Cat plus caterpillar = CATerpillar

What if those cute little caterpillars were even cuter? Like, cat cuter? (Or, hey- it works the other way too: what if cats were even cuter? Like, caterpillar cuter?)
Whether you’re an appreciator of cats… or of caterpillars, this pattern that combines the adorableness of both is for you.

This plush is large enough for an adult to cuddle, and cute enough to deserve a coveted space on the bed (stuff lightly if you want an extra squishy cuddle buddy).

Pattern includes photos for technique clarification, major steps, and assembly- this pattern does not contain photos for every repeating step.

This pattern is a 25 page PDF.

Pattern is written in US terminology (with Canadian spelling)

Level: confident beginner/early intermediate- stitches and pieces are simple, but there’s a lot of assembly and sewing that requires care in lining pieces up.

Project time: 10 ½ to 11 hours (decoration dependent) at an average pace

Finished size: (approximate: tension and yarn choice may vary final size)
Height: 12”
Width: 6”
Length: 16”

THIS PATTERN MAY NOT BE RESOLD: you may not resell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole.
You may sell your creations from this pattern- online, in person, and on a commission basis: please credit CuteCreepyCrochet for the pattern (and please feel free to share your creations on social media- if you wish to tag, please use CuteCreepyCrochet on IG, Ravelry, TikTok, and Facebook. I’d love to see what you’ve come up with!)

Supplies:
• 3.5mm hook
• Stitch markers, or similar (optional)
• Yarn needle (for sewing)
• Polyfil
• 16 mm safety eyes (or similar).
• Worsted weight Yarn (weight- Medium/4):
– 268 yards/245 meters for main colour (body)
-- 135 yards/123 meters for accent colour (feet, muzzle)
-- 66 yards/60 meters for stripes
-- 20 meters or less for spots, toe pads and embroidery

Stitches/Abbreviations Used- US terminology
• St: stitch
• Ch: chain
• Sl st: slip stitch
• MR: magic ring/Magic circle
• Sc: single crochet
• Hdc: half double crochet
• Dc: double crochet
• Inc: regular increase (two single crochet stitches in one stitch)
• Dec: regular decrease (crochet 2 stitches together- or use an invisible decrease if you’d like)
• F/O: finish or fasten off
• Numbers in brackets at the end of the row dictate the number of stitches you should have