How to Crochet a Spamton Rattitle: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

If you’ve spent any time in the Deltarune fandom, you already know that Spamton G. Spamton is one of the most charismatic, unhinged, and beloved characters to emerge from Toby Fox’s world. With his frenetic energy, his broken spam-email dialogue, and his unforgettable design — complete with puppet strings, a sharp little suit, and those enormous, unsettling eyes — Spamton has inspired an explosion of fan art and fan crafts. One of the most delightful interpretations of this character is the Spamton Rattitle, a term the fandom uses for a small, cozy, rattle-like plushie version of Spamton that’s perfect for cuddling, displaying on a shelf, or giving as a gift to a fellow Deltarune enthusiast.

This tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know to crochet your very own Spamton Rattitle from scratch. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter looking for a fun new project or an intermediate crafter ready to level up with a character plushie, this guide has you covered. We’ll go over materials, abbreviations, gauge, construction order, and every stitch along the way. By the end, you’ll have an adorable little needle-nosed salesman sitting on your desk, ready to offer you deals you absolutely cannot refuse.

What Is a Spamton Rattitle?

Before we dive into the pattern, it’s worth taking a moment to appreciate what exactly a Spamton Rattitle is and why it’s taken off so strongly in the crochet community. The “Rattitle” design refers to a compact, somewhat tubular plushie form that’s small enough to hold in one hand. The name plays on both the rattling sound you can add inside with plastic pellets or a rattle insert, and the aesthetic of a tiny, floppy, doll-like figure.

Spamton’s character design lends itself beautifully to this format. His compact, boxy body, the contrast of his black suit against his pale face, and those iconic pink cheek circles all translate wonderfully into amigurumi-style crochet. Add in his wild eyes — typically one large and one smaller, reflecting his chaotic nature — and a pair of tiny puppet strings, and you have a character plushie that’s instantly recognizable to any Deltarune fan.

The Spamton Rattitle has become a popular craft in fan communities on platforms like Reddit, Tumblr, Twitter, and TikTok, where crafters share their finished versions with proud excitement. Now it’s time for you to make your own.

Materials You’ll Need

Getting your supplies together before you start is half the battle. Here’s what you’ll want to have on hand.

For yarn, you’ll need a small amount of black for the suit and hair, white or off-white for the shirt and face, pale peach or light tan for the skin areas (or white if you prefer a simpler palette), pink for the cheek dots and inner details, yellow or gold for the tie, and a small amount of red for the mouth. Most of these colors can be purchased as scraps or single skeins of worsted weight yarn, though fingering or DK weight works beautifully for a smaller, more detailed figure. The exact weight you choose will affect the final size, so keep that in mind.

You’ll also need a crochet hook sized appropriately for your chosen yarn. For worsted weight, a 3.5mm or 4mm hook is common for amigurumi, as the tighter gauge prevents the stuffing from showing through the fabric. For fingering weight, a 2mm or 2.5mm hook gives you a lovely dense fabric with excellent stitch definition.

Other supplies include polyfill stuffing, safety eyes in two different sizes (to reflect Spamton’s mismatched, chaotic gaze), a yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends, stitch markers, scissors, and optionally a small rattle insert or a handful of plastic pellets if you want to add that satisfying rattling quality to your finished piece. Black embroidery floss or very fine black yarn is also helpful for adding fine details like the mouth curve and the little string lines.

If you want to add Spamton’s signature puppet strings, a small length of thin white thread or light gray sewing thread works perfectly, tied in a cross formation above the figure’s hands.

Gauge and Sizing

Gauge isn’t always critical for amigurumi in the way it is for garments, but it does determine your finished size. Working with worsted weight yarn and a 3.75mm hook, you can expect your finished Spamton Rattitle to stand roughly five to seven inches tall, which is a satisfying palm-sized plushie. If you go with a finer yarn weight, expect something closer to three to four inches — absolutely precious, and great for keychains or bag charms if you attach a small clip.

Always crochet tightly enough that your stitches are close together and the stuffing won’t peek through. If you can see gaps when you gently stretch your swatch, go down a hook size.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

Throughout this pattern, the following abbreviations are used: MR stands for magic ring, ch means chain, sc means single crochet, inc means increase (two single crochets in the same stitch), dec means decrease (invisible decrease across two stitches), sl st means slip stitch, BLO means back loop only, and FLO means front loop only. Numbers in parentheses at the end of a round indicate the total stitch count for that round.

Construction Order

This plushie is worked in a specific order to make assembly as smooth as possible. You’ll begin with the head and body, which are worked as a single continuous piece in the Rattitle style — meaning a slightly elongated tube with a rounded top and a flat or gathered bottom. Then you’ll make the arms, add the suit details, and finish with the facial features and any accessory pieces like the hair, the tie, and the puppet strings.

The Head and Body

Start with your face/skin color yarn and make a magic ring.

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring and pull tight. (6)

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)

Round 3: Repeat the following around: 1 sc, then 1 inc. (18)

Round 4: Repeat around: 2 sc, then 1 inc. (24)

Round 5: Repeat around: 3 sc, then 1 inc. (30)

Round 6: Repeat around: 4 sc, then 1 inc. (36)

Rounds 7 through 12: Work even, one sc in each stitch around. (36)

At Round 12, attach your safety eyes. Spamton’s signature look calls for one large safety eye and one smaller safety eye, positioned slightly unevenly to give him that unhinged quality. The larger eye typically sits on the right side of the face (from the front) and the smaller on the left. Position them in the space between Rounds 9 and 10, roughly 6 to 7 stitches apart. Once positioned and locked in, they cannot be moved, so take your time here.

Round 13: Repeat around: 4 sc, then 1 dec. (30)

Round 14: Repeat around: 3 sc, then 1 dec. (24)

Round 15: Repeat around: 2 sc, then 1 dec. (18)

Now switch to your black yarn for the suit. This is where the head transitions into the body of the Rattitle, and the color change gives the impression of the collar and jacket without needing separate sewn pieces.

Round 16: Working in BLO, work 1 sc in each stitch around. (18) This back loop ridge creates a nice visual break between the face and the suit, suggesting the collar line.

Rounds 17 and 18: Work even in black. (18)

Now switch to white for a two-round stripe to suggest the shirt showing at the collar, then switch back to black.

Round 19: White, work even. (18)
Round 20: White, work even. (18)
Round 21: Black, work even. (18)

Rounds 22 through 28: Continue in black, working even each round. (18)

Before you close the bottom, stuff your figure firmly with polyfill. If you’re adding a rattle insert or pellets, place them in a small bag tied closed and insert them before the stuffing so they sit in the center of the body and produce that satisfying sound when the plushie is moved. Add stuffing around and above the insert until the figure is pleasantly firm but not so tight that the seams are strained.

Round 29: Repeat around: 1 sc, then 1 dec. (12)

Round 30: Dec around. (6)

Close by cutting your yarn, leaving a tail, and drawing it through the remaining stitches with your yarn needle, pulling tight to close the gap. Weave in the end securely.

The Arms

Spamton’s arms are small and slightly floppy, which adds to the puppet-like charm of the Rattitle design. Make two.

Using black yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: 6 sc into the ring. (6)

Round 2: Inc in each stitch. (12)

Rounds 3 through 8: Work even. (12)

At the end of Round 8, stuff the arm lightly — you want it to have a little body without being stiff, since a slightly soft, floppy arm is part of the rattitle aesthetic.

Round 9: Dec around. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail. Flatten the top of the arm and sew it to the body at approximately Rounds 18 to 20, one on each side. Sew through both layers of the flattened arm for a clean, secure attachment.

The Hair

Spamton’s hair is small, dark, and slightly wild at the sides. Using black yarn, you can create this by cutting approximately six to eight lengths of yarn about two inches long each and attaching them with a lark’s head knot to the top of the head, then trimming and shaping as desired. Alternatively, if you prefer a fully crocheted hair piece, work a small flat oval in black (starting with a chain of 5, working around both sides, and increasing at the ends until you have roughly 16 to 18 stitches), and sew it to the top of the head, allowing a few loops at the sides to stick out and suggest Spamton’s characteristic hair shape.

The Tie

The tie is one of those tiny details that makes all the difference. Using yellow or gold yarn, chain 6, then work sc back down the chain and fasten off, leaving tails to sew it into place. Position the tie in the center of the white shirt area between Rounds 19 and 20, stitching it down with a few secure passes of your yarn needle.

Facial Details

The cheek circles that give Spamton his doll-like appearance are easy to add with a small amount of pink yarn. Using your yarn needle and a length of pink yarn, embroider two small circular patches below and slightly outward from each eye, making a few overlapping stitches to fill in the circles. If you prefer, you can also use pink felt cut into small circles and fabric-glued into place, which gives a very clean result.

For the mouth, use black embroidery floss to stitch a small, slightly jagged line below the nose area. Spamton’s mouth is often depicted with that unnerving wide smile or a sharp, angular expression. A simple curved stitch or a small V-shape both work well at this scale.

The Puppet Strings

This optional but incredibly charming detail is what really elevates a Spamton Rattitle from a generic plushie to an unmistakably Spamton creation. Cut a length of thin white or pale gray thread approximately eight inches long. Fold it in half to find the center. Attach the center of the thread to the top of the head with a small knot or a few stitches using a sewing needle, then allow the four ends to drape downward. Tie one end loosely around each wrist area and let the remaining two hang freely, or tie them to a small cross made from two toothpicks or thin craft sticks painted black for a truly show-stopping display piece.

Finishing Touches and Blocking

Once all your pieces are assembled, take a few minutes to weave in any remaining yarn ends very securely. Because plushies get handled and moved frequently, you want every end woven in multiple directions to prevent unraveling. Trim all ends close to the fabric once secured.

If your finished figure has any areas where the shape isn’t quite what you intended, you can lightly mist it with water and gently reshape it with your hands, then allow it to dry in the desired position. This is a mild form of wet blocking and works well with acrylic and wool blends.

Tips for Customization

One of the best things about making your own Spamton Rattitle is the room for personalization. Some crafters choose to add a tiny pair of glasses, stitched in silver thread or bent from a small piece of wire, leaning against that oversized eye. Others incorporate tiny embroidered text onto the body referencing some of Spamton’s iconic lines from Deltarune, worked in extremely fine thread for a deeply nerdy and delightful effect.

You can also adjust the color palette to make an NEO Spamton variant, incorporating metallic gold yarn for the body and making the figure significantly larger and more angular in shape. NEO Spamton is a spectacular advanced project once you’ve mastered the base Rattitle form.

For display purposes, a small piece of foam or a plushie stand in the base of the figure before closing can help it stand upright on a shelf without needing any external support.

Why Crochet Spamton?

Beyond the obvious joy of the craft itself, crocheting a Spamton Rattitle is a way of participating in a creative community that spans Deltarune fans from every corner of the internet. Sharing your finished project — whether on social media, in a fandom Discord, or simply as a gift to a friend — connects you with other people who love the same strange, brilliant little game. Handmade fan crafts carry something that mass-produced merchandise simply can’t replicate: the time, the intention, and the personality of the person who made them.

Spamton himself, with all his manic energy and desperate longing for connection, seems like exactly the kind of character who would appreciate being immortalized in yarn. He wanted to be a [[BIG SHOT]], after all. Give him his moment on your shelf.

Happy crocheting, and may your stitches be tight and your puppet strings perfectly placed.