Let me share a little gem with you all, a crochet pattern that’s downright delightful – the larva crochet! Now, don’t scrunch up your nose; this one’s a charm. Creating this little larva brought me so much joy, its small segmented body was fun and whimsical to crochet, a real change of pace.
Each segment allowed for bursts of creative freedom – color play, anyone? And, oh the satisfaction of seeing it take shape – pure bliss! It’s a quirky, joy-filled project, a dance of yarn transforming into a cuddly buddy!
So, grab your hooks, select your yarn, and let’s make some crochet magic together.
Designer: Izascrochet
Materials & Tools
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Honey Bunny
- Scissors
- Plush yarn
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
Abbreviations
St – stitch
Ch – chain
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Bo – boole stitch
Sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
Head/Body
Start with white yarn, crocheting in rounds.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4: 24 sc
Change color to purple.
Rnd 5: 2 sc, bo, 18 sc, bo, 2 sc (24)
Rnd 6: 24 sc
Change color to white.
Rnd 7-8: 24 sc (2 rounds)
Change color to purple.
Rnd 9: 3 sc, bo, 18 sc, bo, sc (24)
Rnd 10: 24 sc +3 sc – new beginning
Change color to white.
Rnd 11-12: 24 sc (2 rounds)
Repeat round 5-10/ +3 sc for another new beginning.
Change color to white.
Rnd 19: 24 sc
Rnd 20: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 21: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 22: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 23: 6 dec (6)
Sl st and fasten off. Stuff and close the opening.
Embroider eyes, mouth and cheeks.