Tunisian Samplerpillar

"Are you looking for easy crochet animal patterns for beginners? You’re in the right place. I have a cute little guy waiting for you! This little caterpillar is very close to my heart because he is the very first thing I designed for my little one! My son was born in June so typically everything was about my little “June Bug” – from my baby shower theme to the little nursery corner in our room and finally this blog and my brand! Happy Blog-A-Versary to Noor’s Knits! One year ago, I decided to start designing patterns and start this little blog not knowing what direction it would take. I am so glad I did because now I have a home for all of my creativity in the form of free modern baby knitting patterns and free baby crochet patterns for beginners! I have also met some amazing people along the way. I recently got to do a collab with Clover (a company I have always loved!), you can read my full review of their Tunisian Crochet Hook Set over here. I was also featured on Bluprint (formerly Craftsy) for my Tunisian crochet patterns! You can read more about that here. I am not done yet, there will be more collabs and free knitting and crochet patterns in the near future! Now, on to the good stuff. In honor of my blog-a-versary, I am sharing the first of my free crochet toy patterns for babies. Yes, there will hopefully be more! There are lots of easy crochet animal patterns for beginners out there but this one is a unique one made especially for my little Bubs. Today I want to share this cutie with you all so you can make it for the little ones in your life too! This is a perfect pattern if you have been wanting to try Tunisian crochet hence the name Tunisian Samplerpillar. The body is made up of some basic Tunisian crochet stitches to get you familiar with them! Pattern: About the Pattern: This beginner-friendly pattern is for a Tunisian crochet sampler caterpillar plushie that is worked up in pieces and sewn together. This is a pattern near and dear to me and is a variation of the first thing I made for my son! Yarn: Color A – 20 yards of Bernat Home Decor in Gold Color B – 24 yards of Lily Sugar and Cream in Aqua Color C – 15 yards of Lily Sugar and Cream in Overcast (9 x 24 in. pieces) Needles & Hooks: 5.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook that is at least 6 in. long Notions: Yarn needle Scissors Measuring tape Stuffing or Scrap Yarn Gauge: Gauge is not crucial for this project. If the pieces are too big, use a smaller hook size and if the pieces are too small, use a bigger hook size. As an approximation: a 1 in. square consists of 3 st. over 5 rows in Tunisian simple stitch using the Bernat Maker Home Decor yarn. Finished Size: The finished size of the caterpillar is approximately 4 in. wide (including the legs) and 9 in. long from head to last ball."

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeGauge is not crucial for this project. If the pieces are too big, use a smaller hook size and if the pieces are too small, use a bigger hook size. As an approximation: a 1 in. square consists of 3 st. over 5 rows in Tunisian simple stitch using the Bernat Maker Home Decor yarn.

Finished SizeThe finished size of the caterpillar is approximately 4 in. wide (including the legs) and 9 in. long from head to last ball.

Materials List

• Yarn:
  
  Color A – 20 yards of Bernat Home Decor in Gold
  Color B – 24 yards of Lily Sugar and Cream in Aqua
  Color C – 15 yards of Lily Sugar and Cream in Overcast (9 x 24 in. pieces)
• Needles & Hooks:
  
  5.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook that is at least 6 in. long
• Notions:
  
  Yarn needle
  Scissors
  Measuring tape
  Stuffing or Scrap Yarn