This listing is for a crochet pattern, not a finished product

The Hickory Horned Devil is the super impressive larva of the Royal Moth. This design has been my 2nd most requested caterpillar after the Monarch. It is an epic project, though surprisingly simple for anyone already familiar with in-line color changes (aka tapestry crochet). If you are not, there are some very simple exercises within the pattern to familiarize yourself quickly.

This pattern is in English and uses American crochet terms. It includes fully written instructions for all parts as well as color graphs for the main segments of the caterpillar. It makes a caterpillar that is somewhere around 4 ft long, depending on your tension and materials. There are 2 options for the prolegs. With simple color changes you can also make the early 5th instar version (the brown one pictured last).

Pattern specifics:
40 pages
70 pictures
4 color graphs
In-line color change tutorial
Mirrored graph tutorial
Tips and tricks on managing your color strands
Permission to sell finished items
There are almost no ends to sew in!
Shaping and sewing is required.
Colorwork is required.

Stitches Used: ch, slst, sc, hdc, magic ring, and a few sc decreases

Materials List: Medium (#4 weight) yarn in:
• (CO) copper or burnt orange (110yards)
• (LO) light orange (85yards)
• (AQ) aqua blue (280yards)
• (IV) Ivory or off-white (140yards)
• (LS) Light Sage (200yards)
• (SA) Sage (450yards)
• (BL) Black (170yards)
Crochet hook in size F/5 3.75mm
Tapestry needle
Clothespins or other clips
Long Straight pins
Stitch markers
Polyfil Stuffing
Long Upholstery or Doll-making needle (recommended)

If you need any assistance with this pattern, please email only.
I would love to see your finished caterpillars! Tag me on IG @jennawingatedesigns