How to Crochet Candy Corn Rat Plushie for Halloween
Do you remember that rat character in candy corn candy corn in Adventure Time show? That’s what we gonna learn how to crochet with this candy corn rat plushie stitch-by-stitch tutorial for beginners that requires almost zero sewing! It is named Science and is really easy to crochet in just 30 minutes. In fact, it needs the same pattern as you will use to crochet a regular candy corn plushie, except for the addition of crochet tail, ears and tiny safety beads. Whether you use it as a cat toy or as a support companion, the rat amigurumi is irresistible.
So, if you have made up your mind to try this candy corn pattern by yourself, continue reading this post till the end! It is worth crocheting in any size.
About the Designer: The designer behind this fall and Halloween pumpkin project is @Handmade_bynora – she creates content centered around various hobbies, including crochet tutorials, DIY projects, Vlogs, gaming videos and her favorite crochet ideas. She also occasionally discusses topics like autism and mental health. Some of her videos include: beginner crochet basics, easy how to crochet a bucket hat, crochet summer mesh tote bag tutorial and more.
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Rat Amigurumi Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner. You are gonna work this crochet pattern from nose to bottom by working in the round using color changes and surface stitching to make the nose. As for stitches, to crochet a cone, you will simply need a basic increasing pattern using the single crochet stitch, slip stitch, and chain starting with the magic ring. A decrease is needed to close the bottom of the body.
Tutorial Timing: 20 minutes only (perfect for learning the candy corn plushie pattern + a unique addition. So, this is a two-in-one crochet pattern that is worth trying.)
Personalization Tips: If you don’t have the three candy corn colors, the tutor presents and interesting alternative. Use purple, white and pink or any other combo for which you have plush yarn. You can also crochet this as a basic candy corn plushie instead of rat!
Pattern Type: A detailed on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
Gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting these candy corn rat:
- Fluffy white yarn (e.g., Baby Snuggle from Hobbii)
- Orange yarn
- Yellow yarn
- (The creator notes they ran out of orange and will use pink and purple instead)
- Scissors
- Crochet hook (4-5mm size)
- Yarn/wool needle
- Stitch marker
- Other Supplies:
- Safety eyes
- Polyester fiber filling
Techniques Used
Learn the following crochet techniques for crocheting this fall project:
- Magic Ring: Wrap yarn around fingers, pull a loop through the center, and secure with single crochet stitches inside the ring.
- Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Slip Stitch (SLST): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
- Chain (CH): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook to create chain stitches.
Increase: Work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch to expand the project. - Decrease: Insert hook into the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through both stitches, yarn over, pull through remaining loops.
