Crochet Tutorial: Caterpillar Lovey

Crochet Tutorial: Caterpillar Lovey

I’m going to “bug” you a little bit to tell you this blog is “crawling” with something new for your crochet hook! This cuddly Caterpillar Lovey project will provide an infant comfort and security! This silly, lovable little guy makes me smile every time I look at him and it’s sure to be a big hit with the lil’ ones!

Make it in as many colors as you’d like!! The possibilities are endless!!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this lovey:

 

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Pattern
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“Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.


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Materials:
***Click here to get the whole KIT!!***

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Pink
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Spring Green
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Jade
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Bright Yellow
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Orange
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Glowworm
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Delft Blue
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Buff
Red Heart Super Saver in Black
Red Heart Super Saver in White
H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Polyfil

You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this Lovey!

NOTES:

-This project uses less than 200 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for this Lovey is 18 inches but you can make yours as big as you’d like!


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Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Lovey:
Ch 4
Rnd 1: 2 DC in 4th Ch from hook, [Ch 2, 3 DC in same CH] 3 times, ch 1, SC in beg. ch 3, Ch 2, Turn.
Rnd 2: DC in same corner sp, *DC in each st until next corner, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in corner, repeat from * around put 2 DC around SC from previous round to finish off beg. corner. Ch 1, SC in Ch 2, Ch 2, Turn.
Round 3-15: Repeat Round 2 Change colors after Round 13
See video tutorial for visual instructions
Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Eyes:
With White
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing
Embroider Black Dots for the pupils

Antennae: Make 2
With Yellow
Ch 2
Work in BLO and in continuous rounds
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
Rnd 4-8: SC in each st around. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Head:
With Glow Worm
Ch 2
Work in BLO and in continuous rounds
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnds 5-6: SC in each st around. (24)
Rnd 7: [2SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 8: SC in each st around. (30)
Rnd 9: [2SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)
Rnds 10-11: SC in each st around. (36)
Assembly Step:
Sew on the antennae and the eyes
Continue crocheting the head
Rnd 12: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 13: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 14: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)
Stuff Head
Rnd 15: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Rnd 16: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Feet: Make 6
With Jade
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Body Circles:
Make 1 in Buff (4 Rounds)
Make 1 in Pumpkin (4 Rounds)
Make 1 in Spring Green (3 Rounds)
Make 1 in Yellow (2 Rounds)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 1st SC, ch 1. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around, Sl st to 1st SC, ch 1. (12)
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times, sl st to 1st SC, ch 1. (18)
Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times, Sl st to 1st SC. (24)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Assembly Step:
Sew Body to Lovey and all the body pieces as well. Use the photos as a guide to sew on your pieces.

Enjoy!!

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Crochet Tutorial: Vivacious Attitude Granny Square

Crochet Tutorial: Vivacious Attitude Granny Square

I was given a suggestion to use Ceramic Tile designs as inspiration to create a granny square. After doing a bit of research, I came across one that inspired me to create this unique block. I named it Vivacious Attitude because of the rich color combination and the eclectic amount of stitches combined to make this square just pop with excitement!

A couple disclaimers before you start: Be sure to check your tension and use the correct size hook for your square. I demonstrate with an H-5.00mm crochet hook in the video tutorial, but you can make yours bigger or smaller by using a bigger or smaller hook. Also, if yours turns out wonky when you are finished, you may need to block this square to make it nice and flat.

vivaciousattitude


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Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this granny square:

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”

***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Leave a comment, and share with your friends!

Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You may sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:

**Get the Full kit of supplies here!!**

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Coral
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Pool
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Bright Yellow
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Amethyst
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Gray Heather
H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

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NOTES:
-You can use a smaller or larger hook to make this square depending on your tension.
-The finished square measures 8 inches (approx. 20 cm)

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half-Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
TR: Treble Crochet
DTR: Double Treble Crochet
FLO: Front Loop Only
BLO: Back Loop Only
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
FPTR: Front Post Treble Crochet

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Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Start with Magic Ring or ch 4 and sl st to beginning to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, (counts as DC), 15 DC in ring, sl st to beginning. (16 DC)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, SC in same st, *ch 3, SC in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, SC in next st, repeat from * ending with sk last 2 st and sl st to beginning. (4 ch 3 sps, 4 ch 2 sps)

Rnd 3: *Sl st in next ch 3 sp, [ch 1, sc, hdc, dc, tr, 3dtr, tr, dc, hdc, sc, sl st] all in same ch 3 sp, sl st in next ch 2 sp, repeat from * around. Sl st to beginning sl st of this round. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Rnd 4: Working in FLO for this whole round: ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, *hdc in next, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] in next st, hdc in next, sc in next 5 sts, sk next st, sc in next 5 sts, repeat from * around. Sl st to first sc, fasten off. (see video tutorial for visual instructions on FLO)

Rnd 5: Start in any ch 2 corner sp. Ch 1, *[sc, ch 2, sc] in corner sp, sc in next 2 sts, (working in BLO that were skipped from last round) DC in next 2 sts, TR in next 3 sts, DTR in sk’d sts from rnd 1 (See video tutorial for visual instructions), Continue working in BLO that were sk’d from last rnd, TR in next 3 sts, DC in next 2 sts, Working in sts from rnd 4, sc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to beginning sc.

Rnd 6: (Watch video tutorial for visual instructions for this round), In ch 2 sp from rnd 4, ch up 3 (working around the sc, ch 2, sc from the prev. rnd), DC in same sp, ch 2, 2 DC in same sp, (corner made), *sk 1 st, dc in next 2 sts, DC in next st from rnd 4, DC in next 2 sts on rnd 5, TR in next st from rnd 4, DC in next st on Rnd 5, FPTR in each of the next 2 DTR working in the extended loops that were worked in the sts from rnd 1, DC in next st on rnd 5, TR in next st from rnd 4, DC in next 2 sts on rnd 5, DC in next st from rnd 4, DC in next 2 sts, sk 1 st, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in next corner sp, working in the ch 2 sp from rnd 4, repeat from * around. Sl st to ch up 3.

Rnd 7: In any corner ch 2 sp, ch 1, *[sc, ch 2, sc] in corner sp, sc in each st across, repeat from * around.

Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!

~Nadia Fuad

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