An easy, beginner friendly, completely NO SEW PDF pattern to make a cute caterpillar. Can be completed in about an hour and is perfect for market prep or Easter/Spring makes. Pattern requires basic crocheting skills and is suitable for all skill levels. Includes detailed, easy to follow directions and pictures; a text-only copy of the pattern is also included.

Pattern is written for use with blanket/velvet/plush type yarn, but can be made with any yarn choice. Hobby Lobby Baby Bee Adore-a-ball yarn was used to make the examples in this pattern, which is considered a size 5 chunky yarn.

Finished Size: approximately 9 1/4” long, 3 1/4” tall (excluding antennae), 3 1/4” wide

Size will vary depending on yarn and tension used

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate+

Pattern is written in US terms and available in ENGLISH ONLY

Pattern has been tested

Materials
1 skein Hobby Lobby Adore-a-ball yarn in color(s) of choice (3.5oz/100g)
Mint Charm, Bumble Bee, and Pink-a-Boo were used for the examples in this pattern.
Approximately 77 yards were used to complete the green caterpillar. You will not use the entire skein.
For a multi-color caterpillar, approximately 27 yards was used for the middle and last section, and 25 yards for the head.

-Similar yarn substitutes include Premier Parfait, Bernat Velvet yarn, size 5 bulky yarn or any size 4 yarn
NOTE: Final product may differ in appearance and size if choosing to use a yarn substitute. Placement of eyes and details, and may also need to be adjusted to achieve desired look depending on yarn and tension

small amount of yarn in desired color for adding mouth

H hook ( 5.00mm) if using Adore-a-Ball yarn or similar, bulky 5 weight. J or K hook (6-6.5mm) for size 6 or Super Bulky, G hook (4-4.5mm) for worsted weight yarn

Yarn needle

Scissors

12-16 mm eyes

Fiberfill stuffing

Stitch Markers