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Title: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: b15erk on June 14, 2017, 09:10:02 AM
Totally random project started when my Vogue dress project stalled.

I've wanted to do a Very Hungry Caterpillar blanket for our new GS (due soon), but I couldn't find a pattern I liked. 

So, a C to C blanket has been embarked on - I know, I've done a few!  ;)

This time however, my intention is to add a sort of hood, with the Caterpillar face on it.  Mainly white, with four primary colours - red, yellow, green and blue, with the hood in red.

I tried to crochet a caterpillar motif, but I couldn't find a decent pattern and my own efforts were a disaster.  I did find a lovely one, but the website is relatively new, and Ben hasn't had chance to put patterns up yet, as he is travelling.  Here's a link though, worth a look: https://www.crochet-hombre.com/crochet-hombre-works

Any suggestions will be gratefully recieved!

Jessie
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: Catllar on June 16, 2017, 12:53:58 PM
No ideas, sadly J but could you embroider the face on over the top of the crochet? How hard could that be compared with some of the stuff you've done before?
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: b15erk on June 16, 2017, 13:01:23 PM
Great minds Cat!  I've crocheted a red corner piece, and intend to sew a couple of yellow/green eyes and a nose on, and sew it to the corner.  A bit like one of those baby bath towels.

Nearly halfway there now, so it's a pretty quick project.

I'm looking forward to doing the Caterpillar pattern from the Crochet Hombre, but I think that is more of a rug size.

Jessie
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: Ellabella on June 16, 2017, 15:27:54 PM
Just checked out that guy's website, the Caterpillar rug is awesome.

I never seen a crocheted penis before!  I've !ead such a sheltered life.
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: b15erk on June 16, 2017, 15:42:41 PM
It's amazing isn't it?  I had to reach for the smelling salts when I saw the more 'personal' items!  :D

Jessie
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: Catllar on June 16, 2017, 22:23:38 PM
First glance I thought the crochet penis was a willy-warmer - but on a closer look.......
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: Lilian on June 16, 2017, 22:58:18 PM
Just did a search on the Hungry caterpillar and found this

:)  0_0  :)

That baby!!   Rofl
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: ScarlettPoppy on July 08, 2017, 09:48:50 AM
Totally random project started when my Vogue dress project stalled.

I've wanted to do a Very Hungry Caterpillar blanket for our new GS (due soon), but I couldn't find a pattern I liked. 

So, a C to C blanket has been embarked on - I know, I've done a few!  ;)

This time however, my intention is to add a sort of hood, with the Caterpillar face on it.  Mainly white, with four primary colours - red, yellow, green and blue, with the hood in red.

I tried to crochet a caterpillar motif, but I couldn't find a decent pattern and my own efforts were a disaster.  I did find a lovely one, but the website is relatively new, and Ben hasn't had chance to put patterns up yet, as he is travelling.  Here's a link though, worth a look: https://www.crochet-hombre.com/crochet-hombre-works

Any suggestions will be gratefully recieved!

Jessie

Jessie, I know you may have done your blanket by now, but I just wanted to tell you how I did my caterpillar just in case you still need it. Apologies if anyone has already posted how to do one.
I just crochet a red round for the face, then each segment in the round in appropriate greens to the size I wanted, then I latched them together in an undulating way the VHC is pictured. Then I added the legs onto the rounds and stitched on a face to the first one. My granddaughter was thrilled with it. (i'll try and find a photo of it and show how it turned out).
ooooooooooo I should have read to the end of this thread, I see you have done it now.
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: Alexp on July 08, 2017, 18:15:14 PM
My Mum was asking if we wanted anything crocheted for the baby, we didn't really want pastel cardigans etc but a caterpillar outfit would be very cute.
I'd already requested a pumpkin hat (due in October).
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: b15erk on September 29, 2018, 08:57:16 AM
Finished!

Well, better late than never.

Thought I'd post some pics.  Not a very good caterpillar, but at least he's finished.

Jessie
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: SkoutSews on September 29, 2018, 09:18:36 AM
Lucky baby, that's a great blanket. I like the choice of colours against the white. Your caterpillar is excellent, again the colours are perfect. If another GC comes along I might 'borrow' your idea...
Title: Re: Caterpillar Crochet
Post by: b15erk on September 29, 2018, 11:50:26 AM
Feel free SS! :)  It's based on the CtoC Spring into Summer - a very easy make.

The 'baby' is a year old now, but maybe DD will find a new home for the blanket.

Jessie