Stacking Toy Caterpillar by Tanya Borisova

Stacking Toy Caterpillar

Crochet
September 2021
Sport (12 wpi) ?
2.0 mm
US
English French
This pattern is available for $7.50 USD
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Do you want to surprise your toddler with an amazing toy and crochet this Caterpillar - stacking, counting, and color sorting game?
Video - https://youtu.be/NMNHSZRYcn0
This Stacking Caterpillar is a clever, educational, and multifunctional toy developed according to Montessori learning methods. It is suitable for toddlers and preschoolers and will amuse them well. The Caterpillar offers various developmental, learning, and activity elements:
• Improve hand and eye coordination and small motor skills;
• Color sorting;
• Counting;
• Number recognition;
• Simple math such as sum and subtract up to 15.

The finished toy is about 50 cm (20 in) long and 17 cm (6.7 in) at its highest part. The rings have a diameter of 7 cm (2.8 in) and the squares with the addition and subtraction signs have a side of 5,5 cm (2.2 in).
The pdf file contains a step-by-step description and lots of photos. I’m sure that the process of work will be exciting, and you will have an interesting toy.

This pattern is available in ENGLISH and FRANÇAIS.
Abbreviations: US crochet terms.

You will need the following materials:

  • Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (55% Cotton, 45% PolyAcrylic, 1.76 oz = 174 yds/50 g = 160 m): 7 colors
  • Hook size – I use 2.00 mm
  • Fiberfill for stuffing
  • Craft foam 20 mm thickness – approximately A3 size
  • Scissors, tapestry needles, pins, stitch marker