Greedy Caterpillar Knit-Along: Part One - Apple, Pears & Plums

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm, US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

i-cord, knit

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What you need to know

In part one of Susie Johns' knit-along, you'll make an apple, pears and plums for our greedy caterpillar.

Needles at the ready? Right, let’s begin! We’re kicking off our caterpillar’s delicious knitted feast with a colourful selection of classic fruit favourites. This part of the project is all about setting the scene for our friend’s big adventure. Start by creating one crisp green apple – the perfect snack to tempt the appetite. Next, move on to two plump, juicy pears, full of soft shaping and subtle detailing. Then, complete the fruity trio with three richly-coloured plums to round off the set.

Sizing

Apple: 5cm tall (excluding stalk)
Pears: 9cm tall (excluding stalk)
Plums: 7cm tall

What you need

Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash DK, shades (A) 837 Berry Pink, (B) 1975 Provence, (C) 344 Cherry Tomato, (D) 1952 Blaze, (E) 871 White, (F) 887 Wasabi, (G) 886 Citron, (H) 1920 Pumpkin Spice, (I) 1986 Purple Hyacinth, (J) 809 Really Red, (K) 906 Chartreuse, (L) 229 Ash Rose, (M) 1961 Camel, (N) 817 Aran, (O) 810 Teal, (P) 1913 Jet, (Q) 820 Lemon, one 100g (200m) ball of each
Needles: 3mm straight, 3mm double-pointed, 3.75mm double-pointed
Tapestry needle
Stitch holders
Craft foam
Safety toy stuffing
Safety toy eyes: 18mm, two
Plastic drinking straw: 18cm

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you enjoyed this fruit medley pattern, we think you'll love this rainbow baby jumper.

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