Rug Bug Huggie - Free Crochet Pattern
Happy Tuesday Friends! I have a really fun pattern to share today. The Rug Bug Huggie is a cuddly snuggler, crocheted with plush yarn on the top and faux fur yarn on the bottom part. The body is left unstuffed and the antennae, arms, and wings are all attached as you go. There is another pattern releasing with the huggie (available as a pdf only on Etsy and Ravelry), Tilly the Rug Bug, which is a bug that fits snug in a “rug bag.” Every night I tell my boys to sleep as snug as a bug in a rug. So, my boys are the inspiration behind the Rug Bug Huggie and Tilly the Rug Bug. My oldest asked me to add the strap/handle to the rug bag so he could carry the bug around with other small toys.
Pin for Later!
***You can purchase an INEXPENSIVE PDF of this pattern on Etsy or Ravelry! There are two versions available with the pdf download, color with pictures as well as an easy-to-print option in black and white without pictures.
Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission, at NO ADDITIONAL cost to you, from purchases made using the links provided. Please click here for more information.
This pattern is written to use plush/blanket and fur yarn. If you are new to working with plush yarn, click here to learn some helpful tips.
Materials:
• 4mm Crochet Hook
• 9mm Crochet Hook
• Parfait Chunky Yarn
• Yarn Bee Fur the Moment Yarn
• Stitch Marker
• Tapestry Needle
• Polyfil Stuffing
• Scissors
• Black Thread or Worsted Weight yarn for eyes and mouth
Abbreviations:
Rnd(s) - Round(s)
MC - Magic Circle
Dec - Invisible Decrease
Inc - 2 sc in same st
SC - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
F/O - Fasten Off
St(s) - Stitch(es)
HDC - Half Double Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
Sp(s) - Space(s)
Sk - Skip
YO - Yarn Over
Yarn:
Premier Parfait Chunky (Bug)
100% Polyester Light Weight Super Bulky #6 Plush Yarn
Peach (50g) Main Color (Color A)
Mushroom (5g) Antennae (Color B)
Yarn Bee Fur the Moment (Huggie)
100% Polyester Light Weight Super Bulky #6 Faux Fur Yarn
Chocolate Brown (40g) Huggie (Color C)
You may use any weight of yarn, just make sure to use corresponding hook. Gauge is not important for this project. The final product will vary depending on the yarn, hook and tension.
Approximate Size: 11" tall x 6" wide
Comparable Yarn Substitutions:
Hobbii Yarn Honey Bunny (4mm hook), Knit Pick's Fable Fur (9mm hook)
Other yarns I love:
Lion Brand Nap Time (3.5mm hook) Loops & Threads Sweet Snuggles Lite (7mm hook) Lion Brand Go for Faux Yarn (12mm) or Lion Brand Go Fur Fleece Sherpa Yarn (9mm)
Notes:
This is an advanced beginner pattern, some amigurumi experience would be helpful. However, reach out with any questions or concerns. Please read through the entire pattern before starting your design. This pattern is written in US terminology. It is made in continuous rounds. Do not ch1 or sl st at the end of each round unless instructed to do so. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. Stitch count is in ( ) at the end of each row. Make sure your count is correct before moving to the next round. The bug is considered to be a low sew pattern, the antennae, wings, and arms are attached as you go. The huggie blanket portion is added with a few sts.
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy, share, translate or reproduce this pattern. You are welcome to sell finished items from this pattern, but please give me credit (Krissy of Loopsy Daisy Crafts + Designs). I would love to see your finished pieces. Please tag me with @loopsydaisycrafts and use #loopsydaisycrafts on social media. For any questions or concerns regarding the pattern, please email hello@loopsydaisycrafts.com
Let’s Get Started!
Antennae (make 2)
4mm Hook and Color B. Starting at the top and working down.
Rnd 1: sc 8 in mc (8 sts)
Rnd 2-3: sc in each st (8 sts) ••2 rnds••
Rnd 4: dec x 4 (4 sts)
Pinch the opening closed and sc 2 across to close the antennae. Do not F/O and do not stuff. The remainder of the antennae will be worked in rows. Ch 1 and turn, then continue to Row 5.
Row 5-6: sc 2, ch 1 turn (2 sts) ••2 rnds••
F/O and leave a tail a few inches long.
Arms (make 2)
4mm Hook and Color A
Rnd 1: sc 8 in mc (8 sts)
The tail from the mc should be on the inside of the arm.
Rnd 2-7: sc in each st (8 sts) ••6 rnds••
Do not stuff. F/O and leave a few inches for the tail.
Wings
4mm Hook and Color B. The wings will be worked in rows. To begin ch 12.
Row 1: dc in the 3rd ch from hook, dc, [hdc] x 5, [sc] x 3 (10 sts)
Row 2: ch 1, turn. [sc] x 3, [hdc] x 5, [dc] x 2 (10 sts)
Row 3: ch 2, turn. [dc] x 2, [hdc] x 5, [sc] x 3 (10 sts)
The second wing will be created next. Do not F/O the first wing. Ch 12 (picture 1). Repeat rows 1-3 for the second wing (picture 2). Ch 1. Work 7 sc across the top edge of the wings (picture 3). F/O and leave a few inches for the tail.
Head
4mm Hook and Color A
Starting with the top of the head.
Rnd 1: sc 8 in mc (8 sts)
Rnd 2: inc x 8 (16 sts)
**The antennae will be added in the next rnd. Make sure the antennae are on the correct side of the head. They should hang upside down in front of the head with the working round at the top. Tie the tails from the antennae together to secure once they are attached.
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x 2, sc, attach first antennae with 2 sc through the antennae & head in the same st (this is an inc st) (picture 4), [sc, inc] x 2, attach second antennae with 2 sc through the antennae & head (same st), sc, [sc, inc] x 2 (24 sts) (picture 5)
Rnd 4: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30 sts)
Rnd 5: sc 7, inc in the next 3 sts, sc 9, inc in the next 3 sts, sc 8 (36 sts)
Rnd 6-10: sc in each st (36 sts) •• 5 rnds ••
Rnd 11: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30 sts)
Rnd 12: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24 sts)
Rnd 13: [1 sc, dec] x 8 (16 sts)
If you are using safety eyes, insert them between rnds 7-8. The wings will be added at the end of rnd 14 and into rnd 15. They should hang upside down with the working round at the top. The arms will be added in rnd 15 as well.
Rnd 14: sc 14, sc 2 through the wings (16 sts) (picture 6)
Rnd 15: sc 5 through the wings, sc 4 through the first arm and head, 2 sc, sc 4 through the second arm and head, sc 1 (16 sts) (picture 7)
Tie tails from arms and wings together and hide inside the head. Stuff the head, but don't stuff too firm. (picture 8)
We will be closing the head with a seam to attach to the huggie portion.
Rnd 16: ch 1, pinch the opening closed horizontally to see where your sts will go. (picture 8) Place 5 sc across the front and back of the head to close. 3 sts at each arm will remain unworked. F/O. (5 sts) (picture 9-11)
Huggie Blanket
9mm Hook and Color C
Faux fur yarn can be a little tricky to work with. Once you get past the first few rnds, it gets easier. Use loose tension. Trust the process, you got this! Starting at the bottom and working up.
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in mc (8 sts)
Rnd 2: hdc inc x 8 (16 sts)
Rnd 3: [hdc, hdc inc] x 8 (24 sts)
Rnd 4-8: hdc in each st (24 sts) ••5 rnds••
Rnd 9: [hdc, hdc dec] x 8 (16 sts)
Rnd 10: [hdc dec, hdc] x 4, hdc dec, hdc dec (10 sts)
**Change to Color A
Rnd 11-12: hdc in each st (10 sts) ••2 rnds•• (picture 12)
F/O and leave a long tail for attaching to the head. Hold the head upside down and sandwich the blanket part around the seam created on rnd 16 of the head. Line the stitches up and sew back and forth between the stitches to attach. (pictures 13-14) The seam on the head should be hidden inside the blanket part. (picture 15)
Assembly
Sew the eyes over rnd 7 with about 4 sts between. (pictures 16-24)
The Rug Bug Huggie is Finished!
Thank you for your support! I hope you enjoyed making the Rug Bug Huggie. I would love to see your makes. Tag me on social media @loopsydaisycrafts and use #loopsydaisycrafts.
If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter to stay updated on new pattern releases, exclusive discounts, and freebies! If you have any questions or concerns regarding the pattern, please email hello@loopsydaisycrafts.com comment below.
