The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle's beloved character makes a brilliant costume. Green t-shirt and trousers with red socks and a red headband with antennae. Perfect for younger children, and a great crafting project to do together the night before.
The Easy Way
Buy the Full Costume
Skip the DIY — grab a ready-made costume from Amazon.
Amscan Hungry Caterpillar Deluxe Tabard & Hat
~£12
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Styling Tips
- Stuff green carrier bags into a green top for chunky caterpillar body segments
- Red face paint on the nose adds the caterpillar's distinctive red head
- Green trousers or leggings complete the caterpillar body
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