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04 January Crafts & DIY Projects Digest

Crochet Hungry Caterpillar

Knitting & Crocheting

The Crochet Hungry Caterpillar is a delightful and charming creation that brings joy to both children and adults alike. With its vibrant colors and intricate design, this handmade piece truly captures the whimsical essence of the beloved caterpillar character. Each stitch and detail lovingly crafted, this crochet creation is not just a toy but a work of art. Whether it's used as a playful companion or as a decorative piece, the Crochet Hungry Caterpillar is sure to bring smiles and warmth wherever it goes. It's a lovely reminder of childhood memories and the magic of imaginative play.

You will need:

  • 3mm crochet hook (Can use 4mm if preferred)
  • Yarn needle
  • Yarn (approx 30g or 85m)
  • Soft toy filling

Stitches and abbreviations used:

(I am from England but use US crochet terms)
  • MC - Magic circle/ring (sc unless otherwise specified)
  • Ch - Chain
  • SC - Single crochet
  • Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)
  • Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • BLO - Back loop only
  • FLO - Front loop only.
  • ST - Stitch
  • SLST - Slip stitch
  • FO - finish off
Other things to note....

  • This is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track
  • The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round
  • * * indicates repeated series of stitches
  • Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product
  • Stitches in [ ] are worked into one stitch
Body (Starting in light green):
  1. MC (6)
  2. *Inc* (12)
  3. *1sc, inc* (18)
  4. 18sc (18)
  5. 18sc (18)
  6. 18sc (18)
  7. BLO - *1sc, dec* (12) - Colour change to dark green on the last stitch
  8. FLO - *1sc, inc* (18)
  9. *2sc, inc* (24)
  10. 24sc (24)
  11. 24sc (24)
  12. 24sc (24)
  13. 6sc, dec x6, 6sc (18)
  14. BLO - 3sc, dec x6, 3sc (12) - colour change to light green on last st
  15. FLO - inc x3, 6sc, inc x3 (18)
  16. inc x4, 12sc, inc x2 (24)
  17. 24sc (24)
  18. 24sc (24)
  19. 24sc (24)
  20. 9sc, dec x6, 3sc (18)
  21. BLO - dec, 6sc, dec x5 (12) - colour change to dark green on last st
  22. FLO - inc x6, 6sc (18)
  23. 3sc, inc x6, 9sc (24)
  24. 24sc (24)
  25. 24sc (24)
  26. 24sc (24)
  27. 24sc (24)
  28. 6sc, dec x6, 6sc (18)
  29. BLO - 4sc, dec x6, 2sc (12) - colour change to light green on last st
  30. FLO - inc x3, 6sc, inc x3 (18)
  31. inc x4, 12sc, inc x2 (24)
  32. 24sc (24)
  33. 24sc (24)
  34. 24sc (24)
  35. 10sc, dec x6, 2sc (18)
  36. BLO - 6sc, dec x6 (12) - colour change to dark green on last st
  37. FLO - inc x6, 6sc (18)
  38. 3sc, inc x6, 9sc (24)
  39. 24sc (24)
  40. 24sc (24)
  41. 24sc (24)
  42. *2sc, dec* (18)
  43. BLO - *1sc, dec* (12)- colour change to light green on last st
  44. FLO - *1sc, inc* (18)
  45. *2sc, inc* (24)
  46. 24sc (24)
  47. 24sc (24)
  48. 24sc (24)
  49. *2sc, dec* (18)
  50. BLO - *1sc, dec* (12)
  51. FO
Head (red):
  1. MC (6)
  2. *Inc* (12)
  3. *1sc, inc* (18)
  4. *2sc, inc* (24)
  5. *3sc, inc* (30)
  6. 30sc (30)
  7. 30sc (30)
  8. 30sc (30)
  9. 30sc (30)
  10. 30sc (30)
  11. *3sc, dec* (24)
  12. *2sc, dec* (18)
  13. *1sc, dec* (12)
  14. FO leaving long yarn tail to sew to round 50 of body to join pieces
Eyes x2:
  1. Starting in green - MC (4)
  2. Colour change to yellow - *inc* (8)
  3. FO leaving yarn tail to sew
Tentacles x2 (purple):
  1. MC (6)
  2. 6sc (6)
  3. 6sc (6)
  4. 6sc (6)
  5. 6sc (6)
  6. FO and close hole so the they narrow in at the point they attach to the head. Leave yarn tail for sewing
Legs (dark brown) x6:
  1. MC (6)
  2. 6sc (6)
  3. 6sc (6)
  4. 6sc (6)
  5. FO leaving yarn tail for sewing to body
Nose:
This is just embroidered on using green yarn 
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