Caterpillar Crochet Pattern

Meet the Little Caterpillar, a caterpillar crochet pattern for an adorable chunky amigurumi with a cute little hat and wiggly antennae. Made with super bulky yarn in any colors you love, this one is endlessly customizable and turns out irresistibly squishy.
Pattern includes 2 hat variations - pick your favorite or make both!
Perfect as a handmade gift, a spring nursery accent, or a charming market seller.

📄 PDF ONLY
This listing is for a digital crochet pattern, not a finished toy. Instant download.

🌍 Language: English. US crochet terms.

🧶 Difficulty ★★★☆☆
This pattern requires basic crochet and amigurumi skills. Rated 3 stars because of the arms and legs - they are crocheted in as you work, and may require adjusting placement by 1–2 stitches depending on your tension. Not recommended as a first amigurumi project. Does not include crochet lessons.

📋 Pattern includes
19 pages · 65+ photos · 2 how-to videos

🧶 Materials
· Yarn #6 Super Bulky (Premier Parfait® Chunky or any yarn of your choice)
· 5 mm crochet hook
· 16–18 mm safety eyes
· Polyester fiberfill
· Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
· Black/white cotton yarn

📏 Finished size
Using a 5 mm hook + Premier Parfait® Chunky yarn, the finished toy is about 18 cm (7.1 in) long and 22 cm (8.7 in) tall.

🧵 Assembly
Sewn-on parts: hat and antennae.

💌 Questions?
Stuck on a step or something doesn't look right? Just message me, I'm happy to help.