How to Make a Caterpillar

This adorable crocheted caterpillar is not only easy to make, but it also has a unique design that will surely catch everyone’s attention. The combination of light green and green yarns in alternating patterns gives this cute caterpillar a vibrant and playful look. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you’ll find this pattern easy to follow.

Download the Free Pattern Here

Download the Free Pattern Here

If you want to make this caterpillar more kid-friendly, you can crochet the eyes instead of using safety eyes. This can be a great way to ensure that the caterpillar is safe for young children to play with. Just imagine the joy on a child’s face as they hold their handmade caterpillar friend!

The best part about this pattern is that it allows you to unleash your creativity. You can experiment with different color variations or even add some adorable details like a tiny smile or cute antennas. Let your imagination run wild and make this crocheted caterpillar truly one of a kind.

So, gather your crochet hooks and yarns, and get ready to create this delightful crocheted caterpillar that will bring warmth and joy to anyone who sets eyes on it. Happy crocheting!

Supplies needed:

Medium worsted yarn – 87.5 total yarn

Red Heart Comfort Melon Green – 31.5 yards

Red Heart Comfort Green Pea – 56 yards

Crochet hook – I  used 3.5mm but you can use what you would like. Size will change

Yarn needle

Scissors

Stuffing

Stitch marker

Crochet Techniques to Know

Here are the basic crochet stitches we’ll use in this project.
Slip Stitch (sl st): To make a slip stitch, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Single Crochet (sc): To make a single crochet, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over again and pull through both loops to complete the stitch.

Half Double Crochet (hdc): This stitch is taller than a single crochet. To make an hdc, yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over again and pull through all 3 loops to complete the stitch.
Working in the Back Loops (blo): Normally, we work through both top loops of a stitch. But in this project, we’ll work in the back loops only to create a ribbed texture. To do this, insert the hook under the back loop only. Then, complete the stitch as usual.

Terms and Abbreviations

Here are the crochet abbreviations used in this pattern. Note that all instructions are written in US terms.
BLO = back loops only
ch = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
FLOdc = front loops only double crochet

hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

Caterpillar Pattern

Body

Starting in green pea

1. 6sc in a mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (sc, inc) (18)

4. (2sc, inc) (24)

5. (11sc, inc)x2 (26)

6.- 9. Sc around for 4 rounds (26)

10. (11sc, dec)x2 (24)

11. (2sc, dec) (18)

12. (sc, dec) (12) .. add stuffing

Change colour to melon green

13. BLO (sc, inc) (18) 

14. (2sc, inc) (24)

15. (11sc, inc) (26)

16.- 19. Sc around for 4 rounds (26)

20. (11sc, dec)x2 (24)

21. (2sc, dec) (18)

22. (sc, dec) (12) .. add stuffing

Change colour to green pea

23. BLO (sc, inc) (18) 

24. (2sc, inc) (24)

25. (11sc, inc) (26)

26.- 29. Sc around for 4 rounds (26)

30. (11sc, dec)x2 (24)

31. (2sc, dec) (18)

32. (sc, dec) (12) .. add stuffing

Change colour to melon green

33. BLO (sc, inc) (18) 

34. (2sc, inc) (24)

35. (11sc, inc) 

36.- 39. Sc around for 4 rounds (26)

40. (11sc, dec)x2 (24)

41. (2sc, dec) (18)

42. (sc, dec) (12) .. add stuffing

Change colour to green pea

43. BLO (sc, inc) (18) 

44. (2sc, inc) (24)

45. (3sc, inc) (30)

46.- 50. Sc around for 5 rounds (30)

51. (3sc, dec) (24)

52. (2sc, dec) (18)

53. (sc, dec) (12) …. Add eyes in between rounds 50 and 51 with 6 stitches in between… add stuffing

54. (dec) (6)

Finish off and close the hole, add embroidery for the smile.

Antenna 

In green pea

1. 5sc in a mr. (5)

2. (inc) (10)

3. Sc around (10) 

4. (dec) (5)

5.- 7. Sc around for 3 rounds (5)

Sl st and finish off leaving a tail for sewing. 

Pin on top of head a sew in place. 

Congratulations, you have finished your caterpillar!

This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern and or parts of it may not be reproduced, translated, altered for sale or for free. You may NOT MASS produce plushies made by this pattern in crochet or inspired by this pattern in other mediums. You may sell your item with this pattern in limited quantities 

Please give credit that this pattern was designed by:

Julia Pilling

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Email: juliasstuffncrochet@gmail.com

If you have any questions about my patterns please contact me anytime.

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