Free Crochet Chutes and Ladders Game Pattern 2 of the Kids’ Toy LIVE Mystery CAL
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Bring a classic board game to life with this crochet Chutes and Ladders game pattern, featuring a colorful game board, handmade playing pieces, and an interactive design that’s perfect for family game nights and screen-free fun.
Welcome to my very first Crochet Kids’ Toys MCAL! Over the course of the crochet-along, I’ll be releasing a collection of free crochet patterns featuring fun, interactive toys that little ones will love. Each pattern will include a live tutorial, making it easy to crochet along while creating handmade toys that inspire play, learning, and imagination.
The second free pattern is a crochet Chutes and Ladders game, bringing a timeless board game to life with a colorful handmade game board and playful crocheted pieces. Designed for hours of unplugged play, this interactive project is perfect for family game nights, rainy afternoons, or thoughtful handmade gifts. Whether you’re crocheting for your own family or someone special, this game is sure to become a treasured keepsake that everyone will enjoy playing together.
This crochet Chutes and Ladders game is as enjoyable to make as it is to play, creating a handmade keepsake your family will treasure for years to come. Customize the game with your favorite colors, add personal touches, or make multiple sets for thoughtful gifts that encourage family fun and friendly competition.
Whether you’re looking to crochet interactive toys, create a memorable gift for a little one, or simply enjoy crafting alongside a community of crocheters, the Crochet Kids’ Toys MCAL is the perfect opportunity.
Ready to start stitching your very own Chutes and Ladders game for the family?
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So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this fun project.
Free Crochet Chutes and Ladders Pattern
Materials you will need
- Lion Brand Pound of Love (worsted acrylic, 454g/1020yd)
- White
- Grey
- Chocolate
- WeCrochet Brava Yarn (Worsted Weight, 100% Acrylic, 218yd/100g)
- Brown
- Sky
- Yellow
- Red
- Blue
- Green
- 5.5 mm hook for the game board (WeCrochet Dots hook)
- 4mm hook (WeCrochet Dots hook)
- Hot glue
- Rhinestones for the die
- 2.5 cm Foam Numbers
- Googly Eyes
Gauge
4 sts x 4 rows = 1 square inch
Size
17 x 19 inches
Stitches used in the pattern
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE (US crochet terms and abbreviations)
- MR = magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- sts = stitches
- ch = chain
- inc = increase
- dec = decrease (inv = invisible through 2 front loops – shown in video)
- tr = treble crochet
- ATC = Alternative Turning Chain
- fsc = foundation single crochet (chain + sc row)
Live Video Tutorial
The live video tutorial for the crochet chutes and ladders pattern will be on 8/5/2026 at 12 pm PT. The replay will be available after the event, but you will want to be there for the live if you can, because it will be a ton of fun.
The video tutorial will not only provide instructions for how to make the pattern but we’ll also be playing bingo and giving away prizes during the live video, so you don’t want to miss out!
Free Crochet Chutes and Ladders Pattern – Written Instructions
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Instructions
Game Board (all pound of love)
Start with grey, ch 61, start from the 2nd ch from the hook
R1-72: 1 sc per st, turn
You’ll crochet *12 sts in in grey, then 12 sts in white, repeat from * until the end
After every 12 rows you’ll switch the order from grey to white, and white to grey to create a checkered pattern for a total of 30 boxes.
Brown Border:
R1:1 sc per st or row and 3 sc per corner, sl st
R2-3: 1 sc per st, 3 sc per corner, sl st
Ladders (2 short, 1 long)
Brava Brown
Ch 30 (long) or 21 (short), start from the 2nd ch from the hook
R1: 1 sc per ch, turn
R2: 1 sl st in 2 sts, 1 ATC (height of tr), *ch 2, sk 2, 1 tr, repeat from *, finish with ch 3, sk 2, start from the 2nd ch from the hook, then go to the next row
R3: 1 sc per st or ch, finish with 2 fsc at the end, fasten off
Snakes (2 short, 1 long)
Brava Sky
R1: MR, 3 sc, close the ring, continuous rounds, use a stitch marker
R2: 2 sc per st
R3: 1 sc per st
Repeat R3 until 5 or 6.5 inches
R4: 2 sc per st
R5-6: 1 sc per st
R7: inv sc dec all around, (optionally add a pipecleaner for bending, but not needed) close the hole, fasten off
Glue on the googly eyes
4 Game Pieces (can make more of course)
Blue, yellow, green, red Brava yarn
R1: 6 sc, close the hole, continuous rounds, stitch marker
R2: 1 sc per st
R3: inv sc dec all around
R4: 2 sc per st
R5: (1 sc, 2 sc) x 3, fasten off
1 White Die
Crochet 6 squares
R1: MR, 8 sc, close the hole, sl st
R2: (1 sc, 3 sc) x 4, sl st
Fasten off
Sew together the 6 squares using the whip stitch, stuff with yarn ends or stuffing.
Glue on the rhinestones for the numbers
Assembly:
Glue on the numbers in a zig zag pattern, per block on the game board.
Glue on the ladders and snakes. Make sure the snakes point down to the lower numbers, as that is part of the game (chutes).
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