For me, one of the most endearing parts of childhood (as a parent to my own children) has been the words that my girls mispronounce. Caterpillar is a word that both of my girls had “troubles” with and both pronounced it in exactly the same way…..calerpittar.

Sizes:
2T( 4T, 6, 8, 10)

Recommended Yarn:
Chickadee by Quince and Co., Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi)
181 yards (166 meters) per skein
3(5, 5, 7, 7) skeins of MC, 1(1, 1, 2, 2) skeins CC

Needles:
US 6/4mm, 24” circular knitting needles
US 6/4mm, 4 dpns (optional)
US 4/3.5mm, 24” circular knitting needles
US 4/3.5mm, 4 dpns (optional)
Notions:
4 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
5 ( 6, 6, 7, 7) buttons
1 yard of linen ribbon

Gauge: 22 stitches and 28 rows over 4”/10cm of stockinette stitch using US 6/4 mm needles or size required to meet gauge.