Crochet Caterpillar Free Amigurumi Pattern

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Designer: Aidie & Jellybean
Instagram: @aidieandjellybean
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Hello everyone…
Create an adorable handmade caterpillar with this free amigurumi pattern! This charming crochet caterpillar makes a perfect gift for children or nursery decoration. The pattern features clear step-by-step instructions suitable for beginners and intermediate crocheters. Our friendly caterpillar design works up quickly using basic crochet stitches, making it an ideal weekend project. The pattern includes detailed instructions for the body segments, antennae, and facial features.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Aidie & Jellybean (@aidieandjellybean on Instagram) for designing and sharing this wonderful free amigurumi pattern with the crochet community.
At the end of this pattern, you’ll find inspiring examples of stunning amigurumi caterpillars created by fellow crocheters, showcasing different yarn choices and color combinations.
Get ready to create an irresistible crochet caterpillar that’s sure to bring smiles and joy!

Materials & Tools

4 ply cotton yarn in cream, pink, ice green and yellow
Strand of pale pink yarn for the cheeks
Lace yarn (for the eyes)
2.5mm crochet hook
1.00mm crochet hook
Toy stuffing
Yarn needle, sewing needle

Abbreviations

st(s) = stitch(es)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
(…) = repeat the instructions in the brackets the given number of times
[…] = total number of stitches

**The caterpillar measures 22cm long (8.7 inches), 12.5cm tall (5 inches).

CROCHET LITTLE CATERPILLAR AMIGURUMI FREE PATTERN

Body

With CREAM yarn
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Round 4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) repeat 6 times [24]
Round 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Round 6: sc in next 2 sts, inc, (sc in next 4 sts, inc)
repeat 5 times, sc in next 2 sts [36]
Round 7-12: sc in all 36 sts [36]

Round 13: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) repeat 6 times [30]
Round 14: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) repeat 6 times [24]
Round 15: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) repeat 6 times [18]
*fasten off CREAM
*stuff with fibrefill as you go
Change to PINK yarn:
Round 16: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) repeat 6 times [24]
Round 17: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Round 18: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) repeat 6 times [36]
Round 19-24: sc in all 36 sts [36]
Round 25: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) repeat 6 times [30]
Round 26: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) repeat 6 times [24]
Round 27: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) repeat 6 times [18]
*fasten off PINK

Repeat rows 16-27 for YELLOW & ICE GREEN
Once you’ve finished all 4 colours, go back to CREAM and continue with the repeat of rows 16-27 and finish with the following:
(dec, sc in next sts) repeat 6 times [12]
(dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Fasten off colour 1.  
Sew opening closed and weave in yarn tail.

Head

With PINK yarn
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Round 4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) repeat 6 times [24]
Round 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Round 6: sc in next 2 sts, inc, (sc in next 4 sts, inc)
repeat 5 times, sc in next 2 sts [36]

Round 7: (inc, sc in next 5 sts) repeat 6 times [42]
Round 8-14: sc in all 42 sts [42]
Round 15: (dec, sc in next 5 sts) [36]
Round 16: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) repeat 6 times [30]
Round 17: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) repeat 6 times [24]
Round 18: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) repeat 6 times [18]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off.
*stuff with fibrefill 

Antenna (make 2)

With colour 2
Round 1: 5 sc in magic ring [5]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 5 times [10]
Round 3-4: sc in all 10 sts [10]

Round 5: (dec) repeat 5 times [5]
Round 6-8: sc in all 5 sts [5]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off.
*no stuffing required

Legs (make 12)

* no stuffing required
With any colour(s)
Round 1: 5 sc in magic ring [5]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 5 times [10]
Round 3-4: sc in all 10 sts [10]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off.

Eyes (make 2)

With black lace yarn and 1.00mm hook
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off.

Putting the caterpillar together

Step 1: With the yarn needle, sew the antennas to the head piece.
Weave in ends and hide the yarn tails.
Step 2: With the sewing needle, sew the eyes on to the head piece.
Weave in ends and hide the yarn tails. Stitch cheeks under the eyes with a strand of pale pink yarn.

Step 3: With the yarn needle, sew the legs on to the body. Sew 2 legs per colour. The front body will have an additional 2 legs at the front. Weave in ends and hide yarn tail.
Step 4: With the yarn needle, sew the head to the body. Weave in ends and hide yarn tail.
Congratulations, your little caterpillar is ready.

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