
dc- double crochet
tr- triple crochet
bob- hdc 3 cluster
dec- decrease
inc- increase
Ears (2 pieces)
Additional thread color.
Rnd 1. (sc1, hdc3, sc1) in MR (5)
sc 1 in the 1 st sc.
Fix and cut thread, leave long tail thread.
Legs (4 pieces)
Additional thread color.
Ch 4, turn the work, from the 2nd ch:
Rnd 1. bob, sc 1, in the last sc (bob,sc1), along the opposite side- sc 2 (6)
Rnd 2. sc 6 (6)
Rnd 3. (sc1,dec)x2 (4)
Crochet 1 sc.
Fold the piece in halves, sc 2 in both sides.
Fix and cut thread, leave long tail thread.
Head- body- tail
Additional thread color.
Rnd 1. sc4 in MR (4)
Change thread color into main one in the last sc.
Rnd 2. (sc1, inc1)*2 (6)
Rnd 3. sc6 (6)
Rnd 4. (sc2, inc1)*2 (8)
Rnd 5. sc8 (8)
Place markers to eye points on next rnd (M).
Rnd 6. sc4, inc1, M, inc2, M, inc1 (12)
Rnd 7. (sc1, inc1)*6 (18)
Rnd 8. sc18 (18)
Crochet shifting sc3 to finish rnd exactly along the center of the bottom.
Insert the eyes instead of markers.
Rnd 9. sc5, sc1 together with ear, sc6, sc1 together with ear, sc5 (18)
Rnd 10. sc18 (18)
Rnd 11. (sc1, dec1)*6 (12)
Rnd 12. inc12 (24)
Crochet shifting sc3 to finish rnd exactly along the center of the bottom.
Stuff head and body with fiber in the process.
Rnd 13. sc5, sc3 in 1 sc, sc 12, sc3 in 1 sc, sc5 (28)
Rnd 14. sc4, sc2 together with leg, sc16, sc2 together with leg, sc4 (28)
Rnd 15. (inc1, sc13)*2 (30)
Rnd 16-18. (3 rnds) sc30 (30)
Rnd 19. (sc3, dec1)*6 (24)
Rnd 20-21. (2 rnds) sc24 (24)
Rnd 22. (sc2, dec 1)*6 (18)
Rnd 23. sc18 (18)
Crochet shifting sc2 to finish rnd exactly along the center of the bottom.
Rnd 24. sc1, sc2 together with leg, sc12, sc2 together with leg, sc1 (18)
Rnd 25. (sc1, dec 1)*6 (12) Stuff the body with fiber.
Rnd 26. sc12 (12)
Change yarn into cotton one in the last sc and take a hook 2 mm.
Stuff the tail with fiber in the process.
Crochet stripes on the tail by darker yarn color. These rounds will be depicted in bold.
Rnd 27-34. (8 rnds) sc12 (12)
Rnd 35. sc12 (12)
Rnd 36-41. (6 rnds) sc 12 (12)
Rnd 42. sc12 (12)
Rnd 43-48. (6 rnds) sc12 (12)
Rnd 49. sc12 (12)
Rnd 50. sc12 (12)
Rnd 51. (sc2, dec1)*3 (9)
Rnd 52-55. (4 rnds) sc9 (9)
Rnd 56. sc9 (9)
Rnd 57. sc9 (9)
Rnd 58. (sc1, dec1)*3 (6)
Rnd 59-60. (2 rnd) sc6 (6)
Finish the work accurately, fix and cut thread, hide tail thread.
