Make your snuggle bug even cozier in this adorable crochet snuggle sack! Worked in half double crochet in the round, simple increases and decreases bring thia adorable caterpillar to life. Bernat Blanket Brights makes this project plush and vibrant in a rainbow of delightfully playful colors.
SIZING NOTES
Making the right size is important! Take a look at the dimensions of your new projects and choose the one that’s right for you, and always make a gauge swatch to match your tension.
Sizing Approx 35″ [89 cm] around x 33″ [84 cm]
GAUGE
7 hdc and 6 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
INSTRUCTIONS Note: Ch 2 at beg of rnds does not count as hdc.
BODY
With A, ch 3.
1st rnd: 10 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first hdc. 10 hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 2 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 20 hdc.
3rd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 30 hdc.
4th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 2 hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 40 hdc.
5th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 3 hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 50 hdc.
6th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
7th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 4 hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 60 hdc.
8th and 9th rnds: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
10th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 8 hdc. *Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Join with sl st to first hdc. 54 hdc. Break A. Join B.
11th rnd: With B, ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of first 8 hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. Rep from * to last st. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 60 hdc. 12th to 19th rnds: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
20th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 8 hdc. *Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Join with sl st to first hdc. 54 hdc. Break B. Join C.
21st rnd: With C, ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of first 8 hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. Rep from * to last st. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 60 hdc. 22nd to 29th rnds: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
30th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 8 hdc. *Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Join with sl st to first hdc. 54 hdc. Break C. Join D.
31st rnd: With D, ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of first 8 hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. Rep from * to last st. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 60 hdc. 32nd to 39th rnds: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
40th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 8 hdc. *Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Join with sl st to first hdc. 54 hdc. Break D. Join E.
41st rnd: With E, ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of first 8 hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. Rep from * to last st. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 60 hdc. 42nd to 49th rnds: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 50th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 8 hdc. *Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Join with sl st to first hdc. 54 hdc.
51st rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Legs (make 10)
With F, ch 7. 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 4 ch. (8 dc. Sl st) all in last ch. Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Sew Legs onto Body along each side, in center of each stripe, as shown in picture. HAT With F, ch 3.
1st rnd: 10 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first hdc. 10 hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 20 hdc.
3rd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 4 hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. Rep from * to last st. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 24 hdc.
4th to 8th rnds: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
9th rnd: Ch 2. Hdcfp around first st. *Hdcbp around next st. Hdcfp around next st. Rep from * to last st. Hdcbp around last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. Fasten off.
Antennae (make 2) Work as for Legs.
FINISHING:
Sew Antennae onto Hat as shown in picture.
PATTERN CARE
Treat your finished project right! Make sure you read the care directions closely so your hard work ages gracefully.
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Dry Clean
- Do Not Iron
- Machine Wash in Cool Water, Delicate Setting
- Tumble Dry, Low Heat, Delicate Cycle
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