Alastair the Caterpillar (or Inchworm) Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
What You Get+-
Make a super easy caterpillar or inchworm. The pattern has both variations! This little caterpillar isn’t going to turn into a butterfly!
This is a digital pattern delivered instantly by email. (If you're not sure what a PDF pattern is, you'll find more info here.)
Size
Alastair is 8.5 inches long and 6 inches tall when made with worsted weight yarn.
Want a bigger or smaller cutie? It can be crocheted with any weight yarn!
Tools & Supplies
To complete this pattern, you will need:
- Size H crochet hook (or size appropriate for yarn chosen)
- 3 colors of worsted weight yarn (less than a skein of each, Ella Rae Classic is brand used in sample): green, orange and white
- 2 12 mm black eyes
- polyester stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers
Difficulty
This is an easy pattern with minimal shaping and just basic stitches. It's great for beginners!
Skills required
- single crochet
- increasing
- decreasing
- attaching parts
The pattern is a pdf that contains step-by-step photographs, and you'll find videos at Shiny Happy World teaching all the skills you'll need. You’ll never feel lost or wonder if you're doing it right. :-)