Many needlewomen knit toys. And these are mostly dolls and animals. In the same master class we will tie an insect. This will be a sweet and kind caterpillar.

To knit a caterpillar we will need:

• Yarn in pink, flesh and lilac colors;
• Hook;
• Beads (2 pcs.);
• Needle;
• Filler.

First we will knit the body of the caterpillar. It consists of several small balls. We will knit all these balls inseparably, in one piece.

We will knit only five balls. Let's start with pink yarn. We make the first 2 loops for further knitting, and knit 6 stitches into one loop. We will knit the toy without crochet using regular stitches.

And we simply knit 2 rows in the round.

Now we will make decreases in 3 stitches of the row.

And fill the part with padding polyester or any other filler.

Attach a lilac thread. And we knit our second ball.

We make increases in every 2nd loop, in a new row in every 3rd. And in one more row we will randomly make 2 increases.

We knit 2 rows. Now we will reduce our twenty loops to fourteen, that is, we will make 6 decreases. We will perform each of them in the 3rd loop.

Again we knit the ball in pink.

We change the thread.

And we knit 2 more balls (pink and lilac) in the same way as the previous one. We tighten the last ball to close the hole.

The body for our caterpillar is connected.

We knit her head from flesh-colored yarn.

Let's make 2 loops and 6 stitches in a loop.

Now we are knitting four rows and we will make increases in all of them. There will be 6 of them in each. First we make them in all loops, then in the 2nd, in the 3rd, in the 4th.

We knit 2 rows.

And we decrease first in the row in the 4th, then in the other row in the 3rd, in the 2nd and all.

We knit the paws like this. 6 stitches in one loop and three increases in the second row. And another row.

In total you need to knit ten paws.

We knit a hat with lilac yarn. We make 6 stitches in a loop. Increase in the second row in all loops, in the third – in the 2nd.

And we knit 2 rows. We will knit the next row with double crochets, 2 per loop.

The caterpillar cord is very popular. This cord is most often used as a belt, strap or string for a mobile phone. It can be used as a hair decoration. Some curtains use laces to make them unique and easy to use. “Caterpillar” can be an excellent basis for beads or necklaces. Making an interesting and bright Caterpillar cord step by step using a hook is quite simple and even a beginner can knit it.

We crochet a caterpillar cord step by step with diagrams and descriptions

When knitting any product, if you are a beginner, be sure to use the pattern of the product. It greatly simplifies and facilitates the work. The cord diagram is shown in the photo below.

First we need to throw on three air loops. Now turn the knitting away from you 180 degrees. Place the hook under the bow of the first loop. Having captured the thread, we should get two threads. We hook the thread again and pull it through a couple of loops on the hook. Turn it 180 degrees again.

By inserting the hook under the resulting bow, we must grab the thread. We get two loops, through each of them we pull the captured thread. We turn away from ourselves again, we get two arms. Insert the hook under the arms and grab the threads twice. Pull the thread through both loops. We unscrew it again, insert it, grab the thread with a hook and pull it through.

We repeat the sequence of actions until you get the cord of the length you need.

Using a hook you can get not only a thin cord, but also a wide one. This cord looks more like a ribbon. It is knitted almost the same as the previous cord, but there are still minor differences in the knitting pattern.

We cast on three air loops, grab the thread with a hook and pull it through the second loop. Insert the hook into the first loop and pull another loop onto it. Crochet all three loops.

Rotate the product 180 degrees. By introducing the hook from above, we can knit the last loop in two half-loops. Take the hook and put on the second loop.

We hook two half-loops from the side of the lace, grab the thread and throw the third loop onto the hook. We knit three loops again and don’t forget to take the thread.

Rotate 180 degrees. We hook a couple of half loops on top and pull another loop onto the hook. We knit three loops.

We knit until you get the desired result.

Video on the topic of the article

We hope that our master class was useful for you; if you do not understand something, we recommend that you watch the following videos.

Insects can be very cute, cutely clumsy and always very good-natured. And even furry caterpillars, which are most often feared and despised, sometimes slay on the spot with their bottomlessly expressive eyes and kind smile! And also a wonderful bow on the head! These caterpillars collect flowers, make delicious jam from their delicate petals, and make the sweetest syrup from the fragrant nectar collected in baskets. And they live in flower beds and rose gardens. Don't believe me? Tie this kindest caterpillar, bringing love, and see for yourself that this cute creature will bring you happiness, good mood and a lot of smiles!!!

Happy knitting!

Materials and tools:
yarn: “vita Elegant” 100 g/400 m - light green 50 g, light yellow 10-20 g, pink 10 g, orange 10 g; “Hummingbird” or “Narcissus” 100 g / 400 m - red, white, blue, black approximately 5-10 g each, blue 10 g;
hook 1.1 mm;

Legend:
VP - air loop
sc - single crochet

pssn – half double crochet
increase - 2 stitches in one loop
Decrease – 2 columns together
knit all details in a spiral

Head(1 item)

Light green yarn.

Row 10: (8sc, increase) – 6 times (60)

Rows 11-21: sc in circle (60)
Row 22: (8 sc, decrease) – 6 times (54)
Row 23: (7 sc, decrease) – 6 times (48)
24 row: (6 sc, decrease) – 6 times (42)
Row 25: (5 sc, decrease) – 6 times (36)
Row 26: (4 sc, decrease) – 6 times (30)
Row 27: (3 sc, decrease) – 6 times (24)

Row 28: (2 sc, decrease) – 6 times (18). Fill with filler.

Row 29: (1 sc, decrease) – 6 times (12)
Row 30: decrease - 6 times (6)

Eyes

Protein(2 parts)

White yarn.
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4-5 rows: sc in circle (18)
Fasten the thread, leave the end for sewing and cut.

Iris(2 parts)

Blue yarn.
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: increase, (2 hdc in one loop) – 4 times, increase (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
Fasten the thread, leave the end for sewing and cut.

Pupil(2 parts)

Black yarn.
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
Fasten the thread, leave the end for sewing and cut.

Eyelids(2 parts)

Light green yarn.
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: (2 sc, increase) – 6 times (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, increase) – 6 times (30)
Fold in half and knit 15 sc, capturing both edges of the piece.

Nose(1 item)

Light green yarn.
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3-4 rows: sc in circle (12). Fill with filler.
Row 5: (decrease) – 6 times (6)
Fasten the thread, cut it, leaving the end for sewing.

Assembling and decorating the face: sew the pupil to the iris, then sew the iris and pupil to the white of the eye. Embroider a highlight on the pupil. Sew on the eyes, while filling them with filler. Sew on the eyelids and nose. Embroider a smile.

Hair

Orange thread.
Cut pieces of yarn 10 cm long and attach them to the top of the head, attaching them to the first three initial rows of the head (this will be the ponytail).

Torso(light green)

Large part (1 part)
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: (2 sc, increase) – 6 times (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, increase) – 6 times (30)
6th row: (4 sc, increase) – 6 times (36)
Row 7: (5 sc, increase) – 6 times (42)
Row 8: (6 sc, increase) – 6 times (48)
Row 9: (7 sc, increase) – 6 times (54)
Rows 10-18: sc in circle (54)
Row 19: (7 sc, decrease) – 6 times (48)
Row 20: (6 sc, decrease) – 6 times (42)
21 row: (5 sc, decrease) – 6 times (36)
Row 22: (4 sc, decrease) – 6 times (30)
Row 23: (3 sc, decrease) – 6 times (24)
Row 24: (2 sc, decrease) – 6 times (18). Fill with filler.
Row 25: (1 sc, decrease) – 6 times (12)
Row 26: decrease - 6 times (6)
Fasten the thread, leave the end for sewing and cut.

Middle piece (1 piece)
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: (2 sc, increase) – 6 times (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, increase) – 6 times (30)
6th row: (4 sc, increase) – 6 times (36)
Row 7: (5 sc, increase) – 6 times (42)
Row 8: (6 sc, increase) – 6 times (48)
Rows 9-17: sc in circle (48)
Row 18: (6 sc, decrease) – 6 times (42)
Row 19: (5 sc, decrease) – 6 times (36)
Row 20: (4 sc, decrease) – 6 times (30)
21 row: (3 sc, decrease) – 6 times (24)
Row 22: (2 sc, decrease) – 6 times (18). Fill with filler.
Row 23: (1 sc, decrease) – 6 times (12)
Row 24: decrease - 6 times (6)
Fasten the thread, leave the end for sewing and cut.

Small part (1 part)
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: (2 sc, increase) – 6 times (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, increase) – 6 times (30)
6th row: (4 sc, increase) – 6 times (36)
Row 7: (5 sc, increase) – 6 times (42)
Rows 8-15: sc in circle (42)
Row 16: (5 sc, decrease) – 6 times (36)
Row 17: (4 sc, decrease) – 6 times (30)
Row 18: (3 sc, decrease) – 6 times (24)
Row 19: (2 sc, decrease) – 6 times (18). Fill with filler.
Row 20: (1 sc, decrease) – 6 times (12)
21 row: decrease - 6 times (6)
Fasten the thread, leave the end for sewing and cut.

Tail(1 item)

1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: (2 sc, increase) – 6 times (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, increase) – 6 times (30)
Rows 6-11: sc in circle (30)
Row 12: (3 sc, decrease) – 6 times (24)
Row 13: sc in circle (24)
Row 14: (2 sc, decrease) – 6 times (18). Fill with filler.
Row 15: sc in circle (18)
Row 16: (1 sc, decrease) – 6 times (12)
Row 17: sc in circle (12)
Stuff to the end, fold the edges of the piece together and knit 6 sc along the edge of the row, catching both edges. Turn the knitting and knit: 3 ch for lifting, 2 dc with a common top, picot of 3 ch, 3 ch for descending, 1 dc in the third column of the previous row, 3 ch for lifting, 2 dc with a common top, picot of 3 -x ch, 3 ch for descending, 1 ss in the last sc of the previous row.
You should get 2 cloves.
Fasten the thread, cut and hide.

Abdomen(light yellow)

Large (1 piece)
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: (2 sc, increase) – 6 times (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, increase) – 6 times (30)
6th row: (4 sc, increase) – 6 times (36)
Fasten the thread, leave the end for sewing and cut.

Medium (1 piece)
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: (2 sc, increase) – 6 times (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, increase) – 6 times (30)
Fasten the thread, leave the end for sewing and cut.

Small (1 piece)
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: (2 sc, increase) – 6 times (24)
Fasten the thread, leave the end for sewing and cut.

Caudal abdomen (1 piece)
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: increase - 2 times, (2 hdc in one loop) - 2 times, increase - 2 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 2 times, (1 hdc, 2 hdc in one loop) – 2 times, (1 sc, increase) – 2 times (18)
Fasten the thread, leave the end for sewing and cut.

Legs

Large (consist of 2 parts)
Bottom part (light yellow) - 4 parts
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: (2 sc, increase) – 6 times (24)
Thread, fasten, cut.

Upper part (light green) - 4 parts
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: (2 sc, increase) – 6 times (24)
5-7 rows sc in circle (24)
Thread, fasten, cut.

Small (consist of 2 parts)
Bottom part (light yellow) - 2 parts
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
Thread, fasten, cut.

Upper part (light green) - 2 parts
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4-6 rows: sc in circle (18)
Thread, fasten, cut.
Connect the upper and lower parts of the legs, tying them in a “crawfish step” and stuffing them while tying.

Sew the parts of the body to each other, and the tummies to them. Sew the head and legs to the body (large ones - to the large and medium part, small ones - to the small part of the body), focusing on the photo.
Attach small pieces of hair-colored thread (bristles) to the back.

Bow

Blue yarn.
You can take a satin ribbon and then tie a ponytail, or you can also crochet it:
Any bright color of your choice.
Cast on 28 ch, close in a circle, knit 28 sc for 9 or 10 rows; in a spiral or in closed rows with a lifting loop.

Ribbon for bow

Blue yarn.
Cast on 41 ch, and from the 2nd loop from the hook, knit 40 sc. Fasten the thread, cut and hide. Grip the edges of the bow together, wrap the bow through the center with a knitted ribbon, sew it to the bow, and secure the resulting bow to your hair.

Flower

Center (yellow) – 1 piece
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
3rd row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
4th row: sc in circle (18)
Fasten the thread, cut it, leave the end for sewing.

Sepal (green) - 1 piece
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2nd row: sc in circle (6)
3rd row: (increase) – 6 times (12)
4th row: (1 sc, increase) – 6 times (18)
5th row: sc in circle (18)
Fasten the thread, cut it, leave the end for sewing.

Stem (green) - 1 piece
1st row: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6)
2-5 rows sc in circle (6)
Fasten the thread and cut it.

Petals—hearts(pink) - 6 parts
Knit in a spiral.
Dial 8 ch.
1st row: from the 2nd loop from the hook, knit 3 sc, 3 sc in one loop, 2 sc, 3 sc in one loop, knit on the other side of the chain - 1 sc, 3 sc together, 1 sc, 2 sc in one loop .
2nd row: 2 hdc in one loop, 3 hdc, 3 hdc in one loop, 3 hdc, (2 hdc in one loop) – 3 times, 3 hdc together, (2 hdc in one loop) – 2 times, 1 dc in next loop.
Fasten the thread and cut it.
Place the hearts in 2 pieces together and tie them in a contrasting color, lightly stuffing them with filler as you tie them. You should get 3 voluminous hearts.
Connect, i.e. sew the sepals and the center, inserting heart-shaped petals between them, adding filler inside.
Sew the stem of the flower to one corner of the smile, and the flower to the other.
The caterpillar that brings love is ready!!!

Any questions regarding the scheme can be asked.
You can look at the incarnated caterpillars of our forum members.

Height related toys-15 cm,
folded length - 21 cm, stretched - 45 cm MATERIALS FOR KNITTING:
Acrylic (300 m/100 g): green - 40 g, yellow - 20 g, orange - 5 g, red - 5 g, lilac - 5 g, blue - 5 g, blue - 5 g, a little pink.
"Iris" - a little white
Filler for toys.
Stitching needle related details toys.
2 black beads.
Thick cardboard.
Hooks №1,25; № 1
DESCRIPTION CROCHET CATERPILLARS:

HEAD TRAILERS:
Green a thread, hook №1,25
Row 1: cast on 2 ch and knit in the second loop from hook 6 sc, continue knit in the round.
2nd row: cr*6 (12)
3rd row: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
4th row: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
Row 6: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
Row 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
Row 8: (6 sc, inc)*6 (48)
Rows 9-14: 48 sc, knit in the round.
Row 15: (6 sc, dec)*6 (42)
16th row: 42 sc, knit in the round.
Row 17: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
Row 18: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
Row 19: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
Row 20: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
»> Stuff related head toys filler
Row 21: (sc, dec)*6 (12)
Row 22: kill. to end.
» Finish knitting, leave a thread for sewing (photo No. 1).
EYES TOYS:
White a thread"iris", hook №1
To knit only the whites of the eyes.
1st row: white thread dial 5 ch and knit 3 sc, starting from the second loop from hook, 3 sc in 1 loop, continue to knit on the other side of the chain 2 sc, inc (10)
Continue knit in the round.
2nd row: inc, 2 sc, inc*3, 2 sc, inc*2 (16)
3rd row: sc, inc, 2 sc, (sc, inc)*3, 2 sc, (sc, inc)*2 (22).
Finish knitting ss.
Leave a thread for sewing.
CHEEKS TRAILERS:(2 PCS.)
Yellow a thread, hook № 1,25
Row 1: cast on 2 ch and knit in the second loop from hook 6 sc, continue knit in the round.
2nd row: cr*6 (12)
3rd row: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
4th row: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
Finish knitting ss.
Leave a thread for sewing.
NOSE TOYS:
Pink a thread, hook №1,25
Row 1: cast on 2 ch and knit in the second loop from hook 6 sc, continue knit in the round.
2nd row: cr*6(12)
3rd row: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
4th row: (5 sc, inc)*3 (21)
5-7 rows: 21 sc, knit in the round.
Row 8: (5 sc, dec)*3 (18)
Row 9: (sc, dec)*6 (12)
Finish knitting ss.
Leave a thread for sewing.
Stuff connected nose filler (photo No. 2).

HORNS TRAILERS: (2 PCS.)
Hook №1,25
Begin to knit yellow thread.
Row 1: cast on 2 ch and knit in the second loop from hook 6 sc, continue knit in the round.
2nd row: cr*6 (12)
3rd row: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15)
4-5 rows: 15 sc, knit in the round.
6th row: (3 sc, dec)*3 (12)
Stuff related horns caterpillars filler
Row 7: dec*6 (6) ‘
Change a thread to green.
8-12 rows: 6 sc, knit in the round.
Finish knitting ss.
Leave a thread for sewing (photo No. 3).

» Sew on the white of the eye, make a stitch in the middle with black thread, sew on 2 black beads, sew on cheeks, nose, embroider a smile, wrinkles around the eyes, eyebrows, sew on caterpillar horns.

TORSO TOYS:
Green a thread, hook №1
Torso caterpillars consists of 3 separate parts.
Front part of the body toys:
1st row: cast on 2 ch and knit into the second loop from hook 6 sc, continue knit in the round.
2nd row: cr*6 (12) *
3rd row: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
4th row: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
Row 6: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
Row 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
Row 8: (6 sc, inc)*6 (48)
Rows 9-16: 48 sc, knit in circles u.
Finish knitting ss.
Mid torso caterpillars:
Cast on 48 ch, close in a circle and knit 9 rows of 48 sc. Finish knitting ss.
Back of the body:
-» To knit the same as the front one.

Multi-colored body part toys: (2 pcs.)
» To tie 2 circles each: red, orange, blue, blue, lilac, yellow and green thread.
Row 1: cast on 2 ch and knit in the second loop from hook 6 sc, continue knit in the round.
2nd row: cr*6 (12)
3rd row: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
4th row: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
Row 6: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
Row 7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
Row 8: (6 sc, inc)*6 (48)
Finish knitting ss.

Circle related part on cardboard and cut out 4 circles.

Place the 2 pieces right sides facing each other and sew in the circle of the 3rd row:
-green with blue;
-blue with light blue;
-blue with lilac;
- lilac with red;
-red with orange;
- orange with yellow;
-yellow with green.

Towards the front of the body caterpillars attach a couple of stitched circles with the green wrong side and knit through both canvases 48 cc, grabbing one half each loops from every detail thread appropriate colors(photo no. 9).

» In this case, it is necessary to insert cardboard inside and gradually stuff related detail toys.

» Finish knitting. A thread hide.

Attach next pair related circles of the corresponding colors wrong sides to each other and knit same 48 ss same colors, you just don’t need to insert cardboard and stuff the finished part.
A thread hide.

Assemble the second accordion in the same way.
Attach the middle part of the torso caterpillars and also knit through both panels 48 cc. A thread hide.

Connect torso caterpillars.

Insert cardboard into the middle part of the torso toys, stuff, insert more cardboard and do the same tie finished second accordion (photo 15,16).

"Caterpillar, dear,
You need to go on a diet -
You are too noticeable
It's not safe.

So big and juicy
It can’t be, that’s for sure.
After all, every sparrow of you,
He wants to eat it quickly!”

Summer invasion of my knitted garden - knitted caterpillar :)
She is not only a positive colorful worm who will help you reinforce basic colors and counting to 7!

This little girl has a secret! All the balls that it consists of can be removed, because they are on buttons. An interesting puzzle for children's fingers! Unfasten, and then attach, hitting the button in the desired hole. After one year, children can do this for a very long time.
And on top of that, the multi-colored balls are of different sizes, and you also need to compare them and arrange them in order from largest to smallest, in this case the caterpillar will crawl like a real one :) This is also a task for the eyes and the mind.

I suggest you knit this caterpillar

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Knitting materials:

7 beads, for tying you can use wooden or plastic beads, preferably of different sizes,

Cotton threads “Iris” in all seven colors of the rainbow for the caterpillar and leaf,

Hook No. 1

Wire for antennae and leaf,

We sew buttons to our multi-colored balls. Remember, we left a long thread tip just for these purposes? Here's what we got

Our educational toy “caterpillar” is ready!

Idea: You can make your own caterpillar not with buttons, but with Velcro. Imagine!

And for inspiration, a wonderful picture by Victoria Kirdiy!

P.S. I have already posted this master class on my website, where you will find my other master classes /link removed, User Agreement clause 2.4/