Hungry Caterpillar
"As I was developing this pattern I was thinking about what awesome gifts they would make for teachers, libraries, baby showers, and for birthday gifts! These little caterpillars can be made in an endless combination of colors to match nursery decor, characters from various books, or in a person's favorite colors."
Crochet HookF/5 or 3.75 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Finished SizeThe caterpillar is approximately 18 long
Materials List
- Worsted Weight Yarn - Head Color
- Worsted Weight Yarn - Body Color A
- Worsted Weight Yarn - Body Color B
- Worsted Weight Yarn - Antennae Color
- Worsted Weight Yarn - Feet Color
- Worsted Weight Yarn - Scraps in 3 colors for hair
- 3 inch by 3 inch piece of felt for back of eyes
- 3 inch by 3 inch piece of felt for front of eyes and nose
- Poly fill
- Fabric glue or thread to attach felt
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker