Crochet Little Caterpillar: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Crochet Little Caterpillar is a charming and delightful project that is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters alike. With its simple yet captivating design, this adorable caterpillar is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. The step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow along and create your very own cuddly companion. Whether you're looking to add a touch of whimsy to your home decor or create a special gift for a loved one, the Crochet Little Caterpillar is a fun and rewarding project that will spark your creativity and brighten your day. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to embark on a creative journey filled with joy and charm!

Materials

– Medium/4 worsted yarn in the following colors: white, green, red, yellow, blue, and black. (You can pick any colors you like; I just liked that combination.)

– 2.75mm hook

– Fiberfill for stuffing

– 12mm safety eyes (you can also use googly eyes)

– Yarn needle

– Ribbon

Abbreviations

– ch = chain

– rnd = round

– sc = single crochet

– inc = increase

– dec = decrease

– beg = beginning

Head

With green yarn, make a magic ring

Rnd 1: 6 sc in center of the ring (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)

Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)

Rnd 6: sc in each st around (30)

Rnd 7: [6 sc, inc] 4 times, 2 sc (34)

Rnd 8 to 10: sc in each st around (34)

Change yarn to white

Rnd 11: sc in each st around using back stitches only (34)

Rnd 12: [6 sc, dec] 4 times, 2 sc (30)

Rnd 13: sc in each st around (30)

Rnd 14: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)

Rnd 15: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18)

Rnd 16: [1 sc, dec] 6 times (12)

Rnd 17: dec 6 times (6)

Fasten off and sew the remaining stitches together to close the hole: Insert your yarn needle in each front stitch and pull.

Note: Do not forget to stuff the head with fiberfill and insert the safety eyes along the way.

Body

With red yarn, make a magic ring

Rnd 1: 6 sc in center of the ring (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)

Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)

Rnd 7 to 11: sc in each st around (36)

Rnd 12: [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30)

Rnd 13: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)

Start stuffing and continue along the way

Rnd 14: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18)

Rnd 15: [1 sc, dec] 6 times (12)

Change color to yellow

Repeat from rnd 3 to 15 three more times with different colors (if you want your caterpillar to be longer, you can add more).

Decrease 6 times on the last row of the last ball just like the head.

Antennae

With black yarn, make a magic ring

Rnd 1: 6 sc in center of the ring (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)

Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)

Rnd 4: sc in each st around (18)

Start stuffing with fiberfill and continue along the way

Rnd 5: [1 sc, dec] 6 times (12)

Rnd 6: dec 6 times (6)

Change color to green

Rnd 7 to 11: sc in each st around (6)

Fasten off and sew on top of the head with the remaining threads.

Legs

(make 2 for each section in the respective colors):

Leave a long tail at the beginning and end.

10 in ch.

Row 1: 9 sc.

Fasten off. Use the remaining threads of each leg to attach the legs on the sides. Hide the extra threads into the body.

Voila!