Crochet Coco Caterpillar

The Crochet Coco Caterpillar is a delightful creation that brings charm and whimsy to any space it occupies. With its vibrant colors and cute design, this little caterpillar is sure to bring a smile to your face. Whether you're a seasoned crochet enthusiast or a beginner looking for a fun project, the Crochet Coco Caterpillar is a perfect choice. Its intricate details and playful personality make it a joy to create and display. Imagine the happiness this cute critter can bring as it sits on your shelf or desk, adding a touch of handmade charm to your home. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's crochet our way to creating a one-of-a-kind Crochet Coco Caterpillar that will brighten up your day and space!

Supplies:

• US 6/G 4.0mm crochet hook
• US 8/H 5.0 mm crochet hook
• 350 – 375 yards (320 – 343 m) of super bulky weight yarn
• Sewing needle
• Toy stuffing
• 15mm safety eyes
• Straight pins (optional)
• Stitch markers (x 12)

Yarn:

Hobbii Honey Bunny Candy weight (6) bulky, 85% Polyester, 15% Polyamide, 131 yds / 120 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g per skein.

C1: Green (03) 2 skeins or approx. 250 yds, C2: Orange (01) 1 skein or approx. 100 yds

Finished Size:

22” (55 cm) long x 5” (12.5 cm) wide

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• blo: back loop only
• ch: chain
• dec: decrease (see special sts for an invisible decrease)
• inc: increase (2 sc in the same st)
• pm: place marker
• rep: repeat
• rnd: round
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• * Indicates the beginning and end of a rep within a rnd

Special Stitches:

Invisible decrease: when working a decrease (dec) in amigurumi, it is suggested that you use an
invisible decrease to prevent holes and give a seamless look. To work an invisible decrease,
insert the hook under the front loop only of the first stitch and then under the front loop only of
the second stitch, YO and pull a loop through both loops (2 loops on your hook), YO and pull
through both loops on the hook.

Gauge:

6 sts = 2” (5 cm), 5 rnds = 2” (5 cm)

Skill Level:

Beginner

Notes:

• Body and legs of Caterpillar are worked in continuous rounds without joining.
• Use a st marker to mark the first st of the round and move up with each new round.

Free Crochet Pattern: Coco Caterpillar

Caterpillar Body

With C1 and a 5 mm hook

Rnd 1: Sc 6 into a magic circle, pull tight but do not join. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: *Inc, sc; rep from * around. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: *Sc, inc, sc; rep from * around. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: *Inc, sc 3; rep from * around. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc around.

Rnd 7: *Sc 2, inc, sc 2; rep from * around. (36 sts)

Place eyes in Rnd 5, leaving 8 sts between eyes.

Rnd 8 to Rnd 10: Sc around.

Rnd 11: *Sc 2, dec, sc 2; rep around to last 2 sts, sc 2. (30 sts)

Rnd 12: Sc around.

Rnd 13: *Dec, sc 3; rep from * around. (24 sts) Pm to mark row for stripe.

Add fiber filling, stuffing firmly.

Rnd 14: *Sc 3, inc; rep from * around. (30 sts)

Rnd 15: *Inc, sc 4; rep from * around. (36 sts) Pm to mark row for stripe.

Rnd 16: *Sc 2, Inc, sc 3; rep from * around. (42 sts)

Rnd 17 to Rnd 19: Sc around.

Rnd 20: *Dec, sc 5; rep from * around. (36)

Rnd 21 to Rnd 22: Sc around. Pm in Row 22 to mark for stripe.

Rnd 23: *Sc 2, dec, sc 2; rep around to last 2 sts, sc 2. (30 sts)

Rnd 24: *Dec, sc 3; rep from * around. (24 sts) Pm to mark row for stripe.

Add fiber filling stuffing firmly.

Rnd 25 – Rnd 57: Rep Rnd 14 to Rnd 24 three more times. Do not mark Rnd 22 and Rnd 24 of last rep.

Rnd 58: *Sc 2, dec; rep from * around. (18 sts)

Rnd 59: *Dec, sc; rep from * around. (12 sts)

Add fiber filling, stuffing firmly.

Rnd 60: *Dec around. (6 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail. Thread tail onto a tapestry needle and weave through the last 6 sts, pull tight. Weave in ends.

Caterpillar Stripes

With C2 and a 5 mm hook

Stripes are worked across the top of the caterpillar using surface crochet.

Stripe 1: Insert hook and join yarn with a sl st, 4 to 5 sts lower than the height of the eye, in Rnd 13. Working across the top of the caterpillar surface crochet until you are the same distance under the eye as the beginning of the row.

Fasten off.

Repeat instructions for Stripe 1 on each marked rnd. You will have 2 stripes between the head and the second segment, and 3 stripes on all remaining segments.

Weave in all ends.

Nose

With an 8” piece of C1 and a tapestry needle

Insert needle between Rnd 2 and Rnd 3, one st off of center between the eyes, and out one st off of center on the other side, leaving 2 sts between where the needle went in and came out.

The two center sts will be covered by the nose. Pull the yarn through leaving a tail on the end to weave in later. Insert back into and out of the same two sts 3 times. Weave in ends.

Eyebrows

With a 10” piece of C1 and a 5 mm hook

Surface crochet eyebrows across 4 sts above the safety eye.

Fasten off and repeat for second eye. Weave in ends.

Legs (Make 16)

With C2 and a 4 mm hook

Rnd 1: Sc 5 into a magic circle, pull tight, do not join. (5 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (10)

Rnd 3: Sc around.

Rnd 4: Sc around.

Fasten off.

Add fiber filling to each leg and attach at an angle to the bottom of the body. You should be able to see them from the top of the caterpillar.

Attach 2 legs to each side of each body segment, there will be no legs on the head segment.

Optional: Use straight pins to hold each leg in place to get proper placement before sewing.

Antenna (Make 2)

With C2 and a G / 4 mm crochet hook

Rnd 1: Sc 5 into a magic circle, pull tight, do not join. (5 sts)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (10 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc around, stuff lightly with poly-fil.

Rnd 4: *Dec, sc, rep from * around to the last st, sc. (7 sts)

Finish stuffing with poly-fil. (The end of your hook is great for pushing the stuffing into a smaller hole.)

Rnd 5: Sc blo around.

Rnd 6: Sc 5, dec. (6 sts)

Rnd 7: Sc around.

Fasten off.

Attach one antenna to each side on the top of the head, just above the eyes.

Optional: Use straight pins to hold each antenna in place to get proper placement before sewing.

Finishing Touches

With a 12” piece of C1 and a tapestry needle, insert one st in and one round down from the eye and out one st in and one row down from the second eye, leaving an even tail on both ends.

With the tail that has the needle attached, insert one st down from the st the yarn is coming out of, and through to the same st on the opposite side.

Remove the needle from the yarn and thread the other tail onto the needle.

Insert the needle into the same st as the tail you just pulled through, and out to the same st on the opposite eye.

Pull gently to create an indent, and shape the face.

Weave in both ends.