The Big Fat Caterpillar by Megan Unay

The Big Fat Caterpillar

Crochet
May 2015
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 5 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet (dc)
6.5 mm (K)
150 - 275 yards (137 - 251 m)
newborn - 3 months
English
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Super soft and cuddley makes this cocoon a perfect comfy place to be.
Baby will love to snuggle up in this caterpillar cocoon. This pattern is perfect for a photo prop or on those chilly days out. Pattern works up quickly and easily.

Materials Needed

K/6.50mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge 

Yarn needle

Scissors

4 skeins Bernat softy chunky #6 yarn

(1 ball green, 1 ball yellow or white, 1 ball red, 1 ball brown)


Finished Measurements

Newborn - 3 months

Cocoon measures: 17” long 
 18” circumference 

Hat measures: 12” circumference 
 6” long


Gauge

Using K/6.50mm hook, 8 sts and 5 rows in dc = 4” square

Pattern Notes 

This pattern is worked in rows unless otherwise noted (do not turn)

Ch 2 does NOT count as a st 

Beg sts are worked into the same space as ch 2 

When you change colours you will carry the old yarn DO NOT fasten off 
 Join each round in first st NOT in your chain