Hello crocheters!
With the arrival of spring in Australia, I love to have a look at all the bugs that we can find around. And of course, caterpillars are high on my list! We have some pretty cool hairy ones around (which can also be slightly creepy) but do not worry, Chase the Caterpillar is very nice and cuddly! I hope you enjoy his free pattern!
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Materials
• DK or 8ply yarn in four colours, C1, C2, C3 for head and body – C4 for legs (I like to use Ricorumi DK or Paintbox cotton DK*)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook*
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle and scissors
• Polyfill*
• 2x 8mm safety eye (not meant for children under 3 y.o.)
Abbreviation used (U.S. terms)
Ch: chain
Sc: single crochet
St: stitch
*…*: repeat
dec: decrease, sc 2 stitches together
All pieces are worked through both loops of the stitches and in the round without joining unless stated otherwise in the pattern. It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. To make it easier, stuff the head and body segments as you go.
Head – in C1 make 1
Work in rounds
Round 1. sc 6 in magic ring
Round 2. 2sc in each st around
Round 3. *sc 1, 2sc in the next st* around
Round 4. *sc 2, 2sc in the next st* around
Rounds 5-7. sc in each st around
Round 8. sc 9, ch 5, sc 4 down the chain sc 6, ch 5, sc 4 down the chain, sc 9
Round 9. *sc 2, sc2tog* around
Round 10. *sc 1, sc2tog* around
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing, stuff head and insert eyes between rows 4 and 5 on either side of the head
Body segments – in C1 make 1/ in C2 make 2 in C3 make 2
Work in rounds
Round 1. sc 6 in magic ring
Round 2. 2sc in each st around
Round 3. *sc 1, 2sc in the next st* around
Round 4. *sc 2, 2sc in the next st* around
Rounds 5-8. sc in each st around
Round 9. *sc 2, sc2tog* around
Round 10. *sc 1, sc2tog* around
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing, stuff body segment.
Legs – in C4 make 10
Work in rounds, do not stuff
Round 1. sc 4 in magic ring 4 st
Round 2. *sc 1, 2sc in the next st* around 6 st
Round 3. sc in each st around 1 round
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly
1. Sew the head and body segments together
2. Sew two legs on the bottom of each body segment
Let me know if you decide to make this pattern, I’d love to see your finished products! Tag me on Instagram @emmacraftsdesign and #chasethecaterpillar
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