Cute Caterpillar

Before you know it, spring will be here with hungry baby chicks in the trees and hungrily munching caterpillars everywhere.

Nothing quite sparks the imagination as a caterpillar - there’s not just the fun of the larval form in front of us but also the knowledge of the beautiful butterfly yet to come.

This big caterpillar (approximately 14 inches/35cm long) is a great gift to knit for anyone who loves butterflies and caterpillars. You can even pop bells or plastic squeakers inside for extra fun!

ButterflyLove’s Cute Caterpillar pdf knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and handy hints along the way.

This pattern is suitable for an intermediate knitter or beginner and, like all ButterflyLove patterns, is knitted flat.

What you will need: 2 knitting needles (US2.5/3mm or size recommended by tension advice), 10g DK yarn (six colours), Oddment of black yarn, 2 plastic safety eyes (9mm), small bells and squeakers (optional), Polyester stuffing, tapestry needle