It has become a tradition now that every year I make my sister a new stuffed cat for Christmas. What better time to start your holiday crafting then in July? Here is my newest kitty to add to my sister's collection.
Supplies:
5.50 mm crochet hook
2 colors of worsted weight yarn; 1 color for the body and 1 for the accents
* I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Coffee and Warm Brown for my project
stitch marker
safety eyes, if desired
stuffing material
yarn needle
scissors
Abbreviations Used:
Rnd(s) --- round(s)
ch --- chain
sc --- single crochet
st/sts --- stitch/stitches
sc2tog --- single crochet 2 stitches together
ftlp(s) --- front loop(s)
Notes:
--- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.
--- In the pattern the main color is Coffee; Warm Brown is the accent color.
--- The accent color will be used fro facial features, and creating 2-color paws or a 2-color tail, if desired.
~Pattern~
Body & Head:
Rnd 1: with the main color ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
Rnds 7-18: 1sc in each st around - 36sts
Rnd 19: sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 20: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 21: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 22: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 23: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 24: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
Rnds 25-29: 1sc in each st around - 36sts
Rnd 30: sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 31: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 32: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 33: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
Stuff body firmly; begin stuffing the head.
Insert safety eyes, if desired.
Rnd 34: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
Fasten off; leave a tail for sewing.
Finish firmly stuffing the head.
Using the tail of yarn, sew the opening closed.
Tie off and trim all loose threads.
Legs (make 4):
Rnd 1: with the accent color, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook
* If not making 2-color "paws", just use the main color Rnds 1-16.
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 4: going through the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 18sts
Rnd 5: going through both loops, 1sc in first 7sts, sc2tog, sc2tog, 1sc in last 7sts - 16sts
Rnd 6: 1sc in first 6sts, sc2tog, sc2tog, 1sc in last 6sts - 14sts
Change to the main color if making 2-color "paws".
Rnds 7-16: 1sc in each st around - 14sts
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2):
Rnd 1: using the main color, ch 2; 3sc in second ch from hook - 3sts
Rnd 2: 1sc in each st around - 3sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in each st around - 6sts
Rnd 4: 1sc in each st around - 6sts
Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 9sts
Rnd 6: 1s in each st around - 9sts
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail:
* If creating a 2-color tail, use the accent color Rnds 1-7; then change to the main color Rnds 8-29.
Rnd 1: using the main color, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
Rnds 3-29: 1sc in each st around - 8sts
Pinch the open end of the tail closed. Stitch 1sc through both sides to seal - 4sts
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly & Finishing:
Firmly stuff the legs; position and sew them to the bottom of the body.
Sew the tail to the back of the body.
Firmly stuff the ears; sew them to the top of the head.
Using the accent color, sew facial features onto the face.
Tie off and trim all loose threads.
This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page.
I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.
Supplies:
5.50 mm crochet hook
2 colors of worsted weight yarn; 1 color for the body and 1 for the accents
* I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Coffee and Warm Brown for my project
stitch marker
safety eyes, if desired
stuffing material
yarn needle
scissors
Abbreviations Used:
Rnd(s) --- round(s)
ch --- chain
sc --- single crochet
st/sts --- stitch/stitches
sc2tog --- single crochet 2 stitches together
ftlp(s) --- front loop(s)
Notes:
--- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.
--- In the pattern the main color is Coffee; Warm Brown is the accent color.
--- The accent color will be used fro facial features, and creating 2-color paws or a 2-color tail, if desired.
~Pattern~
Body & Head:
Rnd 1: with the main color ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
Rnds 7-18: 1sc in each st around - 36sts
Rnd 19: sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 20: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 21: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 22: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 23: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 24: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
Rnds 25-29: 1sc in each st around - 36sts
Rnd 30: sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 31: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 32: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 33: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
Stuff body firmly; begin stuffing the head.
Insert safety eyes, if desired.
Rnd 34: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
Fasten off; leave a tail for sewing.
Finish firmly stuffing the head.
Using the tail of yarn, sew the opening closed.
Tie off and trim all loose threads.
Legs (make 4):
Rnd 1: with the accent color, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook
* If not making 2-color "paws", just use the main color Rnds 1-16.
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 4: going through the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 18sts
Rnd 5: going through both loops, 1sc in first 7sts, sc2tog, sc2tog, 1sc in last 7sts - 16sts
Rnd 6: 1sc in first 6sts, sc2tog, sc2tog, 1sc in last 6sts - 14sts
Change to the main color if making 2-color "paws".
Rnds 7-16: 1sc in each st around - 14sts
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2):
Rnd 1: using the main color, ch 2; 3sc in second ch from hook - 3sts
Rnd 2: 1sc in each st around - 3sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in each st around - 6sts
Rnd 4: 1sc in each st around - 6sts
Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 9sts
Rnd 6: 1s in each st around - 9sts
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail:
* If creating a 2-color tail, use the accent color Rnds 1-7; then change to the main color Rnds 8-29.
Rnd 1: using the main color, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
Rnds 3-29: 1sc in each st around - 8sts
Pinch the open end of the tail closed. Stitch 1sc through both sides to seal - 4sts
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly & Finishing:
Firmly stuff the legs; position and sew them to the bottom of the body.
Sew the tail to the back of the body.
Firmly stuff the ears; sew them to the top of the head.
Using the accent color, sew facial features onto the face.
Tie off and trim all loose threads.
This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page.
I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.
